Kate Middleton Wears Patrick McDowell for 2026 Order of the Garter
At the 2026 Order of the Garter ceremony at Windsor Castle, Catherine, Princess of Wales, wore a custom honey-colored coat-dress by Patrick McDowell. This stylish piece features a unique sculpted shape and sharp lapels, made from specially sourced English rose silk damask in collaboration with Stephen Walters, the UK's oldest silk mill in Sudbury. McDowell’s commitment to local and sustainable materials is evident in this design. In 2025, he received the Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design, thanks to his eco-friendly work. The Order of the Garter, established by King Edward III, celebrates the royal family and select companions for their service. Catherine has been attending since 2008 and previously wore outfits by Alexander McQueen and Catherine Walker.
Key facts
- Kate Middleton wore a custom Patrick McDowell coat-dress to the 2026 Order of the Garter ceremony.
- The coat-dress is honey-colored with a sculpted silhouette and angular lapel.
- The garment is made from bespoke English rose silk damask in collaboration with Stephen Walters silk mill.
- Middleton presented McDowell with the Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design in 2025.
- The Order of the Garter is Britain's oldest chivalric order, established by King Edward III.
- Middleton first attended the ceremony in 2008.
- She has previously worn Alexander McQueen, Catherine Walker, and Juliette Botterill for the event.
- McDowell described the collaboration as wonderful in a statement to Vogue.
Entities
Artists
- Patrick McDowell
- Alexander McQueen
- Catherine Walker
- Juliette Botterill
Institutions
- Order of the Garter
- Windsor Castle
- Stephen Walters
- Vogue
- Self-Portrait
Locations
- Windsor Castle
- Sudbury
- United Kingdom