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Royal Fans Can't Get Over Kate Middleton's Plunging Pink Dress She Wore To A Charity Ball In 2008 With Prince William: 'Beautiful Couple'

February 22, 2025 by Maria Pierides
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It’s only February, but Kate Middleton has already stepped out in a few chic and stylish ensembles this year, as she slowly returns to her public duties.

However, we are still enjoying trawling through the archives and reminiscing over some of her sartorial hits from the past – and the Barbiecore Issa dress she wore to a charity ball way back in June 2008 is getting all of our attention right now!

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Kate Middleton pink Issa dress Boodles Boxing Ball 2008

Kate Middleton Wears A Plunging Pink Issa Dress To A Charity Ball With Prince William In 2008

Three years before walking down the aisle, Kate Middleton wore a stunning pink Issa dress to the Boodles Charity Boxing Ball in aid of Starlight Children's Foundation at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London, which she attended with then boyfriend Prince William.

The dress might be a little racy for the Princess of Wales' current wardrobe, as it featured a twisted halter neck and a plunging front, while also clinging to her enviable slender frame perfectly. But she sure did look incredible in it!

The mom-of-three accessorized with a black clutch with dazzling crystal embellishments, and kept jewelry to a minimum, save for some sparkly earrings which peeked through her brunette locks. Her hair was worn in a sleek and straight down do, and she rocked a glamorous smoky eyes and a glossy pink lip.

Kate Middleton pink Issa dress Boodles Boxing Ball 2008 with Astrid Harbord

Fan Comments

The look featured on a TikTok video posted by the @gb.royal.edits account, which showcased some other moments of a young Prince William and Kate enjoying themselves in their youth. And as expected, the comment section was filled with compliments for the young couple!

"I'm glad they got to be young together," wrote one fan. "It's lovely they have grown up together," concurred a second, as a third said: "They look great and in love." A fourth gushed: "Glad they both enjoyed their freedom before their royal duties. Beautiful couple."

"We all partied when we were that age. Good for them. Even then she looked so pretty!" exclaimed a fifth fan, as a sixth raved: "Young and beautiful, enjoying what they could, when they could." "She is so stunning!" wrote another fan, as someone else said "she's so beautiful," while another wrote that she was "beautiful inside & out."

"This is beautiful and lovely to see them both doing what young people do at their age," complimented another fan. "So happy for the Princess & Prince of Wales. They're so adorable together," praised another fan, as someone else noted: "They're such a beautiful & fun couple."

Author:

Senior Celebrity Writer

Maria has spent the last decade writing about entertainment, fashion, and lifestyle for online and print publications all around the globe – including InStyle, OK!, and The Mirror. At SheFinds, Maria covers breaking celebrity news, red carpet looks, celebrity transformations, A-list couples, and has a watchful eye on celebrity social media accounts. You can reach her at contactmariapierides@gmail.com

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Vittoria Ceretti with Leonardo DiCaprio at event.
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