Kate Middleton's Monochromatic Maroon Look Had a Hidden Meaning

Kate Middleton made a striking return to regularly scheduled programming on Tuesday. During the kick-off to the two-day visit of Emir of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and his wife, Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Hamad bin Suhaim Al Thani, Middleton wore a long, fitted maroon coat dress by Alexander McQueen along with a matching hat over her elegant low chignon. Not only was color of her outfit the perfect shade for fall, it was possibly also a knowing sartorial nod to the color of the Qatar flag.

She committed to monochrome, carrying a maroon quilted flap bag by Chanel and wearing matching gloves and knee-high heeled boots. She finished off the look with a diamond and pearl necklace (which once belonged to Queen Elizabeth II) along with diamond and pearl drop earrings.

Middleton and her husband, Prince William, greeted the Emir and his wife at their private residence. The group then made their way down Horse Guards Parade to greet King Charles III and Prime Minister Keir Starmer in a ceremonial welcome.

Later today, Middleton and her husband William will also attend a private lunch at Buckingham Palace, alongside Queen Camilla, who sat out of the morning festivities due to an ongoing chest infection. Middleton will sit out of tonight's banquet. On Friday, Middleton will host her annual "Together at Christmas" carol concert at Westminster Abbey.

This week is certainly Middleton's busiest since finishing chemotherapy earlier this year. However, Middleton has been making occasional appearances since announcing her cancer diagnosis in March.

Just last month, Middleton was present at events for Remembrance Day, including the Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance and the Service Of Remembrance at The Cenotaph, which she attended alongside her friend and mentor Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh.

In October, Middleton and her husband William visited with emergency service members in Southport, England, following the mass stabbing at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class.

Back in September, Middleton shared that she had finished chemotherapy with a touching video. While, the princess noted that she would continue to take it easy, she announced that she would be slowly making her return to royal duties. "Doing what I can to stay cancer free is now my focus. Although I have finished chemotherapy, my path to healing and full recovery is long and I must continue to take each day as it comes," she said in the emotional video. "I am however looking forward to being back at work and undertaking a few more public engagements in the coming months when I can."

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