Princess Kate Works a Wow factor

by Tom Sykes May 11, 2012 2:59 PM EDT

Kate looked royally amazing this evening in London

Kate looked every inch the Princess this evening when she arrived on William's arm for a gala at the Royal Albert Hal. The one-year married pair are guests of honour for the 'Our Greatest Team Rises' event, which celebrates the British athletes hoping for glory at this summer's London games.

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Wearing a floor-sweeping gown from Jenny Packham's Spring Summer 2012 collection with delicate lace sleeves a sexy, plunging neckline, a daring lace back, a belted waist and layers of chiffon, Kate looked both ravishing and elegant.

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The hair is most definitely UP, and gone are the usual greys and whites and in its place a shocking aqua-marine teal.

Kate topped off the gown with dramatic eye make-up and the same silver Jimmy Choo Vamp heels she wore at Claridge's Hotel earlier this week.

Seems like she's taken Nicholas Kirkwood's words in the Daily Beast saying she need to up her style to heart.

Way to work it, Princess.

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Tom Sykes is a writer and journalist, and he edits The Royalist blog for the Daily Beast. Tom has worked for many publications, including a stint as a nightlife reporter and gossip columnist for the New York Post. He has written several books, most recently helping John Taylor of Duran Duran write and edit his autobiography, published by Dutton. Tom lives in London and Ireland.

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