14 of Kate Middleton's Favourite Brands for Children

Kate Middleton’s fashion sense is timeless and elegant, so it’s not surprising she dresses her children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, in excellent-quality, classic clothing and accessories. The Duchess is well-aware of ‘The Kate Effect’ — that is, just how influential her fashion choices are — which might explain why she tends to buy from local businesses, supporting British and European designers and companies whenever possible. Here are 14 kids brands the Duchess of Cambridge simply adores.

Princess Charlotte outside hospital after birth

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Irulea

Irulea is a family shop based in the Spanish city of San Sebastian, where everything is handmade. Will and Kate's nanny is believed to have given Charlotte a bonnet from there as a gift and the couple loved it so much, it's what they put on her little head when they left the hospital for the first time.

Princess Charlotte sitting on gingham-print chair

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Irulea

And Kate must've loved how stunning their pieces are because for her first official portrait, Charlotte was decked out in Irulea from head to toe.

m&h

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m&h

Kate sure loves her Spanish brands. Perhaps it's the exclusivity that comes with it, though m&h, which was at one time only sold in Valladolid, Madrid and Valencia, is now available online.

Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Charlotte, Savannah Phillips and Prince George

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m&h

The dress Charlotte wore for her six-month-old portraits, which she recycled for their first family Christmas photo, has since sold out, as has the one from the photoshoot for the Queen's 90th birthday.

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Fina Ejerique

Speaking of the photos commemorating milestone bday, George's sweater is from the family company that started in 1993 in — you guessed it — Spain.

The Cambridges' first Christmas portrait with Charlotte

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Fina Ejerique

The company's mission is to give kids comfortable clothes without sacrificing quality. Considering the royal kids they're dressing, like George in this Fair Isle beaut, we think it's safe to say they passed with flying colours.

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G.H. Hurt & Son Woollen Shawl

It is a tradition for the British Royal Family to welcome their newborns to the world wrapped in a soft ivory, woolen shawl. The family-run business G.H. Hurt & Son is said to have a relationship with the Royals, providing their classic blanket shawls to many of the newborn monarchs over the decades. Prince William, Prince George and Princess Charlotte all had shawls that were much the same when first presented to the world.

Prince George In His G.H. Hurt & Son Shawl

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Prince George In His G.H. Hurt & Son Shawl

Kate chose to wrap the newly-born future king of England in a white woolen shawl that was almost identical to that of his father’s.

Princess Charlotte In Her G.H. Hurt & Son Shawl

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Princess Charlotte In Her G.H. Hurt & Son Shawl

Kate isn't one to break tradition, and debuted Princess Charlotte hugged by a soft ivory G.H. Hurt & Son shawl.

Start-rite

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Start-rite Leather T-Bar Buckle Shoes

Footwear is a polished affair in the life of a Prince. The Duchess loves the high-quality leather and traditional appeal of these cute Start-rite t-bar buckle shoes.

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Start-rite Leather T-Bar Buckle Shoes

George is often seen wearing his Start-rite leather T-bar buckle shoes to public engagements.

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Early Days Mary Jane Shoes

The Duchess loves a leather mary jane shoe for her little ones. Early Days Mary Janes are made from superior Italian leather and have flexible soles for her mobile toddlers.

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Early Days Mary Jane Shoes

The Princess seems to have a pair of Early Days Mary Janes to go with every outfit.

Pepa & Co.

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Pepa & Co. Clothes

Prince George has a plethora of dapper little woollen pullovers, many from British kids’ clothing brand, Pepa and Co.

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Pepa & Co Clothes

The Duchess loves how practical, durable, and smart Pepa & Co sweaters are. The Prince is often wearing one of these dashing pullovers to go with his shorts and high socks.

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Pepa & Co. Peacoat

The Duchess can always rely on Pepa and Co. to provide the most elegant, yet wearable clothes for her munchkins.

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Pepa & Co. Peacoat

Prince George was sporting this handsome Pepa and Co. peacoat at Christmas last year.

Liberty London

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Liberty Print Dress

Raising her daughter to be a lady, like herself, the Duchess loves to put her darling girl in pretty Liberty Print dresses with sweet detailing.

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Liberty Print Dress

Princess Charlotte is often seen wearing Liberty Print dresses in blues and pinks.

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Rachel Riley Sailboat Shortalls

The Duchess has turned to British designer Rachel Riley on more than one occasion for her little man’s attire.

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Rachel Riley Sailboat Shortalls

Prince George wore these adorable dungarees at his first official engagement in New Zealand in 2014.

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Rachel Riley Smocked Two-Piece

Prince George wore this lovely vintage-inspired, smocked, red and white Rachel Riley two-piece to his little sister’s christening.

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Rachel Riley Smocked Two-Piece

This adorable two-piece outfit is almost identical to the one his own father wore to visit Prince Harry when he was first born.

Dona Carmen

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Dona Carmen Cardigans

The Duchess of Cambridge loves Spanish kids’ clothing company Dona Carmen, and gets many staples for her little Prince and Princess there.

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Dona Carmen Cardigans

In particular, Kate seems to be very fond of their cute little cardigans and sweaters, like the Chaqueta Raf blue cardigan that Charlotte is seen wearing here.

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Amaia Kids Accessories

Princess Charlotte’s staple accessory is her sweet little hair bow that always matches her outfit perfectly. These adorable little bows are a mere £2.50, only about $4.00 Canadian dollars.