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Kate Middleton surprises in recycled Christmas outfit for new royal appearance

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Fiona Ward
Acting Fashion and Beauty Editor
December 8, 2020
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The Duchess of Cambridge stepped out with Prince William on their latest visit during the royal train tour of the UK on Tuesday, and she looked beautiful once again!

Wearing a coordinating red and black outfit, Kate recycled her pleated tartan Emilia Wickstead skirt, which she wore in 2019 to host a Christmas party at Kensington Place with Prince William. To finish off her look, the royal added a black roll-neck jumper, heeled Ralph Lauren boots and her Alexander McQueen bold red coat.

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And even her accessories matched! Wrapping up warm against the cool winter weather, Kate donned a red tartan scarf and black leather gloves.

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The Duchess styled her hair in bouncy curls, fastening the top section away from her face, and adding her usual natural makeup look.

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Kate stunned in festive red in Cardiff

The royal couple visited Cardiff Castle to meet local university students for their first engagement of the day, which came following a packed schedule of events on Monday.

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Emilia Wickstead pleated skirt, £955, Matches Fashion

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Kate and William are calling at stops in England, Wales and Scotland between 6 and 8 December, where they will meet frontline workers, volunteers, care home staff, teachers, schoolchildren and young people to hear about their experiences during 2020.

For Monday's visits, the Duchess wowed in a number of looks, recycling staple pieces from her royal wardrobe and adding in some elegant new items, too.

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Tartan scarf, £30, Harrods

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She chose her blue Catherine Walker coat from her visit to Sweden and Norway in 2018 for her earlier engagements, adding a brand new clutch bag from Strathberry - a Scottish accessories designer that the Duchess of Sussex is also fond of.

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Kate carried a new Strathberry clutch bag on Monday

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Later, she changed into her Hobbs military coat, adding another new handbag! The Metier London 'Roma' small suede bag costs £1,080 - and has already sold out at Matches Fashion.

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Kate wears: Fair Isle jumper, £195, Brora Cashmere

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And for her final engagement of the day at Fareshare in Manchester, Kate opted to wear a new festive knit from another Scottish brand, Brora Cashmere. The 'super soft lambswool fair isle jumper' costs £195 and looks super snuggly - we're loving the royal's festive wardrobe!

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