Earlier this week, the Princess of Wales visited The Arc gallery in Winchester for a private viewing of the Beauty of the Earth exhibition, which showcases the artistic legacy of William Morris alongside the works of his wife, Jane, and daughter, May. On January 31, 2026, the Princess shared a video from her visit to The Arc in Winchester, describing the exhibition as “a powerful reminder of the connection between nature, creativity, and craft.”
The Beauty of the Earth exhibition at The Arc brings together works by William Morris alongside pieces by his wife Jane and daughter May, offering visitors insight into the family’s collective artistic output. The exhibition opened to the public on 15 November 2025 and is scheduled to run until 4 February 2026.
Lovely relaxed look for a quiet visit.
ReplyDeleteI love that the Princess is wearing flat shoes (see video). It is such a modern, stylish and fashion-forward alternative to stiletto heels. I dont mind stilettos, but it's refreshing when more royals explore less traditional footwear options when styling smart pants. Lyra
ReplyDeleteAgree Lyra! Two days running I 100% agree with you!
DeleteAgree with Lyra! There where times in my life when I did not even own a pair of flats. I never would have thought I could get foot problems... sigh.... Now in my fifties I know better!
DeleteI've always been a flats girlie, so I too love it when royal ladies wear flat footwear.
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Nice coat and scarf, good colours for her. I liked her hair better at shoulder length, I know it is her choice.
ReplyDeleteI also feel that her hair drags down her face a bit. The camel coat is yummy.
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I also feel that her hair drags down her face a bit. The camel coat is yummy.
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Maybe she is going to donate her hair to Locks of Love or another such charity.
DeleteCan’t donate hair that has been coloured
DeleteLooks to be a good fitting and well made Camel cashmere coat, it would be so warm. The orange colored scarf is a re wear, she wore this 2016 (read on Instagram.) on tour. I love to see these re wears.
ReplyDeleteMe too, I love to see the rewears. The only person I don’t think we often (ever?) see a rewear on is Charlene?
DeleteAnon 07:18 Yes, I thought about this and I feel you are right. I cannot recall a rewear either with Princess Charlene. I really love what Queen Mary does with her rewears, particularly how she can literally remodel a gown. Her day wear the same. The Princess Royal comes to mind, I love her rewears, no matter the vintage!
DeleteAva, yes I love to see Anne’s clothes for the same reason. Charlene wins the “spent most money by far and away ahead of all royal woman” category every year, which I always find disproportionate, given the tiny size of their principality and the smallness of their engagements (local nursing home, little kindergarten, casual swimming meeting, boat burning, …).
DeleteAnon 20.40 Wow! Thank you for sharing that, I had no idea that she was at the top of this category. I will have to research and look for the list. You make very good points. The size, of Principality v the number of engagements is totally relevant, I agree.
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DeleteThere are two ways of commenting on Princess Charlene:
1. comparing her with other royal ladies fashionwise (not recommended);
2. commenting on her clothes in context, that is to say taking into consideration the most esclusive Monaco context in which she moves and carries out her engagements, regardless of the Principality dimensions or the number of her public duties.
It is pretty hard to understand Charlene always donning new outfits without knowing/ having seen from direct experience the very high life standards found in Monaco (this gets much more relevant if you are THE Princess of Monaco and are publicly exposed because of your role).
Saying" Monaco" equals to calling to mind extreme wealth, exclusive places and people, glamour everywhere, redidents and visitors trying hard to glamourizing everything they wear and do, as opposed to a very tiny percentage of disadvantaged locals (helped and supported by organisations such as the Red Cross).
The Princess of Monaco has to live up to the locals' expectations first and foremost and then she has to represent the local community on the international scene.
That's why we will never see her re-:wearing anything.
She is supposed to fulfil high expectations, show a considerable amount of wealth and means and that's exactly what she does.
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DeleteThis had to be an uplifting visit for the Princess of Wales, given her well-known interest in visual arts and the healing power of the Earth.
ReplyDeleteI myself much appreciate all of William Morris's works, including his novel "News from Nowhere".
Fashionwise, the Princess opted for classic elegance, exquisite Burberry coat, surely warm and practical.
It looks like she wore a black combo of a turtleneck plus pants underneath well paired with the coat camel shade and the rust red coloured scarf.
The indoors lighting emphasizes her beautiful makeup palette and bronde hair shade with seemingly honey coloured highlights.
Well done to her.
Correction: her pants look to be beige coloured.
DeleteP. the original. Isn't the Burberry coat gorgeous! She looked so elegant. I can only imagine the warmth and isolation it provided in the colder weather. The camel color is sublime. Hope you are well.
DeleteHello, Ava, thank you so much for your lovely reply.
DeleteBack to work and not much time left to comment on royals...
I am well, thank you.
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Yes the Princess's coat looks to be incredibly warm, cosy and stylish.
You can't go wrong with Burberry creations!
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P the original 09.23 Aw, I hope your break was beneficial and your rested and well. I am fine thank you. Cannot wait for Autumn to arrive! a little while yet. Yes, Burberry a very reputative brand. Beautifully crafted and high quality. Hugs!
DeleteElegant & Stylish ❤️
ReplyDeleteBeautiful coat but perhpas a size too small, the sleeves look tight
ReplyDeleteLa coupe de ce manteau convient parfaitement à sa morphologie surtout dans sa couleur camel !
ReplyDeleteElegant as always and dresses for the visit as is required. I must say though that I did love the Catherine with her in the plait she wore for her walk she looks so at home in the countryside. Cally.
ReplyDeleteBurberry always a good choice. Like the color of the coat. Must say her hair is really long now.
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Boring brown coat. Hair looks lighter. William Morris wallpaper nice.(Tara)
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