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Kate Middleton Wears 3 Lookalike Outfits: Inside the Meaning
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Kate Middleton is rocking a familiar look.
When the Princess of Wales, 43, visited a prison’s mothers and babies unit on Feb. 11, she wore an outfit that appeared, at first glance, to be a rewear of a distinctive look she wore exactly four weeks ago. While the colors were identical and the bespoke tartan Blaze Milano coat the same, on closer inspection, the outfit she wore to the prison was subtly different from the look she wore at the Royal Marsden Hospital on Jan. 14.
Wearing a chocolate brown knitted skirt from Sezane with a dark burgundy turtleneck, Kate accessorized the look with a pair of brown suede slouchy boots from Gianvito Rossi and vintage gold and pearl earrings. The Naelle skirt (currently on sale) is the same one she wore in cream on a visit to Nottingham in 2023.
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The look is one of many that the royal has worn so far this year which seem to reflect a less-is-more attitude when it comes to her styling choices. Gone are the vibrant pantsuits we saw back in 2023 — instead, the Princess of Wales has kicked off 2025 with a trio of brown and black outfits, often removing her statement sapphire engagement ring and replacing it with a stack of eternity bands.
“This is the first time I have seen her dress in this way,” Petar Petrov, the designer of the brown blazer Kate wore to the National Portrait Gallery on Feb. 4, tells PEOPLE. “I appreciate it because it feels like she is a real person, and that’s appealing. She looks modern and fresh!”
Under the brown blazer, she wore a black turtleneck sweater with pinstripe smart trousers from Maxmara, a much more understated look for the royal.
“A similar thing happened with Gwyneth Paltrow when she became known for this ‘quiet luxury,’ ” says the Ukranian-born designer. “Sometimes when you don’t try so hard to look important, people react more because it’s effortless but in such a surprising way, and then it goes viral.”
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The recycled plaid coat and lookalike outfit on Feb. 11 came hours after Kensington Palace released a rare statement clarifying that comments in a Feb. 1 Sunday Times article — which claimed that there was concern about Kate’s style overshadowing her charity work — were from a palace spokesperson rather than the Princess of Wales. The same article stated that the palace would no longer be releasing details of Kate’s day-to-day engagements.
“I think there will always be people talking about her clothes, whether she likes it or not because she has such good taste, people look to her for inspiration,” says Petrov, who experienced the famous “Kate Effect” when the blazer sold out within 24 hours of the royal wearing it, only for it to be re-stocked and sell out again 48 hours later.
It’s a sentiment shared by Susan Kelley, the founder of the first-ever style blog dedicated to Kate’s clothing choices.
“It’s understandable that the Princess would like the emphasis to be on her work and not her fashion, and that’s a conundrum many women face, especially women in high-profile positions,” Kelley tells PEOPLE.
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While the Princess of Wales has always been a fan of rewears and even upcycles some of her red carpet outfits (most noticeably at the BAFTAS, which neither Kate nor Prince William will be attending on Sunday), it’s not often that Kate repeats a coat or any item of clothing within the same four-week period.
The bespoke double-breasted tailored coat was first spotted on Christmas Day in 2021. Known for their classic but contemporary designs with a hint of glamour, Blaze Milano was founded by designers Corrada Rodriguez d’Acri, Delfina Pinardi and Maria Sole Torlonia in 2013 and are worn by many Hollywood actresses such as Julianne Moore and Jessica Chastain.
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Despite the recent controversy and backlash over the palace’s comments, Kelley says she has no sense of concern from the style blogging community, all of whom regularly identify Princess Kate’s outfits independently, without any assistance from the palace.
“The reality is that people have an interest in the Princess’ style, and that is not something Kensington Palace or anyone else can control,” she says. “People are going to seek out the information by various means.”
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A timeline of Britney Spears’ troubled past

Britney Spears’ life has been filled with troubling moments, including her recent DUI arrest in California.
The pop star was arrested on the evening of March 4, 2026, by the California Highway Patrol on suspicion of driving under the influence, Page Six confirmed.
She was released the following morning and a court date was set for May 4, 2026.
Spears’ struggles date back to 2007, when she infamously shaved her head and attacked a paparazzo with an umbrella.
Her more recent behavior includes dancing with knives on Instagram, driving erratically after leaving a restaurant and walking out of a wine bar with a champagne flute in her hand.
In addition, Spears’ ex-husband Kevin Federline made damning allegations about the pop singer — including that she allegedly did cocaine while breastfeeding their sons Sean Preston and Jayden James — in his 2025 memoir, “You Thought You Knew.”
Here’s a full timeline of Britney Spears’ troubled past.
2007: Britney shaves her head and attacks a paparazzo with an umbrella
At the height of her career, Spears infamously walked into Esther’s Haircutting Studio in Tarzana, Calif., one night in 2007 and asked for her hair to be shaved off.
The salon’s owner, Esther Tognozzi, refused, so Spears took matters into her own hands by grabbing a clipper and giving herself a buzzcut while paparazzi snapped photos through the windows.
Just days later, the “Toxic” singer was photographed attacking a photographer’s car with an umbrella.
The incidents were followed by Spears checking into rehab. She spent around 24 hours at Crossroads Centre and then entered Promises Malibu Treatment Center for a 28-day program, leaving in March 2007.
At the time, Spears was going through a divorce and custody battle with Federline.
The exes finalized their divorce in July 2007 and initially agreed to joint custody of their sons. Federline later got full custody of the boys in 2008.
2008: Britney is placed on psychiatric hold
In February 2008, Spears was placed on back-to-back psychiatric holds, leading her father, Jamie Spears, to petition for an emergency temporary conservatorship over his eldest daughter.
The conservatorship was later made permanent in October 2008.
April 2019: Britney checks into a mental health treatment center
In January 2019, Spears announced she was going on an “indefinite work hiatus” after her father suffered a life-threatening illness.
She revealed at the time that her upcoming album and planned second Vegas residency, “Britney: Domination,” would be delayed.
Come April 2019, Spears checked into a mental health facility.
2021: Britney claims her conservatorship is abusive
Spears’ conservatorship drama came to a head when the 2021 documentary “Framing Britney Spears” spotlighted how severe media scrutiny had led to her downfall with substance abuse and mental health issues.
That sparked the #FreeBritney movement, which demanded she be freed from the conservatorship.
In March 2021, the Grammy Award winner officially filed a court petition requesting that Jamie be replaced as conservator over her personal affairs.
During her first public hearing in June 2021, which she attended virtually, Spears alleged that her conservators were “abusive” and “bullying” her. She also claimed they forced her to use birth control despite her wishes to marry and have a baby with her then-boyfriend, Sam Asghari.
Jamie, 73, filed a petition on Sept. 7, 2021, to finally end the conservatorship. Two months later, the conservatorship was officially terminated by Judge Brenda Penny.
September 2023: Britney is pulled over for driving without a license
On Sept. 10, 2023, Spears was pulled over by the California Highway Patrol and was issued a violation for not having a valid license in her possession and a second violation for failing to provide an officer with proof of insurance.
Her attorney Mathew Rosengart told Page Six at the time, “Britney at all times had a license and insurance; this is the functional equivalent of a parking ticket.”
September 2023: Britney dances with knives
Authorities performed a wellness check at Spears’ house in Thousand Oaks, Calif. on Sept. 27, 2023, after she posted worrisome videos of herself dancing with knives.
Captain Dean Worthy of the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office told Page Six that a sergeant had been dispatched to the singer’s home after responding to the call from a concerned individual.
When police arrived at Spears’ home, security told them Spears was “fine” and “nothing was going on.”
The “Circus” singer later spoke out about the entire ordeal, admitting that she knew she “spooked” her fans with her concerning video but insisted that they were “fake knives.”
Around that time, Spears released her memoir, “The Woman in Me,” where she revealed that she had an abortion during her relationship with Justin Timberlake, whom she dated from 1999 to 2002.
Her book came out three months after Spears separated from Asghari, whom she married in June 2022. They finalized their divorce in May 2024.
May 2024: Britney fights with boyfriend Paul Richard Soliz outside Chateau Marmont
An ambulance was called to the Chateau Marmont in LA in the early morning hours of May 2, 2024, after Spears and her on-again, off-again boyfriend, Paul Richard Soliz, allegedly had a dispute at the hotel.
Photos obtained by the New York Post showed Spears holding a white pillow and a brown blanket outside of the swanky celebrity hotspot.
Spears later called the news about the incident “fake” and claimed that the paramedics came to the hotel “illegally.”
October 2025: Kevin Federline makes damning claims about Britney in his memoir
Federline — who was living in Hawaii with his and Spears’ sons — wrote in his book that the singer’s “erratic behavior” is worse than what is seen on the surface and that she’s “racing toward” a tragic ending with her erratic behavior.
In one of the allegations, Federline claimed that their sons woke up to Spears watching them sleep while holding a knife.
He also alleged that Spears punched their eldest son in the face and wished the children were dead.
Spears denied Federline’s allegations and claimed his book was a money grab.
As for Spears’ sons, Jayden reconciled with his mom in 2024 and even spent Christmas in 2025 with her following years of estrangement, while Sean Preston has declined Spears’ pleas to see him.
October 2025: Britney swerves while driving
Spears made headlines for swerving while driving home from a restaurant on the night of Oct. 22, 2025.
After news broke, Spears claimed it was not her in the concerning video — but a “lookalike.”
The restaurant manager defended Spears and claimed she was not “intoxicated.”
November 2025: Britney leaves wine bar with a champagne flute
Spears was spotted holding a champagne flute after exiting Stonehaus wine bar in Westlake Village, Calif., on Nov. 19, 2025.
Her team insisted to the Daily Mail that the A-lister was not drinking any alcohol during the rare outing.
Spears blasted the photos in an Instagram video, calling the paparazzi “incredibly mean” and saying they always take “the worst photos” of her.
March 2026: Britney arrested for a DUI
Spears was arrested on suspicion of a DUI on March 4, 2026, around 9:28 p.m. local time. She was booked at 3:02 a.m. the following morning and released at 6:07 a.m.
Dispatch audio obtained by Page Six revealed Spears was allegedly swerving and speeding in her Black BMW sedan before she was pulled over.
Her manager, Cade Hudson, told Page Six in a statement that he hopes Spears’ detainment is “the first step in long overdue change.”
“This was an unfortunate incident that is completely inexcusable,” he said in part. “Britney is going to take the right steps and comply with the law. … Hopefully, she can get the help and support she needs during this difficult time.”
Hudson also claimed that Spears’ loved ones, including her two sons, “are going to be spending time with her.”
A court date has been set for May 4, 2026.
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Twisted Sister taps ’80s metal icon to carry on legacy after frontman Dee Snider’s sudden exit

Twisted Sister is getting a heavy metal shake-up.
The legendary hard rock band is moving forward without longtime frontman Dee Snider after the band tapped another iconic voice to take the mic.
On Tuesday, the group announced on its social media that former Skid Row screamer Sebastian Bach will step in to lead the group for select 2026 dates.
“Twisted Sister members Jay Jay French and Eddie Ojeda are thrilled to announce that iconic vocalist and frontman Sebastian Bach will be fronting the band for a handful of select dates this fall,” an official statement said.
“These appearances do not affect or conflict with Sebastian’s current or future solo touring schedule, which remains fully intact.”
The announcement was paired with a clip of a new version of the band’s 1983 anthem, “You Can’t Stop Rock ‘N’ Roll,” this time featuring Bach on vocals.
Bach recently said that stepping into Twisted Sister was an emotional handoff.
Bach revealed what Snider told him about the health battle that forced him off the road.
“Then I asked him, ‘What did the doctor say to him,’ and he’s like, ‘No problem, I’ll tell you.’ He says that he has arthritis, that his bone, his knees are going out, and he has like bone on bone. And the doctor said that he should not be jumping around, and he goes, ‘Well, that’s not an option.’ … And the doctor said, ‘You can’t do it,’” Bach shared on Sirius XM’s Trunk Nation.
He said Snider gave his seal of approval to join Twisted Sister.
“So, he said, ‘You have my full blessing.’ He goes, ‘I love you.’ I told him I loved him. And we were like teary-eyed. … And he told me that his family was crying when he said he couldn’t do the tour. … It’s tough getting older. It’s tough. It’s tough for everybody getting older.”
Last month, Snider, 70, abruptly retired and resigned from the band due to mounting health issues.
In February, he revealed he has been battling degenerative arthritis and has undergone multiple surgeries.
Twisted Sister first announced the cancellation of its anniversary performances in an Instagram statement.
“Due to the sudden and unexpected resignation of Twisted Sister’s lead singer Dee Snider brought on by a series of health challenges, the band has been forced to cancel all shows scheduled, beginning April 25th in (São Paulo) Brazil and continuing through the summer,” the band’s statement said.
A separate statement posted to the band’s website Feb. 5 pulled back the curtain further on Snider’s condition.
“A lifetime of legendarily aggressive performing has taken its toll on Dee Snider’s body and soul,” it said.
“Adding insult to injury, Dee has recently found out the level of intensity he has dedicated to his life’s work has taken its toll on his heart as well. He can no longer push the boundaries of rock ‘n’ roll fury like he has done for decades. Says Snider, ‘I don’t know of any other way to rock. The idea of slowing down is unacceptable to me. I’d rather walk away than be a shadow of my former self.’
“In the immortal words of Dirty Harry, ‘A man’s got to know his limitations.’ Sadly, Dee Snider now knows his.”
Formed in the early 1970s, the band became a household name with 1984’s “Stay Hungry,” which catapulted them into MTV-era superstardom. After disbanding in 1988, they reunited in 1997 and continued touring for years without releasing new music.
Snider has been open about the brutal downsides of fame. In a June 2024 interview with Fox News Digital, he reflected on the band’s collapse in the late ’80s.
“Double bankruptcy, my career collapsed,” he said. “I was riding a bicycle to a desk job, answering phones. I was married, had three kids. You know, things just went incredibly south.
“People need to hear those stories and know they’re not alone.”
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Emily Ratajkowski handles Paris Fashion Week wardrobe malfunction like a pro before Dior

Emily Ratajkowski suffered not one, but two wardrobe malfunctions when in Paris for Fashion Week.
The 34-year-old model, however, handled them like a pro.
Dressed in Dior black pants and a white top, her flowing statement piece hung around her neck and draped down her frame, tying in two oversized knots at the thighs with a totally open back.
Editors at InStyle captured Ratajkowski ahead of the show in the Tuileries Garden, posing for photographers when one of the knots of her top came loose.
The model effortlessly reached down to re-tie the fallen fastening, flawlessly locking back into her posing session for the cameras.
Later on, a bystander caught a video of a second wardrobe malfunction as she walked along Rue de Rivoli.
As she strutted down the street like it was a catwalk, a piece of her top fell off entirely.
A man walking by reached down to grab the long piece of silk, which he handed to her without the model even breaking stride.
Ratajkowski’s top might have been falling apart as she walked, but it comes on the heels of a more intentional showing of skin during Milan Fashion Week a few days ago.
After walking in the Gucci show last week, she shared behind-the-scenes photos on her Instagram account, including a racy self-tanner pic that showed off the branded thong she used as a stencil before getting sprayed.
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