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Royal Style Watch: from Princess Kate's poignant look to Meghan Markle's sculpted trousers

Duchess Sophie and Queen Mary reign supreme in the royal style set in October 2024

Katie Daly
Lifestyle Writer
October 7, 2024
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With autumn style in full swing, we relish all the royal sartorial choices that lie ahead of us this October.

September gave us a taste of the royal style set's A/W vibes as we embrace the cooler weather, with highlights including Duchess Sophie's leather trousers and Queen Letizia's belted denim.

To welcome in the new month, the Princess of Wales made a welcome appearance at Windsor Castle alongside her husband Prince William - and looked so radiant.

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Who was on our Royal Style Watch this October? Keep scrolling to find out which of the royal set delivered in the style stakes…

Princess Kate

Kate Middleton wearing brown dress and polka dot dress© Getty
The visit marked Kate's first major public outing since completing chemotherapy

The Princess of Wales, 42, opted for an understated look when she accompanied Prince William on a visit to Southport to privately meet bereaved families, first responders, and members of the local community impacted by the tragic knife attack in July.  

Kate chose a chocolate brown Alexander McQueen coat over a Whistles burgundy polka dot dress with an added pussy bow tie. Rounding off her look was a pair of chocolate brown heels.

Duchess Sophie

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The Duchess of Edinburgh, 59, looked elegant during her emotional visit to Chad. She was seen having coffee with Amina Priscille Longoh, the Minister of State for Women and Child Protection for Chad during her solo visit.

Sophie made a subtle tweak to the unexpected lime green 'Brooke' dress from Amanda Ross x Soler London - swapping out the crew neck for a flattering V-shaped version. She also wore a metallic belt.

Meghan Markle

Meghan's brown accessories are a must-have this season© Instagram/@livinlikelarz
Meghan's brown accessories are a must-have this season

 The Duchess of Sussex, 43, looked splendid as she visited Girls, Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara in a pair of waist-sculpting white wide-leg trousers.

She teamed the flattering garment with the blue 'Limited Edition Shirt in Thomas Mason Chambray' from J. Crew and tan accessories - the 'Square Slide Buckle Belt' from Ralph Lauren and the Manolo Blahnik pumps.

Princess Beatrice

Princess Beatrice of York and Sarah Ferguson facing eachother smiling© Getty
Princess Beatrice of York and Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York attend The 10th Annual Lady Garden Foundation Langan's Ladies Lunch

Princess Beatrice was understatedly elegant in raspberry pink when she headed to the Lady Garden Foundation luncheon. The pregnant royal, 36, was seen at Langan's Brasserie in a Topshop printed dress teamed with the black 'Mosaic Nano Bag' from Strathberry and the berry-hued 'Rachael' headband from Jennifer Behr.

Princess Charlene

Charlene on stage with young boy and man© Eric Mathon/Princier Palace de Monaco
Charlene styled her pink suit with suede pumps

Princess Charlene of Monaco looked wonderful in a fitted suit when she headed to a Charles III College student competition in Monaco in partnership with The Monegasque Rugby Federation and the Princess Charlene Foundation of Monaco. 

The royal's pastel pink Crisoni ensemble was teamed with a crisp white shirt and suede pumps. Meanwhile, her hair was the longest it has been in five years - tucked effortlessly behind one ear.

Queen Mary

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Queen Mary of Denmark oozed glamour in a shoulder-baring velvet gown worn to a dinner marking The American Chamber of Commerce in Denmark's 25th anniversary at Moltke's Palace. The ruffled asymmetrical number was paired with a yellow satin clutch and pretty half updo.

Meghan Markle

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Meghan recycled her Carolina Herrera gown

The Duchess of Sussex, 43, was an absolute siren in red as she stepped onto the red carpet at the Children's Hospital Los Angeles Gala 2024 in her Carolina Herrera with a plunging neckline. 

She removed the full ball gown skirt and embraced the thigh-split style.

Princess Kate

Prince William and Kate posing with Liz, her brother Mateo and parents Aaron and Vicky Robayna© Instagram
Prince William and Kate at Windsor

The Princess of Wales, 42, looked so elegant as she was photographed alongside her husband Prince William following an investiture ceremony at Windsor - her first public engagement since the Wimbledon final in July.

Kate wore her burgundy Roland Mouret suit with a tan fine knit top and the 'Temple of Heaven' statement earrings from Cassandra Goad.

Duchess Sophie

The Duchess of Edinburgh walking in blazer and teal trousers© Alamy
The Duchess of Edinburgh joined Guides during a visit to the Brooklands Motor Museum in Surrey

The Duchess of Edinburgh, 59, visited the Brooklands Motor Museum in Surrey for planned contact with the International Space Station.

She wowed in a chic chocolate brown fitted blazer styled with unexpected teal trousers and her go-to Gianvito Rossi boots in brown suede to match her snakeskin clutch.

Queen Mary

Queen Mary in shirt dress with tan heels smiling with women in white© Kongehuset
Queen Mary styled the shirt dress with tan heels

Queen Mary of Denmark, 52, looked so chic during a visit to the public school Centro Educacional do Lago in Brazil. She wore a blue and white striped shirt dress from Stella Jean with a collared neckline and rolled sleeves.

She styled the day dress with tan heels and a patterned raffia belt.

Princess Charlene

Princess Charlene wearing joggers walking holding dog© Eric Mathon / Palais princier
Princess Charlene wore joggers to a charity event

Princess Charlene of Monaco, 46, broke with convention when she stepped out for Rokethon Race 2024 - the morning walk against animal abandonment in Monaco.

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She wore an unexpected taupe knitted hoodie with black joggers and designer white trainers.

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