Kate Middleton Steps Out In A Maxicoat And Silk Blouse For An Emotional Visit To Southport Schools After Taylor Swift-Themed Dance Class Tragedy
September 25, 2025 by Maria Pierides
Kate Middleton has been carrying out a number of royal duties in recent weeks, including hosting U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump during their official state visit to the U.K., which featured a series of high-profile engagements alongside Prince William and other senior royals.
And on Tuesday, September 23rd, the Prince and Princess of Wales traveled to Southport to show their support for the community following the July 29th, 2024 tragedy, when three young girls were killed and several other children were injured in a mass stabbing during a Taylor Swift-themed dance workshop at a local studio.
The Prince and Princess of Wales met with pupils and teachers at two primary schools attended by the victims: Bebe King, 6, Elsie Dot Stancombe, 7, and Alice da Silva Aguiar, 9. The couple first visited Farnborough Road Infant and Junior School, where Elsie was a pupil, and later stopped at Churchtown Primary School to see a new commemorative playground created to honor Bebe and Alice.
The mom-of-three looked effortlessly chic in tailored grey trousers paired with a feminine Burberry pale pink pussybow blouse – a possible nod to the young girls’ memory. She layered the look with an elegant grey Jigsaw maxicoat that added polish and warmth on the crisp autumn day.
The Princess of Wales completed her outfit with sky-high Hugo Boss heels, a mini grey Smythson bag, and jewelry by Kiki McDonough and Annoushka. Her hair, which is back to its brunette shade following a brief (and controversial!) experiment with blonde, was worn in signature bouncy, glossy curls.