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Kate Middleton’s stunning pink dress was a rare outfit choice with a VERY special meaning

And it has us tearing up. - by Maddison Hockey
  • 28 May 2021

The Duchess of Cambridge, Catherine Middleton, doesn’t often wear pink but when she does, she does it with grace and perfection.

And, on this occasion, with the most beautiful intention and meaning.

WATCH: Duchess Catherine wears pink to meet cancer patient Mila

Kate donned the bubblegum-coloured midi dress for a very special meeting with cancer patient, Mila Sneddon, who appeared in her photo project and book, Hold Still.

Mila’s photo showed the then four-year-old, who was undergoing chemotherapy for acute lymphoblastic leukemia, kissing a window as her father stood outside as hospitals limited visitor numbers during the pandemic.

 

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Mila was excited for her meeting.

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Kate met with the young girl at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, and in a sweet video shared to the royal’s social accounts can be seen saying, “I want to give you a big, squeezy cuddle” as they met in person for the first time.

“I love your dress. Can you give it a twirl?” Kate then asked.

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Perfect in pink.

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The choice in outfit is no surprise to royal watchers after Kate and husband Prince William took part in call with the five-year-old and her mother Lynda earlier this month during which Mila’s favourite colour – pink – was discussed.

At the time, Kate promised to wear the colour and match Mila’s dress on the day.

“I'll have to make sure I try and find a pink dress. Hopefully when, one day, hopefully, Mia, we'll get to meet and then I'll wear remember to wear my pink dress for you," Kate said over the phone. 

The Duchess pulled it off eloquently with a gorgeous ME+EM silk shirt dress perfectly styled with a matching belt (replacing the fabric belt that comes with the dress), giving the royal a classic silhouette. 

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