Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton have both carved out their own distinctive styles, yet there was an intriguing sartorial crossover at the 2025 Invictus Games that raised some eyebrows. The question on everyone’s mind: Did Meghan Markle inadvertently channel Princess Diana, or did she borrow a page from Kate Middleton’s wardrobe?
While Kate often gravitates toward princess-approved coats and jewel tones, Meghan tends to favor a more understated, neutral palette, often leaning into “quiet luxury.” However, at the February 9 Invictus Games, Meghan surprised fashion watchers by stepping out in a chic menswear-inspired piece that was eerily reminiscent of both Kate’s and Diana’s past looks.
Attending a wheelchair basketball match between the USA and Nigeria, Meghan opted for a tailored office-ready aesthetic. She wore a navy blue knit sweater paired with dark slacks and a statement gray blazer from one of her favorite brands, DÔEN. The English tweed Duccio jacket featured a subtle plaid print, burgundy accents at the neck, and structured lapels with buttons running down the front and sleeves, giving it a sharp, polished look.
Meghan styled her hair in a relaxed ponytail with curtain bangs framing her face, highlighting her minimal makeup, a subtle nude lip and dark mascara. It was a refined yet effortlessly chic ensemble, but fashion fans couldn’t help but notice the striking similarity to a jacket worn by Kate Middleton back in 2018. Kate’s Smythe blazer, worn during a visit to Essex, featured the same dark accents, lapel style, and dark gray tweed print, paired with a black turtleneck sweater and jeans.
The parallel doesn’t end there. Both Meghan and Kate’s looks seem to have been inspired by none other than Princess Diana, who first wore a similar English tweed gray coat with a black collar and buttons back in 1984 during a hospital visit. While Diana’s coat was longer, both Kate and Meghan modernized the look with cropped versions.
So, the question remains: Did Meghan Markle unintentionally copy Kate, or was she channeling Diana’s iconic look? Either way, the overlap in royal style is undeniable, sparking intrigue in how fashion trends truly come full circle.
