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Kate Middleton takes a style cue from Meghan Markle for her latest appearance

·Shopping & Lifestyle Writer

January 22, 2020 at 10:58 a.m.

WOKING, ENGLAND - JANUARY 22: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge visits HMP Send on January 22, 2020 in Woking, England. The visit is part of HRH's 24-hour tour of the country to launch '5 big questions on the under 5s'. (Photo by Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty Images) — Photo by Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty Images.

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It appears the Duchess of Cambridge is following in sister-in-law Meghan Markle’s style footsteps, or at least proves that great (stylish) minds think alike.

Kate Middleton, 38, visited the Ely and Careau Children’s Centre in Cardiff on Wednesday, where she attended a baby sensory class. It’s the latest stop in her tour celebrating the launch of her new 5 Big Questions survey.

The survey, targeted towards adults living in the U.K., was launched with the goal of stimulating a national conversation and informing where the Duchess will focus her advocacy work around early childhood.

CARDIFF, WALES - JANUARY 22: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge speaks with parents during her visit to the Ely & Caerau Children's Centre on January 22, 2020 in Cardiff, Wales. The visit is part of the Duchess of Cambridge's 24-hour tour of the country to launch the Five Big Questions survey. (Photo by Geoff Caddick - WPA Pool/Getty Images) — Photo by Geoff Caddick - WPA Pool/Getty Images.

“Through our 5 Big Questions, we are bringing together the thoughts of individuals, organizations and businesses so that we can build the healthiest generation in history by giving every child the best start in life,” an official statement from The Royal Foundation reads.

This latest engagement in Cardiff is the second stop in her 24-hour tour of Britain. It follows a visit in Birmingham yesterday.

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Kate, dressed in a camel-coloured coat by designer Massimo Dutti, opted for a classic double-breasted silhouette, similar to the one the Duchess of Sussex wore when visiting Canada House earlier this month.

Meghan, also a fan of the Spanish label, was seen wearing a midi skirt from the brand that day, which she paired with a Reiss coat that may have inspired Kate’s latest fashion choice.

Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle in camel coats. Images via Getty.

Unlike Meghan’s monochromatic look, Kate paired her cashmere coat with a simple black turtleneck, black Ralph Lauren boots, and an on-trend pleated leopard skirt. Originally retailing for $50, the affordable animal-print skirt hails from one of Kate’s favourite high street brands - Zara.

Although the skirt is currently sold out online, you can still shop the animal-print trend with some of our favourite options for a Duchess-inspired look.

Floerns Women's Pleated Midi Skirt

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SHOP IT: Amazon, $32

PrettyLittleThing pleated midi skirt in leopard print

Image via ASOS.

SHOP IT: ASOS, $59

Andamane Leopard Print Pleated Skirt

Image via Farfetch.

SHOP IT: Farfetch, $309 (originally $411)

H&M Circle Skirt

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SHOP IT: H&M, $30

Re:named Slip Midi Skirt

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SHOP IT: Shopbop, $57

Topshop Leopard Side Button Pleated Midi Skirt

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SHOP IT: Topshop, $60 (£35)

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