Inside Princess Kate's £5k off-the-peg spending spree


The mother of three has invested in a plethora of designer labels from current collections, appearing to abandon her bespoke pact…


Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales visits the Grange Pavilion to meet with members of the Windrush Cymru Elders, Black History Cymru 365 and the Ethnic Minority Youth Forum for Wales as she celebrates the beginning of Black History Month on October 3, 2023 in Cardiff, Wales. © Getty Images

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Laura Sutcliffe
Laura SutcliffeFashion and Beauty News Editor
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Interest in the Princess of Wales' wardrobe never seems to waver. Over the years, we've seen the mother-of-three hailed as a high street queen, loving Topshop and Zara in her early years as a working royal, which slowly transitioned into a love for designer labels.

However, in the last two years, Kate's fashion focus appears to be bespoke pieces, crafted exclusively for her by high-end fashion houses.

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Kate often wears bespoke designer items that shoppers cannot purchase

"When she chooses something custom-made, it's often in a neutral shade - usually something like blue or navy - which makes it much easier to re-wear in different ways over time," stylist Susie Hasler tells HELLO!. "These types of pieces are always created with longevity in mind."

However, during her Wimbledon 2026 stint, Kate pivoted away from this trend, choosing items that shoppers can actually buy online - otherwise known as "off the peg". Her three Wimbledon outfits are all current season, and seeing as the royal family is famously not allowed to accept gifts, it's safe to say Kate purchased these pieces herself.

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Gabriela Hearst blue suit

Princess Kate looked incredible as she arrived at the famous SW19 venue on 4 July, wearing a blue blazer and matching trousers in a sumptuous linen blend from Gabriela Hearst. 

Kate Middleton, wearing a blue suit, smiles and walks among a crowd.© AFP via Getty Images
Kate wore a chic blue suit by Gabriela Hearst

Her sapphire-blue ensemble consisted of the 'Stephanie Blazer,' which has a price tag of £1,750, and the matching 'Vesta' trousers, which cost £1,000.

Roland Mouret red dress

Kate, 44, looked exquisite wearing a stylish red dress for the Ladies' Singles Final, designed by a label loved by the royal ladies, Roland Mouret. 

Catherine, Princess of Wales during day thirteen of the 2026 Wimbledon Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 11, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage)© WireImage
Kate wore a striking dress by Roland Mouret

Known as the 'Wool Origami Peplum Drape Dress', it costs £795 and features an origami-draped peplum, a full skirt, and a fitted short-sleeve bodice, finishing with a matching belt.

Emilia Wickstead green frock

On the final day of the competition, Kate turned heads in her gorgeous green Emilia Wickstead dress, which featured a modern, one-shoulder sash detail. Known as the 'Tidus' dress in olive, it made for a sculpted silhouette, featuring an asymmetric overlay across the bodice and gentle gathering at the waist, which enhanced her shape. It cost £1,650.

Catherine, Princess of Wales smiles ahead of the trophy presentation as she attends day fourteen of the 2026 Wimbledon Tennis Championships at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 12, 2026 in London© WireImage
The Princess of Wales wore a stunning dress by Emilia Wickstead

Accessorising to perfection, she carried a bag by DeMellier and donned her trusty Ralph Lauren pumps.

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