Kate Middleton makes a splash in a purple suit that confirms she's still style royalty

• Kate Middleton wore a bold purple suit during engagements in Northern Ireland.
• The suit, reportedly by Emilia Wickstead, was paired with a black sweater and matching belt.
• The duchess and Prince William spent the day speaking with university students.

$4 made a bold statement in a purple suit during engagements in Northern Ireland on Wednesday.

The suit is from Emilia Wickstead's Autumn/Winter 2021 Collection, according to the $4 and $4, and was paired with a black sweater, a matching belt, and a clutch bag.

She completed the look with a casual ponytail, hoop earrings, and natural makeup.

The color purple is often used as a symbol of royalty and was so beloved by Queen Elizabeth I that she banned anyone other than royals from wearing it, according to the $4.

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Kate Middleton and Prince William spent the day in Derry-Londonderry, where they spoke to Ulster University students about their experiences during the pandemic, according to a Kensington Palace press release.

It marked the couple's second royal engagement this week, as they appeared alongside Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall at the $4 movie premiere in London on Tuesday.

Middleton wore a sparkling gold gown by Jenny Packham, $4 reported. It had a V neckline, straight skirt, and semi-sheer cape sleeves.

Kensington Palace and representatives for Emilia Wickstead did not immediately respond to Insider's request for comment.