The Duchess of Cambridge recycled a coat she first wore more than a decade ago as she joined Prince William in Dublin this morning.
Kate, 38, wrapped up against the cold in an elegant Reiss coat, which she debuted when she joined then boyfriend William for cousin Peter Phillips’ 30th birthday party in November 2007.
The thrifty royal re-wore the piece a number of times in the following years, including to her 26th birthday dinner in January 2008 and to Prince William’s RAF graduation in the April of that year.
Thrifty Kate strikes again! Duchess of Cambridge recycled a coat she first wore more than a decade ago as she joined Prince William at a mental health organisation Dublin today, pictured
It has remained in the wardrobe in the decade since but has been brought back out for the second day of their Irish royal tour today.
It comes after the Duchess showcased expensive new additions to her wardrobe on the first day of the royal tour yesterday, including a £1,595 dress by The Vampires’s Wife, a £1,567 look by Alessandra Rich and a pair of £17,300 diamond earrings.
Today was a decidedly more low-key look for the royal. She wore the Reiss coat, which features contrasting black buttons, over an Equipment blouse that she has worn previously.
She finished the look with a pair of £100 shamrock charm earrings by Daniella Draper – a nod to her hosts – and a pair of £225 ankle boots by Russell & Bromley.
The royal couple kicked off a busy day of engagements with a visit to Jigsaw, the national centre for youth mental health in Ireland, which provides vital support across a range of one-to-one, community, school and online services.
November 2007: Kate wrapped up in the Reiss coat, which she debuted when she joined then boyfriend William for cousin Peter Phillips’ 30th birthday party in November 2007, pictured
January 2008: Kate re-wore the piece a number of times in the following years, including to her 26th birthday dinner at a London restaurant in January 2008, pictured
April 2008: Kate brought the coat back out of her wardrobe when she accompanied then boyfriend Prince William to his RAF graduation in April 2008, pictured
The couple met young people supported by the charity and joined a conversation with community campaigners, teachers, parents and coaches about the impact of Jigsaw’s work within their respective communities.
Later they will visit Savannah House in County Kildare, a residential facility run by social justice charity Extern, which supports young people with issues from being homeless to dealing with drug and alcohol problems.
William and Kate are making their first official visit to Ireland, a three-day trip which began yesterday and will take them from Dublin to Galway.
Recycled outfit: Kate wore the Reiss coat, which features contrasting black buttons, over an Equipment blouse that she has worn previously. Pictured, Kate with Prince William today
They will also visit County Meath, where they will tour Teagasc Research Farm to learn about its work promoting sustainable farming across Ireland.
Last night, a reception in Dublin saw the Duke joked about unwittingly ‘spreading’ the coronavirus while meeting well-wishers during his Irish tour.
William poked fun at himself after he questioned a paramedic about whether he thought coverage of the illness was ‘being a little hyped up’ in the media.
During the reception William and Kate were introduced to groups of guests, from film and TV, sports, sustainability and environment, creative and cultural Ireland, education and research, the charity sector and uniformed services.
New addition: It comes after the Duchess showcased expensive new additions to her wardrobe on the first day of the royal tour yesterday, including this £1,595 dress by The Vampires’s Wife
Big fashion spender: Kate’s arrival look consisted of a £1,567 dress by Alessandra Rich and a pair of £17,300 diamond earrings, both seen for the first time yesterday