Princess Kate Has A New Go-To Handbag For 2026

The Princess of Wales's new it-bag is “a modern classic in miniature form.”

Princess Kate DeMellier Small Hudson Bag
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Could this be Princess Kate’s new favorite bag? The Princess of Wales debuted a surprisingly trendy new handbag a few weeks ago, and she’s already carried it several times on some major public engagements. Her new go-to handbag comes from DeMellier London, a British it-girl brand beloved for their trending handbag styles.

Princess Kate’s new bag is the Small Hudson bag, a “mocha suede” top-handle bag “designed to empower, crafted to last,” the brand says. “Ethically handcrafted from gold-rated Italian leather, it features our signature belted strap and gold-plated lock. A modern classic in miniature form, it can be worn crossbody with the adjustable, removable strap or carried.”

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 27: Catherine, Princess of Wales arrives to visit children's mental health charity Anna Freud at Anna Freud Centre on November 27, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Samir Hussein/WireImage)

The Princess of Wales arrives to visit children's mental health charity Anna Freud carrying the DeMellier London Small Hudson bag.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 27: Catherine, Princess of Wales, handbag detail, departs after visiting the children's mental health charity Anna Freud at Anna Freud Centre on November 27, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage)

DeMellier London's Small Hudson bag.

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Princess Kate and Prince William walking through a hospital hallway.

Princess Kate wears the ME+EM Sleeveless Top + Scarf in Deep Ruby Red with her DeMellier Small Hudson bag.

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“I think that throughout history there have always been key bag shapes and styles that have remained consistently popular—with the top handle bag being one," says Monica Marriott-Mills from @themonicaway. The Luxury and Royal Fashion Content Creator told us previously that “the Princess of Wales is often celebrated for dressing elegantly but with looks that also feel grounded in practicality.”

DeMellier London describes the style as “petite in size, the smallest iteration of our bestselling style is made for life in motion, holding only what you need.” Any guesses on what’s in Princess Kate’s bag?

Christine Ross
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Christine Ross is a freelancer writer, royal expert, broadcaster and podcaster. She's worked with news outlets including the BBC, Glamour, Talk TV, ET, PBS, CNN and 20/20 to cover the foremost royal events of the last decade, from Prince George’s birth to the coronation of King Charles III.

She previously served as co-host of Royally Us, a weekly royal podcast by Us Weekly. As a freelance writer and royal commentator she provides expert commentary, historical context and fashion analysis about royal families worldwide, with an emphasis on the British Royal Family.