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Royal Fans Say Kate Middleton Looks 'Absolutely Regal' As She Curtsies To King Charles During Nigerian State Visit In A Gray Corset-Back Dress: 'She Was Born To Be A Princess'

March 21, 2026 by Julia DeKorte
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Yet another state visit is upon us, which means many more Kate Middleton style moments to admire for royal fans. The Prince and Princess of Wales stepped out last week to welcome Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his wife, Oluremi Tinubu, and Princess Kate’s designer outfit had fans talking. Keep reading for more information.

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Kate Middleton Curtsies To King Charles

The dress in question, a gray coat dress with white accents designed by Tolu Coker, a British-Nigerian designer, was cinched at the back with a lace-up corset. This style is a first for Princess Catherine, who's never publicly worn a corset-style anything.

The outfit may have been a tip from King Charles, who sat first row at Tolu Coker's London Fashion Week Show last month. The King was also present to welcome the Nigerian leadership to the United Kingdom, which made for a sweet royal moment between King Charles and Kate Middleton, when she greeted him with a curtsy.

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Social Media Reactions

Kate Middleton's graceful curtsy was caught on camera by royal fans, and the video perfectly showcases both this elegant moment between Kate and Charles and Kate's stunning outfit. "She is so respectful," one person commented on the video, which was posted on Instagram by @theroyalobservercom. "It's refreshing."

"She is very graceful," another person noted.

"She was born to be a princess!" a third user posted.

"Absolutely regal," another person posted. "I love this look on her!"

"Kate's sense of style is unmatched!" a final user wrote.

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Julia DeKorte is a New York-based writer. A graduate of the Columbia Publishing Course, Julia covers celebrity and brand news for SheFinds, reviews toys and games for People of Play, and loves cooking for her family, walking her dogs, and running outside, preferably in view of the ocean.