The day after the 71st BAFTA Awards Ceremony, Kate Middleton held the Commonwealth Fashion Exchange event at Buckingham Palace, a reception at the London Fashion Week . And she was helped in this by another representative of the British royal family – the wife of Prince Edward, the 53-year-old Countess of Wessex Sophie.
At the reception were presented the outfits created by designers from 52 states that are members of the Commonwealth of Nations. The wife of Prince William appeared before the guests, among them were Anna Wintour, Naomi Campbell, Edward Ennfulful, Stella McCartney, Advoah Aboah, in a black and white dress with a floral print from Erdem.
The Countess of Wessex, who is often referred to in the press as one of the most stylish representatives of the royal family, chose a black dress with a red trim from Burberry.
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