Kate Middleton borrowed this from the Queen for her Mary Berry appearance

(Image credit: 2019 Samir Hussein)

If you haven't seen last night's Mary Berry's Christmas TV special, featuring the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, then I strongly suggest you call in sick and catch up asap. It is festive TV gold.

The three teamed up to cook a feast including Christmas Meringue roulade, to thank those who will be working on Christmas Day.

I'm not going to tell you something you don't know here, but even when she cooks, Kate Middleton looks impeccable.

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For the occasion, she donned a red printed dress by Alessandra Rich, of which the Duchess is a fan, having worn a navy polka dot style several times before. Oh, and the good news is that not only is it still available, but it's also in the sale on Net-A-Porter here.

Eagle-eyed viewers also spotted that she borrowed a pair of earrings from the Queen to film the episode.

(Image credit: 1977 Anwar Hussein)

The pair of pearl and diamond drop earrings is a favourite with the Duchess, who has worn them on several occasions, including a trip to the Netherlands.

The Queen herself was first photographed wearing them for her silver jubilee tour in 1977, and wore them as recently as last October.

Penny Goldstone

Penny Goldstone is the Contributing Fashion Editor at Marie Claire UK. She writes about catwalk trends and the latest high street and Instagram sartorial must-haves. She also helms the Women Who Win franchise.

She has worked in fashion for over 10 years, contributing to publications such as Cosmopolitan, Red, Good Housekeeping, and Stylist.