Meghan Markle's Coat Is Chic, but So Is Kate Middleton's — and It's Under $200

By Sarah Wasilak

Updated on 12/4/2017 at 5:05 PM

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While all eyes are on Meghan Markle's coats — it is the week she announced her engagement to Prince Harry, after all — Kate Middleton dressed more casually, arriving at St Pancras station in London in a trendy checked coat and jeans, both by Zara. Kate's tailored design retails at $169, making it an affordable Winter outerwear option 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.

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Kate's Exact Zara Coat

Kate's Exact Zara Coat

Zara Checked Coat ($169)

Unique 21 Hero Longline Coat in Heritage Check

Unique 21 Hero Longline Coat in Heritage Check

Unique 21 Hero Plus Unique 21 Hero Longline Coat in Heritage Check ($111)

River Island Women's Black Check Coat

River Island Women's Black Check Coat

River Island Women's Black Check Coat ($160)

Morgan Collared Check Coat

Morgan Collared Check Coat

Morgan Collared Check Coat ($215)

Sandro Ladies Gray Checked Wool-Blend Coat

Sandro Ladies Gray Checked Wool-Blend Coat

Sandro Ladies Gray Checked Wool-Blend Coat ($605)

Zara Houndstooth Trench Coat

Zara Houndstooth Trench Coat

Zara Houndstooth Trench Coat ($129)

River Island Black Check Coat

River Island Black Check Coat

River Island Women's Plus Black Check Belted Robe Coat ($170)

Selected Heritage Check Trench Coat

Selected Heritage Check Trench Coat

Selected Heritage Check Trench Coat ($332)

Topshop Women's Lace-Up Sleeve Check Coat

Topshop Women's Lace-Up Sleeve Check Coat

Topshop Women's Lace-Up Sleeve Check Coat ($240)

Etro Wide-Collar Check Coat

Etro Wide-Collar Check Coat

Etro Wide-Collar Check Coat ($2,330)