Kate Middleton's 'amazing' gesture to Victoria Beckham after 'ludicrous' allegations
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Princess Kate's recent appearance in an ensemble from Victoria Beckham's Spring 2025 line at a fashion event underscored the "mutual respect" that exists between the designer and the future queen, according to insiders close to the Beckhams.
At the British Fashion Council function, the Princess of Wales turned heads by selecting an olive green patch pocket blazer and matching trousers from Beckham's fresh collection while presenting Patrick McDowell with the Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design.
Insiders report it was 'really great' to see Princess Kate championing the label, noting her decision to showcase Beckham's design was entirely her own initiative.
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"The Princess of Wales has worn Victoria's designs before and it's really great to see that she's wearing one again, especially as the outfit was not gifted and was very much her own call to wear it," the source disclosed. The camaraderie extends to charitable efforts with both couples backing each other's initiatives, and with David Beckham and Prince William sharing a friendship, a sentiment of profound mutual admiration is evident.
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The Beckham clan has been navigating through turbulent times lately, amid tales of a sorrowful dispute involving David and Victoria Beckham, their son Brooklyn and his wife Nicola Peltz. At a posh celebration in Notting Hill for David's milestone 50th birthday, eyebrows were raised when Brooklyn was conspicuously absent – adding fuel to the fire of speculation about disharmony in the family fold, reports the Mirror.
Victoria is said to be "heartbroken" over the estrangement with her daughter-in-law, suggesting that Kate's show of solidarity for her fashion line might just be the lift she needs.
Insiders close to the young couple reveal they made a trip to London in hopes of reconciling with Victoria and David during the birthday festivities, but allege that the iconic footballer and his pop star wife refused a private meeting.
Meanwhile, allegations have erupted from Nicola's camp about "emotional abuse and toxic behaviour" within the Beckham household, leading to utter astonishment among those in the Beckhams' circle; one insider expressed being "open-mouthed" at the thought.
A confidant of the Beckhams has dismissed the unflattering portrayal, saying, "I don't think anyone who has ever seen David and Victoria with their children would recognise this deeply unpleasant attack. It doesn't even warrant a response it's so ludicrous and patently untrue."
Kate Middleton has been applauded for her continuous support of British fashion, and her ensemble at the BFC event was a nod to her commitment. A regal informant remarked on her appearance saying it was "a show of support for British fashion, which is a huge passion for the princess".
Donning a stunning £1,340 suit, Kate captivated the award recipient Patrick, 29, who commented that the princess "looks incredible and is a real style icon". With his fresh approach to sustainable fashion, Patrick secured the Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design, expressing his gratitude for the encouragement from the British Royal Family.
"It's a huge privilege and honour. We try to make sustainable circular fashion and it's a real honour that the Royal Family and British Fashion Council has seen that and rewarding that today."
Receiving the accolade from Kate was particularly meaningful for him as he believes, "Throughout her tenure she's been an amazing advocate of British fashion and really flies the flag for British fashion."
Whilst browsing Patrick's temporary studio within 180 Studios' exhibition space, Kate came across a previously unseen design dubbed in her honour, prompting an amused reaction from her. Caroline Rush, the BFC's outgoing chief executive, pointed out to Kate a garment known as a 'Wales Bar', a custom-tailored women's jacket donning sleeves in a sleek black hue.
Upon Kate's inquiry about its origin, Patrick responded: "I named it in your honour!".
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