Kate Middleton recycles £685 bright blue Stella McCartney dress which signifies ‘peace and freedom’

Kate Middleton recycles £685 bright blue Stella McCartney dress which signifies ‘peace and freedom’ for the fifth time as she celebrates ‘amazing’ images submitted to her community photography project

  • Kate Middleton recycled her beloved blue Stella McCartney dress for fifth time
  • She appeared in a Zoom call promoting her community photography contest
  • Thrifty Duchess, 38, wore £685 frock, expert said signifies ‘peace and freedom’ 
  • The mother-of-three was first seen in the dress in 2012, wearing it for a visit to the National Portrait Gallery at the beginning of July
  • She then wore in August at the London 2012 Games when watching Men’s Singles Tennis and then recycled it for the 20th Commonwealth Games in 2014
  • Wore in it as she arrived at a July 2016 air show with George and Prince William 

Kate Middleton recycled her beloved blue Stella McCartney dress for the fifth time as she appeared in a Zoom call promoting her community photography contest today.

The thrifty Duchess, 38, was seen wearing the vibrant £685 frock, which an expert has said signifies ‘peace and freedom’, as she shared some of the entries to the project.

The mother-of-three was first seen in the dress in 2012, wearing it for a visit to the National Portrait Gallery at the beginning of July, and then in August at the London 2012 Games when watching Men’s Singles Tennis.

The royal then recycled it for the 20th Commonwealth Games in 2014 in Glasgow, and was seen again in it as she arrived at a July 2016 air show with Prince George and Prince William

Kate Middleton recycled her beloved blue Stella McCartney dress for the fifth time as she appeared in a Zoom call promoting her community photography contest today

The mother-of-three was first seen in the dress in 2012, wearing it for a visit to the National Portrait Gallery at the beginning of July

The mother-of-three was first seen in the dress in 2012, wearing it for a visit to the National Portrait Gallery at the beginning of July

Kate then wore it in August at the London 2012 Games when watching Men¿s Singles Tennis

Kate then wore it in August at the London 2012 Games when watching Men’s Singles Tennis

Speaking about the choice of colour to Hello magazine, expert Gabriella Winters said: ‘Psychologically speaking, blue is the most popular colour in the entire world because of its non-threatening placid nature. It is the colour of peace and quiet and it signifies freedom. 

‘In the world of business, blue is the mark of formality and it symbolises one’s loyalty and devotion to their work’.

The dress also bears a striking resemblance to the one worn by Meghan Markle during her return to the UK with Prince Harry in March this year. 

 The Duchess of Sussex stunned in a beautiful £950 turquoise dress by British designer Victorian Beckham, as she attended the The Endeavour Fund Awards at Mansion House.

The royal then recycled it for the 20th Commonwealth Games in 2014 in Glasgow

The royal then recycled it for the 20th Commonwealth Games in 2014 in Glasgow

Kate was then seen in the dress again in it as she arrived at a July 2016 air show with Prince George and Prince William

Kate was then seen in the dress again in it as she arrived at a July 2016 air show with Prince George and Prince William

The dress also bears a striking resemblance to the one worn by Meghan Markle during her return to the UK with Prince Harry in March this year

The dress also bears a striking resemblance to the one worn by Meghan Markle during her return to the UK with Prince Harry in March this year

Today the Duchess of Cambridge celebrated the ‘amazing’ entries to her photographic project documenting life under lockdown.

Images of sleeping nurses, shielding elderly and chaotic family scenes showing the reality of working from home are featured in the pictures submitted to Kate’s Hold Still initiative.

In a video message to encourage more entries Kate Middleton, 38, said: ‘There have been so many amazing entries to Hold Still over the last few weeks.

‘From families up and down the country showing how they are adapting to life during lockdown, through to some of the most amazing NHS and social care staff who are putting their lives on the line to save the lives of others.

‘But it isn’t too late to take part. So please take a moment to capture what life is like for you, because together I hope that we can build a lasting illustration of just how our country pulled together during the pandemic.

‘I can’t wait to share the final 100 images with you.’ 

Kate, who spearheaded the campaign, is a patron of the National Portrait Gallery and a keen amateur photographer, aims to capture a snapshot of the UK at this time, with the help of the nation.

The Duchess will personally curate 100 photographs for the Hold Still exhibition.

People from across the UK are invited to submit a photographic portrait which they have taken during these extraordinary times for the community project.

Participants are also encouraged to provide a short written submission to outline the experiences and emotions of those depicted in their photograph.

Hold Still is completely free, open to all ages and abilities, and will focus on three core themes – ‘Helpers and Heroes’, ‘Your New Normal’ and ‘Acts of Kindness’.

The Duchess of Cambridge has celebrated the 'amazing' entries to her photographic project 'Hold Still', documenting life under lockdown. Pictured: 'Working from home' by Roseangela Borgese, features a working dad with his back to the camera while in the foreground a toddler lies sprawled on the ground surrounded by toy

The Duchess of Cambridge has celebrated the ‘amazing’ entries to her photographic project ‘Hold Still’, documenting life under lockdown. Pictured: ‘Working from home’ by Roseangela Borgese, features a working dad with his back to the camera while in the foreground a toddler lies sprawled on the ground surrounded by toys

'Sleeping Colleagues Unmasked' by Jane Roe shows two nurses, wearing intensive care branded uniforms, asleep on a sofa after a tiring day working on the frontline

‘Sleeping Colleagues Unmasked’ by Jane Roe shows two nurses, wearing intensive care branded uniforms, asleep on a sofa after a tiring day working on the frontline