The 2024 Summer Olympics is turning out to be the fashion event of the year. The A-est of A-list celebs—Beyoncé, Kendall Jenner, Ariana Grande, and more—have flaunted their patriotic 'fits to represent their home countries in Paris. Princess Kate has, as of yesterday, joined that team—though she, of course, was rooting for Great Britain.
On August 11, the Prince and Princess of Wales teamed up with Snoop Dogg, David Beckham, and more to congratulate Team GB on their performance at the games. "From all of us watching at home, congratulations to team GB," Kate Middleton said in a rare appearance. The royals were dressed in coordinating blue, with William in an Adidas polo and Kate in preppy staple: a Breton striped top from Ralph Lauren. Princess Kate also appeared to debut a new eternity ring in the short clip.
If dressing were an Olympic sport, Middleton would already have claimed several medals (one for Theme Dressing and another for Elevated Basics). Her top came classically designed with a wide boatneck, partially-cropped sleeves, and thin, navy blue stripes—simple, preppy, and classic Kate. Her exact look, the Striped Boatneck Mariner Tee, costs $128 and is still available to shop at Farfetch and the Ralph Lauren website (an Olympic Games miracle!).
Princess Kate and Prince William congratulated Team GB in an Instagram video.
Even the most cursory glance at Kate Middleton's outfit catalog makes clear that stripes are part of her style DNA. The princess has long relied on striped tops, in varying colors, fabrics, and fits, to support her traditional style. Proving the style's versatility, Middleton has worn the staple in a myriad of ways. She's layered stripes under utility jackets and blazers, with skinny jeans and nautical-inspired trousers.
Princess Kate's Sunday homage to Team GB is only the third outfit she's worn in public this year. After revealing she has privately undergone treatment for cancer, the Princess of Wales has limited her engagements in the public eye to June 15's annual Trooping the Colour parade (where she re-wore a white Jenny Packham dress) and July's Wimbledon tennis final (where she wore a purple midi by Safiyaa).
Princess Kate made a return to the public eye in June, when she wore a white Jenny Packham dress to Trooping the Colour.
The royal's weekend outfit nods to the most relatable side of her wardrobe: relaxed, polished, and easy to replicate at every price point. Shop more options inspired by Princess Kate below.
Shop Princess Kate's Breton Stripe Top
-
Taylor Swift Aces the Cherry Red Nail Trend at the US OpenHer manicure matched Travis Kelce's Gucci hat perfectly.
-
Jennifer Lopez Goes All-Out OliveShe's still doing revenge dressing on her terms.
-
Jennifer Lopez Says Playing a Mom in a "Dysfunctional and Unhealthy" Relationship Was "Very Cathartic""At the end of the day, you bring a lot of yourself to these characters."
-
Christy Turlington and Grace Burns Share Adorable Mother-Daughter Runway Moment at Ralph LaurenThis is a nepo baby moment I can get behind.
-
Kaia Gerber Wears Gigi Hadid's Favorite Adidas Sneakers for Her 23rd Birthday CelebrationThe model wore them for her 23rd birthday.
-
Taylor Russell's Black Hooded Gown Makes the Butt Cut-Out Trend Feel So Demure$49,500 earrings help her cause.
-
Hailey Bieber Puts a Pantsless Spin on a Rising Fall 2024 Color Trend in Her First New Mom OutfitHere's to staying true to your personal style.
-
Angelina Jolie Looks Rich and Cozy in Her Best Sweater DressThe actress is ready for fall.
-
Bella Hadid's Layered Lace Bloomers Are a Quirky Take on the Underwear-As-Pants TrendThe bloomers trend is in full bloom.
-
Serena Williams Recreates Her Iconic 2004 Denim Tennis Outfit at the U.S. OpenThe tennis star wore a denim mini skirt set at the U.S. Open, 20 years after the first.
-
Katie Holmes's New Favorite Denim Trend Is More Polarizing Than Skinny JeansShe's worn it twice in just under a week.
