Kate Middleton's Alleged Revenge Dress After Race Row Revival Receives Mixed Reactions
Kate Middleton turned heads in her recent tiara moment.
The Princess of Wales looked stunning at the 2023 Diplomatic Reception at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday. She was gorgeous in a pink sequin Jenny Packham gown paired with the diamond Greville chandelier earrings and the Cambridge Lover's Knot tiara. It was her second tiara moment in two weeks.
Middleton's appearance came on the heels of the attacks from Omid Scobie's Dutch version of "Endgame," including the allegation that she was one of the two alleged racist royals. In a report, Daily Mail called the outfit Middleton sported her "revenge dress," prompting mixed responses from the netizens.
The majority agreed that the dress was beautiful. However, some didn't think that Middleton's outfit was a revenge dress because, for them, she didn't need one. Also, the gown was a "rewear," suggesting that it wasn't new and was already in her wardrobe even before the revival of the race row.
"Don't agree. She was wearing an outfit that she had worn before. No new dress or gems. The message she was sending was, 'I'm not playing your silly games.' Why would she demean herself by stooping to the level of her shallow haters? #PrincessofWales," one commented.
"Sorry, the POW dressed as she would normally.....ALL REPEATS. Not seeking any attention as everything she wore IS A REPEAT. You are the only newspaper making a big buzz about everything when it's nothing more than normal. Leave Catherine be. She is BEING HERSELF as usual," another added.
A third user questioned why it was deemed a revenge dress, though the netizen agreed that the outfit was a "nice dress" and Middleton looked better in the recent sighting than the first time she used it.
"[B]ut how exactly is it a 'revenge' dress? The fact you can't just talk about Kate without referencing others indicates she is not Diana. Kate on her own just doesn't generate enough interest," the netizen opined.
"Did the Mail expect sack cloth and ashes? [face with rolling eyes emoji] She looked as fabulous and dignified as always," the netizen wrote.
Meanwhile, another user stressed that Middleton wasn't someone who allowed the circumstances to control her. Thus, her outfit had nothing to do with the controversies plaguing her.
"Daily Mail gets it wrong again. Catherine is strong and not influenced by circumstances, she keeps her personal life private and is ever the professional. Her stability and compassion shine through from her family to her projects, focused and supportive always," the X user remarked.
The Prince and Princess of Wales were asked to respond to Scobie's "Endgame" when they attended the annual Royal Variety Performance in London just days after the controversial book was released. The royal couple just ignored the question and walked the red carpet.
