The Princess of Wales has become a royal style icon over her 13-year marriage to Prince William leaving royal fans wondering where she stores her countless rails of designer clothes.
From an endless supply of stilettos to gowns galore, Kate, 42, has been seen in innumerable impeccable looks ranging from high-street staples to luxurious bespoke pieces.
The truth is, the whereabouts of the mother of three’s clothes have never been officially declared by the palace. It is believed that she keeps many of her formal pieces at Windsor Castle though this is yet to be confirmed.
© GettyRoyal fans may imagine that the future Queen has an enormous wardrobe somewhere overspilling with clothes and accessories. On the contrary, the Princess’ stylist actually calls in a lot of her clothes from designers on loan and returns them after wear.
Due to protocol, the royal style set is not allowed to accept gifted clothes hence the borrowing and returning approach.
© AlamyHowever, that isn’t to say that she doesn’t own any of her clothes. William’s wife is able to purchase clothes out of money which is afforded to her by King Charles via the Duchy of Cornwall.
© GettyThough these figures are kept largely under wraps, in 2012 it was reported that Kate had spent a staggering £55,000 on clothing that financial year.
Royal re-wearer
Of course, borrowing and returning clothes is a more eco-friendly and frugal approach to dressing and what’s more, the royal is not averse to re-wearing the same pieces on public outings.
© GettyPrince George’s mother recycled her gorgeous cobalt Catherine Walker dress from the Commonwealth Day Service in 2022 when she attended the Easter Sunday mass in 2023.
© GettyShe differentiated the looks by exchanging a bold headband for a hat and swapping out her drop earrings.
© GettyDISCOVER: Princess Kate’s royal family member copies her wearing most iconic floaty dress
Meanwhile, the King’s daughter-in-law re-wore her most intricate Elie Saab A-line dress from Ascot 2019 when she attended a garden party in 2023.
