It s thought that Kate bought the blouse in 2009
6 May 2021 • 5:00pm
Kate and William in their engagement portraits in 2010 and the Duchess of Cambridge wearing the same blouse in a video released on Thursday
How many items in your wardrobe are over a decade-old? Even if you consider yourself to be a conscious consumer who gets plenty of wear from everything you buy, ten years is a long time to keep a piece of clothing.
For the Duchess of Cambridge, who has built up a vast wardrobe since she joined the Royal family in 2011, it might seem even more far-fetched to think of her dusting off a blouse which dates back the late 2000s.
The royals appear to have been swapping fashion tips again, as the Duchess of Cambridge drew inspiration from the Countess of Wessex for her 10th wedding anniversary video montage.
Kate, 39, appeared effortlessly elegant in a trendy £299 jacket from Irish premium brand Dubarry, teamed with a £95 fedora from Hicks & Brown, for the clip, which offered fans a glimpse into the Cambridge s home life when released last week.
The stylish hat was reminiscent of one often worn by Prince Edward s wife, Sophie, Countess of Wessex, who is thought to be particularly close with Kate.
Sophie, 56, has been seen wearing the Hicks & Brown s Suffolk Fedora on several occasions, including a May 2018 outing to the Royal Windsor Horse Show.
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The Duchess of Cambridge navigates sartorial minefields effortlessly
There is more to being a royal than wearing pretty frocks, but it s a harder part of the job than many people realise. Just ask the Duchess of Cambridge, who has just celebrated her tenth wedding anniversary - and a decade of life as a working royal.
Not only are there all kinds of dress codes to master, there are tributes to be paid and political pitfalls to avoid. The Duchess has learnt the art of sartorial diplomacy and become adept at sending all kinds of messages through her clothing. And with hundreds of engagements under her belt, Kate, along with her assistant and stylist Natasha Archer, deserves praise for navigating this minefield so smoothly.
Kate Middleton and Prince William released a new picture for their 10 year royal wedding anniversary portrait. The future Queen wore a floral dress by Ghost in the snap - and she's previously worn it to a private event before