The Duchess, Kate, 35, is a fan of recycling past outfits, but decided today to wear a never seen before number.
Pictured walking to the event with her husband Prince William, 35, and his brother Prince Harry, 32, Kate braved the rainy weather and wore a midi-length Prada dress.
The green dress was long-sleeved, was calf length and featured a pussybow which was tied at the neck.
The dress was covered in a poppy field design, with blades of grass blowing in the wind and plenty of red poppies.
It was cinched in at the waist and cuffs with shirred detailing and brought out the colour in the Duchess’s eyes.
The gown is currently retailing on Matchesfashion.com for £1,420.
Kate completed the outfit with a pair of nude stiletto heels and wore her hair in lose waves.
The trio will your the White Garden, which has been planted in the Princess’s memory to mark two decades since she died.
The garden at Diana’s former home is filled with white flowers and foliage and was inspired by memories of her life, style and image, such as her white “Elvis” Catherine Walker dress.
It features white roses, scented narcissi and a carpet of forget-me-nots around the existing Sunken Garden, of which the Princess was particularly fond.
The royal brothers and Kate will be met by head gardener Sean Harkin and be shown some of Diana’s favourite flowers on August 30 – the day before the anniversary of the 1997 car crash in which the Princess was killed.
They will be introduced to another gardener who knew Diana from her frequent visits there.
William and Harry will also meet representatives from the charities supported by Diana in the final years of her life, including Great Ormond Street Hospital, the National Aids Trust, The Leprosy Mission, Royal Marsden Hospital, English National Ballet and Centrepoint.
A Kensington Palace spokeswoman said: “The engagement will allow the Princes to pay tribute to the life and work of their mother the day before the 20th anniversary of her death.“
She added: “Together they will reflect on the significant achievements of the Princess, and the legacy of her work which continues to resonate with so many today.”
The Duchess often repeats outfits she has worn in the past and there is a reason why.
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