Kensington Palace issued a rare statement today in response to criticism over a recent report regarding Princess Kate’s wardrobe. In an article published on February 1, the Sunday Times reported that the palace would no longer release details about the Princess of Wales’s outfits during her public appearances,

Kensington Palace has stepped in to clarify recent reports suggesting that Kate Middleton was frustrated by media coverage focusing on her outfits rather than her charitable initia

Though Kate has completed chemotherapy and has officially returned to work, her public events schedule remains scaled back compared to previous years. Her most recent appearance at the BAFTA Awards was 2023, when she wowed in a white one-shouldered Alexander McQueen gown, which she paired with sleek black opera gloves.

It came in the wake of a Sunday Times story titled "Princess of Wales: Focus on my work not my wardrobe," on Feb. 1 in which a royal source was quoted saying Kate "wants the focus to be on the really important issues, the people and the causes she is spotlighting."

Kate Middleton’s office is getting candid over new palace guidance. After a week of chatter surrounding the Princess of Wales’ clothing and the possibility of changing the formal policy on sharing her fashion details,