Duchess of Cambridge Dons Missoni For 100th Anniversary Of The Battle Of Somme
The Duchess of Cambridge attends a commemorative event to mark the 100th year anniversary of the battle of Somme [Photo: Getty]
Fashion was likely the last thing on the Duchess of Cambridge’s mind as she attended a memorial event to mark the 100th year anniversary of the battle of Somme. But as per usual her tasteful outfit choice hit all the right style notes.
Kate was in France for a military-led World War I vigil at the Thiepval Memorial to the Missing, which bears the name of over 70,000 servicemen who lost their lives in the war, but have no grave.
The Duchess opted for a black, white and grey zigzag-print Missoni coat, over a black dress for the sombre occasion. Styling her elegant outfit with oversized pearl earrings and a black pillbox hat, with a smart Balenciaga clutch and plain black LK Bennett court shoes lead some style editors to liken her look to that of Jackie Onassis.
The Duchess wore a zigzag patterned Missoni coat [Photo: Getty]
The Duchess was joined by husband, William and Prince Harry for the vigil to commemorate one of the bloodiest battles of the entire War. The vigil was held on Thursday night, the eve of the 100th anniversary of the start of the battle.
The Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry were also in attendance [Photos: Getty]
Meanwhile in London Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh attended a service held at Westminster Abbey to pay tribute to the fallen soldiers of the Somme. Prime Minister David Cameron and his wife, Samantha, were also in attendance at the overnight vigil.
In London David Cameron and his wife Samantha were attending a service in Westminster Abbey to mark the same event [Photos: Getty]
David Cameron said the service enabled people “to reflect on the sacrifice not just of the thousands of British and Commonwealth troops who gave their lives, but of the men on all sides who did not return home”.
Samantha shunned traditional black for the commemorative event and instead chose a dusky red and coral lace dress which she accessorised with a dark, brown leather belt and nude platform court shoes.
Samantha chose a red and coral lace dress [Photo: Getty]
Mr Cameron is expected to join French president Francois Hollande and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge at the Thiepval Memorial in France on Friday.
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