Kate Makes Stunning First Impression at Royal Ascot in White Lace Dress

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The Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, made her debut appearance at the Royal Ascot races in Berkshire, and her chosen ensemble left us speechless in the best way possible.

One of the most prestigious events in the British horse racing calendar, Royal Ascot is an annual horse racing event held at Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire, England.

Known for its strict dress code and traditions, it consists of a series of horse races, as well as other social and cultural events.

Kate Middleton tops her hair with a fascinator on the second day of the 2016 Royal Ascot racesKate Middleton tops her hair with a fascinator on the second day of the 2016 Royal Ascot races held on June 15, 2016, at Ascot Racecourse in the United Kingdom (Credit: WENN)

We’re used to staring when we see photos of the Duchess at events, and this annual horse race was no different.

Kate radiated beauty in a white lace Dolce & Gabbana midi dress that could have easily passed as a casual summer wedding gown.

Kate Middleton arrives at the Royal Ascot horse races in a white lace dress from Dolce & GabbanaKate Middleton arrives at the Royal Ascot horse races in a white lace dress from Dolce & Gabbana (Credit: WENN)

The long-sleeve silhouette and shin-grazing hemline maintained Kate’s demure standards. The flowing skirt and sheer lace fabric added a hint of sexy playfulness but still kept the look modest.

Following British tradition, Kate chose a fancy hat to accompany her ensemble. She picked a cream-colored Jane Taylor piece adorned with ribbon and rose embellishments, which she wore perched atop a chic low bun.

Kate Middleton wears a name tag on her white lace Dolce & Gabbana dressKate Middleton wears a name tag on her white lace Dolce & Gabbana dress (Credit: WENN)

Kate wore a pair of pearl and topaz drop earrings in addition to the beautiful hat and carried a textured creme clutch.

She also accessorized with a navy blue name tag — as if she needed one!

Kate Middleton's feet in suede Gianvito Rossi pumpsKate Middleton’s feet in suede pointy-toe Gianvito Rossi pumps (Credit: WENN)

The Duchess kept things stylish and simple on her feet with a pair of suede Gianvito Rossi pumps in praline.

Kate Middleton's feet in praline-hued Gianvito Rossi pumpsKate Middleton’s feet in praline-hued Gianvito Rossi pumps (Credit: WENN)

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