You can always rely on Kate Middleton to make a statement with her clothes.
Whether that's donning a glamorous ballgown for a white tie reception, championing local designers while on royal tour or sending sweet messages to her family through her jewellery.
However, sometimes the Duchess of Cambridge uses clothes to voice her support for a national cause, as she did in her most recent enegagement.
Having studied fashion and understood the way it can be used to voice your opinions as a member of the royal family, Kate never misses an opportunity to send a strong statement with what she wears. So when she and her husband Prince William took part in the Pride of Britain Awards, she wasted no time in doing just that.
The awards "celebrate and honour the achievements of a truly remarkable group of people who have selflessly done extraordinary things to help those in need this year". Three employees - Helder Lopes Landim, a porter at Barnet Hospital; Martha Sarpong, an operating department practitioner at Chase Farm Hospital; Charlotte Greenfield, a critical care physiotherapist at the Royal Free Hospital - accepted the award on behalf of healthcare workers.
After meeting the three recipients, William said "We cannot thank you enough. On behalf of a grateful nation, it is a tremendous honour for Catherine and I to present this Special Recognition award to the army of dedicated NHS staff".
Stepping out to present London hospital workers with Pride of Britain award alongside presenter Kate Garraway, the couple seemed to give a nod to the NHS and its healthcare workers who have cared for those affected by Covid-19, like Garraway's husband Derek.
Kate wore a sharply tailored navy blue suit, rewearing her favourite Smythe One-Button Blazer, now called the Duchess Blazer. Featuring a chic fitted silhouette, sculptural back cutout, welt pockets, and decorative button above the left pocket, it's equal parts smart and stylish.
She paired this with a pair of wide-legged navy suit trousers, cinched at the waist with a patent crocodile patterned belt with a gold buckle.
But it was her blouse that drew the most attention. Choosing the Betty Blue Rainbow Print Silk Shirt by Lisou, the Duchess gave a sweet nod to the NHS, for which the rainbow has become a popular symbol in recent months.
The striking deep blue silk blouse features cropped puff sleeves, feminine gathered shoulders and a short pointed collar, and is covered with minute embroidered rainbows.
She paired this with her Amika protective face covering in a sweet yellow pattern and the "Alia" earrings by Spells of Love. Her hair was worn in a loose blow dry and her makeup kept fresh and tonal.
