Kate follows Princess Diana’s lead with outfit for Pakistan arrival

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have arrived in Pakistan to kickstart a five-day tour of the country.

They’ve left their three children - Prince George, six, Princess Charlotte, four, and Prince Louis, one - at home, and will be in the country until Friday.

For her arrival outfit, the Duchess dressed respectfully in a traditional shalwar kameez ensemble: an icy blue, long-sleeve dress with matching trousers underneath.

Catherine Walker, the British brand who designed a huge amount of Princess Diana’s wardrobe, created the look. A pair of nude heels by Rupert Sanderson, clutch bag and statement earrings finished the ensemble.

The outfit choice was similar to what Princess Diana wore when she arrived in the country in 1996.

That visit was Diana’s second to Pakistan; she had been invited by Imran Khan to help raise funds for Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital. Diana arrived diplomatically dressed in a powder pink dress and matching trousers, which channeled traditional Pakistani dress.

William and Kate’s tour marks the first time in 13 years that a member of the British Royal Family has visited the country and the trip is at the request of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall were the last royals to pay a visit back in 2006.

Previously, Queen Elizabeth II visited in 1961 and 1997, while Princess Diana travelled there on a solo trip in 1991, as well as in 1996.

The Cambridges haven’t been on an official royal tour for over a year. They last visited Sweden and Norway in January 2018.

Kensington Palace said the tour is the couple’s ‘most complex’ to date, because of political tensions and security concerns in the region. According to the Telegraph, more than 1,000 Pakistani police officers have been deployed to ensure the Duke and Duchess are safe during their visit.

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