Meghan Markle just emulated Princess Kate's country style in chic quilted coat

This isn't the first time the royal has rocked it either; at the start of this month, whilst in NYC for some speaking events, Meghan shared a snapshot of herself in the cockpit of her flight, where she posed with a pilot. She was wearing the same quilted number, but this time, she teamed it with an ultra classic white T-shirt and her hair tied back, with simple stud earrings.

Princess Kate has always loved the country look and has a vast array of pieces in her outdoor chic kit - from a variety of tweed items, khaki trousers, and her much-loved collection of Barbour jackets. She also loves quilted outerwear staples, which help brace the wearer from the cold and are a fabulous layering piece. As a fashion editor who has been writing about Kate's style for over eight years, I have noticed just how much the wife of Prince William reaches for her quilted jacket, which may have inspired Meghan, too.

My favourite quilted look Kate has sported has to be her fabulous Burberry coat that she memorably stepped out in, back in 2023. On a visit to Moray, Scotland, she nailed stylish autumnal dressing, rocking dark jeans with a subtle flared hem, chunky brown boots, and an ultra-chic navy roll-neck jumper, which went perfectly with her khaki quilted jacket from the luxury British fashion label.

Kate's iconic coat featured a black corduroy collar, gold hardware, and a defined silhouette with a nipped-in waist. Super eye-catching and seasonal, it's still one of her many coats that we would love to have hanging in our wardrobes. The gentle check is a true timeless creation that you can bet Kate will be wearing twenty years from now.

It's fair to say that quilted jackets are an integral part of British fashion history - they were created in 1965 by American designer Steve Guylas, who moved to England, where he opened his company Husky LTD, which the late Queen Elizabeth often wore when riding horses. It symbolised the  'Sloane Ranger' style look of the 80s.