The moment Princess Kate surprised fashion fans with a style statement on the green carpet of 's eco-prize in 2022 has gone viral online, as footage of the royals arriving at the Earthshot Prize awards ceremony in Boston has resurfaced on social media site, . Kate attended the second annual prize giving with her husband as part of a in December 2022. The Earthshot Prize was to provide five grants of $1 million each to scale up eco-initiatives working to restore, preserve and protect the planet.
Named "Earthshot" in honor of President John F. Kennedy's 1962 "Moonshot" speech, William took the prize to Boston where events were held in connection with the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum.
A highly anticipated factor surrounding the event was Princess Kate and what she would wear for the high profile awards ceremony itself. When the royal couple stepped out of their car and onto the "green carpet" Kate made a striking impression. by user, thewalesfamilyuk, footage shows William and Kate's arrival, which was met with a frenzy of camera flashes and cheers from the waiting crowds.
While the prince was dressed conservatively in a velvet jacket and black tie, Kate wore a vibrant green off-the-shoulder floor-length gown with a daring split in the skirt. The dress was designed by a brand called Solace London and came with the , rather than purchased for Kate's sole use. It was borrowed from the online fashion rental platform, Hurr, where a one month rental for an identica.
