The Princess of Wales' elegance and style has earned her admiration worldwide, not to mention her staunch commitment to a variety of significant charities and patronages.
Her influential fashion choices have sparked a trend which is now called 'The Kate Effect', as any outfit she is seen wearing is typically snapped up from the shelves in minutes. The Princess of Wales continually wows onlookers with her impeccable dressing sense during public appearances. Whether stunning in a floor-length gold Jenny Packham gown at a star-studded film premiere or beautifully chic while presenting a fashion award in London, it's evident that the princess has mastered the art of public image.
Even her brief few appearances throughout 2024 prompted discussion about her fashion sense - with many commenting that her looks have echoed late Queen Elizabeth II's penchant for vibrant colours. And there is one colour the late monarch would never be seen wearing - and it appears Kate is following suit.
Her Late Majesty was renowned for her bold and captivating wardrobe choices - all for a very substantial reason.
In his 2011 biography Our Queen, Royal author Robert Hardman described the Queen as "engagingly modest", divulging one particular colour that she would never wear because it could make her unrecognisable. He previously told OK!: "My favourite remark she ever said was, 'I can ever wear beige because nobody will know who I am'."
Celebrity stylist and fashion expert, Leroy Dawkins, shed light on whether the Princess of Wales' shift towards a more daring wardrobe has been influenced by Queen Elizabeth II.
He said: "It has been noticed by many royal watchers that the Princess of Wales wears one colour outfits - and there are many reasons why she may choose to do this. The tone-on-tone trend, better known as easy dressing, may suit the princess especially after her recent health problems - and also because she is a busy mother of three young children.
"Even with a stylist, it's a quick and easy way to dress by keeping it to one colour - such as the purple dress she wore at the Wimbledon final - it's no fuss dressing but still looks well out together and stands out.
"The princess could also be transitioning her wardrobe for her future role as Queen and could be following style ideas from the late Queen Elizabeth II who also favoured one colour dressing as she was a busy working mother and monarch - so this trend absolutely works for a busy lifestyle."
While the princess often chooses shades of blue and coordinates her three young children's outfits for public events, each of her choices carries a certain significance, as pointed out by Leroy.
He added: "Colours chosen can also let you know of the wearers mood as colours represent certain messages. The princess wears red, navy, white, camel and light blue. The tone-on-tone trend of dressing is also a favourite of the Duchess of Sussex.
"Red is associated with love. Camel is associated with energy, cheerfulness, activity, fire and warmth. The Princess's favourite blue is regal and also symbolises serenity, stability, inspiration, or wisdom. She is a working mother who is slowly transitioning and finding her way in fashion for the next chapter of her life."
