Kate Middleton Picks Chic Business Look For Her Trip to Italy [Photos]

The Princess of Wales took a page out of the late Queen Elizabeth II’s book to sport a bold color while acknowledging the wild Italian crowd waiting for her at the Piazza Camillo Prampolini today. Kate paired a chic turquoise pantsuit designed by Canadian-British designer Edeline Lee with a white wrap shirt. She accessorized the power attire with a light blue handbag by Asprey London and pearl jewelry by Monica Vinader.

Princess Kate chose an elongated cornflower blue blazer with sharp shoulders paired with high-waisted, straight-leg trousers. The coordinated look has surprised many since she typically follows the late Queen Elizabeth II’s practice of wearing colors from national flags during royal engagements. However, this time, she opted for blue rather than red, white, or green from the Italian flag. She is also known for supporting local designers during her travels, but instead chose a Canadian-British creation.

The Princess of Wales completed the look with a white V-neck shirt by Holland Cooper, complemented by dark gold pointed-toe pumps from Ralph Lauren. Although she was interacting with fans in all her elegance, the outfit said that it was all about business with a touch of glamour.

Kate's ensemble was styled with minimalistic modern statement pieces. She chose drop earrings by a London-based designer, Annoushka Jewellery, a pair of Kiki McDonough yellow gold diamond hoop earrings, a vintage pearl chain necklace crafted by Monica Vinader, and dainty Aspery pendants.

The Princess of Wales received a roaring welcome, and her popularity among the crowd was visible. "She is the most popular. She is like Diana Spencer was. She’s a symbol for good education and the family. This is the best place in Italy for her to come. A region of Italy that can show a lot of good things. The education, the food," Paulo Rosato, a senior journalist from Bologna newspaper Il Resto del Carlino, told People magazine.