Tom Daley steals style tip from Kate Middleton as he receives massive accolade from senior royal
Tom Daley has been named the ‘Olympian’s Olympian’ and he chose a stand-out scarlet look for the occasion.
Tom Daley has stolen a major style tip from Kate Middleton as he stepped out in a stunning crimson suit to receive a huge award in honor of his Tokyo 2020 Olympic success from a senior royal.
- Olympic diving champion Tom Daley has been presented with the ‘Olympian’s Olympian’ Award by Princess Anne at the Team GB Ball.
- He channelled Kate Middleton with his occasion-wear, opting for a red suit that echoed Kate Middleton’s recent Hobbs coat tone.
- This royal news comes as the two people who can always ‘get through’ to the Queen revealed—and one isn’t even a royal!
Tom Daley captured the nation’s hearts once again when he and his diving partner and I’m A Celebrity 2021 cast member Matty Lee. Now he’s wowed once again, this time with his choice of a magnificent suit Kate Middleton would likely very much approve of. The Royal Family official social media pages have now shared a series of stunning snaps from the Team GB Ball, which was held to celebrate British success at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
As President of the British Olympic Association, Princess Anne joined past and present Olympians as they reflected on their remarkable achievements and looked ahead with anticipation for Beijing 2022. The Princess Royal’s Olympic career saw her represent the country in Montreal in 1976 and she’s had a long association with the games since then.
The Princess Royal, President of the British Olympic Association, joined past and present Olympians yesterday at the @TeamGB Ball to celebrate British success at @Tokyo2020 and look ahead to @Beijing2022.🥇HRH also presented the 'Olympian’s Olympian' Award to @TomDaley1994. pic.twitter.com/ZM79nkLD05November 26, 2021
For this occasion, Tom Daley opted for a bright red look in the form of a tailored suit. This cranberry shade is the perfect choice for winter and echoed Kate Middleton’s Hobbs coat in a similar rich tone, worn just a few days earlier for her appearance at Nower Hill High School in London.
Both Tom’s suit and the Duchess of Cambridge’s coat had that structured lapel style. Though whilst Kate’s outwear featured statement black buttons and was paired with a jumper in a matching shade, for the Team GB Ball Tom’s jet black shoes provided the only contrasting element in his look. It certainly seems that Tom has taken a leaf out of Kate Middleton’s royal book when it comes to color-blocking—a style tip stolen from the Queen.
And Kate herself has rocked a statement suit in recent months, deciding upon a vibrant purple Emilia Wickstead suit for a visit to Northern Ireland with Prince William in September. During the trip, they re-lived their college days and Kate once again captured fans’ imaginations with her eye-catching outfit.
Meanwhile, Kate Middleton’s dresses have also been known to help create a brilliant, full color-block look, such as with her recent glittering green gown for the Royal Variety Performance.
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Regardless of how Tom Daley came to decide upon his colorful look for the Team GB Ball, however, he looked spectacularly bold as he proudly received his 'Olympian's Olympian' award from Kate's aunt-in-law, Princess Anne. And given his love of knitting and Kate's love of fashionable knitwear, who knows when their styles could overlap again in the future?
Emma is a Royal Editor with eight years experience working in publishing. She specialises in the British Royal Family, ranging from protocol to outfits. Alongside putting her royal knowledge to good use, Emma knows all there is to know about the latest TV shows on the BBC, ITV and more. When she’s not writing about the latest royal outing or unmissable show to add to your to-watch list, Emma enjoys cooking, long walks and watching yet more crime dramas!
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