Kate Middleton wears the trench coat on everyone’s autumn wishlist

Jason Sargent Thursday, September 24, 2026

Alice ReynoldsWed, September 23, 2026 at 7:12 PM UTC

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Autumn is a tricky season to dress for. It’s not quite cold enough to pull out the winter coat, nor is it warm enough to go out sans any outerwear. But, as ever, the Princess of Wales has proven a sartorial inspiration during a recent visit to the Isle of Bute.

The prince and princess spent time with members of the local community and spoke to those helping to protect the environment on the island, taking part in a beach clean and a game of hockey.

For the occasion, Kate nailed transitional dressing and embraced country style, opting for a polished, tonal look. The star of the show was her brown Burberry trench coat, styled with Holland Cooper’s Jodhpur jeans, olive-green roll-neck jumper and suede ankle boots.

Known for popularising the trench in the late 19th century for military use, Burberry is the purveyor, with its designs among the most sought-after – and no doubt the chocolate brown trench will be on everyone’s autumn/winter wishlist.

Burberry Pembury gabardine trench coat

(Burberry)

Kate Middleton looked every bit pulled together during the Isle of Bute visit, which saw her partake in everything from a beach cleanup to a hockey game. And, as ever, her outfit was perfect.

While the exact trench coat from Burberry isn’t known, we’ve found a design that looks strikingly similar: the Burberry gabardine trench coat. With its A-line cut, signature double-breasted design and cinched-in detailing at the waist, it’s a classic for a reason. It features the designer’s instantly recognisable check lining and comes in a polished brown colourway.

While it’s an investment piece, it promises to be the most versatile outerwear in your wardrobe, working with jeans, a skirt, or over a tweed dress for a full British heritage look.

If you don’t want to fork out for the trench, we’ve found alternatives that are equally as timeless.

The Frankie Shop Mavis oversized trench coat