Princess Diana and Kate Middleton's Shared Love for Gingham
On July 10, 2026, at the Guards Polo Club, Princess Catherine attended Prince William's annual charity polo match dressed in a black and white gingham gown by Temperley London. The dress featured wide straps, a square neckline, and a flowing skirt, complemented by Ralph Lauren sunglasses and Camilla Elphick slingbacks. Gingham, a style made famous by Princess Diana in the 1980s and 1990s, has become a summer favorite for Catherine. Diana showcased gingham in various outfits, such as a blue-and-cream blouse during a 1990 visit to Nigeria and a pink-and-white coatdress by Catherine Walker for Easter Sunday in 1991. For summer 2026, brands like Loewe, Louis Vuitton, Dôen, and If Only If are promoting gingham designs.
Key facts
- Princess Catherine wore a black and white gingham dress by Temperley London on July 10, 2026.
- The dress was worn at Prince William's annual charity polo match at the Guards Polo Club.
- Accessories included Ralph Lauren sunglasses and Camilla Elphick slingbacks.
- Princess Diana wore a blue-and-cream gingham blouse during a 1990 trip to Nigeria.
- Diana wore a pink-and-white gingham coatdress by Catherine Walker for Easter Sunday in 1991.
- Diana was photographed in pink gingham pedal pushers at Highgrove House in 1986.
- Gingham is trending for summer 2026, with brands like Loewe, Louis Vuitton, Dôen, and If Only If.
- Catherine's gingham dress featured a square neckline and tie-waist bands.
Entities
Artists
- Princess Catherine
- Princess Diana
- Catherine Walker
Institutions
- Temperley London
- Ralph Lauren
- Camilla Elphick
- Loewe
- Louis Vuitton
- Dôen
- If Only If
- Guards Polo Club
- St. George's Chapel
- Highgrove House
Locations
- Windsor
- United Kingdom
- Nigeria