Kate Middleton pays homage to Queen's timeless style

Prince William and Kate Middleton met earthquake relief volunteers at an Islamic center in London.

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Kate covered her hair with an Élan floral head scarf to honor her hosts' culture and religion.

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Kate's culturally appropriate London attire resembled Queen Elizabeth II's 2008 visit to Burma's Green Mosque.

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For extra warmth, Kate added a bespoke gray woolen coat, also by Alexander McQueen, and a pair of matching gray tights.

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Kate has previously worn a turquoise headscarf in Lahore, Pakistan, in 2019, and a white one in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in 2012.

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Kate wore black heels and a leather bag to highlight the Élan headscarf.

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