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Kate Middleton returns to skirts after month of trousers with $320 knit set

Her trouser streak has officially ended.

Kate Middleton ditched her go-to pants for the first time in over a month as she visited two universities in England Wednesday, sporting a cozy knit skirt set that revisits another one of her favorite fashion eras.

The Princess of Wales, 41, wore Sézane’s Sami Jumper ($145) and Naelle Skirt ($175) as she stopped by Nottingham Trent University and the University of Nottingham to discuss mental health initiatives.

While her cream-colored ribbed pullover with button details at the sleeves is currently sold out, it’s available in six other hues ranging from bold purple to classic black.

The look is a familiar one for the princess, who wore monochromatic sweaters and skirts on repeat last fall.

While her outfit was new, she chose some old favorite accessories including a Tusting Mini Holly bag ($495), Simone Rocha pearl drop earrings and Gianvito Rossi pumps ($640).

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The royal paired her skirt set with a matching bag and heels.
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Middleton wore her hair in soft waves.
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Sézane Sami Jumper
Sézane

Sézane Sami Jumper


Sézane Naelle Skirt
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Sézane Naelle Skirt


The last time the royal wore anything but trousers was September 8, when she sported a maroon coatdress and fascinator on the first anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s death.

Since then, she’s worn a series of pantsuits, breaking her streak only once to wear a pair of wide-legged slacks with a sweater vest.

Fans rejoiced about the Princess of Wales’ return to skirts on social media, like one who commented on the Royal Fashion Police Instagram account writing, “😂😂 the moment everyone waiting for..no more suit.”

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The princess spoke with students about mental health.
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Kate Middleton and Prince William
The Waleses attended a youth mental health forum on World Mental Health Day Tuesday.
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Kate Middleton
She’s been wearing trouser suits on repeat lately.
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“Wait is over! 🎉” another fan added, while a third wrote, “Finally……… I can breathe from suit era 😮‍💨.”

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The Princess of Wales’ university visits on Wednesday coincided with a series of engagements she’s undertaking based around World Mental Health Day.

On Tuesday, she wore an L.K. Bennett blazer in bright yellow — a nod to the #HelloYellow movement associated with the special day — along with symbolic Ear Sass Issy Star earrings ($32) as she co-hosted a youth mental health forum with Prince William, 41.

Thursday brings another appearance for the stylish royal — and only time will tell if the trousers make their return.