STYLISH Kate gave British fashion another boost as she headed out a prize named in honour of the late Queen.
The Princess of Wales, 43, presented the Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design at an event hosted by the British Fashion Council (BFC) at London’s 180 Studios to winning designer Patrick McDowell.
Kate toured the pop-up studio of Patrick McDowell, who runs a luxury sustainable fashion brand that has dressed Lady Gaga and Keira Knightley, to see the designer and his team in action.
Patrick, 29, who was delighted to win the sustainability-centred award, said: “It’s a huge privilege and honour.
“Throughout her tenure she’s been an amazing advocate of British fashion and really flies the flag for British fashion.
“She also looks incredible and is a real style icon.
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“It is extra special to receive an award from her today.
“The Royal Family has been incredibly supportive from Queen Elizabeth II and the King.”
The prize celebrates the impact of young British designers and the UK’s thriving fashion industry.
And recognises designers who are leading the way in sustainable practices and making a positive impact on the environment.
She visited the winning designer’s pop-up studio and saw how their sustainable designs are created.
And spoke to other sustainable British fashion designers at the bash.
The future queen is making a gradual return to public royal duties after completing her cancer treatment and her visit to a cultural centre in the Strand, central London was not announced in advance.
McDowell was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design which aims to recognise a new designer displaying exceptional talent and originality alongside sustainable policies and showing value to the community.
The designer said about Kate: "I think throughout her tenure she's been an amazing advocate for British brands and she really flies the flag for British fashion.
"She always looks incredible, is a real style icon and so it's extra special that I've received the award from her today."
Kate's outfit details were not revealed by her office but she looked stylish in a flared trouser suit rumoured to be by Victoria Beckham, as she toured the event hosted by the British Fashion Council (BFC) at London's 180 Studios.
McDowell described winning the award as a "huge privilege and honour".
He added: "Our work centres around British craftsmanship we make in the UK, we try and make incredibly beautiful, sustainable circular fashion and it's a real honour the royal family and the British Fashion Council have seen that."
It comes as Kate hailed nature as her "sanctuary" in a touching video marking her and William's anniversary trip to a Scottish island.
She posted the 2.26-second long clip to her Instagram account, speaking out about the importance of nature and sustainability.
The clip was captioned: "This year’s Mental Health Awareness Week, we are celebrating humanity’s longstanding connection to nature, and its capacity to inspire us and help us to heal and grow in mind, body and spirit.
"As we confront the challenges of an increasingly complex and digital world, the importance of the connection between humanity and nature takes on even more significance.
"The Mother Nature series is a reminder and reflection of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
"It is a tribute to the lessons we can learn from nature, helping us to foster our own growth, strengthen our bonds with the world around us and each other."
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In the video, the Princess of Wales narrates the short clip speaking about the importance of nature.
She explains that nature has been her "sanctuary" it represents "rebirth" - highlighting her passion eco-conscious practices in the fashion world and beyond.
