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The Princess of Wales makes surprise public appearance in British labels

The princess wore tried and tested British designers.

The Princess of Wales has sported British brands for her first engagement since ending chemotherapy
The Prince and Princess of Wales smile during a visit to Southport Community Centre The Princess of Wales has sported British brands for her first engagement since ending chemotherapy (Danny Lawson/PA)

The Princess of Wales has made her first official public engagement since her chemotherapy ended alongside her husband.

Kate wore her favourite British labels for the occasion, donning the trending autumn colour palette of burgundies and chocolate browns to match William.

The Prince and Princess of Wales matched in espresso browns and rich plums
The Prince and Princess of Wales matched in espresso browns and rich plums (Danny Lawson/PA)

Kate re-wore an Alexander McQueen brown double breasted wool jacket and a burgundy and white polka dot midi dress with a pussy bow detail.

The princess finished the look with a chocolate brown clutch, velvet brown pointed heels and a pair of Catherine Zoraida gold dripping fern earrings, which she has worn on numerous autumn engagements.

Kate re-wore her favourite autumn staples from her outerwear to her jewellery
Kate re-wore her favourite autumn staples from her outerwear to her jewellery (Danny Lawson/PA)

For her first public engagement since ending chemotherapy, Kate stayed true to her tried and tested brands.

The British label Alexander McQueen, which was the designer of her wedding dress, is now led by Irish Designer, Sean McGirr, who recently entered the Business of Fashion 500 for his contributions to the global fashion industry.

The Princess of Wales laughs as she speaks with members of the emergency services during a visit to Southport Community Centre to meet the families of those caught up in the Southport knife attack earlier this year.
The Princess of Wales laughs as she speaks with members of the emergency services during a visit to Southport Community Centre to meet the families of those caught up in the Southport knife attack earlier this year. (Danny Lawson/Danny Lawson/PA Wire)

Kate often wears the brown woollen coat when the temperatures drop, last seen on a trip to Boston, Massachusetts in December 2022.

The Princess wore the Alexander McQueen coat during a chilly trip to North America in 2022
The Princess wore the Alexander McQueen coat during a chilly trip to North America in 2022 (Chris Jackson/PA)

On this occasion, the Prince and Princess were visiting bereaved families of three children killed in a knife attach in July.

Sources have said that Kate wished to join William in order to show her “support, empathy and compassion to the local community”.

The Prince and Princess spoke to members of the emergency service on their visit
The Prince and Princess spoke to members of the emergency service on their visit (Danny Lawson/PA)