Princess Kate’s olive branch to Victoria Beckham was fully her decision, an insider has revealed.
The Princess of Wales, 43, was seen wearing a sophisticated khaki power suit from her friend Victoria Beckham's collection while presenting the Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design.
Kate’s tailored ensemble featured an £850 patch pocket jacket and matching £490 'Alina' trousers in the shade 'willow' - matched with a white ruffled blouse with buttoned-up collar and brown leather heels.
Her decision to wear items from Victoria Beckham’s Spring 2025 collection was praised as “really great” by an insider close to the Beckham’s.
Kate stepped out in an outfit from Victoria Beckham's Spring collection.
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“The Princess of Wales has worn Victoria's designs before and it's really great to see that she's wearing one again,” the source celebrated, per The Mirror.
They added that it was “especially” good as “the outfit was not gifted and was very much her own call to wear it”.
Speaking about the close relationship between the Prince and Princess of Wales and the Beckham’s, the source was also glowing.
“Both couples support each other's charities and David and William are friends too, so there is a great deal of mutual respect there,” they said.
Sources close to the Beckham's revealed the outfit choice was purely her own decision.
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British designer Patrick McDowell won the award on Tuesday, which recognised designers who are leading the way in sustainable practices and making a positive impact on the environment.
Sources told Mail Online that Catherine was keen to pay tribute to the late Queen's legacy through her participation.
They noted that the Princess has "long championed British fashion and designers" throughout her royal career.
The sources added that she "looks forward to continuing to do so in the years ahead".
The insider spoke of the 'mutual respect' between the Prince and Princess of Wales and the Beckham's.
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This year's winner, Patrick McDowell, 29, expressed his gratitude for receiving the prestigious award from the Princess.
"It's a huge privilege and honour," he said.
McDowell praised Kate's contribution to the industry, stating: "Throughout her tenure, she's been an amazing advocate of British fashion and really flies the flag for British fashion."
He added: "She also looks incredible and is a real style icon. It is extra special to receive an award from her today."
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Kate was presenting the Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design.
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The designer also acknowledged the broader royal support, noting: "The Royal Family has been incredibly supportive from Queen Elizabeth II and the King."
The Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design was first presented to Richard Quinn in February 2018.
The occasion marked Queen Elizabeth II's first visit to London Fashion Week at the age of 91.
Kate, who also presented the award in 2022, continues to honour the Queen's legacy through her ongoing support of British design talent.
