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Prince William and Prince Harry escorted Kate Middleton down the red carpet for the world premiere of Spectre, the newest James Bond film starring Daniel Craig and Lea Seydoux. It was her second movie premiere of the day, but the Duchess of Cambridge changed into a draped, semi-sheer Jenny Packham gown with sparkly details — a thin belt, boxy clutch, and the chandelier earrings her mother wore to her wedding in 2011. Kate had her typically bouncy blow out assembled into a dramatic updo that is the perfect midpoint between Hollywood starlet and princess.
This is the Kate's second Jenny Packham evening gown this week; she wore a red, embellished dress to her first state banquet. That major event didn't have a proper red carpet for professional photos because it was a private dinner Buckingham Palace, but this one provided plenty of yardage for gawking. So gawk on, princess fans. Gawk on: