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Royal Fans React To Kate Middleton's 'Disastrous' Suit After She Pairs A Blue Blazer With Brown Pants: 'The Colors Are Fighting'

May 7, 2026 by Maria Pierides
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Kate Middleton is an undeniable style icon who seldom gets it wrong. But every once in a while, her outfits can divide fans on social media – which is exactly what happened during an event last month!

On April 29th, which just so happened to be Kate and Prince William‘s 15th wedding anniversary, the Prince and Princess of Wales made an unexpected visit to an IntoUniversity center in London – a charity that supports young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, helping them achieve their full potential through education and beyond. Check out some pictures and videos which they shared on their official Instagram account here. 

The timing of the visit wasn’t random either. IntoUniversity was one of the 26 charities that benefited from their Royal Wedding Gift Fund, which gave guests the option to donate to causes close to the couple’s hearts instead of giving traditional wedding gifts.

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Kate Middleton Divides Fans As She Pairs A Pale Blue Blazer With A Brown Vest And Pants

The Princess of Wales opted for effortlessly stylish separates for the surprise appearance, choosing an Erdem pale blue blazer teamed with a ME+EM brown knitted vest and coordinating elegant brown straight-leg pants from Edeline Lee.

The mom-of-three accessorized with brown Ralph Lauren heels and a chic Daniella Draper necklace, while her hair was worn in her signature center-parted, glossy, loose curls.

While many royal fans gushed over her appearance and the way she styled the individual pieces, others thought something was off – and didn't hesitate to voice their opinions on her rare style miss on social media…

Fan Comments

"Brown and blue again? It didn't work for Charlotte's Easter outfit and it doesn't work here," slammed one Instagram user. "Colors are so interesting to me because these are two stunning shades but they just don't go together," thought a second, followed by the crying emoji.

"I love the jacket but don't get the combo of blue and brown. She looks great because she always looks great but this one isn't for me," noted a third, as a fourth chimed in: "The browns are great but with sky blue it's a bit of a disaster. I really like her fashion but this one leaves a lot to be desired."

"The colors brown and blue [are] a nice combination and she has successfully worn other outfits using these two colors. Unfortunately, it does not work with this outfit," observed a fifth, while a sixth concurred: "Not the right shade of blue for the pants and top, the complete blue suit is pretty." "I get what she tried to do with the outfit, but no. It's not working, the colors are fighting. Why the brown? It's spring, bring some spring colors in!" exclaimed a seventh.

Of course, not everyone agreed. One fan said they "love this color combo," followed by two apt blue and brown heart emojis. "Gorgeous," added a second fan, followed by a red heart emoji, while a third said the Princess of Wales was "beautiful." A fourth dropped a multitude of red heart emojis, which we think says it all!

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Senior Celebrity Writer

Maria has spent the last decade writing about entertainment, fashion, and lifestyle for online and print publications all around the globe – including InStyle, OK!, and The Mirror. At SheFinds, Maria covers breaking celebrity news, red carpet looks, celebrity transformations, A-list couples, and has a watchful eye on celebrity social media accounts. You can reach her at contactmariapierides@gmail.com