Slideshow: Kate in Canada

The Duchess wisely decides against boarding the plane in a comfy 10-year-old tracksuit or a T-shirt emblazoned with the words “Royals on Tour” and opts instead for some pulled together, golden age of travel glamour. There seems to be quite a lot of thought behind this look—perhaps the fact that it’s reminiscent of an air stewardess is deliberate. Is she reminding her public that behind the pomp and ceremony she’s still just the girl next door whose mother worked for British Airways? A sort of Jennifer Aniston of the royal family, even down to that glossy hair. The “Polly Pushlock” bag is by Mulberry, a British heritage success story which conveys affordable luxury rather than elitist excess. Surely she changed into some of William’s old rugby sweats on the plane, though?

Here we go with the down-to-earth message again, as the DOC recycles the white dress from high street brand Reiss that she wore for her engagement photos. To lift the look, she’s added more British accessories—a fan-shaped bag by the yummy mummy/Chelsea girl’s favourite Anya Hindmarch and a hat by Lock & Co, the traditional British hatters on St James founded in 1676. Semiotically speaking it’s flawless. As for the overall look? A little match-matchy with the red hat, bag and shoes

Again, DOC resists the temptation to borrow some of Prince Charles's old gardening gear for this tree planting ceremony and opts for a grey shift by British label Catherine Walker. It’s another careful choice, the eponymous designer, who died last September, was a favourite of Princess Diana, who would have been 50 the day before. It’s a rather corporate look for the occasion—something floral and a little bit rustic might have been better—the maxi dresses with wellies and gardening bags seen at D&G’s summer show perhaps?

It’s another dress by Erdem, who ticks all boxes by being part Canadian and showing at London Fashion Week. It’s elegant, sure, but enough with the pencil silhouette, a full skirt would add a bit of variety

This pastel ensemble has strong overtones of Jackie Kennedy, the eternal poster girl for timeless, understated power dressing. It’s pretty, but she’ll need to start ramping it up with some neon Christopher Kane or quirky Mary Katrantzou to keep the fashion crowd from nodding off

This dress, worn to a ceremony at Province House in Charlottetown on Prince Edward Island, recalls Mia Farrow’s cream dress in the film 'The Great Gatsby'. Although the all-American preppiness looks a lot like it could be Ralph Lauren—who designed the costumes for the film—it’s actually McQueen