Carole Middleton rewears dress from Meghan and Harry's wedding
Carole Middleton has repurposed another wedding guest outfit for Royal Ascot today as she sported the same mint green dress she wore to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's 2018 nuptials.
One day after the Princess of Wales' mother, 71, put a twist on the coat dress she debuted at daughter Pippa Middleton's wedding in 2017, she opted to recycle the Catherine Walker frock she donned for the Sussexes' Windsor ceremony at George's Chapel.
She wore the stylish number with a straw hat as she joined royals such as the King and Queen at the Berkshire racecourse this afternoon, instead of the statement fascinator she wore in 2018.
Carole finished her look with a cream clutch and suede heels as she was pictured mingling with Queen Camilla, 78, and Zara Tindall, 45.
Catherine's mother was joined in the Royal Box by American actor Stanley Tucci and his wife, Felicity Blunt, as well as the Princess Royal and the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, as they enjoyed the Ladies Day festivities.
Also in attendance was the 2nd Earl of Snowdon, who joined the Royal Family's carriage procession with his glamorous French girlfriend, Isabelle de La Bruyere.
Before the races kicked off, Carole and the Queen were spotted in conversation inside the parade ring.
Carole Middleton has repurposed another royal wedding outfit as she wore the same mint green dress from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's 2018 wedding to Royal Ascot today. She is seen her chatting with Queen Camilla at the Berkshire racecourse
Carole arrived at Meghan and Harry's big day wearing Catherine Walker - a favourite designer of the late Princess Diana, and the same label she wore at the now-Princess of Wales's wedding to Prince William in 2011
Prince William's very stylish mother-in-law proved that race day dressing comes easy to her after she showed off two stylish looks over two days.
Yesterday, the princess's mother repurposed the blush pink Catherine Walker ensemble first seen at Pippa Middleton's 2017 wedding.
All eyes were on Carole as she arrived for day two of the prestigious British racing event on Wednesday alongside her rarely pictured daughter-in-law, Alizee Thevenet.
When she joined the Princess of Wales in the Royal Box, Carole couldn't help but look adoringly at Catherine, who returned to Ascot after a two-year absence due to her cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Photos showed Catherine respectfully opening the door to the Royal Box for her mother before the pair were seen holding hands, whispering to each other and enjoying what appeared to be an animated catch-up.
As the races got underway, Carole settled in for an action-packed afternoon with a beverage as footage showed her cheering for the horses and chatting with Prince William's childhood friend and Princess Charlotte's godfather, Thomas van Straubenzee.
It comes after Carole, 71, put a twist on the mother-of-the-bride, blush pink coat dress she debuted at Pippa Middleton's wedding in 2017
Other famous faces in the Royal Box yesterday included Sir Gareth Southgate, Princess Anne and Lady Sarah Chatto, whose friendship with Carole was on full display.
Princess Margaret's daughter was seen smiling at Carole during a rare candid moment, as it appeared Prince William's mother-in-law has firmly cemented her status as a royal insider.
And the camaraderie continued on the third day of the prestigious British racing event in Berkshire as Carole was seen enjoying a beverage with the King's niece, Zara, before having an animated catch-up with Sophie.
It's a match made in society heaven as Hollywood and royalty came together for Ladies Day at Royal Ascot today.
Stanley Tucci, 65, who is a regular at royal events and dinner parties, looked just as comfortable in a landau as he travelled to the Berkshire racecourse alongside his wife, Felicity Blunt.
The American actor dressed for the part as he opted for a black top hat with an impeccably tailored suit.
Meanwhile, the sister of Tucci's The Devil Wears Prada co-star, Oscar nominee Emily Blunt, put on a stylish display in a floral dress for the most popular day of the festival, when racegoers pull out all the fashion stops.
Another famous face making their debut in the Royal Family's Ascot procession was the Earl Snowdon's long-term girlfriend, Isabelle de La Bruyere, as the pair had the honour of riding alongside King Charles and Queen Camilla.
Smiling at the crowds, Princess Margaret's son David Armstrong-Jones, 64, has been dating the French art dealer since 2022, two years after he split from his wife Serena Stanhope after 27 years of marriage.
While the loved-up royal couple attended Ascot together last year, today is the first time Isabelle has joined the royal carriage procession - as she cut a striking figure in a white dress with a black belt.
Badenoch blasts 'moaning' female Labour MPs over Burnham jobs 'quota'
Kemi Badenoch has told Labour women to earn a job in Andy Burnham's Cabinet instead of demanding they are handed jobs because of their gender.
The Tory leader lashed out today amid reports that female MPs are demanding the de-facto new prime minister introduce a 50:50 gender split 'quota' in his government.
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister also complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts.
But in a scathing article in the Times today Mrs Badenoch told them to 'stop moaning' and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'.
'There are many, many reasons why you shouldn't have any Milibands in the cabinet,' she said.
'But complaining that the boys haven't given them the right jobs or that the boys are taking all the jobs, just shows that Labour's women still don't get it.'
The idea of quotas was also attacked by Baroness Jacqui Smith, Labour's Skills Minister.
Asked by Times Radio if Mr Burnham should reserve jobs for women, she said: 'No, I think what Andy Burnham should be doing is building the very best team around him to change this country.'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband (above, right, in 2010) is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts
But Mrs Badenoch told them to pipe down and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party and seen by the BBC has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs after he succeeds Sir Keir Starmer.
'We are asking you to demonstrate this change from day one and address the toxicity and misogyny within our own party and government,' it said.
Labour has never had a female leader, while the Conservatives have had three, and Mrs Badenoch urged the government to follow its meritocratic example.
'If you run a meritocracy, then you do not have to worry about jobs for the boys,' she wrote.
'Every woman who is a Conservative MP, every woman who has ever won the leadership, has had to fight to get where she is.
'By contrast, Labour women are demanding guarantees from Burnham. But the truth is he doesn't have to give any guarantees.
'If none of Labour's women are prepared to get their hands dirty and challenge him for the leadership, their demands are toothless.'
'In fact, it's quite revealing that the women's parliamentary Labour Party has written to Burnham asking him to commit himself to at least 50 per cent female ministers.
'This has nothing to do with meritocracy. It is yet more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country.'
