Fears for Kate Middleton’s ‘wardrobe allowance’ as followers query outfit selection

Eagle-eyed royal fans have joked that Kate Middleton “only has one shirt” after she was spotted in a video wearing the “same old” striped jumper.

The Duchess appeared next to her husband Prince William to congratulate Team GB following their successful efforts at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The princess looked happy and healthy while giving warm well wishes to the athletes in yet another surprise appearance.

This was only the third appearance by the Princess of Wales since her cancer diagnosis, but it was her outfit choice that stood out to some royal fans.

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Writing on X, one person joked: “Is Kate no longer receiving a wardrobe allowance?”

Drawing attention to her familiar-looking striped jumper, another added: “Wearing the same shirt as in the AI photos and video. What princess repeats outfits like this? (Answer: NONE.)”

“Seriously, what’s with that same old top?” a third said, while another added: “She really loves that jumper.”

Another person asked: “She only has one shirt??”

Prince William also caused a stir with his bearded look. The future King, 42, sported a blue Team GB polo top and stubble as he and Kate congratulated the athletes.

William’s unshaven appearance certainly sparked a flurry of comments on social media, with one fan exclaiming: “William beard era is back.”

Another said: “Great to [see] Catherine again, and William unshaved haha, it’s been years since we’ve seen that, what a sight!”

A third complimented the Prince on his bearded look, saying: “Kate looking beautiful & here for Will’s stubble.”

The Prince, who usually sports a clean-shaven appearance, was last seen with a beard on Christmas Day in 2008.

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