Kate Middleton warmed the hearts of the nation when she waved from the Buckingham Palace balcony for the first time in six months during last weekend’s Trooping the Colour.

While the Princess of Wales’s triumphant appearance doesn’t signal a full return to Royal duties, it certainly boosted public morale and showcased the unity of the Royal Family. However, aside from celebrating the King’s official birthday, the future Queen, who looked stunning in a recycled monochrome Jenny Packham dress, Jimmy Choo heels, a matching Philip Treacy hat and Mulberry clutch, may have been sending certain messages with her impeccable fashion choice, according to a style expert.

Megan Watkins, Head Stylist at online fashion retailer SilkFred, analysed the Princess of Wales’s outfit for Trooping the Colour and highlighted three key details that could be interpreted as messages from the popular Royal.

Kate Middleton was sending secret messages with her outfit ( Image: (Image: Getty))

Ms Watkins told the Express that by choosing British brands for this highly anticipated appearance, the princess may have been expressing her gratitude to the public.

The fashion guru said: “Staying true to her signature classic yet fashion-forward style, Kate stepped out in a monochrome Jenny Packham dress, Jimmy Choo pumps, a matching Philip Treacy wide-brimmed angular hat and Mulberry clutch. Here, she showed her eternal love of British brands, something she’s always championed, which could be seen as a nod to her country’s support during this hard time. Eagle-eyed royal watchers will notice that this is not the first time Kate has worn this knee-length Jenny Packham dress. She also wore the piece during the King’s Coronation weekend last year.”

Princess Kate made her first public appearance in six months ( Image: (Image: Getty))LONDON, ENGLAND – JUNE 15: Catherine, Princess of Wales waves during Trooping the Colour on June 15, 2024 in London, England. Trooping the Colour is a ceremonial parade celebrating the official birthday of the British Monarch. The event features over 1,400 soldiers and officers, accompanied by 200 horses. More than 400 musicians from ten different bands and Corps of Drums march and perform in perfect harmony. (Photo by Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty Images) ( Image: UK Press via Getty Images)

Kate’s upcycling greatly resembled the outfit of her daughter, Princess Charlotte, who donned a navy and white dress, accessorised with white Mary Jane shoes and a white bow on her hair. According to Ms Watkins, this mirroring could have meant to show “a strong sense of family unity and togetherness, perhaps signifying the ongoing support from her family”.

Thirdly, the Princess of Wales’s choice to wear the black and white number was deemed to have carried quite a significance in a bid to reassure the public of a brighter future. The style expert said: “Although her outfit had accents of black, it was mainly white, a colour that traditionally is a symbol of hope, purity and rebirth, perhaps hinting at better times to come.

“Although Kate has always loved a good monochrome moment, and therefore was staying true to her signature style – there was something more moving about eschewing colour on her first appearance since Christmas. Although it could perhaps suggest that she’s not quite ready to dive into bold summer colours, I believe it was also a concerted effort to not take any attention away from the King.”

The Princess of Wales at Trooping the Colour on Saturday ( Image: AFP via Getty Images)Mandatory Credit: Photo by James Veysey/REX/Shutterstock (14539525i) Catherine Princess of Wales Trooping The Colour, London, UK – 15 Jun 2024 ( Image: James Veysey/REX/Shutterstock)

Ms Watkins added: “Kate has always been a master of ‘reading the room’ with her fashion choices, and her outfits often feel like nothing is chosen without careful consideration, and her appearance at Trooping the Colour was no exception. The coordination with her children, going for a dress she’s worn before and the choice of black and white showed a beacon of hope for the Princess, her love of family and why she will always be our formal fashion inspiration.”