The Princess of Wales looked stunning as she attended the wedding of Peter Phillips to Harriet Sperling on Saturday, but some royal fans think she fell victim to a relatable fashion mishap.
Kate, 44, wore a blush tweed dress by French fashion designer Roland Mouret, paired with a straw boater hat from Jane Taylor, nude court heels, and a cream clutch bag from Aussie high street brand, Forever New.
The princess opted for a natural look, with subtle makeup, her hair styled in loose waves, and understated nude nail polish.
However, some eagle-eyed royal watchers claimed that upon closer inspection, Kate’s nails were chipped and peeling.
“You can see in the photos that there are a few chips on some of Kate’s nails. It’s subtle, but there is evidence of a little peeling,” HELLO! Magazine’s fashion and beauty editor wrote.
“This is a hugely relatable beauty problem, and we’ve all been in this position before.”
Despite the supposed fashion blunder, royal fans were quick to defend the future Queen, with one writing on social media: “So what if she’s got chipped nails, she was stunning.”
“Thought she looked stunning and not taking away from the limelight, which was Peter and Harriet. Classy Kate as usual,” echoed another.
A third person chimed in: “Sounds like every working mother I know,” while another joked: “I’m so glad no one photographs me whenever I leave the house.”
It is royal etiquette to keep nails neutral for public engagements, and Kate typically sticks to nude or pale pink shades in favour of bright colours.
The late Queen Elizabeth II set the precedent for this royal tradition, famously only wearing Essie nail polish in the shade Ballet Slippers since the late 1980s.
Kate attended Peter and Harriet’s nuptials over the weekend with her husband, Prince William, 43. Their children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, were not in attendance.
Other royal attendees included King Charles, Queen Camilla, Princess Anne, Zara and Mike Tindall, and Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie. It is understood that Prince Harry and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor were not invited.
Peter, 48, and Harriet, 45, said their vows at the All Saints Church in Kemble, Gloucestershire, which is close to Anne’s Gatcombe Estate.
The NHS nurse wore a lace gown by New Zealand designer Emilia Wickstead, complete with long sleeves, a sophisticated high neckline, and a dramatic veil, as well as the Pragnell family tiara.
Her three bridesmaids comprised her daughter, Georgina, whom she shares with her ex-husband, Antonio St John Sperling, and Peter’s daughters Savannah, 15, and Isla, 14, from his first marriage to Autumn Phillips.
The newlyweds announced their engagement in August 2025 after dating for around a year.
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