Kate Middleton wore Tory Burch dress in colours of Belize flag

She’s known for her prowess at diplomatic dressing, and the Duchess of Cambridge once again showed she’s mastered the art by donning the colours of Belize’s flag on day two of her Caribbean tour with Prince William. 

William and Kate kicked off the second date of their tour by indulging their love of music and chocolate as they were shown around the Maya cacao farm in the coastal town of Hopkins in a last-minute addition to their schedule on Sunday. 

Literal dressing involves turning up at an event and taking the theme of the occasion very literally, such as turning up to a sailing event in a nautical blouse or at Wimbledon in tennis-whites inspired chic as Kate has done. 

Proponents use it as a way to show support for the event they’re attending or place they’re visiting. 

So it was no wonder to see Kate, 40, in a £500 red and blue floral midi-dress by Tory Burch, the colours of Belize’s flag, for the occasion.

She finished off her look with a fan-shaped clutch bag by British designer Anya Hindmarch, which she had recycled from a look during her tour of Canada with William back in 2011.

And to add an extra touch of blue, she donned £55 statement blue textile earrings from trendy French brand  Sézane. 

To add an extra touch of blue, Kate donned £55 statement blue textile earrings from trendy French brand Sézane.

 The couple began their tour of the chocolate production at the firm’s 10-acre farm, one of a number of plots they cultivate, and were shown the cocoa trees laden with fruit

And she recycled her trusty nude platform wedges by Stuart Weitzman, her go-to footwear for any summery events or outings. 

While the Duchess has previously struggled with the dreaded frizz on visits to hotter climates, he brunette locks looked impeccable, and remained smooth and bouncy throughout.  

The trip, taken at the behest of William’s grandmother Queen Elizabeth II, is intended to strengthen the UK’s ties with Commonwealth countries as the queen marks 70 years on the throne.   

Pictured: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in Hopkins, Belize Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Royal visit to Caribbean

Kate was the first on the makeshift dancefloor, joining nine local school children at the Garifuna Cultural Centre in the picturesque beach-front village of Hopkins. Her husband watched as she stole the show before he was tempted to join the performance dancing with Ms Cacho

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge showed off their incredible dance moves much to the delight of Belize crowds

The couple were in hysterics as they danced together at a traditional Garifuna festival on the second day of a Platinum Jubilee Royal Tour of the Caribbean

Kate appeared overjoyed and was in fits of laughter as she was gifted large wooden maracas during the Royal visit to Caribbean

The Duke of Cambridge dances during a traditional Garifuna festival on the second day of a Platinum Jubilee Royal Tour of the Caribbean

The royal couple were treated to a welcome dance after they were shown around the village – with Kate appearing overjoyed as she was gifted a pair of wooden maracas.

Local organiser Laura Cacho, 57, who danced with the future king, said about the couple: ‘They were shaking their waists like nobody’s business.’ 

Kate was the first on the makeshift dancefloor, joining nine local school children at the Garifuna Cultural Centre in the picturesque beach-front village of Hopkins.

Her husband watched as she stole the show before he was tempted to join the performance dancing with Ms Cacho.

She said afterwards: ‘He shook his waist to the music. He had beautiful rhythm. It was a pleasure for me. Kate was excellent as well and definitely has Garifuna culture in her.’

The couple’s introduction to local culture also saw them offered plantain coconut broth, Hudutu, and a sweet sava porridge called Sahau with Belizian celebrity chef Sean Kuylen.   

Kate was left in fits of giggles alongside William as they danced at the Festival of Garifuna Culture in Hopkins

Dressed in a blue shirt and dark blue chinos, Prince William and Kate were taken round by a farmer on the second day of their eight-day trip round the Caribbean to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

The Duchess of Cambridge opted for a stunning blue floral midi-dress by designer Tory Burch, which retails for £500, and nude platform wedge sandals by royal favourite Stuart Weitzman.

She finished off her look with a fan-shaped clutch bag by British designer Anya Hindmarch, which she had recycled from a look during her tour of Canada with William back in 2011.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were in chocoholic heaven as they visited a family-run cacao farm in Belize on the second day of their Caribbean tour. Kate was pictured grinding cocoa nibs using a traditional mano and metate during her visit to the Che ‘il chocolate farm 

The Duke and Duchess were told all about how the Mayans cultivate cacao trees, process cacao beans to make chocolate, a process that has been repeated for thousands of years

The Duchess of Cambridge opted for a stunning blue floral midi-dress by designer Tory Burch, which retails for £500, and nude wedge sandals by royal designer favourite Stuart Weitzman

During their trip, the Duke and Duchess were told about how the Mayans cultivate cacao trees, process cacao beans and make the chocolate.

The guide at the cacao farm offered a detailed explanation and the process of how cacao beans are extracted from the pods and then fermented and finally dried before they are ready to be made into chocolate.

Using a large stick, the guide showed them how to successfully crack the pod in half and said: ‘This is how it’s done’.

As the royal couple watched, Kate said: ‘You make it look so easy’ and William joked: ‘If I did that, I’d lose a finger!’

Later on during the visit, Kate tried her hand at grinding nibs, broken-up made cocoa beans, back-breaking work traditionally performed by the women in rural communities, during their visit to the Che ‘il chocolate farm.

Later as the future Queen watch her husband pounding away with a mortar and pestle made from volcanic rock she said: ‘The smell of the chocolate is amazing.’

William even joked about giving up his day job as a working royal asking Julio Saqui owner of the family-run chocolate firm: ‘Do you take apprentices?

‘Can I come and work for you? It’s my kind of thing.’