20 times royals recycled their favorite outfits

Celia FernandezNov 30, 2020, 06:55 IST

Middleton had the sleeves of this dress altered.Mark Large/Samir Hussein/Getty Images

Kate Middleton is known for recycling some of her best looks, but she's not the only royal who likes to rewear outfits.
Prince Charles recently told British Vogue that he likes repairing his shoes and having his old suits patched up so he can continue to wear them.
Princess Diana had old evening gowns altered to make them look brand-new.
Meghan Markle and Princess Anne have also recycled dresses.

Kate Middleton first wore this Zara blazer at the 2012 London Olympics.

The duchess styled the blazer differently the second time around. John Stillwell/Getty Images

Middleton wore this Jenny Packham dress during a 2016 royal tour of India, and then again at a gala for Place2Be.

Middleton paired the dress with the same clutch both times. POOL New/Reuters and Chris Jackson/Getty Images

The duchess loves to wear this Luisa Spagnoli skirt suit again and again.

Middleton seems to love this skirt suit. Getty/Chris Jackson, Joseph Johnson, WPA Pool

Middleton has worn this floral Alexander McQueen gown to two different events, and the second time she had it slightly altered.

On the left is the original Alexander McQueen dress Kate Middleton wore to the 2017 BAFTAs. Samir Hussein/Karwai Tang/Getty Images

Middleton first wore this Alexander McQueen dress in 2012, and then again at the 2020 BAFTAs.

Middleton had the sleeves of this dress altered. Mark Large/Samir Hussein/Getty Images

Meghan Markle wore this Stella McCartney cape dress to two royal engagements in 2018.

Markle chose similar accessories both times. John Stillwell/ AFP/ Getty Images and Chris Jackson/ Getty Images

Markle debuted this House of Nonie trench dress in July 2018, and then wore it again in October 2019.

Markle wore this dress a second time during a royal tour of Africa. Karwai Tang/WireImage/Getty Images, Samir Hussein/WireImage/Getty Images

Princess Diana first wore this blue floral skirt suit to Wimbledon in 1981. She then wore the skirt with a simple white blouse to a polo match.

Princess Diana wore the floral suit in two different ways. PA Images/Tim Graham/Getty Images

Princess Diana first wore this Catherine Walker dress to a reception in 1986. She had the sleeves removed before wearing it again in 1990.

Princess Diana altered some of her outfits to give them a whole new look. Tim Graham/Getty Images

Princess Diana wore this striped bubble dress two different ways in 1987.

Princess Diana wore the skirt with a blue blazer first. Julian Parker/Maureen Donaldson/Getty Images

Princess Diana wore this Mondi polka-dot dress in 1985 and 1986.

Princess Diana was a big fan of wearing red. Princess Diana Archive/Tim Graham/Getty Images

Princess Diana made some subtle changes to this red houndstooth Moschino suit.

Princess Diana loved to match her accessories. Princess Diana Archive/Mirrorpix/Getty Images

Princess Diana debuted this Victor Edelstein polka-dot dress in 1986 and then wore it again in 1987.

Princess Diana loved patterned dresses. Princess Diana Archive/Tim Graham/Getty Images

Prince Charles has been wearing this Anderson & Sheppard tweed coat since the 1980s.

Prince Charles has worn this coat over and over again for years. Chris Jackson/Eamonn M. McCormack/Getty Images

Prince Charles has also recycled this camel coat.

Prince Charles has been open about his love for sustainable fashion. Mark Cuthbert/Getty Images

Princess Anne is a fan of this cream coat.

Princess Anne has worn this coat multiple times. Tim Graham/John Stillwell/Getty Images

Princess Anne first wore this teal coatdress in 1991.

Princess Anne wore the coatdress again 14 years later. Tim Graham/Georges De Keerle

Princess Anne first wore this pleated pink dress with a coordinating floral jacket to her daughter's wedding in 2011.

Princess Anne wore the same gloves and necklace both times. Jeff Mitchell/Max Mumby/Getty Images

Princess Anne recycled this green coatdress in June 2019.

Princess Anne wore this dress twice in June 2019. Karwai Tang/WPA Pool/Getty Images

Princess Anne kept this floral dress in her closet for over 20 years.

Princess Anne first wore this dress to Prince Charles and Princess Diana's 1981 wedding. Princess Diana Archive/Max Mumby/Getty Images

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