Country Life published an interview with Kate Middleton earlier today, alongside a previously unseen photograph of the Princess.
In the snap, Kate is the epitome of countrycore, leaning against a tree in a jumper layered over a pie-crust collar shirt and a green herringbone jacket. (Click to jump to the fashion details.)
Speaking to author Robert Macfarlane, the Princess reflects on her relationship with nature and the comfort she has found outdoors during her recovery from cancer.
She discusses finding peaceful places, making time for rest and feeling connected, drawing a parallel between recovery’s uneven progress and the rhythms of nature.
The Princess also shares glimpses of her childhood outdoors, talks about giving her own children room to explore, and voices concern about young people’s anxiety in an increasingly digital world. You can read the full interview on Country Life’s website, here.
The interview appears in a special edition guest-edited by Prince William.
It’s something of a family affair: the issue also features a colourful kingfisher drawing that Prince George created at home in the spring, pictured below.
Outfit details
If Kate’s outfit feels familiar, there’s a reason. The portrait comes from the same shoot as the Wales family’s 2025 Christmas card.
Josh Shinner took the photographs in Norfolk in April 2025.
The new-to-us image gives us a much better look at Kate’s outfit, including her Ralph Lauren Schmitt tweed jacket. The green-brown herringbone brings that classic English country feel, while four pockets and shoulder epaulettes provide a utility-style finish.
Kate first wore the jacket during her 2025 visit to Scotland, and you’ll notice she styled it in a similar way:
Net-a-Porter’s UK listing gives an original price of £2,220 and a sale price of £666, though the jacket is now sold out. The original US price was US$2,690.
Underneath, Kate wears a dark crew-neck jumper.
Middleton Maven suggests it could be the Ralph Lauren cashmere knit seen in Kate’s Addiction Awareness Week appearance earlier this autumn, see below:
The suggested match is made in Italy from 100% cashmere, with ribbed cuffs, neckline and hem. The Farfetch listing you can find below was priced at £1,109 when checked, approximately US$1,470. View the suggested Ralph Lauren jumper at Farfetch.
It’s a good shout. Ralph Lauren has been part of Kate’s wardrobe for years, with more than 20 pieces seen in public, including several jumpers. The American label is known for its classic tailoring and equestrian influences.
I’d say it’s a good possibility, although the identification remains unconfirmed and there’s another theory.
Instagram account @katemiddletonstyled suggests Knatchbull’s Ribbed Crew Neck Sweater in Merino in Wine. Made in Italy from superfine merino wool, the fitted knit has ribbed detailing and slit cuffs. It’s £395 (approximately US$525) on Knatchbull’s website, with XS and L available when checked.
Kate is already familiar with the label. She wore its Cascade Ruffle Blouse beneath her green Victoria Beckham suit to present the Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design in May 2025, then again for the women’s rugby that September and the Future Workforce Summit in November.
Formerly The Deck London, Knatchbull was founded by Daisy Knatchbull in 2019. The British label specialises in tailoring for women, with a women-only shopfront on Savile Row and a ready-to-wear collection alongside its made-to-measure service.
There’s a family connection, too. Daisy is Prince William’s third cousin and the great-granddaughter of Lord Louis Mountbatten. For now, though, both the Knatchbull and Ralph Lauren jumper suggestions remain unconfirmed.
A white blouse’s frilled collar peeps above the jumper.
When the Christmas-card photograph appeared last year, the shirt was thought to be Kate’s Sézane Marguerite.
This closer view gives us more to go on. The collar has a softly crinkled texture, and the fabric looks lighter than the more structured Sézane.
For reference, Kate in the Sézane on a previous occasion:
Middleton Maven believes the piece is by Brora, from a past season, having reviewed a find submitted by @this_or_that72 on Instagram. (Unfortunately, I do not have a link to the blouse in question, so I can’t share an image!)
Apparently, the older blouse is no longer available from Brora, but Middleton Maven notes that the brand has a newer version listed—the Organic Cotton Embroidered Shirt for £139, approximately US$185. With floral embroidery, lace inserts and a frilled neckline, it’s a nice alternative if you’re after a similar look.
Kate’s quite the Brora fan. Previous wears include a Fair Isle jumper from its collaboration with Troy London, seen on the December 2020 Royal Train Tour and at a County Durham farm in April 2021, plus a pink gingham blouse worn during the Platinum Jubilee and several accessories from the brand.
Founded by Victoria Stapleton in 1993, Brora is perhaps best known for its Scottish cashmere.
Kate paired the layers with a pleated checked skirt, thought to be an Emilia Wickstead piece. Its colourful houndstooth adds another pattern to the mix without overwhelming the outfit.
Middleton Maven suggested the designer when the Christmas-card photograph appeared last year. HELLO!’s fashion editor then tracked down a matching fabric in the autumn/winter 2018 collection. The skirt’s exact name and original price remain unconfirmed.
Emilia Wickstead is a regular choice for Kate, particularly for tailored dresses and formal daywear.
The New Zealand-born, London-based designer launched her label in 2008. Think elegant shapes, confident colour and a touch of vintage glamour.
Kate finishes the look with her Cartier Trinity earrings, crafted from intertwined bands of 18-carat yellow, rose and white gold.
First seen on Kate last year and worn on 15 other occasions since, they’ve become a regular in her jewellery rotation.
Selfridges lists the earrings for £3,200, approximately US$4,250.
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