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The Bottom Line
When headlines claim that “Princess Catherine is trying to compete with Meghan by wearing a bright red dress,” there is no secret personal confrontation unfolding. Red is simply a timeless primary color widely used across royal history for visibility, diplomacy, and formal tradition.
Recognizing these sensationalized media frameworks allows readers to appreciate royal fashion choices for what they actually are: carefully planned visual statecraft, rather than calculated personal drama.