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Royal Fans React To Kate Middleton's 'Flight Attendant Outfit' And 'Ridiculous' Hat She Wore During Nigerian State Visit: 'Something A 1950's Air Hostess Would Wear'

March 28, 2026 by Abigail Connolly
shefinds | Celebrity

Kate Middleton has been out and about making public appearances during the Nigerian state visit, but one of her latest looks for it is not getting great feedback.

The Princess of Wales recently stepped out at Windsor Castle to greet Nigeria’s President and First Lady in a long gray coat dress and small fascinator hat. Though she’s usually praised for her chic and sophisticated style, the outfit she wore for the start of the state visit did not receive a lot of compliments from social media users, who felt it was dated and unflattering. Read more about her controversial look below.

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Prince William and Kate Middleton at Nigerian state visit event.

Kate Middleton Wears A Gray Coat Dress & Fascinator Hat For The Nigerian State Visit

Throughout the years, royal family fans tend to look forward to state visits in the UK, where the monarchy welcomes leaders from other countries. The events involved in these visits often require stylish outfits from notable members of the family, including the Princess of Wales.

 

Earlier this month, for the Nigerian state visit, where the President and First Lady of the country visited the UK, Kate stood alongside her husband, Prince William, to welcome the couple to Windsor Castle. She wore a long, gray coat dress with white details along the collar and white buttons. The coat dress was tailored to fit her slim figure, and she paired it with a matching fascinator hat.

 

To accessorize, the mom-of-three carried a small black designer bag and wore matching gray high heels.

Kate Middleton during Nigerian state visit, elegant outfit showcased.

Social Media Users Slam Kate's 'Flight Attendant' Outfit

After high-quality pictures of the future queen in her welcome outfit were shared on social media, royal family fans had different reactions than they usually do.

 

Kate has become known as one of the most well-dressed members of the royal family, starting trends, recycling great pieces, and more. However, after seeing this look, fans were not into it and even began comparing her outfit to something a flight attendant would wear.

 

"The attire!" wrote an Instagram user. "Like a flight attendant."

 

"What a ridiculous hat," commented another, as one user called her look "something a 1950s air hostess would wear."

 

"I don't like her hat at all, it looks like a box of chocolates," joked a user.

 

"This is not my favourite outfit of hers, but nonetheless, she is elegant," added another.

Author:

Editorial Assistant

Abigail is a journalist based in Brooklyn, New York. As an Editorial Assistant for SheFinds, she covers topics ranging from celebrity news and fashion to wellness. She has written for other publications, including Chip Chick, Bandsintown, BroadwayWorld, and more. When she isn't writing, Abigail loves spending time in the city with her friends, being a 'dog mom' to her Chihuahua, and singing along to some of her favorite music.

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