Royals on repeat: It was déjà vu when Princess Amalia of the Netherlands wore the same dress as Fergie, but that’s not the only time royal women have opted for the same outfits

Princess Amalia of the Netherlands’s arrival at the opening of the Dutch parliament in The Hague this month stood out for one glaring reason.

The 20-year-old’s Safiyaa Sarita dress had been previously worn by Sarah, Duchess of York, less than two weeks earlier at an event in Gothenburg, Sweden.

But this snap moment was far from the first case of royal déjà vu.

Catherine, Princess of Wales, and Queen Mary of Denmark have worn the same dresses by Jenny Packham and Beulah on multiple occasions. 

And Meghan Markle and Queen Letizia of Spain wore identical Boss leather skirts one day apart in 2019.  

So, read on below to see the times that royal fashion senses have unexpectedly aligned.

Saifyaa Sarita dress, £1,595

Sarah, Duchess of York, captivated onlookers at the The Perfect World Foundation’s awards ceremony earlier this month. 

The royal ruled the red carpet in a Safiyaa Sarita gown, featuring a stunning hunter green hue and dramatic floor-sweeping sleeves.

Less than two weeks later, Princess Amalia of the Netherlands arrived at the opening of the Dutch parliament in The Hague, wearing the very same dress.

She elevated the look with metallic gold accessories, including a Jacquemus clutch and Stuart Weitzman sandals. 

Zimmermann Matchmaker dress, £1,350

Princess Beatrice wore Zimmermann’s exquisite Matchmaker dress just two days after her aunt, Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh.

Beatrice selected the £1,350 floral frock, featuring a coral hibiscus print, for the second day of Royal Ascot. 

She teamed it with a matching embellished satin clutch and heels by Roger Vivier, along with a Juliette Botterill blossom headband.

Sophie had previously debuted the dress at the Order of the Garter service in Windsor, accessorising with simpler pieces: a Strathberry bag and Prada pumps.

Notably, she had removed the crystal embellishment from the waist belt.

Emilia Wickstead Dionne dress, £1,395

On day one of Royal Ascot 2018, Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, wore a pastel pink frock by Emilia Wickstead, topped with a hat from Jane Taylor.

Royal enthusiasts noted that her niece, Princess Beatrice, had worn the same dress just a week earlier at Trooping the Colour.

Both women appeared immaculate in the £1,395 Dionne dress, which boasted a textured crepe composition and contrasting macramé lace trim.

It’s not surprising that Beatrice repeated the design for the Royal Family’s Easter Sunday Service at St George’s Chapel in Windsor last year.

ME+EM Shadow Berry print dress, £295

Zara Tindall first wore ME+EM’s popular Shadow Print dress at the Grand Prix in May.

She repeated the demure mid-length design, costing £295, for an outing to Wimbledon with her husband, Mike. 

To complete her look, Zara draped a smart blazer by The Fold across her shoulders, adding Saint Laurent espadrille wedges and an Anya Hindmarch bag.

The day before, Queen Mary of Denmark was seen wearing the same sought-after dress. 

The cut-out detailing and well-placed panelling proved effortlessly flattering on the royal. 

She paired the design with a Canopy Bay panama hat and Tod’s wedges upon arriving at her summer residence, Gråsten Castle.

Zimmermann Honour floral dress, £740

And that wasn’t the first time that Zara and Mary have worn identical dresses by this Australian designer.

For the Platinum Jubilee Pageant in London in 2022, Zara chose the £740 Honour  broderie anglaise midi dress.

Mary picked the same dress, featuring a belted waist ant voluminous sleeves, when she attended Princess Ingrid Alexandra’s confirmation in August 2019.

Beulah London Ahana dress, £795

Princess Beatrice, a loyal fan of Beulah London, owns ten dresses from the brand, including four variations of the flattering Ahana style.

For The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Service of Thanksgiving in 2022, she chose the beautiful sky blue version, teaming it with a playful Wifey For Lifey clutch by Sophia Webster and a Juliette Millinery hat.

Sophie Winkleman, wife to Lord Fredrick Windsor, wore the same dress in bright fuchsia to the service.

She complemented her outfit with Christian Louboutin satin heels and an Aspinal of London Mayfair Midi bag. 

Max Mara three-piece suit, £1,430

Princess Isabella of Denmark celebrated her 2022 confirmation in style by wearing a white trouser suit owned by her her mother, Queen Mary.

Isabella, who is third in line to the Danish throne, accessorised the Max Mara three-piece with a diamond and pearl brooch. 

It was a gift from her grandmother, Queen Margrethe, on her Christening day in 2007 and once belonged to Queen Alexandrine.

Isabella also borrowed two ‘Pacific’ rings by Dulong Fine Jewellery from her mother’s collection.

Reem Acra embellished satin-piqué gown, £2,560

Princess Beatrice captivated onlookers at Crown Prince Hussein’s wedding reception in Jordan last year. 

The royal opted for a breathtaking £2,560 satin-piqué gown by Lebanese designer, Reem Acra, elevated by the glittering York Tiara and Kurt Geiger heels.

However, she wasn’t the only royal to choose this stunning dress: the groom’s aunt, Princess Aisha of Jordan, wore the exact same design to the wedding.

While matching outfits are often seen as a fashion faux pas, the beauty of this dress makes an exception for both women. 

Jenny Packham Georgia dress, £3,640

British fashion designer Jenny Packham is globally admired for her eponymous luxury brand, which graces the world’s most discerning clientele.

Queen Mary’s Georgia dress exemplifies the label’s elevated glamour and exquisite craftsmanship.  

She wore the show-stopping design for her 50th birthday celebrations in 2022.

Following suit, Catherine, Princess of Wales, wore the dress at an evening reception for members of the Diplomatic Corps at Buckingham Palace the following year. 

Kate had previously worn the emerald version in 2021.

Safiyaa Kalika dress, £1,193, and Gingko dress, £995

For the wedding of Crown Prince Hussein and Rajwa Al Saif in 2023, Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden chose the vivid pink Gingko gown by Safiyaa.

She paired the £1,193 gown with the Laurel Wreath Tiara, epitomising glamour.

Defined by signature cape detailing, the contemporary silhouette made a lasting impression with its sculpting body and short capped sleeves.

Similarly, Princess Elisabeth of Belgium wore a shorter version of the cape dress when she attended Belgium’s National Day celebrations with her parents, King Philippe and Queen Mathilde.

Self-Portrait pleated crochet dress, £320

Stealing the spotlight at the London premiere of A Street Cat Named Bob, at the Curzon Mayfair in 2016, Kate dazzled in a white crochet dress by Self-Portrait.

The dress was distinguished by a crochet lace bodice and shutter-pleated skirt with a daring thigh-high slit.

Complementing her ensemble with a Mulberry burgundy suede clutch and Gianvito Rossi court shoes, Kate looked graceful and sophisticated.

Three years later, Princess Sofia of Sweden wore the same dress, styled with a sash and broaches, for a State Banquet in honour of South Korea’s presidential couple at the Royal Palace in Stockholm, South Korea. 

Beulah Ahana short sleeve dress, £695

Beulah’s influence extends beyond UK borders, with Queen Mary of Denmark leading the trend. 

In 2020, Mary wore the beloved beige Ahana dress, featuring a mandarin collar and figure-defining fit, a year before Catherine, Princess of Wales, followed her lead.

Kate selected the refined wool frock in blush for the 2021 Wimbledon Championships and recycled the design to open The Young V&A in 2023.

Beulah London Shalini dress, £525

Both Queen Mary and Kate also own the £525 Shalini navy geo print shirt dress.

Ahead of the curve, Mary wore this dress in 2019, during a visit to a community health center in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

Crafted from silk crepe de chine, its fabric was digitally printed in Italy, while the dress itself was constructed in England. 

Considering Queen Mary’s commitment to sustainability – she is patron of the Global Fashion Agenda and the Copenhagen Fashion Summit – it’s no wonder she is a fan of the London-based label. 

Boss Selrita skirt, £465

In 2019, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, championed tonal dressing during a roundtable discussion with Prince Harry.

Hailing from Boss, her £465 pencil skirt, made from supple lambskin with a high waist and back vent opening, provided both style and comfort. 

The day before, Queen Letizia of Spain offered her own fashionable take on royal protocol by pairing the luxe leather skirt with a white blouse from Carolina Herrera.

Valentino one-shoulder jumpsuit, £2,595

Princess Charlene of Monaco and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands have both proven that wearing red is an effective way to garner attention.

At the 2015 Monaco Red Cross Gala, Charlene made a lasting impression in a one-shoulder jumpsuit from Valentino. 

Less than two months later, Maxima wore the design for the opening of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra in Amsterdam.

The cady jumpsuit from the Resort 2015 collection, incorporated wide legs and a scarf detail that could be tied in various ways. 

The Vampire’s Wife Falconetti dress, £1,595, and Veneration dress, £1,795

Dresses from The Vampire’s Wife, which recently ceased trading after a decade in business, are unmistakable from afar.

Both Kate and Beatrice favoured the brand’s signature iridescent gowns in emerald hues.

In 2020, Kate showcased the demure Falconetti silk-chiffon dress, costing £1,595, while visiting the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin.

Beatrice had opted for a similar style, featuring an additional layer of ruffles, at The Dior Sessions: Dior Men by Kim Jones book launch the previous year.

ME+EM Flower Field dress, £295

Queen Consort Camilla and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, were seen wearing identical ME+EM dresses in June 2022.

Crafted from a ditsy floral print fabric, the striking Flower Field design, £295, incorporated an elasticated waist and tied skirt, creating a feminine aesthetic.

Sophie wore hers with Penelope Chilvers heels during visit to Northern Ireland for the Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee.

Whereas Queen Camilla looked elegant in the dress at a recording session for The Commonwealth Poetry Podcast.

LK Bennett Montana dress, £329

In 2018, two royal women exuded grace in a distinctive dress by LK Bennett.

Princess Sofia of Sweden wore the green gown to the Sophiahemmet University’s graduation ceremony at Stockholm City Hall.

Meanwhile, Queen Mathilde of Belgium chose the abstract-print midi dress for a National Day event.

The charming fit-and-flare design was completed with dainty pearl buttons and a decorative bow at the neck. 

Erdem Rhona dress, £959, and Lindsay dress, £2,895

Kate and Sophie stepped out wearing glittering Erdem dresses in 2017 and 2023 respectively.

Kate, who was attending the launch of the UK-India Year of Culture 2017 in London, selected the £959 Rhona metallic lace dress by the British fashion designer. 

She accentuated her ensemble with dazzling Oscar de la Renta shoes and Anita Dongre earrings 

At the 2022 Royal Variety Performance, some five years later, Sophie dazzled in the floor-length version, which also incorporated semi-sheer sleeves and a pleated skirt.

The Duchess rewore this dress during her visit to Canada in 2023 as Colonel-in-Chief of the Lincoln and Welland Regiment, and Patron of Toronto General and Toronto Western Hospitals. 

Safiyaa Kalika dress, £1,295, and Ginkgo dress, £1,095

Meghan Markle introduced London-based brand Safiyaa in 2018, inspiring a host of international royals, including Zeina Shaban.

During her 16-day tour of Australia, Fiji, Tonga and New Zealand with Prince Harry, the duchess debuted the £1,095 Ginkgo gown at a state dinner.

Crafted in a captivating azure hue, the glamorous crepe design hugged her figure and was enhanced by floor-length cape sleeves.

At the 2023 Jordanian royal wedding, Zeina Shaban, wife of Prince Rashid bin Hassan, displayed her style prowess in a similar Safiyaa dress.

Created in the same colour, the Kalika dress featured a shorter cape and column silhouette.

Meghan had previously worn this design in scarlet.