20 times royals recycled their favorite outfits

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Celia FernandezNov 30, 2020, 06:55 IST
20 times royals recycled their favorite outfits

Middleton had the sleeves of this dress altered.Mark Large/Samir Hussein/Getty Images

  • Kate Middleton is known for recycling some of her best looks, but she's not the only royal who likes to rewear outfits.
  • Prince Charles recently told British Vogue that he likes repairing his shoes and having his old suits patched up so he can continue to wear them.
  • Princess Diana had old evening gowns altered to make them look brand-new.
  • Meghan Markle and Princess Anne have also recycled dresses.
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Kate Middleton first wore this Zara blazer at the 2012 London Olympics.

Kate Middleton first wore this Zara blazer at the 2012 London Olympics.
The duchess styled the blazer differently the second time around. John Stillwell/Getty Images

The Zara blazer Middleton wore at the 2012 London Olympics retailed for $99.90 at the time, according to What Kate Wore. She originally paired it with a polka-dot shirt.

In November, the Duchess of Cambridge rewore the statement piece with a cream shirt and a gold charm necklace in a video shared to the Kensington Palace Instagram account.

Middleton wore this Jenny Packham dress during a 2016 royal tour of India, and then again at a gala for Place2Be.

Middleton wore this Jenny Packham dress during a 2016 royal tour of India, and then again at a gala for Place2Be.
Middleton paired the dress with the same clutch both times. POOL New/Reuters and Chris Jackson/Getty Images

Middleton ditched the matching shawl the second time she wore the gown. However, she did choose to accessorize the look with the same clutch.

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The duchess loves to wear this Luisa Spagnoli skirt suit again and again.

The duchess loves to wear this Luisa Spagnoli skirt suit again and again.
Middleton seems to love this skirt suit. Getty/Chris Jackson, Joseph Johnson, WPA Pool

Middleton wore the skirt suit in 2011, 2014, and 2017.

Middleton has worn this floral Alexander McQueen gown to two different events, and the second time she had it slightly altered.

Middleton has worn this floral Alexander McQueen gown to two different events, and the second time she had it slightly altered.
On the left is the original Alexander McQueen dress Kate Middleton wore to the 2017 BAFTAs. Samir Hussein/Karwai Tang/Getty Images

She first wore the garment during the 2017 BAFTAs.

In March, the duchess wore the dress again during a visit to the National Portrait Gallery but had it altered to include cap sleeves.

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Middleton first wore this Alexander McQueen dress in 2012, and then again at the 2020 BAFTAs.

Middleton first wore this Alexander McQueen dress in 2012, and then again at the 2020 BAFTAs.
Middleton had the sleeves of this dress altered. Mark Large/Samir Hussein/Getty Images

Middleton wore the original design in 2012 to an official dinner hosted by Malaysia's Head of State. The royal pulled it out of her closet again for the 2020 BAFTAs. However, she had the sleeves altered so that they would no longer be sheer.

Meghan Markle wore this Stella McCartney cape dress to two royal engagements in 2018.

Meghan Markle wore this Stella McCartney cape dress to two royal engagements in 2018.
Markle chose similar accessories both times. John Stillwell/ AFP/ Getty Images and Chris Jackson/ Getty Images

Markle first wore the $2,000 garment to the Queen's birthday celebrations in 2018. She paired it with a gold Naeem Kham clutch and Manolo Blahnik pumps.

She pulled the dress out again for the 2018 Invictus Games opening ceremony but opted for different accessories. Markle wore a bespoke Dior satin clutch, Birks sapphire and diamond drop earrings, and Stuart Weitzman nude heels.

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Markle debuted this House of Nonie trench dress in July 2018, and then wore it again in October 2019.

Markle debuted this House of Nonie trench dress in July 2018, and then wore it again in October 2019.
Markle wore this dress a second time during a royal tour of Africa. Karwai Tang/WireImage/Getty Images, Samir Hussein/WireImage/Getty Images

Markle wore her hair in a low bun both times.

Princess Diana first wore this blue floral skirt suit to Wimbledon in 1981. She then wore the skirt with a simple white blouse to a polo match.

Princess Diana first wore this blue floral skirt suit to Wimbledon in 1981. She then wore the skirt with a simple white blouse to a polo match.
Princess Diana wore the floral suit in two different ways. PA Images/Tim Graham/Getty Images

Princess Diana opted for a more subtle look the second time around, pairing the same floral skirt with red flats and a tan-colored belt.

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Princess Diana first wore this Catherine Walker dress to a reception in 1986. She had the sleeves removed before wearing it again in 1990.

Princess Diana first wore this Catherine Walker dress to a reception in 1986. She had the sleeves removed before wearing it again in 1990.
Princess Diana altered some of her outfits to give them a whole new look. Tim Graham/Getty Images

The long sleeves were removed to create a strapless dress with a sweetheart neckline.

Princess Diana wore this striped bubble dress two different ways in 1987.

Princess Diana wore this striped bubble dress two different ways in 1987.
Princess Diana wore the skirt with a blue blazer first. Julian Parker/Maureen Donaldson/Getty Images

Diana switched up the color of her blazer the second time she wore the striped dress.

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Princess Diana wore this Mondi polka-dot dress in 1985 and 1986.

Princess Diana wore this Mondi polka-dot dress in 1985 and 1986.
Princess Diana was a big fan of wearing red. Princess Diana Archive/Tim Graham/Getty Images

Diana wore the dress with a matching red coat and hat in 1985.

In 1986, she wore it again with an oversized, red-and-white sweatshirt and matching polka-dot socks.

Princess Diana made some subtle changes to this red houndstooth Moschino suit.

Princess Diana made some subtle changes to this red houndstooth Moschino suit.
Princess Diana loved to match her accessories. Princess Diana Archive/Mirrorpix/Getty Images

To attend a 1991 event in Canada, Princess Diana wore the suit jacket with a wide-brimmed hat and veil. She also matched her black-and-white skirt with a ribbon in the same pattern.

She was photographed wearing the look again in 1992 but switched it up slightly by adding a black ribbon to her jacket.

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Princess Diana debuted this Victor Edelstein polka-dot dress in 1986 and then wore it again in 1987.

Princess Diana debuted this Victor Edelstein polka-dot dress in 1986 and then wore it again in 1987.
Princess Diana loved patterned dresses. Princess Diana Archive/Tim Graham/Getty Images

Princess Diana had the peplum detail removed from around the waist.

Prince Charles has been wearing this Anderson & Sheppard tweed coat since the 1980s.

Prince Charles has been wearing this Anderson & Sheppard tweed coat since the 1980s.
Prince Charles has worn this coat over and over again for years. Chris Jackson/Eamonn M. McCormack/Getty Images

Prince Charles wore the tweed coat to attend Christmas Day service with the rest of the royal family in 2012, and then again in 2018 for a royal engagement.

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Prince Charles has also recycled this camel coat.

Prince Charles has also recycled this camel coat.
Prince Charles has been open about his love for sustainable fashion. Mark Cuthbert/Getty Images

When he isn't wearing the tweed Anderson & Sheppard jacket, Prince Charles likes to attend events in this overcoat.

He wore it in 2018 while attending the Christmas Day service with the royal family and then again in February while visiting the Defense Medical Rehabilitation Center.

Princess Anne is a fan of this cream coat.

Princess Anne is a fan of this cream coat.
Princess Anne has worn this coat multiple times. Tim Graham/John Stillwell/Getty Images

Princess Anne first wore this coat to the Royal Ascot in 1980.

She wore it again to a garden party in 2015 and paired it with a wide-brimmed hat.

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Princess Anne first wore this teal coatdress in 1991.

Princess Anne first wore this teal coatdress in 1991.
Princess Anne wore the coatdress again 14 years later. Tim Graham/Georges De Keerle

Princess Anne wore the statement outfit again when she attended Prince Charles' wedding to Camilla Parker-Bowles in 2005.

Princess Anne first wore this pleated pink dress with a coordinating floral jacket to her daughter's wedding in 2011.

Princess Anne first wore this pleated pink dress with a coordinating floral jacket to her daughter's wedding in 2011.
Princess Anne wore the same gloves and necklace both times. Jeff Mitchell/Max Mumby/Getty Images

The princess wore it again with a hat to the Royal Ascot in 2012.

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Princess Anne recycled this green coatdress in June 2019.

Princess Anne recycled this green coatdress in June 2019.
Princess Anne wore this dress twice in June 2019. Karwai Tang/WPA Pool/Getty Images

Princess Anne wore this mint-green coat to the Royal Ascot in June 2019. She also wore it to a garden party hosted by Queen Elizabeth II a month later.

Princess Anne kept this floral dress in her closet for over 20 years.

Princess Anne kept this floral dress in her closet for over 20 years.
Princess Anne first wore this dress to Prince Charles and Princess Diana's 1981 wedding. Princess Diana Archive/Max Mumby/Getty Images

Princess Anne debuted this ruffled dress with yellow flowers at Prince Charles and Princess Diana's wedding in 1981.

She pulled it out of her closet again in July 2008 for her cousin's wedding.

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