Kate Middleton’s long-forgotten shoulder-baring gown inspired her best red carpet look

The Princess of Wales has worn some gorgeous red carpet outfits over the years but an unearthed photo from 2011 revealed a particular look inspired her very best.

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Kate, now 42, accompanied Prince William to a dinner reception in aid of the National Memorial Arboretum Appeal at St James’ Palace where she looked beautiful in a silver satin Jenny Packham gown.

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Her gown featured a one-shouldered neckline with a ruffled sleeve and cinched waist. The floor-length number was paired with a pair of platformed heels and a diamond bracelet.

catherine talks to people at a reception in grey gown

But the outfit may look familiar as the Princess was inspired by the Jenny Packham number 11 years later as she headed out for a reception hosted by the Governor General at Baha Mar Resort in Nassau, Bahamas.

Prince William and Catherine on red carpet in satin gown

The royal was seen wearing an uncannily similar high-shine gown by Phillipa Lepley. The icy blue number featured a plunging wrap neckline, full skirt, and ties on the shoulders.

The most impressive element of her outfit was her gorgeous Van Cleef and Arpels gold and mother-of-pearl earrings and necklace from the Magic Alhambra collection which collectively retail for £13,000.

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The Princess of Wales’ Bahamas wardrobe

The mother of three wore a number of lovely outfits while on her and William’s visit to the Bahamas as part of a royal tour of the Caribbean to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee.

kate middleton wearing a printed Rixo number for her tropical outing

Kate was seen in Abaco wearing a pink zebra print dress by Rixo with a pair of wedges and statement gold earrings.

Princess kate in mint green dress under umbrella

We also couldn’t get enough of the royal in mint green. Kate braved the rain for a visit to Sybil Strachan Primary School in Nassau wearing a Self-Portrait midi dress with a structured bodice and floaty skirt.

Catherine in blue dress and william pose for photo

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