Kate Middleton love for houndstooth print continues on Wales trip with Prince William ahead of St David's Day

Kate Middleton looked radiant in a classic black and white houndstooth print Zara midi skirt, white polo-neck jumper and cream overcoat as she joined Prince William in Wales.

The Prince, 40 and Princess of Wales, 41 are currently visiting the country ahead of St David’s  Day on 1 March to support mental health and wellbeing in communities across South Wales.

It’s the second time this week the Princess has opted for the houndstooth design. Kate was spotted wearing a red and white print to Saturday’s (25 February) England vs Wales Six Nations rugby match. 

The Princess has become a trailblazer for recycling old outfits and mixing them with high street brands. The red and white houndstooth coat was previously seen when Kate wore it on her and Prince William's 2018 tour of Scandinavia. 

The coat has been compared to a similar one Princess Diana wore and Kate has been praised for her subtle tribute to the late Princess. 

The Houndstooth design originated in Scotland in the 1800s it is sometimes referred to as Border Tartan. An ancient type of tartan, houndstooth is believed to have been originally made on a woven wool cloth.

The wool is the perfect material for keeping warm on a typical British day which is why the late Queen was also seen wearing a black and white wool houndstooth design on occasion. 

We have seen Kate wear this iconic print many times as she is also a huge fan of the luxury brand Holland Cooper. 

It’s not just the Royals who love this style of print; many celebrities such as Kim Kardashian, Beyoncé and Selena Gomez have also been wearing this.