Princess of Wales Embraces a Modern Approach to Monarchy
Catherine has stepped into 2025 with a renewed focus on her royal duties, making subtle yet significant changes as she prepares for her future role as Queen.
Entrusted with new responsibilities and patronages by King Charles, the Princess of Wales is shaping the monarchy in her own way, even if it means moving beyond century-old traditions in favour of a more modern approach.
Known for her impeccable fashion sense, Catherine’s style choices continue to set trends—often referred to as the “Kate Effect.” Recently, her endorsement of Austrian designer Petar Petrov gained attention when she wore a brown blazer from the brand during her visit to the National Portrait Gallery on February 4.
Petrov noted that Catherine’s evolving wardrobe reflects a shift towards “more modern” and “relaxed” styling, reminiscent of her late mother-in-law, Princess Diana.
“Her clothing looks much less uptight; she looks modern and fresh. I think after fighting cancer, she became even more relevant now than she was—she is such an inspiration to other women, and that’s important to us,” Petrov told People Magazine.
He continued, “It’s not about rules that were created 100 years ago. She is leaning into her own values and embracing what it means to be a working royal today, and that’s very interesting to me.”
Petrov praised Catherine’s forward-thinking approach, saying, “I really think it’s great that this is the person who will be the future Queen of England. She is modern, she is reflective, and she sees the world around her rather than living in a royal bubble, which makes her even more special.”
As she continues to balance tradition with contemporary values, Catherine is demonstrating a progressive vision for the monarchy, setting the stage for a new era of royal leadership.
