Kate Middleton Narrowly Avoids a Windy Style Mishap During Latest Appearance

Janine HenniThu, March 26, 2026 at 2:21 PM UTC

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Kate Middleton olds onto her hat after attending the installation ceremony of Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullall at Canterbury Cathedral, south-east England on March 25, 2026Credit: Henry NICHOLLS / AFP via Getty -

Kate Middleton had to hang on to her hat at the historic installation of Dame Sarah Mullally as the first female Archbishop of Canterbury

Princess Kate clung to her straw boater in windy weather outside Canterbury Cathedral

The Princess of Wales wore a Prince of Wales check coat to the church service, paying tribute to Prince William's royal title

Kate Middleton gracefully saved what could have been a wardrobe malfunction as she attended the historic church service installing the first female Archbishop of Canterbury.

On March 25, Princess Kate joined Prince William at the ceremony installing Dame Sarah Mullally as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury at Canterbury Cathedral.

Footage shared on Instagram showed that Princess Kate quite literally had to hang on to her hat as outside the cathedral in the strong wind. The windy weather rustled everything from the Princess of Wales' Suzannah London coat to a clergyman's robes, and Kate held onto her Juliette Botterill Millinery Houndstooth Straw Boater to ensure the wide-brimmed headpiece didn't blow away.

Kate Middleton leaves the installation ceremony of Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally at Canterbury Cathedral on March 25, 2026.Credit: Henry NICHOLLS / AFP via Getty

It was hardly the first time that Princess Kate had to navigate such a situation. In March 2023, she and Queen Camilla similarly faced major wind when they arrived to attend the annual Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey, hanging on to their hats in the windy conditions. Back in October 2018, Princess Eugenie's royal wedding guests also faced strong gusts, with many clinging to their elaborate headpieces as they entered the cathedral.

The late Queen Elizabeth reportedly would have small weights sewn in the hemlines of her dresses to ensure they stayed down in windy weather, a fashion hack that Princess Kate may utilize too.

Kate Middleton and Prince William leave after Dame Sarah Mullally was installed as the first ever female leader of the Church of England at Canterbury Cathedral on March 25, 2026 in Canterbury, England.Credit: Dan Kitwood/Getty

The Princess of Wales dressed with intention for the church service on Thursday, where Mullally made history as the first woman to be installed as the leader of the Church of England in its 1,400-year history.

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A close look showed that her Suzannah London ensemble was specifically the Washington Prince of Wales check Cashmere Coat, with Kate rocking a pattern that paid homage to William's Prince of Wales title.

The Prince of Wales check is a classic gray, black and white plaid timeless across both men's and women's style and a pattern that Princess Kate has played with wearing since King Charles named Prince William as the Prince of Wales, the traditional title for the male heir to the throne, in 2022.

Prince William and Kate Middleton attend the Enthronement Ceremony installing Dame Sarah Mullally as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury at Canterbury Cathedral on March 25, 2026.Credit: Stefan Rousseau - WPA Pool/Getty

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Kate became the Princess of Wales in the same sweep, taking on the same title her late mother-in-law, Princess Diana, was popularly known by.

Princess Kate added a little shimmer to her latest look by accessorizing with a diamond pendant cross necklace, sporting the symbol of faith to the church service.

As the British sovereign, King Charles, 77, is also the Supreme Governor of the Church of England, a significant position that Prince William is destined to inherit one day.

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