Polka Dots and Roses - Kate Middleton is Wonderful

The Princess of Wales just reminded us all that polka dots are, in fact, a power move.

At Westminster Abbey for the 80th anniversary of VE Day, Kate stepped out in a very familiar—and very fabulous—outfit: the same black-and-white polka-dot Alessandra Rich dress she wore to the Order of the Garter in 2023. Yes, the dress that had people comparing her to Eliza Doolittle in *My Fair Lady*

Kate is once again proving her title as the Queen of Rewears. As British Vogue’s Emily Chan put it, she’s turned outfit recycling into something of a royal superpower.



Also, A new rose has been named in honour of the Princess of Wales, celebrating both her advocacy for the healing power of nature and her ongoing support for cancer care. *Catherine’s Rose*, a coral-pink floribunda with a rich fragrance reminiscent of Turkish Delight and mango, was unveiled by the Royal Horticultural Society on Thursday.

The flower, bred by Harkness Roses, will be available to the public by pre-order. Each sale will include a £5 donation to The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity, aiding the hospital where Her Royal Highness underwent chemotherapy treatment last year.

The funds raised will contribute to the creation of a national training programme in prehabilitation and rehabilitation for clinical teams, aiming to help cancer patients live well both during and after treatment.

The RHS explained that the naming of *Catherine’s Rose* was not only to honour her public service, but also to raise awareness of the vital role nature plays in physical, mental, and spiritual wellbeing.

Only 15,000 *Catherine’s Rose* plants will be made available in 2025, with bare root roses priced at £29.99 and potted plants at £34.99. Orders may be placed now for delivery in autumn next year, with additional availability planned for spring and autumn 2026.

The rose, which is said to thrive in borders, large containers, or as part of a hedge, has also been specially cultivated to attract pollinators.

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