The video will auto-play soon 8 Cancel Get our daily royal round-up direct to your inbox Invalid Email Something went wrong, please try again later. Sign up Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters Show me See our privacy notice The Duchess of Cambridge stepped out at her son's christening wearing a gorgeous white gown by her favourite designer, Alexander McQueen. The v-neck dress has been a big talking point, and fashion fans are loving the elegant dress. However it's Kate's hat that has made the biggest impression - and the reason is rather amusing. People on social media are loving the white floral headpiece, which was designed by Jane Taylor. But there is one thing which is really puzzling people. (Image: PA) Nobody really seems quite sure what to refer to it as. The internet is divided as to whether it's a hat, headpiece, headband, fascinator or bandeau - some have even compared it to a type of Russian tiara called a Kokoshnik. After seeing pictures of the Duchess, one Twitter user said: "In love with Kate Middleton 's embellished headband." Another added: "One of the most beautiful fascinators Kate has ever worn." A third said: "The vintage style halo hat is on point." Despite the confusion, people are obsessed with Kate's look, with many taking time to praise her ensemble. (Image: PA) (Image: PA) The Duchess' look was also compared to that of Disney's Princess Cinderella and a fairy by fans online. She has worn designs by Alexander McQueen for all of her childern's christenings and it's a lovely tribute to her and Prince William's wedding day in 2011. Kate wore a lace bridal gown, designed by Sarah Burton for McQueen and after the service, she and William will host a private tea, where guests will be served a slice of their wedding cake. The christening marks the first time we've seen Kate in public since the Trooping the Colour parade on June 9. The Duchess is currently on maternity leave since giving birth to PRince Louis on April 23. She was absent from this year's Royal Ascot and hasn't yet attended Wimbledon. However her parents, Carole and Michael Middleton have both watched the action from the royal box on Centre Court, as have brother James and sister Pippa.<doc-sep>Kate Middleton emerged from her maternity leave looking as glamorous as ever today (Monday 9th July) for the christening of her and Prince William's third-born child, Prince Louis. Just as in previous years, Kate decided on a neutral palette for the religious ceremony, opting for a cream dress with matching headwear. And speaking of the headwear, can we all just take a moment to appreciate the Duchess' departure in her usual taste in hats. While she stuck to her fave milliner Jane Taylor for this chic headpiece, the whole feel is very different to what we're used to seeing her wear. kensingtonroyal Twitter And we're feeling it! Like, really feeling it! This content is imported from Twitter. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. Members of the Royal Family arrive at St James's Palace for the christening of Prince Louis. pic.twitter.com/3pDk4D898C — The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) July 9, 2018 Of course, there were no surprises when it came to finding out the designer of the dress. Once again the Duchess of Cambridge chose an Alexander McQueen creation - the same brand who made her wedding dress and previous christening outfits. This content is imported from Twitter. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. Prince Louis arrives for his christening at the Chapel Royal with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince George and Princess Charlotte pic.twitter.com/8pz9ZTDMpI — Lizzie Robinson (@LizzieITV) July 9, 2018 And while the overall feel of the outfit is very similar to those she wore in previous years, there was no need for the Duchess' favoured 'coat dress' style thanks to the scorching summer we're experiencing. Instead she went for a more relaxed, v-neck style with what appeared to be a slightly shorter hem. See what she wore to George and Charlotte's christenings here: Prince George's christening For the first of her children's christenings, Kate selected a cream Alexander McQueen dress with a long sleeve and decorative ruffle. She teamed the dress with a matching hat with an oversized flower. Getty Images Princess Charlotte's christening A couple of years later, the Duchess of Cambridge was in cream yet again for the christening of daughter, Princess Charlotte. This time she selected a 'coat dress' by McQueen in a slightly brighter shade of ivory. Getty Images Prince Louis' christening, which took place at the same chapel where the pair christened Prince George, was attended by many members of the royal family including the newly married Duchess of Sussex. The Queen, however, decided to skip the festivities on this occasion. Jess Edwards Executive Editor (Digital) Jess Edwards is the Editor of Cosmopolitan.com/UK, overseeing all things digital. This content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page to help users provide their email addresses. You may be able to find more information about this and similar content at piano.io<doc-sep>Catherine Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, relied on a tried-and-true favorite, Alexander McQueen, when it came to dressing for Prince Louis’ royal christening on Monday. Middleton arrived at the Chapel Royal at St. James’ Palace in London sporting a white suit dress by British design house Alexander McQueen, the same house responsible for creating the iconic lace wedding gown that she wore to marry Prince William in 2011. To complete her all-white ensemble, Middleton paired the elegant dress with a dainty white hair topper by Jane Taylor that was embellished with white flowers. This isn’t the first time that Middleton has turned to McQueen for royal christenings either; for both of her older children, the Duchess wore McQueen dresses — a pale yellow ruffled coat dress for Prince George’s christening in 2013 and a white coat dress for Princess Charlotte’s christening in 2015. Sharp-eyed fans of the Duchess’ style recognized the white coat dress from the christening as the same look that Middleton sported for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding this May. This is her first official appearance that the Duchess has made with little Prince Louis since she exited the hospital after giving birth on April 23. See her full royal christening look below. Get The Brief. Sign up to receive the top stories you need to know right now. Please enter a valid email address. * The request timed out and you did not successfully sign up. Please attempt to sign up again. Sign Up Now An unexpected error has occurred with your sign up. Please try again later. Check the box if you do not wish to receive promotional offers via email from TIME. You can unsubscribe at any time. By signing up you are agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Thank you! For your security, we've sent a confirmation email to the address you entered. Click the link to confirm your subscription and begin receiving our newsletters. If you don't get the confirmation within 10 minutes, please check your spam folder. Write to Cady Lang at cady.lang@timemagazine.com.<doc-sep>This afternoon, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge gathered alongside family and friends in the Chapel Royal at St. James's Palace for the christening of their son Prince Louis. Duchess Kate looked perfectly appropriate for the religious ceremony, wearing a white dress by Alexander McQueen with a hat by Jane Taylor. Kensington Palace shared a video of Kate's arrival with the rest of her family on Twitter, giving us the first glimpse of Kate's Alexander McQueen dress. This content is imported from Twitter. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. Members of the Royal Family arrive at St James's Palace for the christening of Prince Louis. pic.twitter.com/3pDk4D898C — The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) July 9, 2018 See two close-up shots of the Duchess holding Prince Louis here, highlighting her white Jane Taylor headband. Kate also wore a new pair of pearl cluster earrings. Kate sweetly smiles at Prince Louis at his christening. Dominic Lipinski/AP/Shutterstock Another shot of the Duchess and her youngest son. Getty Images Kate's outfit was quite similar to the cream-colored coat-dresses she wore to both Prince George and Princess Charlotte's christenings. Here is the Duchess in 2013 at Prince George's ceremony. The color of her ensemble matched the christening dress almost exactly: Getty Images And here she is again at Princess Charlotte's christening in 2015, wearing a cream Alexander McQueen coat-dress. She wore almost an exact replica of this look to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding earlier this year: Getty Images The Duke and Duchess were joined by Prince Charles, Camilla, Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, and the Middleton family at Louis's christening. Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip were notably absent at the event. Earlier today, Kensington Palace announced Prince Louis's six godparents, who are all close friends or a cousin of Will and Kate: Nicholas van Cutsem, Guy Pelly, Harry Aubrey-Fletcher, Lady Laura Meade, Mrs. Robert Carter (a.k.a. Hannah Gillingham), and Lucy Middleton. This content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page to help users provide their email addresses. You may be able to find more information about this and similar content at piano.io<doc-sep>
Proud mom Kate Middleton dressed in Alexander McQueen for the christening of Prince Louis, her third and youngest child with Prince William. The Duchess of Cambridge made a stunning appearance with her family at the Chapel Royal at St. James' Palace in London, wearing a white dress by her go-to British designer with a Jane Taylor hat. She reportedly paired the look with Jimmy Choo heels. Members of the Royal Family arrive at St James's Palace for the christening of Prince Louis. pic.twitter.com/3pDk4D898C — The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) July 9, 2018 Shutterstock The Duchess has previously worn Alexander McQueen ensembles for the christenings of her older two children. She wore a creamy, soft yellow ruffled look for Prince George's baptism in 2013 and a white coat dress for Princess Charlotte's in 2015. It's believed she wore the latter to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding in May. This marks Middleton's first appearance in weeks, as she's been absent from recent royal events due to maternity leave. The last time she made a public appearance was nearly a month ago at Trooping the Colour with the rest of the royal family, and a polo match with her children the following day. A Trooping the Colour in June Getty Images "It is traditional for new royal mums to take a six-month break from official engagements," royal biographer Duncan Larcombe previously told BAZAAR.com. "The wedding doesn’t count because it was a 'family affair' but other than that, she will pick and choose her engagements." It's a no-brainer that the duchess chose to step out with her family for her youngest's christening today. Today also marks Middleton's first official appearance with Prince Louis since he was born on April 23. Hours after giving birth, the mom-of-three stepped out of the hospital wearing a red Peter Pan-collar dress while cradling the newborn in her arms.