Overview
- The Princess of Wales appeared at Buckingham Palace in a bespoke lilac Emilia Wickstead dress during a reception for British centenarians attended by the King, Queen, and Prince William.
- She completed the look with Queen Elizabeth II’s Bahrain pearl drop earrings and a three-strand pearl necklace as a clear nod to the late monarch.
- HELLO! reported that the dress updated a similar 2017 Wickstead design with three-quarter sleeves, a gathered bodice instead of a thick waistband, and a longer midi skirt.
- Daily Mail’s Palace Confidential highlighted that Elizabeth favored pastels like lilac and blue and often skipped strong purple, a palette shaped with adviser Angela Kelly to keep her visible in crowds.
- Fashion coverage says the appearance is lifting a lilac trend across high-street retailers, with brands widely stocking the shade for spring.