On the look out for a timeless winter coat you can wear year after year? The Princess of Wales, as usual, has cracked the code. Kate's chocolate brown, double-breasted midi coat features six uniform buttons arranged in a neat rectangle - just like a box of chocolates. There's also a chic, 'boxy' feel to the fit, thanks to the coat's straight cut and structured shoulders - and we want one of our own.

The Princess of Wales has worn her double-breasted coat for a number of occasions, including a trip to Boston, US, in 2022, and a visit to Southport, UK, in 2024. In Boston, she added a pop of colour with a red roll-beck enveloped by a chocolate scarf, while in Southport she paired her coat with a polka dot, pussy-bow shirt to make the most of the v-neckline.

boston, massachusetts december 01: catherine, princess of wales visits east boston to see the changing face of boston’s shoreline as the city contends with rising sea levels on december 01, 2022 in boston, massachusetts. the prince and princess of wales are visiting the coastal city of boston to attend the second annual earthshot prize awards ceremony, an event which celebrates those whose work is helping to repair the planet. during their trip, which will last for three days, the royal couple will learn about the environmental challenges boston faces as well as meeting those who are combating the effects of climate change in the area. (photo by chris jackson/getty images)
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The Princess of Wales in 2022.
the prince and princess of wales arrive for a visit to southport community centre to meet the families of those caught up in the southport knife attack earlier this year. bebe king, six, elsie dot stancombe, seven and alice da silva aguiar, nine, died after a mass stabbing at a taylor swift themed dance class in the merseyside town on july 29. picture date: thursday october 10, 2024. pa photo. see pa story royal kate. photo credit should read: danny lawson/pa wire
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The Princess of Wales' own coat is a designer number by Alexander McQueen. It's no longer available to purchase online, but at the time it was stocked for north of £2000... If, like us, you're looking to invest in a staple coat in a similar style but without investing quite that much, the good news is we've found some brilliant options on the high street.

The closest match we spotted was the 'Brushed Wool Oversized Double Breasted Tailored Maxi Coat' by Karen Millen, which is available in three colours, including the below chocolate brown - just like Kate's. The coat is currently on sale and has been reduced from £499 to to £299.40, which is a saving of 40% (at time of writing):

KarenMillen Brushed Wool Oversized Double Breasted Tailored Maxi Coat

Brushed Wool Oversized Double Breasted Tailored Maxi Coat

KarenMillen Brushed Wool Oversized Double Breasted Tailored Maxi Coat

Now 40% Off
£299 at Karen Millen

Alterantively, John Lewis' 'Double Breasted Wool Blend Coat' in 'Chocolate' is a good match, and is at the lower end of the price range we saw at £149. It also has additional sizes to the Karen Millen coat, ranging from 8 to 20:

John Lewis Double Breasted Wool Blend Coat

Double Breasted Wool Blend Coat

John Lewis Double Breasted Wool Blend Coat

£149 at John Lewis

Another stellar choice is Nobody Child's 'chocolate brown wool-blend coat' which is especially handy if you're looking for a petite cut, as it comes in two different fits:

John Lewis Chocolate Brown Relaxed Fit Wool-Blend Coat

Chocolate Brown Relaxed Fit Wool-Blend Coat

John Lewis Chocolate Brown Relaxed Fit Wool-Blend Coat

£229 at Nobody's Child

The Princess of Wales had a busy autumn and winter season so far, attending a large number of events and engagements. She attended some solo, others alongside the Prince of Wales, and also a few as a family with her children.

The couple shared an Autumn round up post on their official social media account, documenting everything from a glitzy film premiere and State Visit, to charity engagements and sporting events.