Kate Middleton in Pakistan: Duchess goes barefoot and wears traditional dupatta headscarf in visit to ancient mosque on fourth day of royal tour in Pakistan

The Duchess dazzled in the national colour of the country
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Naomi May17 October 2019

The Duchess of Cambridge continued her excursions on the fourth day of the royal tour of Pakistan in a green shalwar kameez and a matching dupatta headscarf which she used to cover her head.

Pakistani designer Maheen Khan is behind the ensemble, with Kate having opted to wear Khan’s pieces several times already this tour.

Earlier today 37-year-old Kate sported a scarf by Khan, and on day two of the tour, she modelled a cobalt design of hers.

Khan has been working in the fashion industry since 1972 and has done embroidery for multiple films and television shows, including Snow White and the Huntsman and The Jewel in the Crown.

The Duchess of Cambridge during her visit to Badshahi Mosque (PA)
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A shalwar kameez is the national dress of Pakistan: the shalwar refers to the trousers, which are often loose and baggy, while the kameez refers to a long-line shirt.

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Kate covered her head for the visit to the Badshani Mosque with a traditional dupatta, which is a shawl-like scarf commonly worn as part of a shalwar kameez.

Kate wore a scarf by Pakistani designer Maheen Khan
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For the visit, Kate also shunned shoes and opted to go barefoot.

The Duchess of Cambridge at the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore
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While it is not compulsory to cover your head or remove shoes while visiting mosques, it is advised to dress as modestly and as respectfully as possible.

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Kate visited the mosque, an iconic Islamic landmark in Lahore, alongside her husband Prince William.

The Princess of Wales during her visit to the Badshahi Mosque in 1991
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Kate followed in the footsteps of her late mother-in-law Princess Diana , who visited the site in 1991 and also chose to cover her head in respect.

A visit to the Badshani Mosque was also included in the 2006 royal tour of the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall.

Scroll through our gallery above for more pictures of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in Pakistan.

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