Kate Middleton steals the show in sequins and gold at James Bond premiere with Daniel Craig declaring she looks 'jolly lovely'

Kate Middleton had a license to thrill in her red carpet look at the James Bond premiere

Kate Middleton. Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge attend the "No Time To Die" World Premiere at Royal Albert Hall on September 28, 2021 in London, England.
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Kate Middleton might not technically be a princess, but she's certainly a fashion queen! Needless to say, all eyes were on her and her stunning outfit at the James Bond Premiere in London.


Kate Middleton's dresses always have fashion fans royally fascinated and needless to say, she brought Hollywood glam and regal elegance to the red carpet event. For her first red carpet event of 2021, the Duchess stunned in a floor length, gold sparkly gown with an inbuilt cape—a true fashion hero!

The elegant Duchess stepped out to attend the premiere of the latest James Bond film, No Time To Die, alongside her husband Prince William, Prince Charles, and Duchess Camilla. 

Kate Middleton, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge attends the "No Time To Die" World Premiere at Royal Albert Hall on September 28, 2021 in London, England.

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Kate Middleton's hair looked lustrous as ever, pinned back, and complimented her jewelry and the jaw-dropping gold gown she sported for the event. 

Considering how unbelievably glamorous the Duchess looks, the easy secret behind Kate Middleton’s signature beauty look is almost too simple to believe!

Kate Middleton, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge attend the "No Time To Die" World Premiere at Royal Albert Hall on September 28, 2021 in London, England.

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The red carpet event, hosted by radio DJ and Strictly Come Dancing 2020 contestant Clara Amfo and TV host Alex Zane, was a who's who of the movie world and the British elite.

Clara's all yellow dress took center stage before guests began arriving as a series of incredible vintage Bond cars were showcased on the red carpet outside the Royal Albert Hall where the event was held.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, and Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, attend the "No Time To Die" World Premiere at Royal Albert Hall on September 28, 2021 in London, England.

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The royals are in attendance not only to see the movie but also to meet 007 himself, Daniel Craig, who recently broke down in tears during a speech as he bid farewell to James Bond. Other stars of the film, which is expected to be a blockbuster hit, who attended the premiere Rami Malek, Lea Seydoux, and Lashana Lynch.

Lashana Lynch, Daniel Craig, Lea Seydoux and Cary Fukunaga attend the "No Time To Die" World Premiere at Royal Albert Hall on September 28, 2021 in London, England.

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Any film buff knows there's a lot more to it than those you see on screen and the royals are also set to meet screenwriters Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Neal Purvis, and Robert Wade. 

Phoebe served Fleabag realness in yet another iconic black playsuit, with a plunging neckline.

Phoebe Waller-Bridge attends the World Premiere of "No Time To Die" at the Royal Albert Hall on September 28, 2021 in London, England.

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A military band plays on the red carpet ahead of the World Premiere of the James Bond 007 film "No Time to Die" at the Royal Albert Hall in west London on September 28, 2021

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The Royal Marines Band performed a stunning rendition of the film's eponymous theme song, which must have been a treat for singer Billie Eilish and her musician brother Finneas O’Connell, who co-wrote the tune. The talented siblings will also get to meet the royal guests at the event.

Aoife Hanna
Junior News Editor

Aoife is an Irish journalist and writer with a background in creative writing, comedy, and TV production.

Formerly woman&home's junior news editor and a contributing writer at Bustle, her words can be found in the Metro, Huffpost, Delicious, Imperica and EVOKE.

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