With rumours of controversial last-minute dress changes rife, Carole Middleton's outfit was finally revealed today.

The mother of the bride wore a Catherine Walker sky blue silk shantung "Sydney" day dress with short pleated sleeves and pleated pockets.

Over that she wore a sky blue wool crepe coatdress with matching satin piping and passementerie - braid trimming - at the waist and cuff.

Mrs Middleton donned a hat by Berkshire-based Jane Corbett.

It was reported that Mrs Middleton ditched a specially-designed outfit by Lindka Cierach, as well as a £400 hat by milliner Jess Collett just weeks before the wedding.

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