Color Queens! Kate Middleton Is Following Queen Elizabeth's Trick to Stand Out in a Crowd

The Queen certainly knows how to stand out in a crowd with her outfit - and Kate Middleton has followed her stylish lead
By Stephanie Petit
November 28, 2018 03:50 PM

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REGAL IN RASPBERRY

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Queen Elizabeth's colorful wardrobe is very deliberate. The 92-year-old monarch typically wears bright clothes so her royal fans can easily spot her in a crowd – and Kate Middleton is following suit!

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TWINNING IN TEAL

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In the documentary The Queen at 90, the Queen's daughter-in-law, Sophie, Countess of Wessex, said: "She needs to stand out for people to be able to say 'I saw the Queen.'"

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RADIANT YELLOW

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Sophie added, "Don't forget that when she turns up somewhere, the crowds are two, three, four, 10, 15 deep, and someone wants to be able to say they saw a bit of the Queen's hat as she went past."

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MATCHING IN AQUA 

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While all the royals sick to muted tones like black and grey for somber events, Kate is not afraid to follow the monarch's lead in chosing bold outfits.

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STANDING OUT IN RED

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Both women own a rainbow of differently colored outfits, including the boldest shades of red.

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GREEN GALS

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The royal women also chose event appropriate colors, like emerald for St. Patrick's Day festivities.

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PINK LADIES

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Of course, Kate and the Queen can never go wrong in pink!

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TRUE SKY BLUE 

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The Queen often choses coordinated brimmed hats to go with her ensembles, while Kate is a fan of fascinators and elegant headbands.

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LOVELY IN LAVENDER

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Not only has Kate taken after Queen Elizabeth's color choices – she also has a similar handbag!

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BRILLIANT BLUES

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The women can't be missed in a bold blue!

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