Kate Wows in a $6,000 Gown at First Gala as a Royal

Friday, June 10, 2011

Kate Wows in a $6,000 Gown at First Gala as a Royal

The Duchess of Cambridge arrived at a posh London fundraiser Thursday night in style -- stepping out of a blue Jaguar.

Sure, she had a sweet ride and a handsome husband on her arm, but all eyes were on her sparkling pink gown, a floor-length organza number by British designer Jenny Packham. The $6,000 gown was purchased off the rack, according to the palace.

Photo: Alastair Grant / AP

Prince William and Kate arrive at their first official engagement as a couple.

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Kate wows in a $6,000 gown at first gala as a royal

Queen of Jewelry

Brooches, usually worn on the left shoulder, were a favourite for the royal and the Queen was believed to have over 100 in her collection. A selection that would go with an outfit were presented to her - usually three at a time - by her senior dresser and confidante Angela Kelly on special trays that once belonged to Queen Mary. The royal had a wide variety of different brooches which she often wore with her usual pearl earrings and necklace, including a spray of flowers brooch by the people and government of Australia during her Coronation tour of 1954./