During their royal years, the Princess of Wales and Duchess of Sussex have had to add to their wardrobes to ensure they’re ready for public appearances in all seasons. From breezy summer dresses to layered winter coats, they’ve all got to be prepared.
Since stepping back as senior royals in 2020, Meghan has showcased stunning monochrome looks, often similar to those favored by her sister-in-law, Kate.
The Princess of Wales (L) in London, 2023. And the Duchess of Sussex (R) in New York City, December 2022. Both royals have worn a number of striking all-white outfits for public appearances over the years.
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Both Meghan and Kate frequently showcase looks that consist entirely of a single color, following in the “fashion footsteps” of the monarchy’s matriarch, the late Queen Elizabeth II, according to celebrity stylist and royal fashion expert, Miranda Holder who previously told Newsweek.
Both royal women have been spotted wearing all-white looks, layered and complemented with eye-catching accessories.
As the winter season approaches, take a look back at five of Kate and Meghan’s standout all-white fashion moments.
Monochrome Princess
The Princess of Wales (when Duchess of Cambridge) photographed wearing a white Max Mara coat for a visit to Portsmouth, England, while expecting Princess Charlotte, February 12, 2015.
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In February 2015, The Princess of Wales visited the naval town of Portsmouth in England where she attended a series of nautically themed engagements while she was pregnant with her second child, Princess Charlotte.
For this occasion, she wore a flattering, fit and flare, all-white coat with a covering belt from Max Mara, one of her favorite designer brands.
Kate completed the look with black heeled pumps and a matching clutch bag.
Modern Maternity Wear
The Duchess of Sussex photographed wearing a white Amanda Wakeley coat and Calvin Klein dress for a performance of “Wider Earth” in London, February 12, 2019.
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When Meghan was expecting her first child, Prince Archie, she appeared at a gala performance of the play The Wider Earth at the Natural History Museum in London in an all-white maternity look that might have been inspired by her sister-in-law.
For the event, Meghan combined a white turtleneck dress by Calvin Klein with a chic tailored coat designed by Amanda Wakeley.
The duchess accessorized with sage green suede heeled pumps and a matching clutch bag.
Awards Gala Glamour
The Duchess of Sussex photographed wearing a white Louis Vuitton cocktail dress to the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Ripple of Hope Award Gala in New York City, December 6, 2022.
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In December 2022, Meghan wore a white Louis Vuitton cocktail dress to receive a Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Ripple of Hope Award alongside Prince Harry.
