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Get ready for another case of closet envy. Meghan Markle made a public appearance for International Women’s Day this morning with her fiancé Prince Harry, and her ensemble belongs in the dictionary under the word “chic.”

The future royal wore a $300 J.Crew two-tone wool-blend coat (now sold out of course) with Alexander Wang trousers, a jumper by All Saints, and a black Altuzarra handbag.

The former actress looked like the ultimate role model she is when greeting the “Stemettes,” a Birmingham-based group that encourages young women to pursue careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math).

Meghan’s sleek outfit blends with the polished wardrobe she’s recently shown off. This is a woman who can appreciate a pair of perfectly tailored pants, but her navy trench brought to mind another royal’s signature style. Her future sister-in-law Kate Middleton has also sported a lot of blue outerwear lately, including this bespoke coat from Jenny Packham.

The Duchess of Cambridge wore this ensemble with similar white trim just last week while visiting the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists in London.

Back in January, she stepped out in another navy coat, this time from the British brand Hobbs, for a day with Place2Be, a charity that supports children and families’ mental health.

While it’s impossible to know for sure, the tailored fit and classic navy hue might have inspired Meghan to follow suit. Of course, you don’t need a royal budget to take some inspiration from these fashion icons.

This navy trench from Nordstrom is current on sale for $180:

BUY NOW: GUESS Boiled Wool Trench Coat, $180, nordstrom.com

And here’s another pick from Amazon for just $60:

BUY NOW: Hotouch Women’s Long Trench Coat, $60, amazon.com

This isn’t the first time the royal ladies have both worn blue. They showed up at the first annual Royal Foundation Forum last week in the same hue, but each stayed true to their equally beautiful — and distinct — styles.

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