Kate, Princess of Wales and Prince William have made their first joint official visit to Cornwall today. The royal couple is also titled the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and this is the first time they have visited Cornwall together since taking on the new title. For the occasion, Kate wore an old brown Hobbs coat which she debuted back in 2012 but royal fashion fans believe the coat has been altered or it is a newer version of one she debuted 11 years ago.
Kate’s coat is said to be from the British brand Hobbs London and is the Celeste Coat in Chestnut Brown.
The coat is knee-length in a warm brown with a slight a-line skirt. It is made from a chestnut brown wool fabric.
The original Hobbs Celeste coat formed part of the label’s winter 2011 collection and it came with three leather belts – one around the waist and two around the cuffs.
The original belts also had press studs while the belts on Kate’s coat have buckles. It appears Kate has purchased three new belts or has had them sourced and made specially to give her coat a unique look. In 2011, the piece retailed for £369.
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Royal fashion fans speculate the coat she wore in 2012 is different to the coat she wore today, albeit both are from the same brand, and are very similar in design.
In 2013 Kate was in Grismby wearing the coat and the belts are different to today’s details. Then in 2016 on Christmas Day, Kate added a fur collar to the coat.
Today’s coat for her visit to Cornwall is longer in length – it falls mid-calf versus at the knee.
Some believe it is a newer version of the original Celeste coat which Hobbs re-released following successful sales after Kate wore it originally.
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Underneath the coat, the Princess had chosen a deep pink or red knitted dress which had a roll neck, and long sleeves. The brand of the dress is not yet known.
She completed the look with her brown pair of suede Gianvito Rossi knee-high boots.
These boots have been a staple shoe in Kate’s wardrobe this winter. She wore them on Christmas Day with a khaki long coat, and again when visiting Leeds last month.
Gianvito Rossi has confirmed it made the boots for the Princess, and they are believed to be a bespoke or custom creation.
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William made his first official visit to Cornwall since taking on the Duke title back in November.
During this visit he met staff, volunteers and young people at Newquay Orchard, which offers environmental education, employability training and community events.
William and Kate took on the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall title after the death of Queen Elizabeth II, which saw King Charles ascend the throne and relinquish his former title as Duke of Cornwall.
William and Kate are now known officially as the Prince and Princess of Wales, and Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and Cambridge.
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