On December 2, 2022, The Prince and Princess of Wales attended the 2022 Earthshot Prize ceremony at MGM Music Hall in Boston. The Earthshot Prize is a Nobel-like award for the environment. Clara Amfo and Daniel Dae Kim hosted the event while the awards were presented by the Princess of Wales, David Beckham, Rami Malek, Catherine O'Hara, and Shailene Woodley. The Earthshot Prize was launched in 2020 by the Prince of Wales and David Attenborough. The Princess wore a bright green maxi dress by Solace.
Solace London Sabina Maxi Dress in Bright Green
Asprey London Emerald and Diamond Halo Earrings
She's lovely, but I hate the belted waist area. It just looks strange.
ReplyDeleteyes the front is not doing so well but the side view is very flattering. A darker green to contrast with green carpet would have been great.
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DeleteNo, I like the belt. She looks good - with her body and natural slimness she can wear such figure-hugging outfits.
Pauline
I like it!
DeleteI love everything about this look, and the belt is absolutely perfect with the dress in my opinion. One of her top best looks ever. The necklace has never been better worn before.
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Wow, what a difference a photo angle can make! The first photo is not good at all and makes the look seem costume-ish. The second and third photos are lovely, but there's something off...I believe it's too harsh of make-up and too dark of an eyebrow tint along with the eyebrow arches being uneven. Great that she keeps the green theme and that the dress was apparently rented. Oh and the choker is a "No" for me. Larger emerald earrings would have perfected the look. Instead, it makes it look right out of the 1990's.
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That choker once belonged to Queen Mary. It's part of the Delhi Durbar Jewels and dates back to 1912. Princess Diana did wear it as a headband in the 1980's.
DeleteAlIi, I agree 100 percent!!
DeleteAgree with you in all above.
DeleteAva
This is exactly what I thought! Dress is stunning, hair is perfect but the make-up is really odd. I do think the choker looks okay, but I agree big earrings would have been much better.
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Yes the first pic is rather bad... Back to fashion I like the dress very much for her, even if it is a bit unusual style for her. I see no problem with the belt. A dress is a whole from a style point of view, there is rather rarely an advantage in rejecting this or that. Very nice jewelry, worn with elegance.
DeleteI forgot to add: gorgeous shoes as well!
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Seriously? I thought the chocker was the best part!
DeleteStunning! The dress fits like a glove, the jewelry is the icing on the cake, William and Catherine are both spectacular people, inside and out.
ReplyDeleteWow, Princess of Wales looks absolutely stunning, the dress fits her like a glove, I agree the eye make-up is a little heavy but it is an evening soirée after all. I would not like to be in her shoes, she is under a lot of pressure to look so perfect all the time.
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Agree with MJT
Delete@MJT : Re pressure and looking perfect.
DeleteAlso the other royal ladies, young and old, have the same pressure.
And many of them are not fashionistas and see other things as more important.
The guys have a lot more leeway.
This is a great dress for the occasion showing off the Princess’s incredible slim figure. Love the green jewellery as well. Remembering very clearly William’s mother famously wearing the choker as a headband. All outfits on this tour have been winners imo.
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Indeed! Perfection in every way!!! MR
DeleteI've been waiting YEARS for her to wear the Cambridge Emerald Choker! I'm so happy she finally did! Unlike Alli, I have always loved the piece, which was made in 1911 and then redesigned in the 1920s to the art deco style. I think it's magnificent. The earrings are Asprey London's Emerald and Diamond Halo earrings, and retail for $11,375. They are new.
ReplyDeleteThese earrings give us hope that she intends to wear this incredible choker more than just this time, earrings and choker fit together wonderfully. The light green and also the heavier than usual makeup makes her well visible for people standing far away from her. This was not an evening for meeting people in a room. Perfect! (-Ann.)
DeleteShe is perfection
ReplyDeleteI really like Catherine, but this look does not work for me, don't like the shade of green, the fabric gives me a costume vibe, the jewelry is lovely but not the best, her make up, for once over done.
ReplyDeleteStill she looks regal
Luna
She wore a rented gown for a reason - to make a statement. And decided to go 'green'. This limited her options - but she wore it well, I think!
DeleteI totally agree with you, Luna.
DeleteSensational! Vivid green color is fantastic on Catherine and Diana’s stunning emerald choker is dazzling. Catherine has green eyes and always looks good in shades of green. Not many women could carry off that dress but she has the figure to rock it.
ReplyDeleteShe and Spains Letizia can wear it!
DeleteI love how she stands out in this color, and why not with her perfect body? It's a fun play on the theme. Kate wears the clothes and jewelry, as always, and the clothes and jewelry do not wear her. She always embraces her unique qualities and it makes me fall more in love with her each time I see her. Her earrings are understated, but that is Kate's personality. Their detail is gorgeous and delicate, a wonderful contrast to her statement dress. She's poetry in motion.
ReplyDeleteI generally like the dress but not the belt.
ReplyDeleteThe emeralds are amazing.
I'd like to see her try a lighter hand with the make-up.
Kim
The belt accentuates her lack of curves. Without it she'd have looked sleeker.
DeleteSmoky makeup is a must for evening black tie event. I think she looked radiant because she used a pink palette instead of the dreaded brown tones she uses sometimes for blush and lipstick. MR
DeleteI agree with Anon 14:31 about the belt. Her figure calls for some definition at the waist. She is so tall and slender with few curves that it defines her waist and creates a visual break. I agree with Anon 16:04 about her makeup. For an evening look, it is still subtle. If you look at the photos taken from a distance, it is barely noticeable.
DeleteShe looks absolutely stunning. I think she has become a very attractive woman and a person can only admire her for that flat tummy after 3 kids.
ReplyDeleteGood genes and all the time to work out while others clean the houses, make the food, etc
DeleteVery thematic.
ReplyDeleteWow just love the whole ensemble as usual Catherine is a knock out. I do love the style of this dress the colour is appropriate for occasion. William looks handsome. Mary
ReplyDeleteWow just love the whole ensemble as usual Catherine is a knock out. I do love the style of this dress the colour is appropriate for occasion. William looks handsome. Mary
ReplyDeleteA rental gown and the Princess look's outstanding. This green shade color I love its unusual, suits her beautifully. The back view of the Princess in the gown, is equally as lovely as the front. The art deco emerald and diamond choker dating back to 1911 looks fabulous, her long slender neck shows this beautiful jewel piece to its best advantage. The diamond and emerald earrings were the perfect finishing touch, small, subtle just enough on this occasion. I wonder if they were a gift to the Princess. Her hair looked splendid, as did her makeup.
ReplyDeleteThis has been a wonderful tour, both the Prince and Princess carried themselves with dignity and grace, well done to them both.
She is Royalty not Celebrity. Her look is just perfect including her jewellery. Her eyebrows are uneven, think she was in a hurry
ReplyDeleteHer eyebrows are always uneven - one is slightly higher than the other.
DeleteThe POW continues to bedazzle, amazing how she can pull off almost any look and be the most beautiful woman in any room. The dress looks far better on her than on the model. Her eye make-up is a little darker than her usual, I'm guessing she used a local (to her new) make-up artist. It's okay, but I'd prefer a lighter touch. S.M.
ReplyDeleteWooooow. Bellissima!!!! Finally wearing nice jewelry. Irene
ReplyDeleteShe is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteMia
I think she looks great in the dress, fits like a glove. However, I'm not in love with her makeup or her hair here, just looks off with the rest of the outfit. William looks handsome in his ensemble.
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Overall this is a hit - Catherine is gorgeous from all angles. Love the neckline, the colour, and the jewels are amazing.
ReplyDeleteI however agree there is something ‘off’ about her eyebrows - a bit too overdone/dark. And I wish William would button his jacket on these occasions! Or if he insists on leaving it open a nicer shirt with buttons hidden or made a feature would go a long way.
This is really picking at nits though - they look fabulous and happy to be there, bravo! JJ
Agree about William and his unbuttoned jacket!
DeleteI would also agree that the eyebrows could be a bit more discreet.
DeleteTrès belles photos de ce look ; les boucles d'oreilles émeraudes/diamants sont tout à fait à mon goût ; je les aurais portées seules et surtout plus grandes de telle manière qu'elles auraient suffi car son ras du cou que je n'aime pas n'est pas dans le même style !
ReplyDeleteToo long hair.
ReplyDeleteF
I was expecting that comment. Someone will bring it up like clockwork. I am 61 years old and my hair is reaching to my... well, let's say the hip area. There's no rule that women over 40 (or above) should wear their hair in a shorter fashion. No. Rule.
DeleteDemi Moore wears her hair long too at 65
DeleteM
An individual issue. What suits one 60-year-old woman does not suit another 40-year-old woman.
DeleteF
Where are you from DSC?
DeleteWhat is your hair colour?
JK
I completely agree DSC. It is only a matter of time and someone has to say it. It's the same thing with comment's about Maxima's hair and people's opinions about which relative a child looks like when they make an appearance on this blog. Commenters rarely miss an opportunity.
DeleteEvery time Catherine is out, we get this comment. Rest assured, F, we KNOW you think her hair is too long. No need to post about it every time.
DeleteAnswering JK's questions: I am from Germany, and my hair colour is a light brown mixed with grey.
DeleteLove love love this dress. the Orincess looks breathtaking beautiful. So gorgeous! She has everything. Class, intelligence and style! Nice color, amazing make up. Sorry to say, I know it’s about fashion here: but she and only she a is a real royal.
ReplyDeleteYes, but her husband is also! ;-)
DeleteTo Coralie: She (Kate) is a Royal thanks to her husband! Prince William was born into the Royal Family, not she - but she does a great job, supporting the Royal Family well.
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Love the dress and the emeralds!!
ReplyDeleteThe choker doesn't go with the dress and it certainly doesn't match the brand new earrings.
ReplyDeleteEverything matches just perfectly.
DeleteI do not know if the earings are brand new or not or just worn here for the first time, but I agree with you the choker does not go with that particular dress however beautiful it is and I too don't think the earrings go with it at all.
DeleteIt's a rented qown from HURR in London. Great choise.
ReplyDelete@Just Me : Thanks for the information.
DeleteBut I bet they 'ain't got my size :-))
This is one dress that works well in theory, but looks very odd in practice. The colour, the look and the fit seems perfect, but the dress itself looks so disoriented for some reason. It is supposed to be absolutely bodycon, as seen on the model. Catherine obviously can't wear it that right, hence it looks ill-fitted in some pictures. It is supposed to fit like a glove but it didn't in this case.
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It fits the PoW near to perfection, just the sleeves are a tad too long and therefore creating creases on the upper part.
DeleteWhat else could you ask for? A rented gown that fits that well? I think you expect far too much. If you are being honest, this gown fits her better than most of what other royal women wear on the daily. We just saw Sophie's disaster of a gown. Compare and contrast the two.
DeleteI agree with DSC, it's creased on the upper part. If it's because it's a rented dress, maybe get it fixed beforehand or do not rent such a fitted dress?
DeleteAthena
For this event for the worries about our natural world everybody was asked not to come in new clothes and to use only vegan make-up.
ReplyDeleteI think Kates make-up is a bit too dark, but that can be the reason.
The dress is a harsh colour, but also chosen to fit the event.
She seems slightly ill at ease, but still is a lovely and stunning appearance.
Mabel
Thank you Mabel, i did not know that, and was indeed surprised by her make up since she is a Master on doing it, but this must be the reason, love the fact that she is will to look " bad" for the cause
DeleteLuna
She is wearing evening makeup. It is always heavier than daytime makeup. To go on a stage (to present an award) requires even heavier makeup. The lighting is very bright and she would look washed out without heavier makeup. I think some people know this, but apparently not all. This comes up often when the royal ladies are out in the evening.
DeleteCatherine stupenda, con il suo fisico può permettersi questo abito calzato quasi come fosse un guanto. Il colore la illumina, i gioielli sono tono su tono e quindi perfetti. Belle anche le scarpe.
ReplyDeleteUna coppia che si fa amare, e anche William è un bell'uomo.
Rossella
They look fabulous. It´s not an easy dress to wear, and Catherine not only wears it well, but she wears it even better than the model, I think.
ReplyDeleteThe colour is too neon for my liking and I had prefered it a bit more muted, ideally darker to better match her jewels.
Make-up is heavy, her hair is glamorous, and I think she went for a slightly more American look.
William looks good, and his velvet jacket is very elegant, but I think he should have buttoned it up.
Regarding the theme of the event: I often find these things a bit iffy, and hypocritical. More ideology than actual impact. I all for recycled or rented outfits, but vegan make-up? What´s the point? How does the Earth benefit form that? Doesn´t the massive green carpet alone use up exponentially more ressources? Or the plastic walls put up as a photo background that were specifically made for this one day? Not to mention everything else that was consumed to put this prize ceremony together. If the point is to stop (over-)consumption and wasting ressources, the only sensible thing would have been to NOT hold the event in the first place (and instead plant a couple of trees each).
The backdrops and the green carpet will be re-used next time. They had made an appearance at first Earthshot prize as well. Trees are planted anyway, look up the Queen's green canopy.
DeleteSince it specifically says "Boston 2022" on the backdrops, I think it´s safe to say that the backdrops were never used before and will never be used again. As for the carpet - I guess it can be reused but I´m not sure whether that´s any better, as the prize will be awarded in a new location every year, and shipping the carpet across the world doesn´t exactly sound environmentally friendly either...
DeleteFor the record: I don´t care about the carpet´s footprint as such - neither for production nor for shipping. In the context of a very complex world economy, one carpet is truly insignificant. I am reacting to the irony of people caring about the environment to the point they avoid new clothes and advocate for vegan make-up (only for this event, mind you, not in general!) all the while being totally blind (or ignorant) about the massive footprint an event like this causes. So, either their priorities are really messed up or they are hypocrites. (Or both.)
If they really meant what they preach, they wouldn´t hold a prize ceremony. Avoiding such unnecessary and wasteful extravaganzas should matter to THEM. This gala is hypocritical by THEIR standards.
Oh for goodness sake Vanessa.
DeleteYes. You're correct on the backdrop matter. Sorry for giving the wrong information. However, if you would just go and research the Earthshot prize finalists (and winners, of course) to see what great length they go to find solutions on environmental matters, how dedicated and determined they are, I'm sure you'd find that they deserve an award. Last year's winner in one category was the whole nation of Costa Rica who'd managed to reinstall about 90 % of their rainforests. People like them deserve recognition on a broader scale, with more publicity.
DeleteHi, Vanessa
DeleteI really enjoy reading your wise comments and I agree with you about a few points.
I hear what you say.
Unfortunately, I do not have much time to take parte into this interesting conversations.
Just a note about vegan make-up.
It can be made of mineral raw materials without silicons and petrolates , which are used in traditional make- up industry, and are cruelty- free.
As to sustainable fashion, I seem to remember that new production criteria have been stated at least in Europe, so that fashion industries are gradually changing their production processes by using increaingly amounts of recycled materials and sometimes including second hand item purchases, not to mention renting dresses.
I know I am being a bit rough in my outline, but I must go now.
Wishing you and all the bloggers a fabulous Sunday.
P. the original
@ Vanessa
DeleteIn vegan make- up products recycled materials are used for packing too
The main difference I have noticed in using vegan make- up is that there seems to be a higher percentage of aqua, so that primers and foundations do not apply evenly on my face and tend to smudge.
They do not contain parabens and above all the silicons , which are used just as pore minimizers and to get a higher coverage.
Mineral powders can correct this unven effect.
I think what everyone is missing that Catherine is genuine , beautiful on the inside as well as the outside . Lovely to see her now wearing Diana’s pieces of jewellery now she is Princess of Wales , No one deserves the title more after Diana . Lovely genuine couple doing their best to help in any way possible .
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning! Love that Catherine is now starting to wear more of the major jewels from BRF collection. The emerals are beautiful on her. I wish she had worn a larger pair of the family's emerald earrings but the ones she is wearing are beautiful.
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I don't like the dress but worst of all is the makeup. What has she done?
ReplyDeleteÈ un trucco da sera e non siamo abituati a vederla così. A me piace, lo sguardo è magnetico.
DeleteRossella
Agree with you. She doesn't look royal at all and her make-up is so heavy..I cannot believe most people liked her look.
DeleteI don't think it's too heavy, she's worn heavy make-up before and that's appropriate for an event like this. But the make-up is uneven at the eyebrows and around the eyes.
Deleteeye makeup just too heavy: looks unnatural and too artificial.
ReplyDeleteI love the jewels but wish the choker was just a bit longer. As for the dress it’s a no from me. I think the colour is very harsh. P. Catherine has a gorgeous sparkly green gown which she wore to another event in the past, and it would have been wonderful here. (V.M.)
ReplyDeleteShe wore a maternity dress and coat in the same color. BTW, if the choker was any longer, it wouldn't be a choker anymore. It would be a necklace.
DeleteKate looks fabulous with fantastic jewelry. But I would rather see Kate in a dress not that taylored exactly according her figure. She is very slim so for me she looks more fantastic in a long dress with eg a wider skirt part.
ReplyDeleteLovely color gown the chocker and earrings are grand. I believe Diana would be proud if her DIL. css
ReplyDeleteThis dress, in green and a rental, was in line with the theme of the event. I can't say that I like the dress. I don't. Do not like the lines of it. Also, longer earrings would have given a better overall look. That said, this is a hard dress for most women to carry off. But Kate, with her long and lean figure, was able to carry it off. Still, I don't like this dress.
ReplyDeleteI am surprised to see all the comments about her eye makeup and brows being too heavy. Her makeup has been just like this several times before (when she's been on similar events), and no one has said anything. It could perhaps be the lightening that makes the makeup look a bit different to some of you?
ReplyDeleteAnyway, I think she looks great in her green dress (although, I would like it to be a darker shade of green), and the belt is a nice detail. Her hair looks gorgeous, especially from behind.
M
I wonder if the dress being such a bright color, almost neon, color is giving people the impression that her makeup is darker/heavier
DeleteI noticed on several videos of the event that Prince William showed more PDA than usual. I hope this is a sign that the Prince and Princess are trying to modernize the royal family! It was not so stiff and a nice change!
ReplyDeletePlease remember there are many non native Engl speakers on this blog, avoid rather unusual acronyms (PDA = public display of affection) if I am right.
Delete@MaryT You understood it. If people don't understand something, they usually ask. That is how we learn.
DeletePrince William has shown appropriate affection in the past. I saw nothing different this time.
DeleteRachelle
I must be one of the few that truly dislike the fit of this dress, I find that it makes her torso look even longer, and yes she is very svelte, but this silhouette makes her look almost boyish. The color is fine, and if the dress would’ve had a little volume below the waist it could have been fabulous.
ReplyDeleteThe jewels are breathtaking, but again too regal for the dress.
Love the hair and makeup
Cherry
No, you are not the only one at all. I don't think the gown flatters her body at all. I agree that a little volume around the hips-such as is demonstrated by the model-would have looked much better.
DeleteThe jewels are gorgeous, but imo the harsh neon green color of the dress clashes with them and does nothing for Catherine (who fortunately looks beautiful even in a disappointing garment!). Does anyone know what fabric the dress is made of? It looks very stretchy.
ReplyDeleteI love her hair and jewelry. I am not a fan of the dress (though I like the colour) … I find that it emphasizes her long torso. Judy
ReplyDeletePrincess Catherine looks phenomenal, love everything: the neon opal green gown and its snug fit, the jaw- dropping jewelry, the fabulous hairstyle , which reminds me of Rita Hayworth , the glittering pumps and the incredibily well executed make-up (as far as I can see, the baking technique has been used).
ReplyDeleteWilliam looks more dapper than ever.
The visible signs of love and affection between the two of them are priceless.
Although their trip seems to have been increaingly bumpy, it is so clear that they managed to round off their visit to the USA.
Well done!!
Thank you, Dear Mary, Despite being a native speaker, I did not know what PDA stood for and it was very considerate of you to have made this helpful remark.
ReplyDelete🌞 Virginia
Sie sieht toll aus und William kann man ansehen, wie stolz er auf sie ist.
ReplyDeleteWow! The makeup is a little heavier than usual, the dress not a colour I would choose for emeralds, nevertheless the only comment this ensemble deserves is WOW!
ReplyDeleteCatherine wearing this choker speaks volumes.
On the makeup point, I’d add that Princess Cathrine was probably using an American makeup artist and not her usual British one. This is usually the case when international people travel. They use local hairdresses, makeup artists etc.
ReplyDeleteIf this was the case, the American artist may have applied her idea/s on what looks best for her client.
Or, Princess Catherine may have been happy for the artist to play around with vegan makeup, colours and styles.
Just a thought.
Yes, @ Deadeggs, this is my thought too.
DeleteThe baking technique, which means basically that different layers of makeup- products are applied one by one to one's face, was first introduced by an American make- up artist (if I am not mistaken).
It is a technique used also in burlesque shows for instance.
It can be profitably used when glamour under strong lights is required but it is not recommendable when going out and about in daylight or if you have dry skin.
This is due to its heavy effect.
It takes quite a long time to be applied if one is a beginner and I guess It takes even more time when using vegan products, which are a bit watery and call for more setting or fixing powders.
You might be asking yourself how come that I know all this make-up tricks and tips...
Well, because I have a penchant for make- up in general and I try to find out ways to create a ready- to- wear make- up for myself as I am almost always on the run.
I tried the baking effect on myself only once , to a New Year's Eve party, and it worked well and lasted quite a long time
As to Kate's hair ,the hair stylist created a work of art imo.
I adore those waves.
I keep looking at the pictures and there is always one of the elements that doesn’t fit. The earrings are gorgeous, but do not go with the choker. The choker is fabulous, but would have looked better with her hair styled in an updo. I don’t know of many people who would feel comfortable in that dress, but Kate pulled it off. The make up is a little weird and uneven, but suitable for on-stage. All in all, not a very coherent appearance.
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