Kate Middletons ‘relatable rebrand’ as she surprises in bold sweater vest

Kate Middleton has been spotted wearing another, more 'relatable' outfit on her latest royal visit, as experts predict she's 'rebranding her looks to prepare for a future as queen.'

The Princess of Wales was previously known for her 'playful' style, opting for 'pretty and floaty' dresses.

But, experts say she is now reaching for 'trouser suits' and more 'refined' outfits, to look more 'relatable.'

Kate rocked the 'smart-casual' look as she wore a bold grey sweater vest with a white shirt, matching suit trousers, and simple pumps, as she headed to Bracknell to visit a centre supporting Ukrainian families.

She looked immaculate yet still down to earth as she helped pack donations of food, clothes, and toiletries with young Ukrainians who have moved to the UK in the last year.

Recently Kate has been seen wearing a number of stylish suits on her Royal visits and OK!'s fashion editor Lauren Goodwin-Grafton believes that these outfits are a 'symbol of power' as Kate prepares to one day become Queen.

Explaining that Kate also wants to look more 'relatable,' Lauren said: "As a new era of her senior career begins in the Royal family, we’ve seen The Princess of Wales switch up her previously ‘laid back’ style to a more ‘business’ like approach."

She added: "We see the mother of three rebranding herself from ‘the girl next door’ into a position of power: our future Queen."

Royal experts also spoke to OK! to explain why Kate has changed her wardrobe, to make it more 'befitting for a future Queen.'

Celebrity Stylist and Royal Fashion Expert Miranda Holder said: "Kate's grace and poise could make the most casual of outfits look refined.

"But as her role has grown within the Royal Family, so has her style repertoire. She's wearing trouser suits as her outfit of choice, certainly for royal appointments.

"The overall transition has been from the pretty, floaty and playful to the more refined, regal, and sophisticated – a wardrobe befitting our future Queen."

Meanwhile, former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond agreed that Kate is trying not to look 'too out of touch with the public.'

She explained: "Kate has shown exactly how you can look elegant, smart – and royal – without appearing different from all the people you're meeting. It's an outward sign that she wants to be relatable and approachable – not some grand and remote figure.

"It helps her empathise with people from all walks of life and must put them more at ease.

"That's a valuable asset for a senior member of the royal family."

And it's not just Kate's clothes that have had a transformation as the Princess of Wales recently debuted a glossy new hairstyle with more added volume.

Leading celebrity hairdresser Richard Ward, who created her beautiful wedding hair look, told us why she loves the 'occasional change-up.'

He said: "Her Royal Highness has become one of the leading hair trendsetters of her generation and subtly reinvents her look from time to time with small style tweaks that make a big impact.

"Her signature glossy look is timeless, natural, and sophisticated and always much in demand, but her ability to occasionally change up her trademark style keeps her hair firmly in the spotlight."

Kate's visit to the Vsi Razom Community Hub coincides with the one-year anniversary of the hub, which was set up by Ukrainian Natalia Vil and Ashleigh Toomey from the UK.

The two local women came together to support those affected by the conflict, creating a warm, safe place to help Ukrainian residents settle into life in the Bracknell area in Berkshire, with the Ukrainian name Vsi Razom meaning "all together" in English.

The Princess also heard from volunteers about the different services the hub, based in a shopping centre, provides and will join an arts and crafts session with local children.

The sessions provide a vital lifeline for displaced Ukrainians to find support and advice and build friendships in their local community.

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