Kate Middleton’s clever festive fashion hack stolen from Queen

Kate Middleton appears to have taken fashion inspiration from Queen Elizabeth II as she is often seen using a style trick the late monarch was known for using. Set to grace the thrown herself one day, Kate appears to have already adjusted her wardrobe for when the day comes.

The late Queen was known for colour-blocking her outfits to stand out from the crowd, dressing all in one colour when it came to her outfit and accessories, rather than mixing shades. And following this trend, Kate was dressed head-to-toe in white during her annual Christmas Carol concert last year. While Kate has employed the colour trick from her husband’s grandmother, she has put a more neutral twist on it and is often seen in whites and beiges, while the monarch would choose bright colours.

“If I wore beige, nobody would know who I am,” Queen Elizabeth II once said. While her bright outfits were for the public to spot her, it was also for safety reasons. “It marks her out immediately of her security team. It’s a question of safety,” said fashion editor Katherine Ormerod.

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During Kate’s 2022 carol service, she paid tribute to the late Queen and her “incredible legacy” that “deeply inspired many of us”. One of the Christmas trees was adorned with Paddington Bear ornaments, a reminder of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee sketch. There was a spine-tingling version of Silent Night from Spice Girl Melanie C and Alfie Boe, and a moving performance by Craig David.

Kate once again opted for the colour blocking method just this week when she stepped out in a burgundy maxi coat and matching headpiece, gloves and handbag. As is typical of Kate, her outfit choices often hold deeper meanings, and her latest public appearance may also hold some symbolism. Citing colour psychology insights from Forbes, they report: “This vivid and cheery colour is associated with our primal survival and signifies strength and resilience. Subconsciously, red inspires and helps the wearer to take action and succeed. Like it or not, clothes and colours are connected to our subconscious.”

She is once again set to be out in public this weekend for this year’s Together At Christmas carol service, and will no doubt look show-stopping at the annual service. The concerts, supported by the Royal Foundation, were born out of Kate’s desire to applaud community spirit. “The idea of getting people together really appeals to her and holding a concert has proved the perfect vehicle,” says royal commentator Robert Jobson. “It went so well in that first year, she wanted to build on the success and keep the momentum going. I’m sure she’ll have willed for it to go ahead again, despite her health challenges.”