Kate Middleton and Prince William are on tour in Pakistan, and the Duchess of Cambridge has been fashionably respectful to the country’s heritage as she travels around in ethnic wear.
One notable ensemble was the bespoke outfit, created for her by Pakistani fashion designer Maheen Khan, that she donned when visiting the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore on Thursday.
The exquisite green and gold shalwar kameez, a national dress of Pakistan and various South Asian countries that usually features a tunic and trousers, was paired with a matching scarf-like garment called a dupatta around Middleton’s head.
“I love the grace with which HRH Princess Kate carries the dupatta. She looks so comfortable,” the designer later tweeted. Some of her other pieces, including a blue kurta, were also donned by the Duchess earlier during the trip.
The royal couple visited the mosque to not only take in the country’s culture, but also to discuss with religious leaders about bringing people together. Iona Thomas, political councillor at the British High Commission, said that the Duke “asked quite a lot of questions” about how religious tolerance could be practiced and improved.
Fakir Aijazuddin, Lahore’s Honorary British Consul, summed up their visit as “joy,” and commended that the couple “radiated joy” wherever they stepped foot on, to which Prince William responded, “We are very happy people.”
The duchess has changed into a green Shalwar kameez by Maheen Khan for her visit to the Badshahi mosque in #Lahore #RoyalsVisitPakistan #Pakistan_LandOfPeace @PTIofficial pic.twitter.com/GVvvXQyMjK
— MARY… THE IRISH INSAFIAN (@IRISHINSAFIAN) October 17, 2019
She looks beautiful today. Lovely colour choice Maheen ♥️ #BadshahiMosque #RoyalVisitPakistan #RoyaltourPakistan pic.twitter.com/IpEe6Yz4p5
— Asma Ali Zain (@asmaalizain) October 17, 2019
Kate and William at the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore, a stunning example of Moghal architecture 🕌and part of the ancient walled city. Kate in another stunning @Maheenkhanpk shalwar kameez pic.twitter.com/9t4S0SAnwW
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