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Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton’s shoes look identical

THEY’RE not sisters-in-law just yet, but that hasn’t stopped Meghan Markle and the Duchess of Cambridge from stepping out in almost the same footwear.

Meghan Markle joins Queen for Commonwealth Day service

THEY may still be two months away from officially becoming sisters-in-law, but that hasn’t stopped Meghan Markle and the Duchess of Cambridge from sharing style advice with one another.

Stepping out at her first official event alongside the Queen for Commonwealth Day, Ms Markle brightened up a grey London day in her signature white coat and jaunty beret. The Duchess opted for navy blue with a matching hat, but it was their choice in shoes that got everyone talking.

Meghan Markle and the Duchess of Cambridge look to be twinning in the shoe department. Picture: Chris Jackson/Chris Jackson/Getty Images
Meghan Markle and the Duchess of Cambridge look to be twinning in the shoe department. Picture: Chris Jackson/Chris Jackson/Getty Images

At first glance, it looks like the royal ladies are twinning with their navy blue heels. But taking a closer look, Meghan wore Manolo Blahnik BB Pumps — valued at $793, while Kate opted for Gianvito Rossi 105 Suede Pumps — costing around $860. Both styles, which are very similar, have a 4-inch heel and pointed toe.

Meghan Markle’s Manolo Blahnik BB Pumps. Picture: AFP/Daniel Leal-Olivas
Meghan Markle’s Manolo Blahnik BB Pumps. Picture: AFP/Daniel Leal-Olivas
The heels worn by Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, looked very similar to those worn by Ms Markle. Picture: AFP/Daniel Leal-Olivas
The heels worn by Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, looked very similar to those worn by Ms Markle. Picture: AFP/Daniel Leal-Olivas

The Duchess has worn her pair on multiple occasions, including to a dinner with Barack and Michelle Obama at Kensington Palace in 2016.

The pair, along with Prince Harry, Prince William, the Queen, Prince Charles, his wife Camilla the Duchess of Cornwall, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and his wife Sophie, Countess of Wessex, stepped out together for a church service in London to mark Commonwealth Day.

The Fab Four: Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William at the Westminster Abbey service. Picture: Chris Jackson/Chris Jackson/Getty Images
The Fab Four: Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William at the Westminster Abbey service. Picture: Chris Jackson/Chris Jackson/Getty Images

The annual service, to celebrate the alliance of the 53 countries including Australia which make up the Commonwealth, was held at Westminster Abbey in front of more than 2000 guests.

Prince William, who skipped the event last year to go partying at the Swiss ski resort of Verbier, made sure there was no repeat of last year’s headlines when he was caught “dad dancing’’ and hanging out with Australian model Sophie Taylor.

Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, Meghan Markle, Prince William, and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge at the Commonwealth Day Service. Picture: AFP/Paul Grover                        Meghan breaks the rules with her messy bun
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, Meghan Markle, Prince William, and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge at the Commonwealth Day Service. Picture: AFP/Paul Grover Meghan breaks the rules with her messy bun

Other guests included British Prime Minister Theresa May and Opposition Leader Jeremy Corbyn as well as the high commissioners from the Commonwealth countries accredited in London.

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