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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Kristin Contino

Princess Kate Swaps a McQueen Coat For a Barbour Jacket and 20-Year-Old Boots During Surprise Northern Ireland Trip

Kate Middleton and Prince William smiling and wearing coats.

Prince William and Kate Middleton surprised fans with a visit to Northern Ireland on Tuesday, October 14—and the Princess of Wales made a quick change during their day out. Kate started kicked off the trip in an old favorite Alexander McQueen coat, trading it for a more laid-back Barbour jacket for some countryside activities.

According to Kensington Palace, the focus of the couple's day was to visit organizations "that showcase growth and investment in rural areas," especially those that provide entrepreneurial and creative opportunities for young people. The Princess of Wales showed off a tailored look as she arrived at the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service’s new Learning and Development College, sporting a bespoke olive green coat that she's worn on a number of occasions, including Christmas Day 2022.

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