Royal Style Alert: Kate Middleton’s Post-Baby Look in Jenny Packham Turns Heads

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Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge (commonly known as Kate Middleton), and Prince William stepped out of the Lindo Wing at London’s St. Mary’s Hospital on April 23, 2018, proudly introducing their newborn son to the world—just seven hours after Kate went into labor.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge (aka Kate Middleton), in a custom red dress by Jenny Packham featuring a white collarCatherine, Duchess of Cambridge (aka Kate Middleton), in a custom red dress by Jenny Packham featuring a white collar

As per tradition, the happy couple stood outside the hospital with their royal baby, Prince Louis Arthur Charles, and greeted the public before returning to Kensington Palace.

Earlier in the day, Prince George, 4, and Princess Charlotte, 3, visited their mom to meet their baby brother for the first time. The baby’s full title is His Royal Highness Prince Louis of Cambridge, and he is fifth in line to the throne of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

With her new son cradled in her arms, Kate looked relaxed in a custom red dress by Jenny Packham featuring a white collar.

She rounded off her outfit with a pair of nude heels. Kate also wore dresses by Jenny Packham after giving birth to Prince George and Princess Charlotte.

Kate Middleton and Prince William leaving their hospital in London, England, with their third childKate Middleton and Prince William leaving their hospital in London, England, with their third child

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge leave the Lindo Wing of St. Mary's Hospital with their newborn son on April 23, 2018The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge leave the Lindo Wing of St. Mary’s Hospital with their newborn son on April 23, 2018 (Credit: John Rainford / WENN / Danny Martindale)

As his wife got in the car, Prince William took the opportunity to chat with reporters.

“We didn’t keep you waiting too long this time,” he told reporters, joking that it only took his wife about seven hours after giving birth to leave the hospital. He added that they were very happy, but joked he also had “thrice the worry now”.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge has given birth to her third child - a baby boy at the Lindo Wing at St Mary's Hospital in London. She gave birth at the facility at 11.01 am.Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, gave birth to her third child, a baby boy, at the Lindo Wing at St Mary’s Hospital in London. She gave birth at the facility at 11.01 am.

Prince Louis peacefully rests in a car seat as he makes his first public appearance outside the Lindo WingPrince Louis peacefully rests in a car seat as he makes his first public appearance outside the Lindo Wing

Explore More of Kate Middleton’s Iconic Jenny Packham Looks

Kate Middleton’s enduring relationship with designer Jenny Packham has produced numerous memorable fashion moments. Notably, she wore a cornflower blue bespoke crepe de chine dress by Packham during her post-baby debut with Prince George in 2013.

In 2014, the Duchess attended the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Awards in a full-length Jenny Packham gown, subtly concealing her baby bump.

Another standout appearance was at the 2015 “Spectre” premiere, where she donned a sheer-back Jenny Packham dress paired with glittery silver Jimmy Choo heels. These instances highlight the Duchess’s consistent choice of Packham’s designs for significant events, underscoring her appreciation for the designer’s elegant creations.