Whatever Kate Middleton wears, it's sure to sell out—or at least get copied on a more affordable scale—but it seems the Kate Effect has some healthy competition these days. On May 13, the Princess of Wales gave a nod to British fashion in an olive green Victoria Beckham trouser suit as she presented the Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design. What most fashion fans didn't realize was that another member of the Royal Family had already worn the outfit in multiple colors—and at the same event as Kate.
Prince William's aunt, Duchess Sophie—who has been married to Prince Edward since 1999—sported the same tailored Victoria Beckham blazer and wide-legged pants, but in a pretty bluebell shade, during a recent trip to Brussels. And in September 2024, the Duchess of Edinburgh wore a gray wool version of the designer's Alina trousers to present the same fashion award the Princess of Wales gave to designer Patrick McDowell this week.
