On June 4, 2026, Catherine, Princess of Wales, visited The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in south Manchester. The Christie, which was established in 1890 and became part of the NHS in 1948, is the largest cancer centre in Europe. It treats more than 60,000 patients each year and also provides radiotherapy services for the wider NHS.
During her visit, the Princess met patients receiving cancer treatment at the Oak Road Treatment Centre. She also visited the centre’s art therapy room, where she met patients undergoing treatment as well as those in recovery.
Eponine London Blue Coat Dress
I like the color and tailoring of Catherine’s dress, but black shoes would look better with it to match the buttons at her waist. Her bee earrings are interesting and must be symbolic. Regarding her oft-discussed hair, I do think long hair generally looks very good on Catherine. I am not in any way anti-long hair for her or any woman of any age if that’s what they like. That being said, I think long hair on her is more flattering when she has it a few inches shorter than the current length, which is getting perilously close to Rapunzel territory.
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I really liked this the first wear though it was a little loose then but more so now. I liked her hair up not to give the long hair haters anything. Nice to see her supporting other cancer survivors.
ReplyDeleteNo need to call differently opinioned people (as long as they are polite in their tone) haters, thank you for considering.
DeleteI love that she rewears the bumble bee earrings again. The symbol of Manchester uk, and the arena tragedy. They are often used as a symbol for cancer.the bee is heavy so it shouldn't fly, but it does. Same with cancer, you think you can't do it but you can.Hope and believe in yourself
ReplyDeleteThe dress is okay but far too loose. I really liked some of her Eponine outfits. It went into administration I think. I didn't like that particular updo but it looked polished. Good to see her supporting cancer related causes.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful dress, her signature look, if only it was shorter.
ReplyDeletethe conversations she had with these survivors was deep and she related with them, it was so emotional hearing her share her own story
https://www.youtube.com/live/V3CQlln8vCs?si=EcJZuJaplwHuQvkI&t=983
I wasn’t taken with this coat dress when she wore first time around. There’s no shape to it. Since PoW has lost weight(due to her treatment)the dress is just hanging on her. The color is nice. I’d have preferred her hair to be up and out of her face, especially on a hospital visit.
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Sorry - I don't really see one sole photo where it seems to hang on her.
DeleteA beautiful royal blue dress for Catherine and by these photos, a very well appreciated visit, bringing joy. Thanks for these photos. Warm my heart.
ReplyDeleteI found this to be one of the most beautiful and important visits of late, purely for support up lifting of morale of sufferers/patients, their caregivers and staff, that the Princess's visit gave. The ringing of the bell and Catherine's interaction with this young mother and sufferer, was terribly moving and highlighted what the patients go through. I'm so glad this young patient was able to ring the bell for the very reason of that bell. Her husband equally, for me was incredibly moving. I'll be honest my tears flowed watching this.
ReplyDeleteMatt Wilkinson had great footage of this interaction and moment saw this on YouTube. Catherine dug deep and handled this with dignity, grace and empathy. Her outfit on this occasion to me is not important, but she looked beautiful in any case. Loved the dress. Having lost both parents to this disease in a short space of time, its a sensitive topic for me.
Ava, I am so sorry to hear that!🙏
DeleteWow Ava, that is very sad to learn. I enjoy your comments which are always well thought out, cheerful and kind.
DeleteHello, dearest Ava, how are you doing?
DeleteI am fine, back on a short break from work.
I agree on every single point of your comment.
I viewed the touching way the Princess interacted with the cancer survivors and sufferers.
I remember that we already talked about our personal experiences and, again, I am awfully sorry for your parents.
I unfortunately lost two dear Friends to cancer and this profound sorrow has never abandoned me since they passed way.
Princess Catherine is the embodiment of compassion and empathy, I am deeply moved by this visit.
I think that this is a post where you have to walk in tiptoeing, just letting pics and videos speak.
Fashion doesn't matter.
Hugs👋
Coralie, thank you for your kind words, I feel there is always someone worse off, and I only have to look at the above photos, to see the young patients suffering, its heartbreaking. Take good care.
DeleteAnon 12.52, thank you, warm words help so much. Aw thank you, that is so kind, sometimes I get it very wrong in my descriptions! Take good care.
DeleteP. the original, finally my friend, I was starting to worry about you, long time no read here!!! I have missed your comments. Hope you are doing well. Glad you are on a break, refresh body and soul! Yes we have, indeed. I am so sorry for the loss of your friends. Aw thank you. Yes Catherine is all that you say, she has a very deep understanding for obvious reasons. Either experience it or witness it, very much traumatic either side of the coin, so to speak. She was the perfect choice here, empathy, kindness and understanding, that's just for starters. I look forward to reading more of your comments, time permitting with you. Thank you for your beautiful comment. Hugs.
DeleteDearest, @ Ava,
Deletethank you so much for your lovely and kind comment.
You know, sometimes my amount of time available gets so restricted that I wish I could accomodate a hundred things but end up doing very, very little!
You are my friend, too, how could I ever forget that?
Thank you for your kind worrying about me.
Then, honestly, I must confess that I need some time far from this site every now and then.
This happens when I feel nastiness has got past the red line and I can't stand it anymore.
I know many will disagree with me but the Princess of Wales's way of approaching cancer survivors and sufferers , so tactile and genuinely compassionate, reminds me so much of Princess Diana.
Same grace, same support, same respect for those enduring terrible pains and mental distress as well.
I witnessed what this means at the time my dear Friends struggled for their lives and all this has radically changed my mindset.
As much as I can come across as a fashionista and almost always focused on the exterior, well, that's simply the surface of the profound sorrow that lies beneath in my beart.
No one can be the same after experiencing the death of a relative/ parent/ friend, whatever the cause, the more so when their lives are lost to cancer.
Now I know that you can loose everything in the twinkling of an eye.
I learned the toughest of lessons in the toughest way: never take anything for granted, no matter your age, just live for the moment and pray, pray.
I found a huge solace in praying God but this came a long time later as I had to " reconcile" with God first.
Yes, I went through a period of estrangement and rejection of Faith, thinking God had deprived me of the people I loved so much, my parents and Friends.
Now I know I was wrong, it is not up to humans neither to decide anything nor to question God's Will.
It took me years to understand this simple Truth but now I know, now I can see that I was just angry and couldn't dig deep and see things clearly.
Hugs for you dearest Ava and , please, remember that I always enjoy reading your beautiful comments and will be waiting for your further posts.
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* either to decide...or to question...
DeleteP the original. If only I could articulate and put my thoughts so eloquently, such beautiful deep, heartfelt and soulful thoughts and words. Thank you for sharing, very innermost feelings, brave of you for your honesty is profound. I understand the struggle, who amongst us has not at some point questioned? and hesitated, with the higher powers. I hope your enjoying your down time. How did you enjoy the wedding photos? I was struck by how happy, beaming and dazzling Peter looked, radiant wasn't he? He looked so well attired and put together. Wonderful to see. Hugs, my friend!
DeleteHello, dearest @Ava and thank you so much for your kind words.
DeleteOh no, your comments are most eloquently articulated and I immensely enjoy reading them!
But you are right as to my innermost feelings, it's not easy to give voice to that long, inner struggle that undermined the Faith I had absorbed since my tender years...
I couldn't hardly recognize my old self, where had all my prayers / Masses gone?
Faded away, forgotten.
I thought I could do without (how silly of me!).
Nobody knew that I used to put a brave smile on my face on a daily basis while I was bleeding inside...
Yes, I focused on the exterior, I had to find a way to escape that grief : my trips, clothes, makeup, hair, everything.
I had to breathe life after having breathed death around me..
My job and reading my beloved poetry books/ novels saved me in the worst moments too...
I still focus on the exterior, yes, I have to both for my job and as a distraction from that resident sorrow inside of me.
My family is a wonderful support, I would be lost without them and my super cute dog!
Re: Peter and Harriet's wedding..
To be honest, the bridal dress is a dream per se but I found it to be too over the top, too ornate , just too much for a second marriage.
Peter looked handsome and happy.
I noticed that P.Catberine opted for a subdued ensemble, most likely on purpose, or otherwise she would have stolen the scene and come across as a true stand out.
Zara, simply sensational.
Thank you for your kind and uplifting comments, Ava.
Hugs 👋
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ReplyDeleteBoth her Beautifull coat, hair and accessories but above all her involvement in every patiënt!
Cette robe-manteau d’un bleu lumineux va à merveille à sa silhouette ; malgré mon agrandissement, je n’ai pas réussi à bien voir le médaillon qu’elle porte ?
ReplyDeleteOf course she looks beautiful, but like others pointed out already, this is not the most important thing here!
ReplyDeleteI am sorry, but: the outfits are *never* the most important things on royal outings, thankfully. But they are our main topic here. This is how Helen defines and runs this blog I would not like to deviate from that, because this is why I come here. No problem if we mention the background - but our topic is not the background.
DeleteThe coat dress would look better with a shorter hem. The shoulders are too pointy and the shoulder pads are too thick. What i do like on this coat dress are the pleads in the front on both sides of neckline. It creates a bit of volume which she can use.
ReplyDeleteTo those who comment on dress too loose, hem too long, hair too long, etc, watch this instead https://www.youtube.com/live/V3CQlln8vCs?si=EcJZuJaplwHuQvkI&t=983. You will not see the dress (except that’s she’s chosen that colour to match the staff!), the hem or the hair, you’ll see compassion, kindness, listening and patience. Very loving and moving indeed.
ReplyDeleteYes. But here we have a fashion blog, if I may remind you.
DeleteRoyal blue always looks striking and this dress is no exception. I like the simplicity of the design with the two black buttons for interest. Although once again it has the Windsor ultra long hemline which is unflattering.
ReplyDelete… “which is unflattering”… to you! On the other hand, I find it beautifully flattering, very feminine.
DeleteNo, not only to Sandra but to a lot of people. And if we cannot give our opinion anymore about fashion, clothes, hairstyle, etc... on a fashion blog I am wondering what we are still doing here.
DeleteWhen a queen, princess or any other royal lady is visiting ill people and/or children in a hospital they usually show compassion, kindness and are giving hugs when it is possible. That is what royal ladies are usually doing everywhere. Everybody can appreciate this and it can be mentionned, but it must not become the main and first topic. In any family these days are people with cancer in yours, in mine and it is sad for everyone. Maybe there are special blogs where people can talk to each other about this terrible disease and what happen to them and their family and friends.
Another expected and so boring monochromatic coat dress 🙄 she probably owns thousand in different colours. appreciate she’s visiting hospital, but either it’s over-dressed for the occasion or simply boring.
ReplyDeleteNice dress and color. Seems she follows Sophie style with these long hemlines lately.
ReplyDelete@ Anonymous 17:53 and 18:31, I am sure you both are the same aggressive commenter. Nobody has ever denied that this is a fashion blog. But then of course we do talk about topics we know about the personal situations of the royal ladies. Many expressed their sympathy when Marys father died or wished Charlene well when she was seriously ill, same for Catherine. I really don't understand why you have a problem with that.
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