{"id":223973,"date":"2025-06-29T12:28:17","date_gmt":"2025-06-29T12:28:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/223973\/"},"modified":"2025-06-29T12:28:17","modified_gmt":"2025-06-29T12:28:17","slug":"duchess-sophie-and-princess-kates-8-copycat-moments-including-twinning-ethereal-ballgowns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/223973\/","title":{"rendered":"Duchess Sophie and Princess Kate’s 8 copycat moments \u2013 including twinning ethereal ballgowns"},"content":{"rendered":"

The close bond between Duchess Sophie<\/a> and the\u00a0Princess of Wales<\/a> seems to extend beyond their friendship and into their fashion sense.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Yet, there is a reason why both royals may end up wearing similar colours and tones – they have very versatile wardrobes for all occasions.\u00a0<\/p>\n

From sparkles to chic trousers and even satin dresses, the royal ladies can glam up and dress down.\u00a0<\/p>\n

So have the\u00a0royal ladies<\/a> transformed what was once a fashion faux pas into the next big trend? \u00a0Here are all the times Duchess Sophie and Princess Kate had a twinning fashion moment:\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"duchess\u00a9 gettyErdem ‘Lindsay’ gown<\/p>\n

Both royals have previously been seen in the same sparkly dress. Kate first wore the shimmery dress eight years ago at the UK-India Year of Culture launch event in a midi-length style. Recreating the moment, Sophie wore the dress in 2023 on her Canada trip, with the difference being that it featured a floor-length pleated skirt.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"duchess\u00a9 gettyVB trousers<\/p>\n

If anyone can pull off classy-chic, then it’s Sophie and Kate, who both have worn the 70s-inspired flare-style trousers from VB’s range. Kate wore the Alina trousers in olive-green with a matching blazer, while Sophie has previously worn two pairs in shades of bluebell and grey.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Duchess\u00a9 Getty ImagesBright red dresses<\/p>\n

There was a near fashion faux-pas when both ladies turned up to Buckingham Palace in 2020 in dazzlingly red dresses. Although Kate’s dress was a sparkly number from Needle & Thread and Sophie’s was a designer Ala\u00efa dress, we can’t help but wonder, did they plan this?\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Princess\u00a9 POOL\/AFP via Getty ImagesGarden party girls <\/p>\n

At the 2023 Buckingham Palace\u00a0Garden Party,\u00a0both royals were looking beautiful in blue.\u00a0Opting for\u00a0slightly different shades,\u00a0Sophie’s Suzannah London dress was in a darker hue, while Kate wore a lighter, meshy Ellie Sabb frock.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"duchess\u00a9 GettyKhaki coat-dress<\/p>\n

In an autumn statement, Sophie wore a cosy Kristen khaki crepe coat dress from Claire Mischevani at a 2024 memorial service. In 2022, Kate wore an Alexander McQueen forest-green coat, which was very similar.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Sophie,\u00a9 GettyCream and Pink<\/p>\n

The royal friends looked lovely in their marshmallow-toned cream and pink dresses at the Garter Day Ceremony in June 2025. Duchess Sophie opted for a pastel pink dress by Suzannah London, and Princess Kate recycled a white Self Portrait dress<\/p>\n

\"duchessMatching blazers<\/p>\n

Both royals have been spotted in double-breasted jackets, which they have paired with Breton tops and cigarette trousers – a stylish, tailored fit!<\/p>\n

\"duchess\u00a9 GettyCinderella satin<\/p>\n

Inspired by Princess Kate’s frosty blue Christopher Kane look at the Opening Ceremony of the London Olympics in 2012, Duchess Sophie also made a strong case for the pastel hue when she debuted a baby blue silk coat dress crafted by Suzannah.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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