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Strikingly similiar? Duchess Kate waving at the wedding of the decade; Princess Felipa of Bavaria, at her less publicized May 12 wedding in Germany.

It’s been a year since Duchess Kate launched many a bridal trend with her elegant, Sarah Burton-designed gown. Since then, there have been numerous knockoffs and homages — including now, it seems, Princess Felipa of Bavaria.

The lesser known Bavarian princess, daughter of Prince Leopold and Princess Ursula, married a commoner (another big royal trend!), film producer Christian Dienst, on Saturday in Steingaden, Germany. Felipa, 31, wore a sparkly tiara and a modest, long-sleeve lace gown — created by Munich designer Natascha Müllerschön — that looks rather similar to Kate’s, no?

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Someone made a funny: Pastor Monsignore Kirchmeier greets the bride, Princess Felipa of Bavaria, and her father, Prince Leopold of Bavaria, prior to the marriage ceremony.

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Princess Felipa of Bavaria and Christian Dienst smile after the marriage ceremony. About 500 guests reportedly attended (smaller than a U.K. royal wedding, but still a lot of fascinators in attendance).

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The newly married royal couple kiss (with no grumpy, hearing-sensitive flower girl to taint the moment).

What do you think of her dress? Are you a fan? Let us know in the comments section!

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Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, visited Thame, England to pay tribute to the RAF, of which she is the Honorary Air Commodore, on May 2. She wore a lot of blue.

Camilla pulled a Princess Beatrice on Wednesday when she honored the Royal Air Force — while attending a town parade near a local air base — by wearing an Eeyore-hued blue-gray beret featuring an over-sized navy rose encircled with what looked like Saturn's rings. Like Beatrice's pretzel-antler creation, the noticeable fascinator was fashioned by world-renowned London milliner Philip Treacy.

The Duchess of Cornwall, 64, further accessorized with a pearl necklace, pearl earrings, a blue paisley and polka dot scarf, a blue Anna Valentine coat dress, blue sweater ... i.e, a lot of blue, as it's the RAF's official uniform color.

While it might come off as a little overkill, you gotta hand it to the royal for taking a few risks. Now, how do we get her to toss around a few toilet bowls, ala Dutch Crown Prince Willem-Alexander?

Rina Raphael is a TODAY.com editor who wants to adopt Camilla as her godmother.

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Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge made a splash in Ottawa last June when she stepped off the plane with her husband, William, in a navy, lace dress by Canadian designer Erdem.

All eyes were on Duchess Kate this weekend as she celebrated her first wedding anniversary. After a busy few days of public engagements in London, the duchess attended a friend’s wedding over the weekend.

Stepping out in very wet weather, she wore a navy-colored lace dress by Canadian designer Erdem. It wasn't the first time she wore this designer number: it’s the same outfit she wore last summer during her tour of Canada. This time around, she accessorized the dress with a gold buckle belt, navy shoes and a navy fascinator.

Lace is all the rage this season, and it’s easy enough to dress this trend any way you like. If you don’t have $2,850 to spend on the original, check out these more affordable versions.

Rachel Elbaum is a London-based writer and fan of all things lace.

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Princess Charlene of Monaco, 34, is the latest celeb to go short. The royal traded in her shoulder-length blond strands for a sleek, side-parted crop, which she debuted at the Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters tennis tournament over the weekend. We must say, this style looks so classy on the princess! 

Tell us: What do you think of her streamlined new ‘do? Let us know in the comments.

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Good jeans run in the family? Duchess Kate and sister Pippa Middleton both favor light wash denim styles by Met.

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Kate and Pippa Middleton made us do a denim double-take! The Duchess of Cambridge and her younger sister both recently stepped out in light wash denim styles by Italian label Met. Kate paired her “Karma” skinny jeans with a shearling coat and rain boots (perfect for strolling around Kensington Gardens!), while Pippa styled the brand’s “X-Angel” skinnies ($165 at metonweb.com) with a checked Maje shirt topped off with an olive green Fay jacket. Shop similar Met styles at metonweb.com and yoox.com.

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Prince Charles looks a bit confused, but Duchess Camilla sure seems to enjoy her treat from the oldest ice cream shop in Denmark on March 26.

The Duchess of Cornwall might be on royal business this week in Denmark — part of the Diamond Jubilee Tour — but her official outings are far from stuffy.

Camilla spent the week with her husband Prince Charles doing a host of seemingly enjoyable activities, including aiming a gun at a royal.

(No, don't worry, Duchess Kate is fine — it was Denmark's Crown Princess Mary cowering in fear.)

Actually, Camilla was touring the set of the Danish TV thriller "The Killing," and was given a fake firearm to play with. (Royals, like babies, need toys). In jest, she mockingly aimed it at the princess and gave the British press a feast of ridicule fodder before moving on to see a shooting of the series. "I'm an addict (of the show)," Camilla said, according to Sky News. "I'm so excited by this."

The duchess was also gifted some chunky knitwear by the series' lead actress Sofi Grabol, which Camilla promptly handed to an aide with precise directions: "Don't lose it."

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At first, Camilla seems skittish as she is given a prop gun by actress Sofie Grabol during a tour of the current set of TV Drama The Killing in Lynge, Denmark on March 27.

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Well, she got over that fast. Someone sure likes their new power: Camilla holds her new prop gun from the set of TV Drama The Killing.

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Schwag! Actress Sofie Grabol presents Camilla with gifts during a visit to the set of Danish TV Series The Killing.

And.... cut! Camilla and Danish Crown Princess Mary visit the set of the Danish TV drama The Killing. Their directorial debut is slated to go straight to video.

Is it me or is Camilla becoming unintentionally hysterical? C'mon, she's getting interesting, no?

During their stay, Camilla and Charles also made sure to take in some culinary treats, as they visited the oldest ice cream store in Denmark on Monday. Like a hungry superhero, Camilla clutched her abnormally big waffle cone with only the chicest black leather gloves. It was very Anna Wintour meets Willy Wonka.

Along with displaying her sweet tooth this trip, Camilla also showed off her regal fashion, particularly with busy, furry hats and royal purple hues — signature British monarchy style. Take a look at a few of her memorable highlights from her splashy Danish adventure:

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Excited by flowers? Camilla arrives for a Sunday service at St Albans Anglican Church on March 25 in Copenhagen, Denmark.

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Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Charles, Prince of Wales take part in a receiving line ahead of an official dinner at the Royal Palace on March 26 in Copenhagen, Denmark.

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Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Charles, Prince of Wales visit Kronborg Castle during a tour of the old town on March 26 in Elsinore, Denmark.

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Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall arrives at the National Memorial on March 26, 2012 in Copenhagen, Denmark. Prince Charles, and Camilla are on a Diamond Jubilee tour of Scandinavia that takes in Norway, Sweden and Denmark.

Rina Raphael is a TODAY.com editor who is still waiting for Camilla to star on "The Real Housewives."

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Loyal fashionista: Duchess Kate wore L.K. Bennett's Davina dress in teal with the matching Jude jacket for the first day of the Queen's Jubilee celebrations on March 8.

Behold, the duchess effect!

London-based retailer L.K. Bennett, relatively unknown in the U.S. before last year, is opening a New York outpost at the Time Warner Center on Friday – thanks to attention from Duchess Kate.

The royal, an increasingly influential style icon, has worn the mid-priced label on numerous occasions, everywhere from Buckingham Palace (remember those black patent espadrilles, nicknamed “The Kate,” from the day after her wedding?) to Canada to most recently, an official Diamond Jubilee outing with Queen Elizabeth (that lovely, 1940s-inspired teal  dress and peplum jacket).

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The Duchess Of Cambridge, wearing L.K. Bennett's Sledge heels, during her North American royal visit in Calgary, Canada.

Her most treasured L.K. Bennett piece seems to be a 4-inch nude heel dubbed “The Sledge” ($345) that caused a mini shopping frenzy as stores and Nordstrom struggled to keep them in stock. Now your Cinderella dreams can come true: You can walk into any of the brand’s U.S. stores and slip on the duchess-blessed footwear.

As expected, royal popularity is good for business: L.K. Bennett’s executive chairman, Robert Bensoussan, said in an interview with the Financial Times that the retailer has had a 17 percent increase in sales, and online sales soared 100 percent in the last year.

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Kate got glamorous in the L.K. Bennett Agata shoes at the ARK Charity Gala on June 9, 2011.

The company’s collection, which includes dresses, suits and purses, isn't entirely cheap. Prices range from $150-$600, and considering the royal fandom, we suspect there might be a stampede at the latest outlet, which joins other newly-opened U.S. locations, including Atlanta, Chicago, Houston and Hackensack, New Jersey.

Not near one of those locations? No worries, L.K. Bennett might be coming to your city soon. “We think we could go to 20 stores in the U.S. very quickly,” said Bensoussan.

Rina Raphael is a TODAY.com editor who is still waiting for the duchess to don a Snuggie. ("People's princess"? Prove it.)

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In this picture taken with a fish-eye lens, people stand around the "luminous lace" light sculpture by designers Loop.pH in the Stone Hall during a press preview at what used to be the official residence of the late Princess Diana, Kensington Palace in London, Tuesday, March 20. Kensington Palace has been transformed following a 12 million pounds ($19 million, 14.4 million euro) restoration project timed to be completed for this summer's Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee and the London 2012 Olympics.

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A dress worn by Princess Diana is displayed in Kensington Palace which reopened today after a 12 million pound Sterling (19 million USD) renovation in central London on March 20.

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A woman views an art installation in the Queen's Bed Chamber in Kensington Palace on March 20 in London, England. Kensington Palace is due to reopen to the public on March 26 following an extensive renovation project. The refurbishment has seen the renovation of the King and Queen's state apartments, a display of dresses worn by Diana, Princess of Wales and an exhibition charting the life of Queen Victoria.

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Models dressed as period courtiers pose for photographs on "the King's Staircase" during a press preview at what used to be the official residence of the late Princess Diana, Kensington Palace in London, Tuesday, March 20. Kensington Palace has been transformed following a 12 million pounds (US$19 million, euro14.4 million) restoration project timed to be completed for this summer's Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee and the London 2012 Olympics.

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Queen Victoria's living quarters are photographed through her devotion screen at Kensington Palace in London, Britain, on March 20. A major new exhibition unveiled as part of a 14 million euro transformation of Kensington Palace explores the life of Queen Victoria, Britain's longest serving monarch, and the palace's most famous resident Princess Diana. The Palace opens to the public on March 26.

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Diana, left, wears the brooch on a necklace. Camilla wore it on her lapel this week.

Royal accessories have a habit of staying in the family, as Kate's engagement ring shows. But it's less common for Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, wife of Prince Charles, to wear Diana's former jewels. That is until this week, when Camilla stepped out in one of Diana’s diamond brooches for a date at the races.

And some royal watchers are not pleased.

Camilla, who attended Ladies Day at the Cheltenham Festival horse races with several other royals, wore the Prince of Wales feathers brooch on the lapel of her teal coat.

She received the piece — a royal family heirloom — as a gift from her husband, the Prince of Wales, according to the palace. It features the three-feathered insignia of the Prince of Wales, surrounded by a circle of diamonds and a hanging emerald.

The piece was first given to Princess Alexandra as a wedding gift when she married the Prince of Wales in 1863. It stayed in the family, and was passed down generation after generation, until the Queen Mother eventually gave it to Diana as a wedding gift.

After her death, the brooch was returned to her ex-husband, Prince Charles.

"The Duchess of Cornwall wore it to Cheltenham as she was presenting the Queen Mother Cup for one of the races. As it once belonged to the Queen Mother, she felt it was appropriate to wear," the palace told TODAY.com.

"That's disgraceful," wrote one commenter on a story in the UK's Express. And the Daily Beast asked, "Should Camilla really be wearing Diana's jewelry?"

What do you think? Weigh in with your vote!

Rachel Elbaum is a London-based writer and fan of all royal jewels.

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The winning shoes were designed with Kate's style and engagement ring in mind.

Duchess Kate’s life must sometimes feel like a real life fairy tale, and on no day more than Thursday when she picked her very own “slippers” from a set of six that were designed just for her by a Leicester, England college student.

Although they weren’t made of glass, the shoes this modern-day Cinderella chose were nonetheless fit for royalty. Made out of royal blue suede covered in cream lace panels, they will be made into a wearable pair of heels for the duchess in the coming months.

They were designed by De Montfort University student Becka Hunt who was inspired by “the things Kate wears, her engagement ring and her style." (Kate obviously did not heed The Look's poll of the 6 designs. While Hunt's design garnered 19% of the vote, our readers' clear favorite, with 2,631 votes or 46.5%, was a tartan-inspired design.)

“I am absolutely overwhelmed, excited and amazed," the winning student said in a press release about the event. "The attention I have had since I was announced as the winner is all a little scary to be honest, but I have to say it has been great fun and hopefully this will be good for a future career.”

Despite her royal status, Kate is no clothes hound and gets a lot of wear out of her shoes. This winter, her footwear of choice has been a pair of black suede heels by Episode, while last spring and summer she often stepped out in nude patent pumps by L.K. Bennett. (Now available to the masses at Nordstrom and nordstrom.com, if you can afford the $325 price tag.)

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A bit overdresed for a train ride with the in-laws? Who cares. Kate looked smashing in an L.K. Bennett outfit (reportedly bought at a second-hand store.) She topped off her ensemble with a James Lock hat.

Looking like a '40’s movie star in a teal belted outfit and jaunty black hat and those favorite Episode pumps, Kate made the trip to Leicester with her mother-in-law Queen Elizabeth II to kick off her Diamond Jubilee tour of the U.K., celebrating 60 years on the throne. Together with the Duke of Edinburgh, they left London on a 10:15 a.m. train.

The duchess's ride on public transportion wasn’t the only way she showed her common touch: her L.K. Bennett ensemble was reportedly bought at a second-hand store. What's more, it wouldn’t be Kate's first public appearance in something pre-owned: the grey coat-dress she wore at her February National Gallery appearance was from a second-hand shop near her parents’ home called “The Stock Exchange,” according to Grazia.

This was Kate’s second outing with the queen in the past week. Last Thursday, they visited the “royal grocer” Fortnum and Mason in London with Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and wife of Prince Charles.

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Rachel Elbaum is a London-based writer who would happily wear Kate's new shoes.

The Duchess of Cornwall, in an affordable blue dress, hosts a reception at Clarence House, central London in support of the Southbank Centre's Woman of the World festival on Feb. 28.

Duchess Kate is not the only royal who shops for affordable fashion these days. Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and the wife of Prince Charles, wore a mail-order dress earlier this week to a reception at her home, Clarence House.

She paired the 100 percent polyester tie-waist dress with stockings, heels and pearl jewelry for her appearance at the Women of the World event, which celebrates extraordinary women. The dress sells for 129 pounds, or about $205, and comes in navy, red and stone on the Artigiano website.

It seems that even royals love a good bargain: The 64-year-old duchess mentioned to admirers that the "'really, really good'' company has “a sale on at the moment," according to the U.K. Telegraph.

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The Artigiano tie-waist tailored dress comes in 100% polyester wool crepe.

Like her fashionable stepdaughter-in-law Kate, Camilla has made a big impact with her inadvertent advertising: a 500 percent jump in Artigiano's sales, according to the company, which has also seen new interest from customers in the U.S., the Far East and even Australia.

"The dress looked better on the duchess than it did on the image on our site," Artigiano's marketing director told TODAY.com, adding that international orders can be placed over the phone, but not online.

"If we would have known that she would wear our dress, then we would have been better prepared."

Rachel Elbaum is a London-based writer and unashamed royals watcher.

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The Duchess of Cambridge, clad is her signature black pumps, meets a young girl as she visits Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust on Feb. 14 in Liverpool, England.

There are few better ways for a designer to showcase their work than to have Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, step out in one of their designs. Next week, one lucky student will have just that honor.

During a March 8 visit to Leicester marking the queen’s 60th year on the throne, Kate will announce her preferred pair of shoes among submissions from six students studying footwear design at De Montfort University. The design will then be made into a pair of shoes just for her.

Kate regularly sells out the clothing she wears in public. And although she has been seen in a wide variety of dresses, she is often pictured in the same black or nude patent heels.  

“What a huge honor and magnificent opportunity this will be for the winning student,” said Dominic Shellard, vice-chancellor of De Montfort University in a press release. “When asked who their first commission was for at their first job interview, they will be able to reply, the Duchess of Cambridge, the world’s leading fashion icon.”

Which pair should Kate choose? Vote for your favorite submission:

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Tabitha Duffield's sky-high heels feature daisies and pink leather.

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Becka Hunt's 19th century-inspired shoes were designed "based around the things Kate wears, her engagement ring and her style."

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"I wanted to make a cool and sexy shoe for a formal occasion," said Sam Sawkill in a De Montfort University press release. "It would be great to be selected over all as it would get me recognized as a designer."

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"It is so exciting to be given the opportunity to design for the Duchess," said Kay Yeng Cheng of Leicester. "It makes my family very proud to know I am involved in something like this and as a future designer it's a really good start."

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Summer Spencer's design was inspired by Kate and William's coat of arms, which includes tartan to reflect their time at university in Scotland.

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"The concept comes from this being the year of the dragon and its shape is inspired by a lantern," said Mei Chun Lai of Taiwan. "I wanted to show my culture and background through my design."

Rachel Elbaum is a London-based writer and big fan of Kate's nude patent heels.

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