5 times Kate has worn checks

Kate definitely had a look this Christmas. For her trips to church at Sandringham, there was a definite check theme going on. It's not been a regular style choice by the Duchess of Cambridge, until now, but as Kate makes it her New Year look, here are 5 times she's worn checks.

One of Kate's final engagements of 2015 was to a centre run by one of the charities she supports, Action on Addiction. And for her visit she wore a new check coat that became an instant royal classic.

(photo Action on Addiction)

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What does a Duchess wear to play football while launching a coaching programme? A grey and white check summer dress, of course. Here's Kate in July 2012 playing footie in a rather pretty frock. 

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Kate and William welcomed the President of Singapore and his wife to Britain at the start of their State Visit in 2014 - it was the Duchess of Cambridge's first appearance since the confirmation of her second pregnancy. And Kate chose a check two piece with a bit of a Fifties feel for the event. 

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Christmas 2015 was all about checks for Kate and her mauve effect two piece on the last Sunday of December was wintry and rather wonderful.

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For a trip to Glasgow while pregnant with George, Kate chose a tartan coat with big brass buttons and ended up stealing the show