Kate Middleton Wears Vintage Mitzi Lorenz Hat at Buckingham Palace Garden Party

On Friday, Kate Middleton and Prince William held the inaugural garden party of the season at Buckingham Palace, standing in for King Charles and Queen Camilla. The Princess of Wales donned a cream and black dress from Self-Portrait, complemented by a vintage hat crafted by Mitzi Lorenz, a British milliner of Viennese origin who worked from the 1930s to the 1980s. Lorenz mentored prominent milliners Frederick Fox and Rose Cory, who created designs for Queen Elizabeth II. Additionally, Kate accessorized with Bahrain pearl drop earrings from Queen Elizabeth II, a clutch from Forever New, and Ralph Lauren heels. This event is part of the royal garden party series, which features three gatherings at Buckingham Palace and one at the Palace of Holyroodhouse. After missing the 2024 garden party due to cancer treatment, she will visit Reggio Emilia, Italy, next week for her first international engagement since her remission, focusing on early childhood development. The next garden party is set for May 12 at Buckingham Palace, along with further events for The King's Trust and The Not Forgotten charity.