Kate Middleton’s dress sends a message to Meghan Markle in her video.

It’s probably the video of the year, or at least the start of the school year. On Monday, September 9, Kate Middleton broke Instagram’s algorithm by announcing that she was done with chemotherapy in a three-minute video posted on her official account. In just 24 hours, the emotional film collected 27 million views, 67 thousand comments and appeared on the front page of the British press. Shot more intimately than ever, sometimes alone in a field of flowers, sometimes resting her head on Prince William’s shoulder, Kate Middleton appears more at peace than ever and dressed in two very different casual outfits.

The first is a bohemian and flowy midi dress with a floral print and mid-length puff sleeves. Made from breathable ramie, a natural fabric from the Far East that represents a sustainable alternative to silk, designed by American brand Veronica Beard. More to the point, according to the description of the unsold dress on Net à Porter, which is offered for $807: you have casual weekend plans.” Or, one might add, to announce good news.

The second outfit adopted by George, Charlotte and Louis’ mother is much more modest: a denim shirt dress with a small collar, belt and short sleeves. According to the media Greetings And The sunthis dress is available on the Roman brand’s website for just over €40. For both looks, the Princess of Wales wore white Veja sneakers, a French brand she loves. More precisely, the “Eslar” model.

One brand, two women

If Kate Middleton seems to appreciate Veronica Beard’s creations, so does Meghan Markle. Already in 2016, the Duchess of Sussex attended “The Today Show” in New York in a gray blazer jacket and Veronica Beard mini shorts. Two years later, on a visit to Tonga with Prince Harry, she opted for a belted blue shirt dress from the same brand. A piece she decided to put on hold for her royal tour of South Africa with Prince Harry in 2019.

The only difference between the two sisters is the cut of their clothes. The outline for Meghan Markle is generally very conventional. Last August 15, for example, during his trip to Colombia, he opted for an elegant ensemble from the label, characterized by a navy blue sleeveless vest with gold buttons and suit trousers in the same shade. An austere model, a far cry from Kate Middleton’s Veronica Beard dress, whose airy textile could symbolize a form of salvation. If the American brand is singled out, the one who is generally surrounded by the British stylist Jenny Packham, does not reach out to Meghan Markle.