The Princess of Wales has looked nothing short of immaculate since returning to royal appointments following her summer break.
Yet as a new era of her senior royal career begins, one year on from the late Queen Elizabeth II’s death, royal watchers can’t help but notice the wife of Prince William’s unexplained shift in style.
While the royal’s penchant for power dressing is nothing new. , her consistently polished and undeniably corporate aesthetic is a major departure from her eclectic dressing over the summer. *Enter Princess Kate’s tennis-ball green Self-Portrait midi dress*
HELLO! called on royal style expert Miranda Holder to help explain the real reason behind the Princess of Wales’ office-approved workwear repeats.
“Princess Kate’s image has definitely taken on a more business-like feel ever since she became the Princess of Wales; her more serious wardrobe reflecting the gravitas of her heavyweight role within the Firm,” explains Miranda.
Princess Kate’s gradual shift from stylish girl next door to sartorial maven is all part of the gradual positioning of her role, Miranda added. “She has literally been rebranded in line with her new level of authority as the Princess of Wales and her position as our future Queen.”
Echoing that sentiment, the Palace revealed they would stop crediting designers for the royal’s outfits, with the exception of particularly special occasions, in a bid to refocus the nation’s gaze towards Kate’s work. And yet, the Princess’ fashion influence continues to reign supreme.
