That '70s show! Kate Middleton dons $180 retro-style paisley Ralph Lauren blouse and keeps her face mask on to visit Fabergé exhibition at London's V&A Museum

 The Duchess of Cambridge cut an elegant figure in a retro-style red and blue paisley blouse as she stepped out at the V&A earlier today.

Kate Middleton, 39, who studied art history at university and is royal patron of the V&A, viewed 'Fabergé in London: Romance to Revolution' at the London museum this morning. 

The mother-of-three debuted a new £139 blouse from Ralph Lauren for the solo outing, which featured a paisley pattern, which she paired with black trousers.

The Duchess could be seen wearing a black cloth face covering during her appearance at the exhibition, which visitors to the museum are asked to wear at all times, unless otherwise exempt.  

While facemasks are again compulsory on public transport, in shops and settings such as banks, post offices and hairdressers in England, they are not currently required by law in museums.

Giving a masterclass in daytime glamour, Kate wore her bouncy brunette locks swept into a ponytail and finished the look with delicate gold necklaces and earrings.