As Kate Middleton wears Hobbs coat from 2012 on Cornwall visit, what are the oldest pieces in her wardrobe?

Kate Middleton wears Hobbs coat she debuted in 2012 at first joint visit to Cornwall since taking on their new roles as Duke and Duchess of Cornwall

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Kate Middleton and Prince William, also titled the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall, have made their first joint official visit to Cornwall since taking on their new roles. The couple visited the National Maritime Museum Cornwall in Falmouth before going to a local community centre.

Kate Middleton wore a brown Hobbs coat she first wore back in 2012 and coordinated with knee-high boots.

Prince William wore a navy blazer and jumper.

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Kate Middleton wore a Hobbs coat to a visit to Cornwall that she first debuted in 2012. (Photo by Hugh Hastings/Getty Images)Kate Middleton wore a Hobbs coat to a visit to Cornwall that she first debuted in 2012. (Photo by Hugh Hastings/Getty Images)
Kate Middleton wore a Hobbs coat to a visit to Cornwall that she first debuted in 2012. (Photo by Hugh Hastings/Getty Images)

In the last few years, Kate Middleton has been recycling previous outfits more and more. However, what are the oldest pieces of clothing in her wardrobe?

An Alexander McQueen lilac gown (first worn in 2011)

Although Kate Middleton likes to wear designer brands, particularly Alexander McQueen, she has become accustomed to wearing them on more than one occasion. She first wore this Alexander McQueen lilac dress back in 2011 at a BAFTA event in Canada.

Kate Middleton first wore this Jenny Packham gown in 2011 and then again in 2021. Photos by GettyKate Middleton first wore this Jenny Packham gown in 2011 and then again in 2021. Photos by Getty
Kate Middleton first wore this Jenny Packham gown in 2011 and then again in 2021. Photos by Getty

Kate then chose to wear the gown again for the Earthshot Prize Awards in 2021.

A Jenny Packham gown (first worn in 2012)

Kate Middleton wore this beautiful teal Jenny Packham gown first at the 2012 Olympic Gala. She then wore it again at the Tusk Conservation Awards in 2018.

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Kate Middleton wore this stunning teal Jenny Packham gown in 2012. She wore the dress again in 2018. Photos by GettyKate Middleton wore this stunning teal Jenny Packham gown in 2012. She wore the dress again in 2018. Photos by Getty
Kate Middleton wore this stunning teal Jenny Packham gown in 2012. She wore the dress again in 2018. Photos by Getty

A red Catherine Walker coat dress (first worn in 2014)

When Kate Middleton was in New Zealand on an official trip in 2014, she wore a vibrant red coat dress with gold buttons. She then wore it again to the Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey in 2019.

Kate Middleton wore this striking red Catherine Walker coat dress in 2014 and 2019. Photos by GettyKate Middleton wore this striking red Catherine Walker coat dress in 2014 and 2019. Photos by Getty
Kate Middleton wore this striking red Catherine Walker coat dress in 2014 and 2019. Photos by Getty

A cream Alexander McQueen coat dress (first worn in 2015)

Kate Middleton has worn this cream Alexander McQueen coat dress three times. She wore it first in 2015 to Princess Charlotte’s christening.

She then wore it to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding in 2018 and to Anzac Day services in 2022.

For Christmas in 2018, Kate Middleton wore a striking red Catherine Walker coat.

She then wore it again at the 2020 Commonwealth Day Services in March 2020.

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