The Princess of Wales chose a Victoria Beckham suit for today’s presentation of the Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design.
Today’s British Fashion Council awards ceremony was at London’s 180 Studios, “a network of production and exhibition spaces that supports emerging talent and provides a platform for creative growth.” 
The award “was initiated in recognition of the fashion industry’s role in society and diplomacy and to spotlight young designers who are talented and making a difference to society through sustainable practices or community engagement.”
You may recall that the late Queen presented the inaugural Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design to Richard Quinn in 2018 during London Fashion Week. 
In 2022, the Duchess of Cambridge presented the award. 
The winner that year was designer Saul Nash. 
Other royal family members have presented the award, including King Charles.
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The Duchess of Edinburgh.
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And the Princess Royal.
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Previous winners have included Alexander McQueen and Erdem.
Today’s ceremony showcased all of the talent support initiatives of the BFC Foundation, a charity run by the British Fashion Council.
This year’s winner is Patrick McDowell, a Liverpool-born, London-based designer.
The Patrick McDowell site notes, “Our collections are crafted from materials that are kinder to the planet and in ways that keep our makers and our clients in mind. We make-to-order pieces that fit and suit you perfectly. Designed and made in London, we work with the best artisans and cutters to create special collections from the finest materials. Each garment is made available in a limited quantity and individually numbered.”
Below, the designer, with his mother and the Princess. 
More from this story in the Daily Telegraph.
“It’s such an honour to receive something like this, especially from the royal family,” McDowell told The Telegraph, adding that it feels like a “full circle moment”. The designer received a scholarship from the BFC to attend Central Saint Martins, and the brand they have since formed has always focused on British craftsmanship, working alongside the King’s Foundation scholarship students.
A key element of the brand’s own code is circularity. It’s become known for limited-edition, made-to-order pieces crafted from planet-friendly materials in London. Each is intentionally designed to last, but there are also redesign and repair services available to maximise longevity.
A closer look at the award. 
Below is a sampling of some of this spring’s styles by Mr. McDowell: from left to right, the Elenore Dress, the Apollo Trouser, the Hades Dress, and the Aristaeus Blazer.
The jacket worn by Mr. McDowell to accept the award today is crafted from “…a leftover Burberry Prince of Wales check – the very fabric donated for McDowell’s graduate collection, neatly connecting past to present…” per this piece in The Industry.Fashion. 
McDowell introduced the royal to seamstresses from his studio, and he presented designs including a feathered, fuchsia floor length kaftan-shirt and a lime green slip. She was then joined by Chioma Nnadi, head of British Vogue, and former BFC CEO Caroline Rush, to meet a selection of London’s top young designers.McDowell, the designer known for his high camp, incredibly sustainable practice, tells The Standard he is “incredibly honored and humbled to have won” and that the moment marks “a game changing step forward for the brand.”
Another view of the Princess with today’s winner. 
More from this People article by Simon Perry.
Designer Clio Peppiatt, who spoke with PEOPLE after meeting the royal at the event, says, “She has such a huge influence on women and what women want to wear. She is very stylish and always looks impeccably turned out.”
The designer, 34, added that her influence has a trickle-down effect on the entire industry.
“A lot of the time, fashion is not seen at the same level as other arts and creative practices, so to have that support from the very top, it elevates the whole industry,” she says.
This image shows the Princess with British Fashion Council CEO, Laura Weir (soft green jacket), and designer Connor Ives. 
The Princess chose a look by Victoria Beckham for today’s award presentation. The Patch-Pocket Jacket ($1250) is a signature style for the brand, a single-breasted style done in a polyester/wool blend with a touch of elastane for stretch and ease of movement.
The blazer features notched lapels, shoulder pads, a center back vent, and the distinctive front pockets. It is in stock at Victoria Beckham ($1250), as well as at Nordstrom ($1250), Selfridges ($995), Italist ($875, vminimalsizes), Cettire ($870, very limited sizes), Bergdorf Goodman ($1250), and Farfetch ($1201).
The Princess paired the jacket with Victoria Beckham’s Alina Trouser ($750). The trousers are made of the same material as the jacket, with a high waist, straight, wide-leg silhouette, a front zipper, belt loops, and “front and back patch pockets drawing on 1970s-style references.”
The trousers are in stock at Victoria Beckham ($750), Farfetch ($620), Nordstrom ($750), and Bergdorf Goodman ($750).
The blouse is by Knatchbull, the brand’s Cascade Ruffle Blouse ($595) in 100% sandwashed silk satin. This photo offers a better look at the front of the blouse. 
The blouse showcases a cascading ruffle down the front with elongated, fluted cuffs. 
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