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Duchess of Cambridge wears Alexander McQueen (again) for Princess Charlotte’s Christening

Prince George's outfit was almost identical to one worn by his father as a young boy, the Duchess wore a cream coat dress by the British label and Pippa Middleton opted for an Emilia Wickstead creation.

Linda Sharkey
Monday 06 July 2015 17:10 BST
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Britain's Prince William and his wife Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge walk past well wishers as they arrive with their son Prince George and daughter Princess Charlotte for her christening at the Church of St. Mary Magdalene in Sandringham, Britain July 5
Britain's Prince William and his wife Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge walk past well wishers as they arrive with their son Prince George and daughter Princess Charlotte for her christening at the Church of St. Mary Magdalene in Sandringham, Britain July 5 (REUTERS/Chris Jackson/Pool)

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The Duchess of Cambridge has opted, yet again, to wear British label Alexander McQueen who designed the cream coat dress she wore for Princess Charlotte’s christening on Sunday.

This weekend royal fans saw the Duke and Duchess walking down Sandringham as they headed to St Mary Magdalene Church looking sharp for the baptism of the newest royal baby. Prince William was holding hands with Prince George -who was sporting an almost identical white-and-red outfit worn by his father when he was taken as a baby boy to meet his brother Harry for the first time - while Catherine pushed an iconic, antique Silver Cross pram carrying the little Princess.

Prince William in 1984 and Prince George at Princess Charlotte's christening
Prince William in 1984 and Prince George at Princess Charlotte's christening (Rex Features/Getty Images)

As the crowds enjoyed the very special royal moment, many had their fashion-eye trained on the Duchess, who opted to wear an elegant knee-length, long-sleeved creation by the British label’s creative director Sarah Burton, who also designed Middleton’s wedding dress in 2011 and the design she wore for Prince George’s christening in October 2013.

Princess Charlotte's christening
Princess Charlotte's christening
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge walk past the crowds
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge walk past the crowds

The simple dress has a geometric inverted neckline and oversized lapels, dramatically contrasting with the 2013’s ruffled and flared cream dress.

She sported her hair up and accessorised it with a sophisticated Jane Taylor feathered hat in a white floral design. The Duchess also wore matching court shoes and opted, once again, for Mappin & Webb jewellery, choosing a pair of teardrop earrings and delicate necklace.

We’re not surprised about the designer choice, Catherine, who is a global fashion icon, seems to favour Alexander McQueen designs, as she continues to select custom made designs for her finest occasions, from her wedding in 2011 to her children’s christenings.

Her sister Pippa Middleton, who gained big following after her appearance at the royal wedding in a Alexander McQueen white gown, also stunned in a bespoke cream coat dress by celebrities’ favourite rising designer, Emilia Wickstead, which she teamed up with Charlotte Olympia nude court heels and white hat, too.

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