“She has undergone nothing short of a style transformation in recent years, moving away from pastel hues and unflattering lengths, she has turned to chic, simple dressing.”

By shaking up her wardrobe, the royal could have hinted at her royal role becoming more important, the expert claimed.

“Unafraid to experiment with block colours, it seems Sophie is happy to stand out,” Kate continued.

“Perhaps this has been intentional and mirrors how her role in the Royal Family is changing.”

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Kate Middleton joined the Royal Family in 2011 and also began working as a senior member of the family.

Before carrying out duties, it is likely the Duchess of Cambridge looked to other royals for advice.

Like Sophie, it is also thought Kate has taken on a bigger workload over the last few months.

Even while self-isolating, the mother-of-three has made virtual visits by video call.

“This is simple, it consists of well-cut jumpers in premium fabrics and denim for more casual duties. Kate is fond of championing British brands and she chooses well.

“The items she wears sell out within minutes – labelled the Kate-effect’.”

No matter what the reason for their changing looks, both Kate and Sophie are often praised on their style whenever they step out.

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How did Kate Middleton become a royal?

Early life

Kate Middleton, or Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, was born on 9 January 1982 at the Royal Berkshire Hospital, Reading, England.

She was born to Michael and Carole Middleton, a former flight dispatcher and air hostess. The couple founded a party supplies company, Party Pieces, in 1987 – now estimated to be worth £30 million.

Kate has a younger sister Pippa Matthews, 34, and a younger brother James Middleton, 31.

Education

Kate and her family moved to Amman, Jordan, in 1984, where the future Duchess was educated at an English-speaking nursery school.

After moving back to Berkshire the family sent Kate to private school, St Andrews School. She went on to briefly study at Downe House before moving onto Marlborough College where she boarded.

For university the young Kate attended the University of St Andrews in Fife, Scotland. Here she was awarded an undergraduate MA (2:1 Hons) in history of art.

Relationship with Prince William

Kate met Prince William when they were both studying at St Andrews, and both living in St Salvator’s Hall. Famously, William reportedly took a fancy to Kate after she wore a see-through dress during a fashion show.

In 2003 the couple began dating and lived together during their second year of university.

The couple split in April 2007, however, in October they were back together.

Wedding

Prince William proposed to Kate Middleton with his late mother Princess Diana’s engagement ring in October 2010. The couple were holidaying in Kenya at the time.

On 29 April 2011 they married at Westminster Abbey with a whopping 26 million watching the event live.

Kate wore an Alexander McQueen dress worth a reported £250,000 on the big day.

Kate assumed the title “Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge” and also become the Duchess of Cambridge on the day.