Let's be honest for a moment—Kate Middleton's royal wardrobe is mostly out of reach for us regular folks. She's a princess with a princess-sized budget, after all! But here's something surprising: one of the Duchess of Cambridge's favorite accessories is actually quite affordable and accessible. Yes, we're talking about the Longchamp tote bag, which retails for a modest $145. You could literally go out and buy the same bag Kate has!

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Kate's Love Affair with Longchamp

Kate Middleton's love for the colorful, nylon Longchamp Le Pliage tote bags goes way back. In fact, one of the earliest sightings of her with this iconic accessory was in November 2005, during a holiday shopping spree with her mother, Carole Middleton, in London. Back then, Kate was just a 23-year-old, fresh out of college, carrying around her everyday essentials in a large, black tote like the rest of us. It’s a relatable moment that reminds us of her humble roots before she became a royal icon.

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Kate carrying a Longchamp bag in 2005. (Photo Credit: Getty Images)

Fast Forward: The Royal Transition

Time flies, and before we knew it, Kate married Prince William, became the Duchess of Cambridge, and welcomed two beautiful children into her life. As an official royal, her style evolved to include smaller, more formal clutches. Let's be real, what does she need to carry anyway? She’s got people for that! But just when you thought her Longchamp days were behind her, think again…

Longchamp Lives On

Even though Kate herself hasn’t been spotted with a Longchamp tote in recent years, her personal assistants and stylists are still carrying her belongings in these classic bags. Isn’t that wild? During their 2016 royal tour of India and Bhutan, Kate’s personal secretary Sophie Agnew and stylist Natasha Archer were both seen lugging around Longchamp totes filled with her luggage. These trusty bags continue to serve the royal team, proving their timeless appeal.

Kate’s assistant and stylist carrying her bags. (Photo Credit: Getty Images)

While we can't confirm if the large, dark purple tote or the smaller, pea green bag in the photos belong to Kate, the fact that her trusted team carries Longchamps speaks volumes about their timeless appeal. We’re hopeful that Kate still loves these bags as much as the rest of the world does because, honestly, it just makes us love her even more.

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