Prince William‘s new wife, the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, has proven herself to be quite the commoner, which is always refreshing. Kate was seen sporting some recycled fashion pieces while in Scotland for Queen Elizabeth‘s eldest granddaughter Zara Phillips‘ wedding to rugby player Mike Tindall.

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The first time Kate was spotted, she was attending an evening reception toasting for Phillips and Tindall. The Duchess of Cambridge recycled a green silk Diane von Furstenberg “Maja” dress she was previously seen wearing on her visit to Los Angeles weeks earlier. The green frock was perfect for an evening gathering.

Zara Phillips Royal Wedding Gown Details

The next day, at Phillips’ ceremony, Kate shopped her closet for another familiar piece: a cream colored double-breasted coat she was seen wearing at Laura Parker Bowles‘ wedding in 2006. The Duchess switched up her head piece and wore a much larger hat compared to the feathered fascinator she wore in 2006.

This makes me love Kate even more. She’s a royal–but a normal royal at that!

Kate Middleton Recycled Wardrobe Photos

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