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Royal Style Watch: From Duchess Meghan's leather trousers to Queen Letizia's daring dress

Knits, turtlenecks and noir shades were ever so popular this week

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Tania Leslau
Lifestyle Writer
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The nights are getting darker and so are the royal's wardrobes. While we love a pop of colour, nothing quite compares to a moody aesthetic for the winter season – and thanks to these royal ladies, we have plenty of outfit ideas to toy with.

The Duchess of Sussex merged casual dressing with glam rock nostalgia she dazzled in a classic knit and leather trousers. Likewise, Lady Amelia Windsor had a throwback moment in a nineties midi skirt and Sporty Spice-inspired orange tank top. 

Queen Letizia of Spain departed from traditional royal attire, donning a divisive dress that stirred up fan frenzy, while over the fjords, Princess Sofia of Sweden opted for an array of royally-approved neutrals and navy. 

Queen Rania of Jordan brought the much-needed sunshine to our list this week with a vertically striped number, breaking up our timeline with a light-hearted hint of print.

According to these stylish royals, sometimes going over to the dark side is a truly elite move...

RELATED: Meghan Markle looks flawless in leather trousers and turtleneck jumper

Duchess of Sussex

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Duchess Meghan posed with comedian Ziwe Fumudoh in a gorgeous pair of leather trousers

Duchess Meghan embraced timeless dressing as she joined comedian and chat show host Ziwe Fumudoh, looking smart in a sleek pair of leather trousers. The royal paired the rock 'n' roll garment with a classic black turtleneck knit – which made for a failproof yet snug autumn ensemble.

Queen Letizia of Spain

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Queen Letizia strayed from royal tradition in a daring backless dress from MIPHAI

Queen Letizia of Spain seldom fails to spark fan reaction to her outfit choices – yet this week the royal split opinion with a particularly daring frock. The Spanish monarch attended the opening of the 2022-2023 season of the Teatro Real wearing a backless dress – an unusual number for a member of the royal family.

The 50-year-old departed from tradition in a navy-hued midi dress designed by Miphai Collection. Featuring a fit and flare silhouette, mid-length sleeves, a ruffled rising hem and a contemporary backless effect, the frock perfectly accentuated the royal's toned physique.

MORE: Queen Letizia breaks royal tradition in daring backless dress

READ: Lady Amelia Windsor slips into glitzy dress and retro platform footwear

Lady Amelia Windsor

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Lady Amelia Windsor looked effortlessly cool while attending the Longchamp New Bond Street Reopening Party 

Lady Amelia Windsor attended the celeb-studded Longchamp New Bond Street Reopening Party looking serene in tangerine. The stylish and sustainability-forward socialite wore a cropped orange top, teamed with a Longchamp bag, a nineties black midi skirt and a matching jacket. A pair of orange and black trainers made for a practical choice of footwear for the outing.

Princess Sofia of Sweden

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Princess Sofia wrapped up warm in a purple turtleneck and a colour-coordinated midi skirt

Princess Sofia is one of many royals who share a love of Boss clothing. The Swedish princess was the epitome of elegance as she wore a pleated, two-tone aubergine and cerulean blue Boss skirt, which she paired with a modest navy coat and heeled boots.

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The royal wowed in an all-neutral outfit on Wednesday

Earlier during the week, Princess Sofia was a cream dream in an off-white cashmere cable knit sweater and a longline coat featuring a classic collar and tortoiseshell button-down detailing. A pair of wide-leg cream trousers completed her heavenly look.

Queen Rania of Jordan

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Queen Rania stepped out in a striped shirt dress for a meeting with Queen Silvia of Sweden

Queen Rania sought to spice things up during an official meeting with Queen Silvia of Sweden, wearing a vertically striped, caramel and white belted shirt dress by Silvia Cherassi.

The radiant royal slipped on a pair of cream Jimmy Choo high heels to elevate her patterned ensemble, which also boasted mid-length puff sleeves, a fit and flare silhouette and a solid colourblock hem. 

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