Kate Middleton wore red in a nod to Wales during her visit there with Prince William, continuing her longstanding tradition of honoring the places she visits with her style choices.

Getty Images The Princess of Wales is celebrating her country through ... McQueen coat — one of the shades of the Welsh national flag. Both she and William topped their looks off with daffodil ...

One person replied: "How about leeks and daffodils? They are both national symbols of Wales. "The leek was apparently due to the Welsh army fighting the Saxons in a leek field on one occasion.

The standard bears a marked similarity to the arms of Llewelyn ap Gruffydd, the flag of the royal house of Gwynedd. Llewelyn was the last prince of Wales prior to its conquest by Edward I.

It was the last of the British Army's five Foot Guards regiments to be formed. The leek, a national emblem of Wales, was chosen as the regiment's cap badge, symbolizing its deep heritage.

Many people also choose to wear one or both of Wales's national emblems - a daffodil and a leek. Special concerts and parades are also held in St David's honour. But who was Saint David and how is ...

Kate Middleton reached for red for a meaningful visit to Wales with Prince William, choosing a coat in a color of the national flag after a surprise style controversy. On Feb. 26, the Prince and ...