Kate Middleton Presents Fashion Award to Patrick McDowell

The Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, presented the Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design to Liverpool-born sustainable designer Patrick McDowell at 180 Studios in London. Wearing a Victoria Beckham suit and Queen Elizabeth’s Bahrain Pearl Drop Earrings, Kate paid tribute to both British fashion and the late monarch. The award, established in 2018 by the British Fashion Council and the royal family, honors young British designers excelling in sustainability and community impact. McDowell is noted for his eco-conscious collections and collaborations with biotech firms, as well as his celebrity clients including Lady Gaga and Sarah Jessica Parker. At the event, Kate discussed craftsmanship and sustainability with McDowell and met seamstresses involved in his work. Her involvement highlighted ongoing royal support for creativity and environmental responsibility in the UK fashion industry.