A Kate Middleton Gift Guide: Shop Presents Fit For A Princess
A Kate Middleton Gift Guide: Shop Presents Fit For A Princess
Kate Middleton has access to the most coveted goods around, from Alexander McQueen dresses to heirloom jewels—and yet, many of her tried-and-true picks are pretty down-to-earth. Below, check out the Princess of Wales's must-haves, from her favorite pair of sneakers to her choice makeup and more.
1) Superga Sneakers
2750 Cotu Classic Sneakers
shopbop.com
$65.00
The Princess often sports her Supergas at casual events—so often, in fact, that they could be called her go-to footwear.
2) Mulberry Bag
Small Amberley Leather Crossbody Bag
nordstrom.com
$1035.00
Kate has carried many a bag in her day, but a few handbag brands have emerged as her favorites. Among them is Mulberry, a British label renowned for its leather goods. (Some of her other favorites, if you're curious, are Aspinal of London and Anya Hindmarch.)
3) The Palace Papers: Inside the House of Windsor--the Truth and the Turmoil
Crown Publishing Group (NY)
amazon.com
$19.99
Tina Brown's The Palace Papers picks up where her book The Diana Chronicles left off, beginning with how the House of Windsor reinvented itself after Princess Diana’s tragic death. Brown then chronicles the death of Queen Elizabeth's beloved mother and sister, Prince Charles's marriage to Camilla Parker Bowles, the rise of Kate Middleton, and Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's decision to leave the royal family. It's a must-read on 21st century British royal drama.
4) The Nano Montreal
shipping
demellierlondon.com
￡10.00
Kate's been seen toting DeMellier London's chic Nano Montreal style handbag, which makes for a fun party accessory.
5) Penguin Clothbound Classics
A Christmas Carol and Other Christmas Writings by Charles Dickens
target.com
$18.39
In rare photos of Kate and Prince William working from their Kensington Palace home, royal watchers spotted a collection of Penguin's stylish "Clothbound Classics" on display atop the Princess's desk. Among them was Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol and Other Christmas Writings, as well as other much-loved tomes Emma, Sense and Sensibility, The Hound of Baskervilles, and Middlemarch.
6) Orange Blossom Candle
Jo Malone London
sephora.com
$70.00
Kate famously had Jo Malone's Orange Blossom candles lit during her royal wedding to Prince William in 2011, filling Westminster Abbey with the fresh scent.
7) Beulah Scarf
Heart Printed Scarf
beulahlondon.com
￡120.00
The Princess of Wales regularly sports Beulah London's wares, including a scarf very similar to this one. The mission-driven label hopes to end modern slavery by empowering vulnerable women.
8) Camera
Fuji Mini 8 Minnie Mouse Instant Camera
amazon.com
Kate has long been passionate about photography, studying art history in college and continuing to hone her skills on the side. These days, most Cambridge family portraits are taken by the royal herself. Make like a Princess and embrace your own inner shutterbug with a user-friendly camera like this one.
9) Barbour Jacket
Classic Beadnell Waxed Cotton Jacket
bloomingdales.com
$395.00
Like nearly every other member of the royal family, Kate is a Barbour devotee. She's most often spotted in the classic brand's waxed jackets, similar to this one.
10) Johanna Basford Coloring Books
ecret Garden: An Inky Treasure Hunt and Coloring Book
amazon.com
$9.99
Beloved illustrator and adult coloring book author Johanna Basford recently revealed on Instagram that when Prince William awarded her an OBE in 2016, he said his wife liked her books. "She colours [sic]. Kate is one of us," she wrote.
11) L.K. Bennett Shoes
Fern Beige Suede Pointed Toe Courts
lkbennett.com
￡295.00
Throughout her tenure as a working royal, the Princess has relied on L.K. Bennett shoes and accessories to complete her stylish outfits. Among her favorite styles are the Fenn heels, which she's been seen wearing again and again.
12) David Attenborough Fan Art
A4 Sir David Attenborough & Animals Illustrated Poster/Print
etsy.com
$13.75
Kate's favorite celebrity, you ask? According to the royal herself, it's none other than celebrated naturalist David Attenborough. And this tasteful print is just the kind of Attenborough-themed decor that would look at home in her royal abode.
13) Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer
Oil Free Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 20
sephora.com
$46.00
Kate's apparently among the many fans of Laura Mercier's tinted moisturizer. The brand posted on Facebook in 2011 that the Princess had been seen buying this very product.
14) Hold Still: A Portrait of our Nation in 2020
National Portrait Gallery
amazon.com
$33.33
During the pandemic, the then Duchess of Cambridge launched a photography project which prompted those in the UK to document the unprecedented time in history. That project then became this book, with a contribution from Kate herself.
15) Missoma Earrings
Rhodochrosite gold mini Pyramid Charm Hoops
www.missoma.com
$110.00
Kate has plenty of priceless gems in her jewelry box, but she's been known to wear more accessible styles, too, including this pair from the brand Missoma.
17) HRH: So Many Thoughts on Royal Style
Celadon Books
amazon.com
$17.99
If you're curious about the symbolism behind Kate's styles, consider picking up Elizabeth Holmes's HRH, a coffee table book that's just as lovely to read as it is to put out on display.
Kate Middleton has access to the most coveted goods around, and yet, many of her tried-and-true picks are pretty down-to-earth. Below, check out her must-haves.