The BAFTAs are due to take place at the Royal Festival Hall on Sunday, February 16th; but the person we would most look forward to seeing on the red carpet will reportedly not be attending this year.
It’s been reported that Kate Middleton will be skipping this year’s event, which means we get to reflect on some of her previous BAFTAs looks instead. And although there is no shortage of standout looks to choose from, the one we will be focusing on today is her look at her very first BAFTAs appearance way back in 2017!
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Kate Middleton Wears An Off-The-Shoulder Alexander McQueen Gown For Her Very First BAFTAs Appearance In 2017
For her very first BAFTAs red carpet on February 12th, 2017, the Princess of Wales rendered fans speechless in a stunning bespoke off-the-shoulder Alexander McQueen gown that was inspired by a similar piece from the Resort 2016 collection.
The black gown came with an elegant green and violet floral print, and featured a fitted bodice and a full skirt with multiple tiers. The then Duchess of Cambridge accessorized with a black Alexander McQueen heart clasp box clutch and chic Prada heels. She also wore a striking dazzling bracelet on her wrist, which was reportedly a wedding gift from the late Prince Philip to the late Queen Elizabeth II. Aww!
The mom-of-three wore her hair in a chic updo to let the dress and her statement diamond and morganite earrings command all of the attention. Her makeup was glowy and glamorous, finished off with rosy pink cheeks, a soft pink lip, and glamorous smoky eyes.
Fan Comments
Many people were and still are obsessed with this look. On a February 12th, 2025 Instagram post featuring throwback images of this unforgettable look, one fan wrote: "What a beautiful Queen we will all have! God bless Catherine Princess of Wales."
"You look fabulous," raved a second fan, followed by two heart eyes emojis. "She is one of the most beautiful women I know," gushed a third, followed by the white heart emoji. "Beautiful," concurred a fourth, as a fifth said she was "classy," followed by the hand clapping emoji.
