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The Princess of Wales has never been afraid of a pop of colour – but orange is a colour she has worn on only a handful of occasions since marrying the Prince of Wales in 2011. However, on 18 January 2023, the royal made an exception as she stepped out in a tangerine ensemble for a visit to Foxcubs Nursery in Luton as part of her work highlighting the importance of early childhood development. For this outing, Kate broke her own style rules by donning a pumpkin-hued ribbed turtleneck sweater by Gabriela Hearst. She teamed the slim-fit knitwear with a ribbed midi skirt by Gabriela Hearst and a croc print leather belt by Ralph Lauren to break up the orange ensemble. For her accessories, Kate added Gianvito Rossi heeled boots, and upon arrival, was seen wearing a camel Massimo Dutti longline coat. She rounded off the look with the gorgeous Kiki McDonough citrine drop earrings. It is a look that, though in a colour she hardly ever wears, gets the seal of approval of celebrity fashion stylist Ellis Ranson, who has worked in the fashion industry for 13 years. "Kate usually leans towards soft pastels or jewel tones to complement her cool undertone, which always looks clean, polished and feels like a consistent uniform. As a stylist, although it's important to know your colours, sometimes it's good to explore outside of this, and this orange look pays off. "The ribbed knit texture keeps it soft and approachable rather than too dramatic in a bold colour," Ellis adds. "The black belt and boots ground the brightness and add her trademark structure. The silhouette is classic Kate – extremely chic yet simple, which is key here. Orange feels a very engaging and warming colour, which is the perfect match to the event she attended." Having reported on the princess' fashion since 2023 on HELLO!'s Lifestyle desk, I know that while it is a rarity for Kate to wear orange (she hasn't worn it once in 2025 yet), she hasn't avoided it altogether. Keep scrolling to see proof… Princess of Wales in orange
