The Depressing Reason Kate Middleton Always Packs This Outfit When She Travels

There's only one outfit we know Kate Middleton always packs, and that's something black. This is on purpose, because according to The Independent, the royal family is required to pack a black outfit for mourning. The strict rule's in place in case anyone in the family dies while they're away. That way, he or she can change into the spare attire upon arrival in England. As morbid as all this sounds (who wants to think about this while traveling?), you have to admire the royals for being so prepared, especially since Prince William and Kate are often abroad.

Kate Middleton at the Annual Remembrance Sunday Service on Nov. 8, 2015
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Kate Middleton at the Annual Remembrance Sunday Service on Nov. 8, 2015

She wore a patchwork Alexander McQueen coat.

Kate Middleton at the annual Remembrance Sunday Service on Nov. 13, 2016
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Kate Middleton at the annual Remembrance Sunday Service on Nov. 13, 2016

She wore a Diane von Furstenberg coat.

Kate Middleton Attended a Memorial Service on Nov. 28, 2016
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Kate Middleton Attended a Memorial Service on Nov. 28, 2016

She wore an Alexander McQueen coat.