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13 photos show how the Queen has influenced Kate Middleton's fashion choices
13 photos show how the Queen has influenced Kate Middleton's fashion choices
Celia FernandezDec 15, 2020, 22:33 IST
Kate Middleton has been following in the Queen's footsteps when it comes to royal style.Anthony Devlin/Geoff Pugh/Getty Images
Kate Middleton and Queen Elizabeth have both remained consistent with their style over the years.
Elizabeth Holmes, the author of "HRH: So Many Thoughts on Royal Style," told Insider it feels as though Middleton has been studying the Queen's wardrobe.
Holmes said both royals understand the power of clothes and the role it plays in their public duties.
Over the years, Kate Middleton has made headlines for wearing one showstopping look after another, but what some might not have noticed is how similar the Duchess of Cambridge's wardrobe is to that of Queen Elizabeth II.
"I think they understand the power of clothes, the role it has in their public duties, and have remained consistent with their style," she said of the Queen and Middleton. "There's a calming sense in that consistency because you know what to expect from them. It feels as though Kate has studied the Queen's wardrobe and what she does with those brightly colored coats and hats. I think that Kate is embracing the attention around her fashion."
Holmes added that the Queen's candy-colored looks will always be a part of her legacy, while Middleton has grown much bolder in her fashion choices both as a way to honor Her Majesty and prepare herself for the day she becomes Queen consort.
Keep scrolling for a look at 15 times Kate Middleton appeared to channel the Queen with her outfits.
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Kate Middleton and the Queen often wear colorful outfits. In 2012, the two royals coordinated in blue.
Middleton and Queen Elizabeth both wore blue in 2012.
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Middleton and the Queen know the power of good accessories. They both wore hats and pantyhose for an appearance in Leicester in 2012.
Middleton and Queen Elizabeth in June 2012.
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The Queen and Kate Middleton both tend to gravitate toward garments with delicate details. In 2012, they both wore patterned outfits for an appearance on the balcony at Buckingham Palace.
Middleton and Queen Elizabeth both wore patterned outfits in 2012.
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Middleton and the Queen matched again in similar shades of blue during a royal visit to Nottingham in 2012.
Middleton and Queen Elizabeth appeared together for a Diamond Jubilee visit in 2012.
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Both royals opted for wearing bold colors to the Dramatic Arts Reception at Buckingham Palace in 2014.
Middleton and Queen Elizabeth wore bright dresses with black accessories in 2014.
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At the Trooping the Colour ceremony in 2017, Middleton and the Queen showed they're not afraid to stand out by wearing bright outfits.
Middleton and Queen Elizabeth both popped in bright colors in 2017.
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The duchess and the Queen coordinated again in similar shades of blue at the 2018 Trooping the Colour ceremony.
Middleton and Queen Elizabeth both wore blue at the 2018 Trooping the Colour.
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Middleton and the Queen often wear looks that match the theme of the event they're attending. For the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in 2019, Middleton and the Queen both wore floral dresses.
Middleton and the Queen both wore floral prints to attend the Chelsea Flower Show press day in 2019.
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Middleton coordinated with the Queen in a powder-blue outfit for the Royal Ascot in 2019.
Middleton and the Queen both wore a blue to the Royal Ascot in 2019.
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The Queen knows how to elevate an outfit by adding a hat. Middleton followed Her Majesty's lead by wearing a statement headpiece for Christmas 2019.
Queen Elizabeth and Kate Middleton both wore statement hats for Christmas 2019.
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Queen Elizabeth is known for her bright coats, and it's a style Middleton has started to embrace more often.
Middleton likes to wear bold coats just like Queen Elizabeth.
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The Queen's evening looks often consist of a simple yet elegant gown and showstopping jewelry. In 2019, Middleton channeled the same style in an Alexander McQueen gown.
Middleton and the Queen know when to make a statement with their gowns.
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Middleton has followed the Queen's lead by finding her own signature style. Her Majesty is a big fan of skirt suits, while the duchess favors coatdresses.
Middleton will be known for her coatdress, while the Queen wore one skirt suit after another.
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