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Duchess of Cambridge Wows in Regal Jenny Packham Gown
The fashion world has been enamored with the style pairing of Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and British designer Jenny Packham for years.
On Wednesday night, the synergy between the two women was on full display when the Duchess stepped out in a stunning Jenny Packham gown.
The royal couple attended a dinner hosted by the Governor-General of Jamaica at King's House, where Catherine dazzled in a green jewel number.
The cinched bodice was decorated with glittering embellishments that ran up and down from Catherine's waist.
The full princess-style skirt fell elegantly to the floor and trailed behind her.
The shimmering ruffle detail along the neck caught everyone's eye in the room, bearing the Duchess' shoulders in a rare step away from more modest necklines.
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Catherine chose to forgo a necklace or pendant, instead accessorizing with a delicate cameo brooch featuring a small portrait of the Queen set against a vibrant yellow ribbon.
The Duchess completed her look with eagle gold, diamond, and emerald drop earrings, as well as a matching bracelet, both on loan to her from the Queen's vast jewelry collection.
She also wore the Pinta Royal Family Order and GVCO star on her waist and swept her hair into a sleek updo.
The stunning ensemble is another style highlight from Catherine and William's royal tour of the Caribbean.
The pink The Vampire's Wife gown she wore in Belize also made headlines.
Snub Claims Against Kate, Duchess of Cambridge
While the Duchess wowed in her regal Jenny Packham gown, fans of Meghan Markle claimed that Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, was given the cold shoulder by Jamaican politician Lisa Hanna after a brief clip went viral on Twitter.
During the ceremonial welcome given to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge upon their arrival in Kingston, the capital city of Jamaica, a brief video appears to show Kate being snubbed by Miss Hanna, a member of the People's National Party and former beauty queen.
In the clip, Kate appears to be speaking to Miss Hanna, who turns her head away without replying to the royal.
However, during other moments of the ceremony caught on camera, Kate and Miss Hanna were spotted happily chatting with each other.
In footage tweeted by the Daily Express royal correspondent, Richard Palmer, Miss Hanna also appeared to have been left in stitches by something Kate told her.
This leads to the belief that the Duchess had not been snubbed by Miss World 1993 but, rather, she was simply not heard.
Nevertheless, some Twitter users were quick to comment on the awkward clip featuring the alleged snub.
One Twitter user wrote, “This is priceless.”
Another fan of the Duchess of Sussex made a reference to the Commonwealth Day service held in 2020 at Westminster Abbey and attended by both the Cambridges and the Sussexes.
Ironically, Meghan's fans once again accuse Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge of copying Meghan.
Copycat Claims Against Kate, Duchess of Cambridge
For Monday's reception, Kate wore her hair in a center parting and pulled tightly behind the ears.
The style is favored by Meghan, who debuted an identical style at the Mountbatten Music Festival at the Royal Albert Hall in 2020 with Prince Harry.
Kate came under fire by fans of the Sussexes for the hairstyle, with many claiming she was copying the Duchess of Sussex.
One Twitter user called Beth wrote, “Notice how her hair is straight like Meghan does.”
While another added, “That hair is giving me Meghan vibes.
Doesn't Kate usually have curls up to her jawline?
Looks copycat to me.”
A third wrote, “The middle parting of the hair, never has she ever before,” before another chimed in to add, “Hashtag copycat strikes again.”
This is a momentous occasion, the first time hashtag Kate Middleton has ever had sleek hair.