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Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Zara Tindall's favourite polka dot dress is 30% off - grab yours before it's gone
Good news: Zara Tindall 's favourite LK Bennett dress is back in stock - and it's currently 30% off. Zara wore the brand's now-viral polka dot Mathilde dress to the 2022 Easter Sunday church service at St George's Chapel in Windsor, and it's easy to see why it became an instant classic. Crafted from pure silk, the navy Mathilde features a contrasting collar and delicate crystal buttons, echoing the vintage elegance of the Alessandra Rich dress famously worn by Catherine, Princess of Wales. With wedding season underway, this dress is a standout option for anyone searching for a guest outfit that is both stylish and comfortable enough to wear from day to evening. LK Bennett Mathilde Polka Dot Silk Tea Dress £265 Shop It's also been seen on several TV stars, including Lorraine Kelly, Holly Willoughby and Amanda Holden, proving its wide appeal. Available in sizes 6 to 18, the fit-and-flare silhouette flatters all figures and transitions easily from formal events to more relaxed settings. While Zara styled hers with a navy clutch and nude court shoes, it also works beautifully with loafers and a crossbody bag for the office, or can be dressed up with heels and a statement clutch on special occasions. This dress is equally suited to the races, christenings, get-togethers and smart daytime events, making it a versatile wardrobe investment. If you're after a similar look with a fresh twist, the new Valerie Shirt Dress offers the same timeless charm in a different silhouette - and it's also in the sale. LK Bennett Valerie Polka Dot Shirt Dress With Belt Available in sizes 6 to 20 across both regular and petite fits, it's crafted from a lightweight, floaty fabric in classic navy with a cream polka dot print. The design features a long rounded collar, puffed shoulders, contrast cream buttons, a buckled belt and flattering midi-length skirt. Style it with ballerina flats for daytime polish or switch to strappy heels on a dressier occasion. LK Bennett offers a Try Before You Buy service with Harper, allowing you to check the fit of the dress at home with no upfront payment. With a flexible return policy and 30% off for a limited time, these wardrobe classics are unlikely to stay in stock for long.
The Independent
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
William and Kate named among Time's 100 most influential philanthropists
The Prince and Princess of Wales have made it onto Time magazine's list of the 100 most influential philanthropists. William and Kate are named in the Innovators category where they are hailed by the US publication for modernising royal philanthropy. The Time100 Philanthropy 2025 is described as 'the 100 most influential people shaping the future of giving at a pivotal moment'. ' Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, are less concerned with cultural preservation and more attuned to social issues,' the article said, citing their focus on causes such as homelessness, mental health and the environment. It added: 'Crucial to the Waleses' approach is aligning social imperatives with sound business strategies and building corporate alliances to expand their reach.' It refers to the princess's business task force which suggested last year that investing in early childhood programmes could create an additional £45.5 billion for the UK economy each year. Also named as top philanthropists were David Beckham, Oprah Winfrey, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Melinda French Gates, singer Dolly Parton and actor Michael Sheen. The prince and princess made an official appearance together at a Buckingham Palace garden party on Tuesday, where they met guests from their patronages, military affiliations and passion projects. There was no appearance however in this year's Time100 list for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who describe themselves on their site as 'shaping the future through business and philanthropy'. Harry and Meghan were previously named among Time's most influential people in 2021, when they appeared on the cover of the magazine. The Time article contained a disclosure that its owners and co-chairs Marc and Lynne Benioff have supported the prince and princess's Royal Foundation in the past.
Vogue Arabia
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Vogue Arabia
Kate Just Gave 2025's Sloaniest Trend the Royal Seal of Approval
In 2023, Catherine, Princess of Wales made a couple of headlines for wearing a form-fitting, polka-dot Alessandra Rich dress, paired with Princess Diana's Collingwood pearl drop earrings to the Order of the Garter – an outfit some people compared to Eliza Doolittle's black-and-white gown in My Fair Lady : the tale of a young woman's transformation into upper echelons of aristocracy. (Hmm… sounds familiar…) Kate at the Order of the Garter in forward two years, and the Princess – slash Queen of Rewears, as British Vogue 's Emily Chan put it – sported the exact same combination for a service marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day this afternoon. Led by King Charles, Queen Camilla and Prince William, Kate entered today's Service of Thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey in a solemn take on what was a previously jubilant outfit, including a funereal fascinator by the Shrewsbury-based milliner Juliette Botterill with Ralph Lauren pumps and DeMellier London's The Nano Montreal handbag in a coordinating shade of toffee. The Princess of Wales at the Service of Thanksgiving. Photo: Chris Jackson (Getty Images) Much like her beloved skinny jeans, Kate's enduring relationship with polka dots has been rehabilitated on recent runways. 'While the polka dot print was once the preserve of Holland Park mums on the school run,' wrote this magazine's Olivia Allen back in April, 'lately it has been shaking off its sloaney associations to emerge as something fresh, and altogether more fashion-friendly.' To wit: Conner Ives presented sheer slips appliquéd with large tonal spots for autumn/winter 2025 and Valentino scattered them on '80s-inspired cocktail dresses, while Moschino blew them up to Mickey Mouse-sized proportions on power-shouldered blazers that same season. Kate joined Prince William at today's back to the earrings: gifted to Diana from Collingwood jewellers, these pearl drop jewels – which hang from two round diamonds at the top and three rows of smaller diamonds underneath – were famously worn by the then-Princess of Wales as part of her going away outfit, following her wedding to Prince Charles in 1981, and later as part of that infamous 'revenge dress' ensemble. Kate has worn the earrings in tribute to Diana on multiple occasions since having been bestowed them some time around 2017. If the royals have long recycled old, heirloom pieces, the Princess of Wales seems committed to continuing the same tradition with her own personal archive of rewears.
