Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, made a striking appearance on Friday alongside her husband, Prince William, at a Buckingham Palace luncheon ahead of King Charles’ coronation.

She turned heads in a stunning white dress paired with stylish Aquazzara pumps.

Observant royal enthusiasts quickly recognized these shoes as the same ones her sister-in-law, Meghan Markle, had worn on multiple occasions, including during her visit to the Oceania opening at the Royal Academy of Arts in 2018.

Kate’s outing took place just one day before King Charles’ highly anticipated coronation, scheduled for May 6th at Westminster Abbey in London.

Both Kate and Prince William are expected to attend the momentous event.

In anticipation of this occasion, Access Hollywood sought the insight of DailyMail.com’s Charlie Langston regarding Kate’s potential fashion choices.

Langston emphasized that King Charles did not dictate Kate’s wardrobe decisions, suggesting that he never told her to avoid wearing a certain dress or tiara because she might outshine him.

According to Langston, Charles prioritizes projecting a more modest image of the monarchy.

He aims to shift the perception that the royal family is overly extravagant and focused solely on material wealth, opulent jewels, and dazzling tiaras.

Instead, Charles wants to emphasize their charitable endeavors and the positive impact they have on the lives of the British public.

In line with this vision, careful consideration has been given to the attire and accessories chosen by the female members of the royal family for the coronation.

Charles intends to avoid a display of ostentatious wealth during the ceremony.

Therefore, Kate’s outfit selection will be scrutinized, as will Camilla’s.

If Kate were to wear a dress worth $10,000 adorned with a priceless tiara covered in rubies, it would contradict the message Charles wishes to convey as king.

It is important to note, however, that Charles did not sit down with his wife and daughter-in-law to restrict their appearances in fear of being overshadowed.

Rather, the focus lies on aligning their fashion choices with the desired image of a more down-to-earth monarchy.

The intention is to showcase the royal family’s commitment to philanthropy and public service, rather than a lavish display of wealth.

As the coronation approaches, anticipation builds regarding what Kate Middleton and other female members of the royal family will wear.