The Princess of Wales discreetly wore M&S in her latest solo portrait


The mother of Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis wore an M&S blouse in her latest solo portrait to mark her collaboration with the Royal Centre for Early Childhood.


Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales at The Commons community centre during a visit to Northern Ireland on October 9, 2026 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. © Getty Images
Laura Sutcliffe
Laura SutcliffeFashion and Beauty News Editor
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Last week, the Princess of Wales appeared in a series of stunning portraits which marked her partnership with the Royal Centre for Early Childhood.

Shot in Cornwall earlier this month by royal photographer Josh Shinner, the royal smiled happily for the camera as she posed in front of the idyllic countryside backdrop.

The mother-of-three chose a gorgeous heritage-style ensemble, featuring a new jumper by one of her favourite labels, ME+EM. The £195 Fair Isle design was made from a super-soft alpaca-wool blend.

The Princess beamed as she was surrounded by nature© Josh Shinner / Kensington Palace
The Princess beamed as she was surrounded by nature

Catherine layered the knitted piece over a pie-crust blouse. It seemed a mystery as to where this floral-printed style came from, but royal fashion Instagram account Middleton Maven appeared to solve the style riddle. 

"Mystery solved!" the caption read, adding: "The Princess of Wales wore a past-season floral blouse from @marksandspencer, dating to around 2020. A lovely piece brought back into rotation."

Kate Middleton wore a smart coat and patterned jumper© Josh Shinner / Kensington Palace
The Princess wore a M&S blouse under her ME+EM jumper

The 44-year-old also added her trusty Barbour waxed jacket over the top and an enchanting pair of earrings by Missoma.

The Princess of Wales' fashion bargains

Catherine has a famously resplendent wardrobe brimming with the most exclusive designer pieces from Emilia Wickstead to Jenny Packham. Last week she wore a bespoke Elie Saab creation to a state banquet in honour of Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq.

WINDSOR, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 20:  Catherine, Princess of Wales arrives for the state banquet for the Sultan of Oman, Sultan Haitham bin Tarik al Said at Windsor Castle, during the State Visit of the Sultan Of Oman to the UK on October 20, 2026 in Windsor, England. Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, Sultan of Oman, is on a three-day State Visit to the UK. (Photo by Aaron Chown - WPA Pool/Getty Images)© Getty Images
Catherine wore an Elie Saab dress and Queen Mary's Lover's Knot Tiara to the state banquet earlier this week

But that doesn't mean the royal doesn't enjoy a smattering of high street goodness. Some of her fashion buys are surprisingly affordable.

In 2024, Catherine lit up Westminster Abbey at the Together at Christmas concert, and her bow-trimmed red coat stole the show. The outerwear staple was a past-season buy from Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen, which had a double-breasted cut and structured buttons across the front. The royal upcycled the coat, clipping a gorgeous bow clip by Jigsaw that cost just £20.

Kate Middleton in red coat by Christmas tree© WireImage
Catherine wore a Jigsaw bow in 2024, costing £20

The Princess visited the Natural History Museum in 2023 and looked so elegant, teaming her vintage Chanel bag with a pair of khaki wide-leg culottes from Jigsaw and a fabulous, scallop-edged neck top from Warehouse, which cost £39 at the time.

Kate Middleton departs after delivering the keynote speech at an event hosted by the Forward Trust to launch the charity's 'Taking Action on Addiction' campaign at BAFTA on October 19, 2021 in London, England. © Getty
Catherine wore ASOS earrings in 2021

And in 2021, Catherine sported a pair of chunky gold twist hoops at the launch of the 'Taking Action on Addiction' campaign. We were so surprised to learn that the Princess's earrings cost just £10 from ASOS.

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