Pippa and Carole Middleton take a leaf out of Kate’s style book for the Coronation

While Kate Middleton attended King Charles’ coronation in full ceremonial get up, sister Pippa and mum, Carole, hit Westminster Abbey in sophisticated coat dresses – a look often favoured by the Princess of Wales.

Arriving with her younger brother James, Pippa, 39, wore a pale primrose button up dress by the designer Claire Mischevani, complete with matching asymmetrical fascinator by Jane Taylor.

She finished the look with a clutch bag and nude heels, with her jewellery discreetly elegant and simple.

The look bears a striking resemblance to the outfit worn by Kate for the Platinum Jubilee Service of Thanksgiving last year. Clearly, the Middleton sisters swap notes.

Pippa’s Coronation look is a Kate classic (Picture: Getty)

Meanwhile, mum Carole couldn’t stop smiling as she arrived at the historic Westminster Abbey alongside husband Michael, no doubt excited to see their daughter and grandchildren play their part in this historic event.

For the occasion, Carole chose a very patriotic cobalt blue coat dress, with matching headband. Jewellery-wise the party planning businesswoman wore diamond drop earrings and a matching necklace.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by David Fisher/Shutterstock (13901639cl) Pippa Middleton The Coronation of King Charles III, London, UK - 06 May 2023 — Pippa shares three children – Arthur, Grace and Rose – with her former professional racing driver and hedge fund manager husband James Matthews, who she married in 2017.(Credits: David Fisher/Shutterstock)

carole middleton — Carole Middleton was all smiles as she arrived at Westminster Abbey to support Kate’s in-laws (Picture: Andrew Milligan/Pool via REUTERS)

(left to right) Carole Middleton, Pippa Middleton and James Middleton arriving at Westminster Abbey, London, ahead of the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on Saturday. Picture date: Saturday May 6, 2023. PA Photo. See PA story ROYAL Coronation. Photo credit should read: Joe Giddens/PA Wire — Carole went for colbat blue for the coronation (Picture: PA)

Of course, we couldn’t mention the women’s looks without giving a nod to the Middleton men.

Both dad, Michael, and brother James looked the occasion in smart morning suits. 36-year-old James’ get up included a yellow waistcoat in a nod to sister Pippa’s outfit.

Michael and Carole Middleton enter the historic Westminster Abbey to take their seats ahead of the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla (Picture: Phil Noble – WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Coronation of King Charles III latest

The historic Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla will take place in Westminster Abbey today (May 6).

For all the latest royal updates, visit Metro.co.uk's dedicated coronation page.

Pippa and James Middleton arriving at Westminster Abbey, central London, ahead of the coronation ceremony of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. Picture date: Saturday May 6, 2023. PA Photo. See PA story ROYAL Coronation. Photo credit should read: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire — Pippa and James Middleton arriving at Westminster Abbey ahead of the coronation ceremony of King Charles III and Queen Camilla (Picture: PA)

Kate Middleton stuns in Alexander McQueen embroidered ivory silk dress for Coronation (Picture: PA)

Why the royals love a coat dress

Elegant and timeles, it’s no wonder the coat dress is a firm favourite of Kate and Co. But it’s not just the Middletons who love the look – fellow royals Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice, Sophie, the Countess of Wessex and Zara Tindall have all been seen wearing them too.

Kate wore a coat dress for a lunchtime visit with Wills to the Dog n Duck Pub in Soho this week, ahead of the Coronation of King Charles lll (Picture: Francis Dias/NEWSPIX INTERNATIONAL)

As the rest of the Middleton family took their seats, Kate arrived in a show-stealing Alexandra McQueen ivory gown which featured stunning embroidery at the bottom of the hem, which peeked through under her formal blue robe.

However, even Royals can’t escape bad weather and Kate was spotted having to lift her gown to escape getting it wet from the rainsoaked ground outside the Abbey.

Sadly, most of the Coronation outfits are bespoke and unavailable to buy online, but we’ve got a few lookalikes for you below, for those who want a royal replica.