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Kate Middleton Wears Chic Blazer For Surprise Appearance On Rugby Podcast

Kate Middleton made a special guest appearance on The Good, The Bad and The Rugby podcast over the weekend.

William, Kate and Anne sat on a green sofa laughing and sharing a joke.  Anne is wearing a summer dress and blazer.  William is wearing a suit.  Kate is dressed in a blazer and trousers.

Released this weekend to align with the Rugby World Cup, the Princess of Wales was joined by her husband, Prince William and his aunt, Princess Anne, making it a full royal affair.

As most of you will already know, former English rugby player Mike Tindall is married to William’s cousin, which means, of course, he is Princess Anne’s son-in-law.

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Each of the three royals is patron of a different rugby organisation. (Just in case you’re keeping score. William is patron of the Welsh Rugby Union, Kate is patron of the Rugby Football Union and Princess Anne is patron of the Scottish Rugby Union.)

The three guests covered a lot of ground with hosts James Haskell, Mike Tindall, and Alex Payne. From Kate’s impromptu barefoot race at her kids’ sports day to her memories of playing sports in harsh weather conditions, the episode is packed with gems, and plenty of funny moments too.

(Even if you’re not a rugby fan, the episode is well worth a listen.)

During the podcast, Mike Tindall revealed that he’s seen Kate play beer pong. He made the remark when talking about her competitive streak. For the uninitiated, beer pong is a drinking game in which players attempt to throw or hit table tennis balls into cups of beer, and their opponents are required to drink the contents of any cup in which a ball lands. I can imagine the royal cousins and their spouses getting together to play this of an evening! Hilarious.

William and Kate talking to the podcast hosts.  Kate, dressed in her check blazer, is talking with her hands open.  William is looking at her, smiling.

Kate also spoke about her love of cold swimming during the podcast, telling the hosts “the colder, the better. I absolutely love it. Slightly to the point where William’s (saying) ‘your crazy’ and it’s dark and it’s raining. I will go and seek out cold water. I love it.”

Joking about their competitive nature, Kate revealed the pair have never finished a game of tennis because “it becomes a mental challenge between the two of us”.

The Princess also revealed she was truly disappointed to miss Andy Murray’s landmark Wimbledon win in 2013. Heavily pregnant at the time, her doctor had given her a firm “no” when she enquired about attending the final.

When asked if William and Kate’s children had inherited their parent’s competitive natures, Princess Anne answered, “just a little bit.”

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Kate said that the three children have very different temperaments and they’re still trying different sports as they grow. Charlotte, she revealed, is playing both rugby and football at school.

Princess Anne and Prince William chatting to the podcast hosts, laughing and looking animated.

The podcast crew filmed the episode in the Green Drawing Room at Windsor Castle on September 6th 2023.

The full episode is available to watch on YouTube, or you can catch the audio version on your favourite podcast platform.

On Saturday evening, Kate attended England’s opening World Cup match against Argentina in France on. The match ended in a 27-10 victory for England.

Now, let’s pivot to what you’re all really curious about—Kate’s outfit for the podcast. Read below for the full style breakdown.

Kate’s outfit on The Good, The Bad and The Rugby podcast:

For her podcast appearance, the Princess opted for a chic blazer, tailored trousers and heels—a smart choice that perfectly aligned with her role as patron of the RFU.

The Princess of Wales sat on the green sofa at Windsor Castle.  She is wearing a smart check blazer, black or grey trousers and grey heels.  Her hair is very long and worn down.

The blazer is a repeat. The Princess first wore it to visit PACT (Parents and Children Together) in February last year (pictured below) –

Kate Middleton wearing the glen check blazer over a black sweater.   She is smiling and her hair is blowing in the wind.

The smart blazer features a Glen check (also known as a Prince of Wales check) design in black and white. A light blue thread runs throughout. There’s also a notched lapel collar, single-breasted button front closure and four buttons on the cuffs. It looks like the buttons are made from mother-of-pearl.

Last year, Chrissy (via Middleton Maven) identified the blazer as a bespoke Catherine Walker creation. I’m not sure how Chrissy came across this information. I haven’t been able to verify the ID. I assume Chrissy either read it somewhere, or perhaps she emailed Catherine Walker.

Of course, Catherine Walker is a label Kate is very familiar with. She owns many bespoke pieces from the company, including coats and dresses. Catherine Walker has sadly passed on now. Her husband and business partner, Said Cyrus, still oversees the business in Chelsea, London.

I recognised Kate’s shoes instantly. They’re by Hugo Boss, the Staple P90-L pumps in grey. Kate’s worn them on and off since 2016.

Image of the grey pointed heels from the side and back profiles.

The embossed leather shoes feature a pointed toe and a 9cm stiletto heel. They’re finished with a branded ornament on the heel.

Let’s look at Kate’s jewellery now. She’s wearing a mix of new and familiar pieces.

Close up of Kate's earrings alongside a stock photo from Kiki McDonough.  The gold earrings are pear shape and feature a green aquamarine stone.

It looks like she’s wearing a pair of her Kiki McDonough pear drop earrings, perhaps the new green amethyst design she debuted earlier this year. (The Princess also owns this design with a yellow citrine stone.)

The gemstone earrings are crafted from 18ct yellow gold. They retail at kiki.co.uk for £695. There are plenty of other gemstone options available, including smoky quartz, blue topaz, purple amethyst, and more.

Kate’s layered two gold necklaces by Daniella Draper. One piece is new (to us), the Daniella Draper Gold Three Star Necklace:

Close up of Kate's star pendant side by side next to the gold pendant by Daniella Draper.  The necklace features three stars suspended from a chain.

The star necklace is made from 100% recycled solid 9ct yellow gold. RRP: £550.

Thanks to Chrissy and Middleton Maven for sharing the ID.

Kate wore her personalised Midnight Moon pendant with the star necklace. The Princess has owned this item since 2020. It’s engraved with her children’s initials. It’s a favourite piece, she’s worn it more than 10 times in public to date.

The £1,300 necklace is also made from 100% recycled gold and is set with sparkling diamonds. It’s hand engraved with the initials of your choice.

A close up of Kate's pennant necklace, side by side with the  Gold Daniella Draper pendant, featuring three diamonds and three initials alongside.

For anybody wanting to buy the necklace, it’s handmade in Lincolnshire. Orders take up to two weeks to fulfil.

You’ll find a few Daniella Draper treasures in Kate’s jewellery box. The British designer crafts the pieces from recycled gold and silver. Her high quality, timeless pieces draw inspiration from nature, history, travel, and romance. The brand is an independent family-run company, with a commitment to preserving and protecting the natural world.

It looks like Kate’s wearing her Holland Cooper Shirt bodysuit under the blazer. We’ve spotted the princess wearing the garment on a handful of occasions since 2021.

A close up showing Kate Middleton's v-neck blouse, next to the Holland Cooper blouse.

Holland Cooper confirm the Princess wore the shirt body suit in a post on their Instagram account. They wrote “An incredibly proud moment for the HC team to see the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton wearing our white Shirt Bodysuit!“

The item features a flattering silhouette, long sleeves, a thong base, Holland Cooper’s signature branded gold buttons and a v-neckline. The shirt bodysuit is designed to offer a smooth, flawless shape.

It’s clear that Kate is a fan of Holland Cooper’s clothing, we know she owns six or seven pieces from the brand.

The brand, founded by fashion designer Jade Holland Cooper in 2008, is known for its luxurious materials such as cashmere, wool, and leather, as well as its attention to detail and high-quality craftsmanship. With a focus on traditional British style, Holland Cooper has become a go-to for those looking for timeless and elegant pieces.

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Kate wore:

Daniella Draper Three Star Necklace in Gold

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Holland Cooper Shirt Bodysuit

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Hugo Boss Staple P90 L in Grey

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10 Sep 2023

Brands: Catherine Walker | Daniella Draper | Hugo Boss | Kiki Mcdonough
Tagged with: Checked • Grey • Podcast • Prince of Wales Check • Rugby

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Comments

  1. Gail says

    September 9, 2023 at 9:56 pm

    It is good to see W & C back after the summer break.
    Another of my off topic info on fashion. I found an oldie, but I think a goodie on my copy Kate wish list.
    It arrived today and I was pleased with the item, price and service.
    Kate has been wearing the Barbour longshore navy jacket for years. I spotted a place that has it online this week for a decent price in the US.
    Type: Barbour Longshore lightweight mixed media puffer jacket – insulated. It only comes in the navy with the marigold zipper pulls and lining. Just like the one an Carly’s blog.
    You need to use SHIP89 to get free US shipping. The jacket is $99.00 marked down from the original $300.00.
    Ships from Cheyenne, Wyoming. I live in the east and it was 4 days from order to delivery.
    I thought I would mention this in case the jacket caught your attention over the years.
    By the way, I have several Barbour jackets and it is the usual quality. The one issue is limited sizing. They have US 6-8-10-12 sizes. I purchased the US size 6. It measures underarm seam to underarm (as a flat measurement) of 19 inches. It does have the stretchy side panels.
    My best to all.

    • Carly W says

      September 10, 2023 at 9:02 am

      That is a fab jacket. Very practical and wearable. You must be v pleased, especially for that price!

      Is it online? Or did you get it from a local store?

      • Gail says

        September 10, 2023 at 12:54 pm

        It was an online purchase. Google the information I gave and it will pop up.
        I’m not sure I am permitted to name the site, but a clue is it is a company known for outdoor gear under the umbrella of US brands TJ Maxx, Home Goods and Marshall’s. If this provides any feeling of legitimacy to purchase without concern it is a knock-off. Being an older style, it is probably an end of season item. It was on the Barbour site for $300.00 in the past year. I was too cheap to purchase at full retail price.
        It arrived in the same clear plastic bag with white Barbour lettering and all the hang tags and style info.
        I have it in the US 4 and the 6. There isn’t a big difference in both sizes. I hope the extra info helps.

        • Carly W says

          September 10, 2023 at 1:05 pm

          You can name the site!

          • Gail says

            September 10, 2023 at 9:25 pm

            Sierra.com

            • Carly W says

              September 11, 2023 at 7:02 am

              Fab, thanks Gail. (I’m not from the US so have never heard of that site before, it didn’t pop up when I searched on Google UK either).

              Here’s the link to the jacket should any of our american readers want to buy, what a great price: https://www.sierra.com/barbour-longshore-lightweight-mixed-media-puffer-jacket-insulated~p~1vwgv/?filterString=s~longshore%2F

  2. Kris Ward says

    September 9, 2023 at 11:06 pm

    Gail, congratulations on scoring your jacket!

    I like Kate’s ensemble a lot! Of course, I wouldn’t be able to walk in those shoes, but obviously she’s used to heels like that. Nice business casual outfit!

    • Carly W says

      September 10, 2023 at 9:03 am

      I’m a big fan of this look too!

    • Gail says

      September 10, 2023 at 12:56 pm

      I love the shoes!

      • Carly W says

        September 12, 2023 at 8:57 am

        Aren’t they lovely. I’ve always liked this pair. They look great with the blazer.

  3. Jocelyn Ivy says

    September 11, 2023 at 9:23 pm

    In the Rugby Podcast, is her watch Cartier? Is it Princess Diana’s? I believe I saw pictures of Diana wearing one very similar…

    • Carly W says

      September 12, 2023 at 8:55 am

      I think it’s her Cartier Ballon Bleu – https://katemiddletonstyle.org/item/cartier-ballon-bleu-watch-33mm/.

      • Carly W says

        September 12, 2023 at 8:58 am

        Sorry – meant to add: I don’t think it’s Diana’s. I believe she started wearing it around the time of Prince George’s birth. We wondered if she bought it to check the time for feeds etc. Pure speculation!

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