Kate Middleton most certainly dressed for the occasion, channelling spring in a custom cream coat by Chris Kerr. Effortlessly adaptable, the piece was previously seen when Catherine wore it to mark the Together at Christmas concert at Westminster Abbey in 2023. Kate paired the coat with a pleated cream skirt, which was perfectly complemented by a pearl necklace strung with roses that the Princess of Wales was gifted on her outing.
The princess first met with the award-winning dancer and choreographer Aakash Odedra. Trained in Indian dance styles Bharatanatyam and Kathak, Odedra founded the Aakash Odedra Company in Leicester in 2011, aiming to make art and culture accessible to all. Catherine viewed a rehearsal of Odedra’s latest work, titled Songs of the Bulbul, which takes inspiration from an ancient Sufi story about a captured songbird that dies of despair.
Up next was a trip to Leicester’s famous Golden Mile, which is home to one of the highest concentrations of Indian jewelry, sari, and fashion boutiques in Britain. The Princess of Wales visited a number of family-run businesses in the area, speaking with locals to understand how they work together to support the community.
Catherine will then visit the Shreeji Dham Haveli temple. Dedicated to the teachings of Shrimad Vallabhacharya Mahaprabhuji, the temple serves the local Vaishnav community, offering a space for worship and for community activities, including yoga classes, language lessons, and musical programs. The princess will discuss Holi celebrations with local residents, learning how they mark the arrival of spring while focusing on spiritual renewal and community connection.
The Princess of Wales will next join Prince William, King Charles, Queen Camilla, and the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester for the Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey. The senior royals will turn out in force on Monday to celebrate the 56 nations that make up the Commonwealth.