The Kensington Palace spokesperson took the unusual step of confirming they were the source of quotes in a Sunday Times article that first reported claims Kate’s outfit details would no longer be routinely distributed by her press office.
In past years, the media has received information from the press office about the clothes and jewellery worn by Kate, where appropriate, with brands often receiving a boost from the so-called “Kate effect” after their lines are worn by the royal.
A royal spokesman has insisted there is “no change in our approach to sharing information” about the Princess of Wales’ clothes after a suggestion the public would no longer be told what she was wearing.
The spokesman said: “Over the last week, I have received numerous questions about a story regarding The Princess of Wales’s clothing and how Kensington Palace shares information about her outfits.
“There will always be an appreciation of what the princess is wearing from some of the public and she gets that.
