Duchess Kate channels Princess Diana in Pakistan tour outfit
Prince William and Duchess Kate have arrived in Pakistan to commence their historic five-day tour.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will be surrounded by tight security, with 1000 police officers accompanying the couple on a visit dubbed as the “most complex” ever by Kensington Palace.
The couple were presented with flowers by local children who were all donned in traditional attire, as they stepped off the British Government’s RAF Voyager plane.
The Duchess opted for an elegant blue shalwar kameez – a traditional Pakistani outfit comprised of a long dress and trousers – by British designer Catherine Walker.
The combination was highly reminiscent of the outfit Princess Diana wore when she paid a visit to Pakistan in 1996.
The couple’s visit is the first official one to be made by the royal family to the country since Prince Charles and Camilla visited back in 2006.
When announcing their itinerary, William and Kate revealed that their tour would span over 1000km across the country.
They plan on visiting Islamabad, Lahore, the northern regions and border regions to the west.
It’s been said that the Duke and Duchess’s program will “pay respect to the historical relationship between Britain and Pakistan”.
The five-day tour will “largely focus on showcasing Pakistan as it is today – a dynamic, aspirational and forward-looking nation.”
Their trip will also involve visiting programs “which empower young people, and organisations that help ensure they have the best possible start in life.”
Scroll through the gallery above to see Kate’s stunning traditional look.