Kate Middleton Channeled Her Inner Bridgerton Sister at a Royal Garden Party

Kate Middleton and Prince William stepped in for Queen Elizabeth II at a recent garden party at Buckingham Palace, and her ensemble reminds us of another young aristocratic Brit: Eloise Bridgerton.

On May 25, the Duchess of Cambridge rewore a custom dress made by her private dressmaker, featuring buttons, a high neck, and long sleeves that would work perfectly in Regency-era London. The duchess accessorized the garment, which she previously wore in March 2019, with a floral fascinator, plain heels, a clutch purse, and matching earrings, all in mint green.

This isn’t the first time Middleton has worn a preloved item to a garden party this month. In keeping with her dedication to sustainable fashion, she recently stepped out in a coral dress accessorized with a vintage clutch on May 19.

While Kate Middleton is certainly not seeking a suitor—she has been married to Prince William since 2011—you cannot tell me that she does not look ready to promenade in this look.

All this to say, the pale pastel looks great on brunette Middleton, which might be why the shade is also a favorite of the most sarcastic Bridgerton daughter. To compare, here is Eloise in mint green at a garden party in season two of the Netflix series, basically being Kate’s twin:

And here is another photo of Eloise in mint green and a mint green flower in her dark hair, just like Kate:

Thankfully, you don’t have to be a duchess, a Bridgerton sister, or even a Brit to partake in royal garden party style. We’ve rounded up five you can hop on right now, from flowy dresses to pretty headbands to (fake) pearl necklaces that will give you just a pop of elegance.

After that, all you’ll need are some scandalous feminist pamphlets and a dance card, and you’re good to go!