Princess Kate's 2026 BAFTAs Gown Is a Dreamy Raspberry and Rose Pink Gucci Rewear From 2019

She subtly coordinated her burgundy belt with husband Prince William's bold velvet suit.

Kate Middleton and Prince William at the 2026 EE BAFTA Film Awards at The Royal Festival Hall on February 22, 2026, with the Princess of Wales wearing a dreamy pink gown
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As the president of BAFTA, Prince William is a regular fixture on the red carpet at the annual awards ceremony, with wife Princess Kate often joining him. However, the Prince and Princess of Wales skipped the glitzy ceremony in 2025, in favor of spending time with their three children—Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis. But in 2026, Kate and William made their long-awaited return to the BAFTAs red carpet, and their appearance did not disappoint.

Arriving at London's Royal Festival Hall, Princess Kate rewore a gorgeous dress from her closet, opting for a raspberry and rose pink Gucci gown first seen in 2019. Featuring multiple shades of floaty pink fabric, and tied at the waist with a burgundy velvet belt, the princess's outfit was a romantic option for date night with William.

Princess Kate accessorized her beautiful dress with Queen Mary's Art Deco Choker Bracelet, and Queen Elizabeth's Greville Diamond Chandelier Earrings, which were created by Cartier. She completed the look with a Prada "Raso" Clutch Bag in Burgundy Velvet and Oscar de la Renta "Cabrina" Lamé Pumps in Platinum (via @katemiddletonstyled).

Meanwhile, Prince William surprised royal fans with his Emporio Armani Velvet Evening Jacket in Dark Red, which perfectly matched his wife's belt.

Catherine, Princess of Wales and Prince William, Prince of Wales attend the 2026 EE BAFTA Film Awards at The Royal Festival Hall on February 22, 2026 in London, England

Princess Kate wears a pink Gucci gown on the BAFTAs 2026 red carpet.

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Princess Kate and Prince William last attended the BAFTAs together in 2023, where the Princess of Wales wore an asymmetrical Alexander McQueen white gown constructed from dreamy taffeta fabric. Kate accessorized the gown with long back opera gloves for a dramatic contrast.

The princess also wore a pair of long chandelier earrings from Zara, which retailed for just $28, once again highlighting her love of affordable fashion.

Prince William and Kate Middleton attend the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2023 at The Royal Festival Hall on February 19, 2023 in London, England

Prince William and Kate Middleton attend the EE BAFTA Film Awards at The Royal Festival Hall on February 19, 2023.

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While it's impossible to select Princess Kate's best BAFTAs fashion moments, her 2017 outfit was exceedingly memorable.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge attend the 70th EE British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) at the Royal Albert Hall on February 12, 2017 in London, England

Princess Kate and Prince William at the BAFTA Film Awards at the Royal Albert Hall on February 12, 2017.

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The Princess of Wales opted for a floral off-the-shoulder gown by Alexander McQueen, custom-made for the royal and featuring a delicate tiered skirt.

Needless to say, Kate and William's 2026 coordinating couple's outfit will absolutely go down in history as one of their most stylish moments.

Amy Mackelden
Weekend Editor

Amy Mackelden is the weekend editor at Marie Claire, where she covers celebrity and royal family news. She was the weekend editor at Harper’s BAZAAR for three years, where she covered breaking celebrity and entertainment news, royal stories, fashion, beauty, and politics. Prior to that, she spent a year as the joint weekend editor for Marie Claire, ELLE, and Harper's BAZAAR, and two years as an entertainment writer at Bustle. Her additional bylines include Cosmopolitan, People, The Independent, HelloGiggles, Biography, Shondaland, Best Products, New Statesman, Heat, and The Guardian. Her work has been syndicated by publications including Town Country, Good Housekeeping, Esquire, Delish, Oprah Daily, Country Living, and Women's Health. Her celebrity interviews include Jennifer Aniston, Jessica Chastain, the cast of Selling Sunset, Emma Thompson, Jessica Alba, and Penn Badgley. In 2015, she delivered an academic paper at Kimposium, the world's first Kardashian conference.