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Kate Middleton Rewears 18-Year-Old Jacket During Wales Visit

The Princess of Wales revisited her early royal wardrobe while focusing on flood recovery efforts and community engagement in Pontypridd.

Princess Kate and Prince William visit Pontypridd Market, in Wales, on February 26, 2025.
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Overview

  • Kate Middleton wore a tweed Ralph Lauren jacket from 2007 during a visit to Pontypridd, Wales, marking one of her oldest outfit rewrites to date.
  • The jacket was first seen at the Cheltenham Horse Racing Festival in 2007, a month before Kate and Prince William briefly ended their relationship.
  • The royal couple visited flood-impacted areas, met with local business owners, and participated in community initiatives like baking Welsh cakes and learning about resilience projects.
  • Kensington Palace recently announced a shift in focus from highlighting Kate's wardrobe to emphasizing her charitable work, though public interest in her fashion remains strong.
  • Kate’s rewear reflects her ongoing style evolution, characterized by sustainable fashion choices and a muted color palette following her recovery from chemotherapy last year.