The Duchess Attends Remembrance Sunday in Alexander McQueen

Members of the royal family were out today attending the Remembrance Sunday commemorations at the Cenotaph in London.

The Duchess has attended the service every year, since marrying Prince William in 2011.

The Duchess watched the ceremony from the foreign office balcony with the Duchess of Cornwall and the Countess of Wessex. It is protocol that dictates that those married into the Royal family, apart from Prince Philip, watch from a distance.

photo from the Daily Mail

The Duchess looked in deep thought throughout the service, no doubt thinking about her late grandfather Peter Middleton who trained Canadian pilots during the Second World War.

photo from the Daily Mail

This year the Duchess debuted another new coat, this time by Alexander McQueen. It is currently available at Harvey Nichols for £1,745. It is described as a flared wool coat. It has distinctive Alexander McQueen double buttons across the middle. It also has oversized lapels, which made it easy for me to identify!

The Duchess also appeared to have a dress underneath with a ruffled edge. This has not been identified yet, but I will update when and if it is.

The Duchess chose to repeat one of her black felt hats - the Jane Corbett hat that she wore back in 2011.

photo from the Daily Mail

The Duchess also wore her sapphire and diamond drop earrings and her Mappin and Webb Empress Class White Gold & Diamond Necklace.

Copy Kate
A black coat will never go out of style and is a wise wardrobe investment. This season I love the French Connection Talia Coat. It is double breasted with a statement lapel in a different material. It also features belted cuffs with button details, a very similar feature to those on Kate's coat today. It currently retails at £220 - a much more affordable price compared to Kate's! At this time of year a poppy, for me, is a must have. My favourite one is the Reflections Poppy, it is beautiful and a lovely poppy to wear as a sign of respect. Now I know not many of us have an occasion to wear beautiful hats like Kate, but if you ever do and you want one in black felt then this Whiteley pillbox hat will be perfect. It is styled on Kate's summer version and available for £64.95.

I loved the Duchess's look today and hope you enjoy my replica of it!