Kate Middleton is getting a royal makeover. According to a new report, Queen Elizabeth has ordered the Duchess of Cambridge to make some changes to her signature style.
Royal correspondent for Vanity Fair, Katie Nicholl, wrote a piece for the Daily Mail claiming that sources confirmed that the Queen is ordering Middleton to wear dresses with a lower hemline and to start wearing a tiara - a staple both the Queen and Queen Mother enjoy wearing.
The changes will reportedly happen before Middleton leaves in April for her three-and-a-half week tour in Australia.
"The trip will be about Kate appearing more Royal than ever - you can expect to see a lot more tiaras and the Queen will be watching closely," the source said.
Reportedly Queen Elizabeth has asked her own personal stylist, Angela Kelly, to help Middleton pack for the trip. Kelly was also asked to select more statement jewelry pieces for Middleton to wear, right from the Queen's personal collection.
"Angela has been asked to start selecting jewels ahead of the trip," a Palace source said. "She knows most of the pieces in the Queen's private collection."
During the trip, Middleton will have several outfit changes (sometimes four in one day). To help her transition into a new, more polished look the Duchess reached out to some of her favorite designers like Alice Temperley and Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen to create modified versions of her favorite dresses and gowns.
The 31-year-old new mom is known for her trendy, above-the-knee dresses. According to Vanity Fair's royal correspondent, Queen Elizabeth has "outlawed" Middleton's usual dresses so they won't take away from her more "grown-up image" and to also prevent any wardrobe malfunctions.
Middleton has been photographed several times trying to keep her skirt in place on a windy day. According to the report, she will be able to keep her hairstylist, Amanda Cook Tucker but the hairdresser had to be trained on how to properly pin a tiara to the Duchess' head.
What do you think of Kate Middleton's style? Does she need a more "royal" look?
