The Queen Effortlessly Outstyles Duchess Kate For Nottingham Station Visit

Posted: 13/06/12 | Updated: 13/06/12

  • Libby Banks
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Who: The Queen
What: Doing what she does best, ie waving, smiling and holding a bunch of flowers while looking utterly impeccable. We're a big fan of HM in aquamarine, and this double-breasted tweed jacket is so on-trend that it hurts us a little.
Where: Nottingham Station.
Bonus info: The Duchess of Cambridge was in tow, and we firmly believe that the Queen easily trumps her granddaughter-in-law in the style stakes.

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By contrast Kate looked decidedly drab in her petrol blue Missoni coat.

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See just how much HM's style hasn't changed over the years:

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  • Royal wedding, 1947

    The Princess Elizabeth II and Philip The Duke of Edinburgh pose on their wedding day in Buckingham Palace. Thebride's gown was designed by Norman Hartnell.

  • Princess Anne, 1950

    Princess Elizabeth smiles as she is holds newborn Princess Anne.

  • Royal family, circa 1951

    The Royal British couple, Queen Elizabeth II, and her husband Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, with their two children, Charles, Prince of Wales, and Princess Anne.

  • Queen Elizabeth II, circa 1953

    Queen Elizabeth II wears a white, embellished, tulle gown.

  • Coronation, 1953

    Queen Elizabeth II in full regalia during her coronation.

  • Melbourne, 1954

    Queen Elizabeth II wears white gloves and a dark green dress.

  • London, 1969

    Queen Elizabeth II arrives at King's Cross railway station with her four Corgis dogs after holidays in Balmoral Castle in Scotland.

  • Windsor Castle, 1969

    Britain's Queen Elizabeth, her husband Prince Philip, their children Princess Anne and Prince Charles are gathered for a lunch.

  • Longchamps, 1972

    Queen Elizabeth II of England attends a horse race at Longchamps racecourse wearing a checked purple jacket.

  • London, 1973

    Queen Elizabeth II on a tour of the Chelsea Flower Show.

  • The Queen's birthday, 1976

    The Queen Elizabeth II poses for her 50th birthday wearing a blue dress.

  • London, 2002

    Queen Elizabeth II smiles wearing a red jacket and blue hat with red detail.

  • Berlin, 2004

    Britain's Duke of Edinburgh, Eva Koehler, Queen Elizabeth II and German President Horst Koehler pose at the Zeughaus Palace. The Queen wears a lavender gown.

  • London, 2006

    Queen Elizabeth II attends a State Banquet in Buckingham Palace in honour of Brazilian President Mr Luiz Inacio Lula de Silva.

  • Roehampton, 2007

    Britain's Queen Elizabeth II matches her umbrella with her purple outfit.

  • Kampala, Uganda, 2007

    HRH Queen Elizabeth II arrives at the Serena Hotel for The Queen's Banquet for Commonwealth Heads of Government.

  • Bratislava, Slovakia, 2008

    HRH Queen Elizabeth II laughs as she chats to a player before an ice hockey match wearing a coat with fur trim.

  • London 2009

    HRH Queen Elizabeth II attends the Remembrance Sunday service wearing all black.

  • London, 2010

    Queen Elizabeth II visits a garden at the Chelsea Flower Show in London, wearing a blue and purple suit.

  • Ascot, 2010

    Queen Elizabeth II attends Royal Ascot Ladies Day wearing a lavender jacket and matching hat with rose detail.

  • Windsor, 2011

    Queen Elizabeth II wears pink to visit a school.

  • Royal wedding, 2011

    The Queen wears a yellow ensemble for the marriage of Their Royal Highnesses Prince William Duke of Cambridge and Catherine Duchess of Cambridge at Westminster Abbey.

  • Perth, 2011

    Queen Elizabeth II waves to the public wearing a turquoise blue ensemble.

  • London, 2012

    Queen Elizabeth II attends a service for the Order of the British Empire at St Paul's Cathedral.

  • London, 2012

    Queen Elizabeth II, wearing a pink ensemble, and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge arrive at St Pancras station.

  • London, 2012

    Queen Elizabeth II wears lemon.

  • Manchester, 2012

    Queen Elizabeth II arrives to visit Media City in Salford wearing pink.

  • York, 2012

    Queen Elizabeth II wears a turquoise blue ensemble while Princess Beatrice wears black.

  • London, 2012

    Queen Elizabeth II in the House of Lords wearing her crown.

  • London, 2012

    Britain's Queen Elizabeth II laughs wearing a white gown and embellished jacket.

  • London, 2012

    Actress Joan Collins, singer Shirley Bassey and actress Kate O'Mara meet Britain's Queen Elizabeth II.

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cowelldm
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12:23 AM on 06/14/2012
Love Kate's hat!
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Mark Frazier
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09:17 PM on 06/13/2012
Nice photos. Now, if someone in UK could explain Huffington Post blocking comments. Seems to be a problem there. Just there, for some reason...................................................Cheers
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pottydotty
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06:09 PM on 06/13/2012
the poor lass cant win ,with some folks if the colours had been reversed Catherine in blue then the comments would have read Catherine trying to upstage the Queen,
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samlewy68
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05:34 PM on 06/13/2012
Even though Queen looks great as always Kate DOES NOT look drab and I didnt realise they were in competion with each other!
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mollyseagram
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04:38 PM on 06/13/2012
Was it some kind of competition? What a ridiculous article. The Queen has at least 50 years experience over Kate so she should get it right.

Leave them alone for heaven sake.
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eaglemankite
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05:10 PM on 06/13/2012
fully agree
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Craggy
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04:29 PM on 06/13/2012
Well if you seriously think the heading of this article is nice, what can I say. I cannot agree that the outing with the Queen and Kate should be made into a competition. Why can't we see if is nice for them o be out together looking happy. Are not allowed to be happy wtih them.
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Craggy
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04:26 PM on 06/13/2012
Why does anything have to be written as though it is a contest. Both the Queen and Kate looked lovely. Why can't we look at things with a kinder attitute. Our Queen of sixty years was relaxed and happy doing her job. Kate who has been married a year is doing really well and it is nice to see them together and happy in each others country.
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Craggy
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04:17 PM on 06/13/2012
What have I said wrong now. Surely the truth hasn't become a disgusting thing has it. Perhaps I should have been foul mouthed so you would allow it into print. Do you want me to list once more what you have allowed thrrough to me.,
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Craggy
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04:16 PM on 06/13/2012
Why do reporters always make it a contest. Why couldn't they say how lovely it was for the Queen to have Kate with her. Why couldn''t they see happiness in them being together. It is a ridiculously written article by a small minded person. The both looked lovely and of course our Queen of sixty years was relaxed with the job/ Kae after one year is dealing with these situations extremely well. End of.
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sime1991
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01:37 PM on 06/13/2012
Kate is in a no win situation. She is damned if she does upstage and damned if she doesn't!! The Queen knows all about that from past experience when she was a young Princess and then Queen - only difference is TV and newspaper/magazine coverage have flooded the market since her young days and the likes of Margaret, Diana and Fergie have all fallen foul of the media for differing reasons. Royals are privileged but they do work for it - that cannot be said for the benefits culture and lack of jobs for future generations of Her subjects.
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Kevswife
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01:25 PM on 06/13/2012
So what if no one likes the queens shoes, at her age comfort is more appealing than fashion and at 86 she has every right to want to wear comfortable shoes. Good on her i say.
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terriminx2
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03:08 PM on 06/13/2012
Hear Hear!
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mumoftwoemtasha
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12:28 PM on 06/13/2012
Come on what a thing to say about Catherine.No she doesnt look drab, she is paying respects to the queen as it is the queens jubilee.No one should up stage her at this time.Good for you Catherine!!!!!
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whatapalava39
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12:02 PM on 06/13/2012
According to Ms Cole, the Duchess of Cambridge has become best mates with this talentless publicity seeking third rate nonentitiy, the Queen may have some words of advice on this matter.
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mrjohnbrazil
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11:14 AM on 06/13/2012
WHAT? I hope that someone has shown Wills how it's done.
WHY? Oh forget it Libby Banks Editor of MyDaily and The Huffington Post Style UK!
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