Duchess Kate: she trumps Meghan as a royal fashion icon

Duchess Meghan (38) was named the most powerful style icon in the world in the "Year in Fashion" report of the fashion search engine Lyst in 2019. However, in the world of the Royals, her Duchess Kate (38) has overtaken the rank. Prince William's wife (37) is the royal fashion icon and ranks first with a clear lead. This has been shown by studies by the Fashion Retail Academy, as reported by the British media.

The Queen is also involved

According to this, Duchess Kate gets 47.8 percent of all votes, while Meghan has to be satisfied with 20.1 percent. In addition, Kate is equally popular with the different target groups. Their values ​​range between 45 and 50 percent. Meghan, in turn, scores especially among the under-45s. Their influence on the over 55-year-olds is hardly available, as the research showed. Less than ten percent said they were influenced by the style of the Duchess of Sussex. Here Kate comes to 47.33 percent.

Third place is secured by Queen Elizabeth II (93), which she owes to her colorful coat dresses and matching hats. In terms of styling, however, Prince Harry (35) has the edge in terms of styling, he is ahead of his brother William. Harry is most fashionable for 18- to 24-year-olds. With his style, William has the edge over the 55-year-olds.

Overall, the study shows that a fifth of all Britons are influenced by the royal style – and the percentage is the same for women and men.