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Daily Mail
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
How royal daughters have been influenced by their famous mothers' fashion style - from Kate Middleton to Princess Beatrice
Why let a great outfit be worn only once, especially when it can be shared across generations? This sentiment rings true even for royal families. From the late Queen Elizabeth and Princess Anne to Queen Mary of Denmark and Princess Isabella, and Spain 's Queen Letizia with Princess Leonor, shared wardrobes have made their mark. Over the years, these mother-daughter duos have delivered unforgettable twinning moments - as these photos show. Queen Elizabeth II and Anne, Princess Royal Anne, Princess Royal paid homage to her mother as she sported Queen Elizabeth II 's purple checked coat in February. Carrying out royal engagements in Nottingham, Anne paired the coat with a corresponding violet dress and knee-high boots from Fairfax and Favor. In 2006, the Queen wore the coat as she embarked on the Hebridean Princess at Port Ellen, Scotland, for a week-long cruise around the Western Isles with her family to celebrate her 80th birthday. It was a poignant decision by Anne to keep her late mother close, amid a turbulent time for the royals following King Charles' cancer diagnosis. Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway and Princess Ingrid Alexandra Princess Ingrid Alexandra made a dazzling debut at her first state banquet in April, marking a significant royal milestone in style. The young Norwegian royal accompanied her parents, Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit, to the white-tie affair held at the Royal Palace in Oslo. In a touching nod to her mother, Ingrid Alexandra wore a sky blue ruffled gown from Mette-Marit's wardrobe - the same dress the Crown Princess donned for Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel of Sweden's wedding in 2010. Carole Middleton and Catherine, Princess of Wales The Princess of Wales is described as one of the world's most stylish women so it's no wonder Carole Middleton took inspiration from her daughter's wardrobe. Attending Royal Ascot in 2022, Carole wore an eye-catching ME+EM silk shirt dress, featuring a dipped hemline and pleated detailing. Kate previously chose the mid-length design for afternoon tea with five-year-old cancer patient, Mila Sneddon, at Holyroodhouse in May 2021. The Princess later wore the dress to the Chelsea Flower Show in May 2023, completing the look with trusty Castaner espadrille wedges. Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York and Princess Beatrice Princess Beatrice showed off a sky blue Amanda Wakeley dress at Royal Ascot in June 2017. Beatrice oozed sophistication, teaming her colour-block dress with a Nerida Fraiman wide-brimmed hat and a Chanel bag. Her mother, Sarah Ferguson, wore the same dress a mere two months later at the King George VI Weekend at Ascot Racecourse. Princess Caroline of Monaco and Princess Alexandra of Hanover Princess Alexandra of Hanover made headlines when she attended the Chanel Haute Couture spring/summer 2024 show, wearing a little black dress brimming with history. The monochrome tweed mini had been worn by her mother, Princess Caroline of Monaco, back in 1990. Originating from the autumn/winter 1990 couture collection, the frock incorporated a contrasting collar, scalloped stitching and double-breasted front, featuring buttons painted with a silhouette of Coco Chanel. Princess Caroline of Monaco and Charlotte Casiraghi Princess Alexandra of Hanover's half-sister, Charlotte Casiraghi, is also known to raid her mother's wardrobe. For the 2017 Rose Ball in Monte-Carlo, Monaco, Charlotte selected another stunning Chanel dress belonging to Princess Caroline. Hailing from the autumn/winter 1996 couture collection, the semi-sheer design incorporated a plunging V-neckline and figure-skimming silhouette. This dress was a favourite of Caroline's, who has worn it on at least three occasions, including Monaco National Day in 1996 and the Nijinsky Award Winners Event in 2000. Queen Mary of Denmark and Princess Isabella Princess Isabella of Denmark celebrated her confirmation in style by wearing her mother Queen Mary's white trouser suit. Isabella, who is third in line to the Danish throne, accessorised the Max Mara three-piece with a diamond and pearl brooch. It was a gift from her grandmother, Queen Margrethe, on her Christening day in 2007 and once belonged to Queen Alexandrine. The Princess also borrowed two 'Pacific' rings by Dulong Fine Jewellery from her mother's collection. Mary wore the outfit during a 2017 trip to Stockholm, repeating it while visiting South Korea in 2019. Princess Isabella of Denmark borrowed her mother's Max Mara three-piece suit for her confirmation in 2022 In April, Queen Mary turned heads by stepping out in a coat borrowed from Princess Isabella's wardrobe. During the second day of her state visit to Finland with King Frederik, she wore a fuchsia double-breasted coat by Dolce & Gabbana - previously seen on Isabella at the Nutcracker premiere at Copenhagen's Tivoli Theatre in November 2024. Mary styled the bold outerwear with grey wide-leg trousers, a coordinating roll-neck jumper and suede heeled boots. Queen Silvia of Sweden and Princess Victoria Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden gave her mother's vintage co-ord a contemporary spin in 2017. Queen Silvia, 80, initially showcased the striped yellow ensemble during a visit to Moscow in 1978. The Queen accessorised with a pearl necklace and matching earrings, completing the look with black mid-heeled pumps. In a stroke of genius, Victoria, 46, tied the scarf that was originally bound around her mother's hat into a pussybow necktie. She elevated the outfit with a scarlet clutch and corresponding heels from Rizzo. Queen Letizia of Spain and Princess Leonor Crown Princess Leonor of Spain's Dándara dress seemed to catch her mother's eye. Leonor debuted the patterned shirt dress while attending the Maria Pages performance at the Teatros de El Canal in Madrid, Spain, in June 2022. The following month, Queen Letizia donned the breezy design to a meeting on mental health at the UNICEF headquarters. Both royals styled their midi dresses with espadrille wedges - Letizia opting for a leather version by Uterque. Queen Letizia and Infanta Sofia In November 2022, Queen Letizia welcomed the President and First Lady of Paraguay in another dress with a special family connection. The ivory chiffon design by Carolina Herrera had previously been worn by her younger daughter, Infanta Sofia, at the 2021 Princesa de Asturias Awards, where she helped congratulate the winners at the Reconquista Hotel. Both mother and daughter teamed the elegant frock with black shoes and styled their hair in loose waves, creating a coordinated and polished appearance. Both Letizia and her daughter Sofia teamed this Carolina Herrera frock with black shoes and styled their hair in loose waves, creating a coordinated and polished appearance Queen Maxima of the Netherlands and Princess Catharina-Amalia Princess Catharina-Amalia of the Netherlands made a sartorial statement at a state banquet in December 2024. For the occasion, she dazzled in a lavender sequinned gown by Japanese designer Tadashi Shoji. The dress featured a striking sweetheart neckline and dramatic cape - an emerging style signature for the Princess. The highlight of her ensemble, however, was the Dutch Star Tiara. A true masterpiece, it combines elements from various royal tiaras passed down through generations. Her mother, Queen Maxima, created the design for her wedding in 2002 by customising a diamond festoon base from the Pearl Button Tiara, replacing the pearl accents with sparkling diamond stars. Queen Maxima created the Dutch Star Tiara for her wedding in 2002 by customising a diamond festoon base from the Pearl Button Tiara, replacing the pearl accents with sparkling diamond stars Queen Maxima and Princess Alexia Princess Alexia of the Netherlands proved she has inherited her mother Queen Maxima's fashion prowess when she carried out her first solo engagement in September 2023. The royal, who is second in line to the Dutch throne behind her sister Princess Catharina-Amalia, christened the Vox Alexia, a ship by Dutch manufacture Van Oord, in Rotterdam. Alexia wore Maxima's cold-shoulder ruffled wool dress by Oscar De La Renta. The Queen previously donned the design at the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES), held in the World Forum at The Hague, Netherlands, in 2019. Princess Alexia of the Netherlands wore her mother's Oscar De La Renta dress for her first solo engagement in September 2023 Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden and Princess Estelle In September 2023, Sweden's future queen, Princess Estelle, made a sartorial statement at an opera performance celebrating her grandfather King Carl XVI Gustaf's Jubilee. Eagle-eyed followers would have recognised the young royal's tulle dress as a high street creation, previously sported by her mother, Crown Princess Victoria. Part of the brand's autumn/winter 2020 Conscious collection, the £200 design is crafted from layers of wispy lime tulle with a draped bodice and ankle length. Victoria has worn the dress on a number of occasions, including an official royal visit to Amsterdam in The Netherlands in June 2022. Princess Estelle of Sweden pinched her mother's £200 H&M tulle dress for the Jubilee performance of the Royal Opera at Drottningholm Palace Theatre in 2023 Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh and Lady Louise The Duchess of Edinburgh had wrapped up in her navy Roland Mouret coat on five instances before her daughter, Lady Louise, decided to follow suit. Offering a fresh twist on the classic trench, the 'Millington' double-wool crepe coat had flared sleeves, distinctive lapels and a knee length. The duo chose varying accessories: Sophie opted for a Jane Taylor London straw hat and Manolo Blahnik satin pumps, while Louise selected a Jane Taylor London trilby and nude suede heels. Sophie's Roland Mouret coat appears to be in pristine condition - even though Lady Louise has waited four years to wear it It seems that Sophie developed a fondness for her daughter's beret. Attending the 2024 Easter Mattins Service at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, the Duchess was the picture of elegance in a purple coat and Louise's hat. It was a touching tribute to her daughter, who was unable to attend the service.
Times
16-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Times
Welcome to the most exclusive rehab centres on Earth
What do you do when your wealth — which has bought so much, from personal chefs and chauffeurs to cars, yachts and holiday homes in St Tropez and the Caribbean — can no longer buy happiness, or even peace of mind? Head to Switzerland. Locals call the eastern shore of Lake Zurich, where the streets are permanently bathed in a shimmering, reassuringly prosperous light, Goldküste — or the Gold Coast. In this discreet neighbourhood, no one sees the revolving door of burnt-out celebrities and jacked-up CEOs, the members of European and Middle Eastern royal families and, dare we say it, Rich Listers and their anxious, gambling, gaming and drug-addicted children, who pay six-figure sums a week to feel better. Here, where the mountain air thins
