Prince William reportedly exploded in fury after Queen Camilla appeared at a royal banquet wearing a gown strikingly similar to – and allegedly borrowed from – the Princess of Wales, Catherine.
The event, held last night at Buckingham Palace, was meant to be a celebration of diplomatic unity. But behind the palace walls, tensions were said to be boiling over as the Queen Consort arrived in what insiders say was Catherine’s custom-made Alexander McQueen gown — a piece the Princess had planned to wear to the state event.
Eyewitnesses claim the normally composed Prince of Wales was visibly enraged, confronting palace aides in a heated exchange before reportedly retreating from the banquet altogether. According to a senior palace source, William was heard saying, “This is beyond disrespectful. That gown was meant for Catherine — it was designed for her. How dare she take it?”
The dress in question — a floor-length silk creation with intricate embroidery and a distinctive neckline — was worn by Catherine during her 2023 visit to Singapore, and had since become a signature look associated with her modern royal image.
“It’s not just a dress,” said royal fashion expert Miranda Blake. “It symbolizes the Princess’s grace, her sense of duty, and her unique position in the monarchy. For Queen Camilla to wear it, even with permission, sends a complicated message — and for her to do it without permission is frankly unthinkable.”
Rumors swirl that Camilla may have accessed the gown without Catherine’s knowledge, citing a long-standing tension between the two women over royal protocol and public image. Some insiders speculate this move may have been Camilla's subtle power play to assert dominance in the ongoing royal hierarchy.
Others, however, defend the Queen Consort, suggesting it was a misunderstanding. “Camilla believed the gown was part of the royal collection and didn’t realize it was privately owned by Catherine,” said one royal aide. “There was no malice — just miscommunication.”