Mar 9, 2020

Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton Both Wore the #1 Royal Trend

by Erin Fitzpatrick

The British royal family as we know it is about to look a lot different. Today, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry attended their final event as senior members of the royal family. Yes, they are still expected to attend family events, but they won't be there in any official capacity. Plus, today's event for Commonwealth Day also marks a rare joint appearance by both the Sussexes and the Cambridges.

For the service at Westminster Abbey, both Markle and Kate Middleton subscribed to the #1 royal trend that works every single time: monochrome. They both wore monochrome in very different ways, with Markle opting for a green Emilia Wickstead caped dress with a matching hat, and Middleton re-wearing a Catherine Walker coat along with all-red accessories. Middleton's coat could be a sign of solidarity, as she also wore it when she and Markle walked side-by-side into Christmas service in 2018. Scroll down to see how Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton wore the monochrome trend to Commonwealth Day in London.

Meghan Markle's Green Outfit

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On Meghan Markle: Emilia Wickstead dress; Gabriela Hearst bag; William Chambers hat; Birks Snowflake Snowstorm Diamond Earrings in White Gold ($12,000); Aquazzura shoes

Meghan Markle's Green Cape Dress

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This caped dress deserves to be seen from every angle.

Gabriela Hearst Satin Demi Bag

Gabriela Hearst Satin Demi Bag ($1995)

Markle is a fan of Gabriela Hearst and has also worn a brown leather version of this same bag.

Mango Small Knot Bag

Mango Small Knot Bag ($40)

Gabriela Hearst bags are notoriously hard to acquire, but this little Mango gem is a worthy alternative for $40.

Meghan Markle Wearing a Green Dress

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Can you say power couple?

Meghan Markle's Favorite Earrings

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Markle wore one of her all-time favorite pieces of jewelry: diamond earrings by Birks.

Nina Floral Stone Cluster Stud Earrings

Nina Floral Stone Cluster Stud Earrings ($50)

These $50 earrings from Nordstrom are a dead ringer for Markle's expensive versions if I do say so myself.

Nina Orchid Swarovski Crystal Stud Earrings

Nina Orchid Swarovski Crystal Stud Earrings ($55)

These $55 earrings from Nordstrom look very royal-on-a-budget.

Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle's Commonwealth Day Outfits

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On Kate Middleton: Catherine Walker coat; Sally-Ann Provan Sada Felt Saucer Hat ($604); Gianvito Rossi pumps

Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle Together

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Middleton looked regal in a Catherine Walker coat she fished out of her own closet.

Naturalizer Anna Pumps

Naturalizer Anna Pumps ~~( $110)~~ $83

No, these aren't Middleton's Gianvito Rossi pumps, but they're on sale at Nordstrom for $83 and have stellar reviews.

Kate Middleton at Commonwealth Day

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Here's a close-up look at her statement hat by Sally-Ann Provan.

Kate Middleton at Commonwealth Day

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This swirly updo is not for the faint of heart.

Queen Elizabeth at Commonwealth Day

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Not to be outdone by her daughters-in-law, Queen Elizabeth looked chic in Robin egg blue.

Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton at Commonwealth Day at Westminster Abbey

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Queen Elizabeth sits with her heirs and their well-dressed wives: Prince Charles, Camilla Parker Bowles, Prince William, and Kate Middleton.