THEY say imitation is the highest form of flattery – and in this instance it couldn’t be more true.
The royals were in full attendance at the in London earlier this month with everyone in their finery for a crowd of thousands to see.
, 43, wore an elegant purple coat dress and halo fascinator in the same matching raspberry shade.
Catherine’s dedication to the meaning behind what she wears is unmatched, the pretty purple colour not only looks nice but it also signifies the unity of the armed forces and all its branches – Army green, Marine red and Navy blue.
Not only was Kate’s subtle honour intended to honour veterans but also to pay homage to .
Camilla often wears her own purple coat dress to royal events such as the annual Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey in 2022.
The touching tribute to is a heartwarming move by Catherine as the pair have formed a close bond in recent years, according to royal experts.
But this isn’t the only time the pair have shared similar tastes when it comes to fashion.
Here, ’ fashion editor, , reveals the times they have looked to each other for style inspiration.
UNITED UNIFORMS
Last month the Prince and Princess of Wales visited the Isle of Mull in Scotland, a place of special significance for the couple, for a whistlestop tour.
had, in fact, visited the island privately more than 20 years ago when they were students, and the return was even more meaningful as Tuesday was their.
However her somewhat unusual choice for casual, in the past we’ve seen her look of for coastal trips, she seemingly looked to her for fashion guidance.
On their visit to Tobermory, the capital where kids TV show Balamory was filmed, swapped her glam city wear for a more dressed down but stylish look.
Channelling country core Kate, 43, wore a light brown, tweed blazer with statement double breasted gold buttons from , £549.
Paired with a light blue linen shirt underneath, her signature black skinny jeans and brown suede hiking boots, all polished off with delicate gold jewellery, Catherine looked flawless.
In April 2020, during the pandemic, the King and Queen stood on their doorstep to join thousands of others around the UK to partake in the, then weekly, initiative which saw people show their support for the hardworking doctors, nurses and carers.
Camilla showed her appreciation wearing a country green blazer, blue shirt and jeans.
CORDINATING COLLARS
The following day, Kate wore a white stand up collar blouse with cut-out detailing underneath a green jumper and jacket.
The look bared a striking resemblance to a look worn by Camilla in 2024 when she attended the Braemar Literary Festival, also in Scotland.
PRETTY IN PRINTS
Both women are fans of printed dresses, but in June, 2023, Kate and Camilla wore the same patterned frocks just a day apart.
When attending a reception to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the arrival of the HMT Empire , Camilla wore a bright green, collared shirt dress with small belted waist.
The following day, the in Nuneaton, in the Midlands, and followed suit and also wore a green dress belted dress but in leopard print.
ROYAL BLUE
In 2023 the royals coordinated their looks on the same day for a church service at St George’s Chapel in Windsor.
Both Catherine and Camilla wore electric blue looks for the – and both wore coat dresses.
Whilst Camila wore a number by designer Anna Valentine with a matching Philip Tracey hat, the Princess of Wales recycled an old Catherine Walkers coat dress and headgear from Lock & Co.
RED ALERT
Catherine was the style leader of the two in February, 2023, when she was attending a BAFTA event and wore a with tonal matching accessories, a bag by Miu Miu and shoes by Givanvito Rossi
In the same week, Camilla also chose striking red for an official engagement with the British Army.
The pair matched bold colour and V-neck lines that created impactful style.
The Queen put her country attire on in October, 2020, during a visit to Westonbirt, The National Arboretum in Tetbury, Gloucestershire, of which she is the patron of.
Wearing a forest green Musto jacket paired with matching coloured trousers and Dubarry boots.
However two years before in 2018, and Wildlife Garden in Paddington, London.
On theme for the outdoor occasion she wore a green jacket, matching jeans and knee-high boots from , all in a very similar styles to Camilla’s.
Last Christmas morning the royals attended the annual church service at , Norfolk.
Both Camilla and Catherine wore long forest green coats, asymmetrical, beret style hats and even twinned with matching black bags, boots and gloves.
Whilst the Queen chose a belted coat Kate went for her go-to style of double breasted.
