For the Commonwealth service, Catherine wore a sophisticated coat dress designed by London fashion house Catherine Walker. The design featured large front buttons and a flowing pleated skirt. She paired the outfit with navy stilettos and pearl jewelry believed to have once belonged to Queen Elizabeth II.

Prince William accompanied her to the service, marking another visible step in her gradual return to royal engagements.

A Major Gathering for Commonwealth Day

The Commonwealth Day service brought together numerous members of the royal family and prominent public figures.

Those in attendance included the Prince and Princess of Wales, Princess Anne and her husband Sir Timothy Laurence, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, and King Charles III with Queen Camilla.

Queen Camilla wore a bright red dress designed by Fiona Clare, paired with a matching hat, while King Charles appeared in a blue pinstriped suit.

Among other guests were UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Prince Albert of Monaco, and singer Geri Halliwell, who attended alongside her husband Christian Horner.

A Meaningful Visit to Leicester

Just a few days earlier, the Princess of Wales had visited Leicester, where she met local residents and explored businesses along the city’s well-known Golden Mile district.

During the visit, Catherine stopped at a Hindu temple where she took part in a traditional welcome ceremony. Before entering the temple, she removed her shoes as a sign of respect, following the customary practice observed in many places of worship.

The gesture resonated strongly with many observers who praised the princess for honoring local traditions.

For the visit, Catherine wore a cream-colored coat dress designed by Chris Kerr, paired with camel-colored heels before removing them at the temple entrance.

Crowds gathered throughout the area to greet her, with many residents lining the streets to shake hands and welcome the royal visitor.

A Spontaneous Dance with Local Performers

At a nearby community center celebrating the Hindu festival of Holi, Catherine was greeted with music, dancing, and traditional garlands made of flowers and pearls.