Princess Kate Middleton's American dress sparks talk of a US summer visit
On 2 June 2026, Catherine, Princess of Wales, attended a Cancer Research UK reception at St James’s Palace wearing a red midi dress by the American label Rodarte, featuring white polka‑dot hearts. The outfit, paired with ruby‑and‑diamond earrings and Gianvito Rossi heels, reminded many observers of a similar white‑and‑red gown worn by Princess Diana in the 1980s.
The choice of an American designer, together with earlier sightings of Kate in Los Angeles‑based Jenni Kayne pieces, fueled speculation that the Princess may travel to the United States this summer, potentially joining other royal engagements marking the US bicentennial and the upcoming World Cup in Mexico.