Wardrobe choices have been subject to demands of public persona

Being a royal isn’t easy, particularly when it comes to matters sartorial. Just ask Kate Middleton.

Since her 2008 status upgrade from commoner to HRH Duchess of Cambridge, Mrs Mountbatten’s wardrobe choices have been subject to the demands of her public persona: approachable but aspirational; populist but not too common; conservative but fashion-forward. In short, royally notions-free. Until now.