Meghan Markle may have eschewed royal protocol recently, but when it comes to high-profile public events, the Duchess of Cambridge tends to play it safer in this regard.
Kate Middleton has divided opinion by foregoing the Time's Up all-black dress code at the BAFTAs last night, opting instead for an olive green Jenny Packham gown.
Some suggested the royal should have made an exception and made a direct statement showcasing her support for such an important movement, but the royal family are forbidden from making any form of political standing (Kate isn't even allowed to vote it's that strict) - protocol states that they should remain neutral at all times. The rules impact other senior royal family members, including William, Kate, Prince Harry and their father Prince Charles.
So, rather than follow in the footsteps of actresses such Jennifer Lawrence and Angelina Jolie, who all wore black dresses to show solidarity to the Time's Up movement, the Duchess chose an empire-line deep green look, with a black sash.
In our minds, it still counts as subtle, diplomatic dressing and was at least a nod to the cause - something Middleton has proven herself an expert in previously.
She was joined was joined by Prince William who wore a black tuxedo.
However, she wasn't the only one to opt out of the dress code.
Actress Frances McDormand, who won the Best Actress gong for her remarkable performance in Three Billboard Outside Ebbing, Missouri, wore pink to last night's awards, rather than black, commenting on her chosen attire during her acceptance speech, saying, "I have a little trouble with compliance." She previously said she tended not to air her political views publicly, but said she absolutely stood by the woman and the movement.
"I want you to know that I stand in full solidarity with my sisters tonight in black. I appreciate a well-organised act of civil disobedience," she said.
The decision to wear all black as a political protest against sexual harassment and abuse began at the Golden Globes last month. Since then, the red carpets at multiple awards ceremonies - from the Grammys to the SAG Awards - have been used to show support for women who have experienced either sexual misconduct or discrimination.
