This latest look from the Princess of Wales is at the top of my autumn must have list

The Princess of Wales got everyone talking with her on trend check dress but another of her style statements is the one that really caught my eye. As she stepped out with a showing for the Women’s Rugby World Cup at the weekend, Kate made a strong sartorial statement and this is the one I want to follow this autumn.

The look in question came as the Princess got on board with support for the England side. The Princess of Wales has been a style icon for almost two decades – the “Kate effect” has seen brands exponentially grow in the space of a few days with an appearance. And although she has her favourite brands and styles, her wardrobe continues to evolve. 

There’s been much talk of how royal women dress in certain circumstances and rules, real and imagined, around what has to be done. Right now, the Royal Family is in mourning following the Duchess of Kent’s passing o, 4 September and so for the rugby trip, Catherine chose black. 

She wore a black fitted wool blazer from Alexander McQueen. She turned to Roland Mouret for a pair of wide-legged trousers. 

Departing from her typically streamlined look, she wore a white silk blouse with a large cascading ruffle from Knatchbull. Founded by Daisy Knatchbull, the great-granddaughter of Lord Louis Mountbatten, Knatchbull is the first Savile Row tailor exclusively for women. 

The Princess of Wales carried her Chanel Classic Square Mini Flap, a versatile bag that she has reached for several times over the last two years.