While all eyes are on Meghan Markle's coats [1] — it is the week she announced her engagement to Prince Harry [2], after all — Kate Middleton dressed more casually [3], arriving at St Pancras station in London in a trendy checked coat [4] and jeans, both by Zara. Kate's tailored design retails at $169 [5], making it an affordable Winter outerwear option [6] that's truly just as chic and sophisticated as a high-end alternative.
The duchess coordinated her jacket with neutral basics, including a gray turtleneck sweater, suede booties, and a Mulberry two-tone bag. If you like her piece, you can shop it below, along with plenty of similar options at varying price points, all of which confirm the obvious: when it comes to coats, the royals know how to choose the most functional of them all [7].
Kate's Exact Zara Coat
Zara Checked Coat [9] ($169)
Unique 21 Hero Longline Coat in Heritage Check
Unique 21 Hero Plus Unique 21 Hero Longline Coat in Heritage Check [10] ($111)
River Island Women's Black Check Coat
River Island Women's Black Check Coat [11] ($160)
Morgan Collared Check Coat
Morgan Collared Check Coat [12] ($215)
Sandro Ladies Gray Checked Wool-Blend Coat
Sandro Ladies Gray Checked Wool-Blend Coat [13] ($605)
Zara Houndstooth Trench Coat
Zara Houndstooth Trench Coat [14] ($129)
River Island Black Check Coat
River Island Women's Plus Black Check Belted Robe Coat [15] ($170)
Selected Heritage Check Trench Coat
Selected Heritage Check Trench Coat [16] ($332)
Topshop Women's Lace-Up Sleeve Check Coat
Topshop Women's Lace-Up Sleeve Check Coat [17] ($240)
Etro Wide-Collar Check Coat
Etro Wide-Collar Check Coat [18] ($2,330)