Thrifty Duchess is backing British fashion

From: Pamela Z Frankland, Hull Road, Dunnington, York.

WITH reference to the letter from Peter Ellis (Yorkshire Post, February 25) objecting to the Duchess of Cambridge spending £156 on one dress and a similar amount for another, she could have bought designer dresses costing mega bucks.

Instead, she is supporting high street stores and sale prices too.

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Within hours the shops have sold out of the dresses, contradicting Mr Ellis. Her coat by Hobbs that she wore days earlier was down by two-thirds of the original price and this sold out too.

I fully appreciate the point made by Mr Ellis that many people cannot afford to spend that much money but Catherine is noted for her thrift, wearing a six-year old black outfit to a society wedding.

Yes, she is slim but with a lifestyle where she needs nerves of steel who would not be? Diana led the way in fashion – British fashion – bringing industry to our designers, now revered around the world.

From: Helen Woodhead, Mayfield Villas, Baildon.

IN reply to Peter Ellis (Yorkshire Post, February 25) and his reference to the Duchess of Cambridge spending £175 and £159 on dresses, he needs to compare the amount celebrities and other Royals spend on gowns.

I think congratulations should go to Catherine for shopping wisely.

After all, she is an ambassador for this country and is doing an excellent job.

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