The Duchess of Cambridge has turned to one of Princess Diana’s most-loved fashion labels to help dress her for the landmark Royal tour of New Zealand and Australia.
After instructions from the Queen to lower her hemlines, she has become a fan of Catherine Walker – a designer brand worn by Prince William’s mother for 16 years.
Kate is most likely to wear Catherine Walker day dresses – which are the label’s area of expertise.
But the Duchess will also need show-stopping evening dresses. And Kate has asked the fashion house to create some bespoke gowns, which can cost more than £40,000.
Catherine Walker’s relationship with Diana lasted from a few months after her wedding to Prince Charles until her death in 1997.
Since then Ms Walker has also died, but her husband has continued to run the fashion house in her name. Kate’s mother Carole also loves the brand.
‘Kate’s mother Carole wore Catherine Walker to the Royal christening and to the Royal wedding,’ said a Palace insider.
‘She loves the cut of the clothes and the quality of the fabric – and now Kate is a fan.’
