10 great gifts inspired by the Duchess of Cambridge

'Tis the season of giving once again, and figuring out what to gift those on your list can be quite the challenge. But don't worry, we've looked to the Duchess of Cambridge for a roundup of inspired options that fall at every price point and suit a variety of tastes. <p>Click through to see our regal present picks...</p>
The Duchess of Cambridge is known to wear a few styles of footwear: dock shoes for casual outings, wedges to step things up a bit and nude pumps from L.K. Bennett for more elegant occasions. She happily slips on the latter for hours and goes back to them time and again, so you know they're as comfortable as they are stylish. <strong>Sledge Patent Leather Heel,</strong> $345 (U.S.), <a target="_blank" href="http://www.lkbennett.com/UNLISTED/Sledge-Dark-Pink-Patent-Closed-Courts/p/SCSLEDGEPATENTNaturalFawn?nv=">Lkbennett.com</a>
The duchess enjoys spending time in the kitchen, often making treats with Prince George or whipping up her own jams and chutneys, and even gifted some of her homemade goodies to the Queen. "I was worried what to give the Queen as her Christmas present... And I thought, 'I'll make her something.' Which could have gone horribly wrong. But I decided to make my granny's recipe of chutney. I was slightly worried about it, but I noticed the next day that it was on the table [at Sandringham]," Kate recalled. <strong>Cooking Kit – Jam Making Set,</strong> $74.38, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.amazon.ca/Cooking-Kit-Jam-Making-Set/dp/B003WW44XM">Amazon.ca</a>
Kate was a huge fan of the best-selling thriller <em>The Girl on the Train</em> by Paula Hawkins. She also adored the <em>Anne of Green Gables</em> books as a child, and made a special request to visit Prince Edward Island during her post-wedding tour of Canada in 2011, where she met an actress clad as Anne herself. <strong><em>The Girl on the Train</em></strong>, $17.97 and <strong><em>Anne of Green Gables</em> box set,</strong> $43.76, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/">chapters.indigo.ca</a>
The athletic royal has always been a fan of tennis and is a regular in the Wimbledon stands. Her husband has also said that it is one of the two sports she can beat him in, the other being skiing. Snap up one of Kate's go-to racquets for the sports-lover on your list. <strong>Yonex Ezone Ai Lite Black and Pink tennis racquet,</strong> $178, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.yonexusa.com/products/ezone-ai-lite/">yonexusa.com</a>
A keen shutterbug, Kate always appreciates having a good camera on hand. Since the birth of her children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, she has released a number of her own images to the public. She also enjoyed snapping William's helicopter water landing during their visit to P.E.I.'s Dalvay Lake. <strong>Canon EOS Rebel T6i DSLR Camera with 18-55 mm ISSTM Lens Kit,</strong> $879.99, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/canon-canon-eos-rebel-t6i-dslr-camera-with-18-55mm-is-stm-lens-kit-0591c004/10362704.aspx">Bestbuy.ca</a>
If you're looking to wrap up a little of Kate's class with a much lower price tag, consider these bronze earrings from Canadian designer Shelley Macdonald. The duchess wore hers during the Cambridges' visit to the Yukon in Sept. 2016. <strong> Small Bronze Modern Ulu earrings,</strong> $67, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/482446585/large-bronze-modern-ulu-earrings-as-seen?ref=shop_home_active_1">etsy.com</a>
This family-friendly card game was a favourite of Kate's when she was growing up. Also popular with her siblings Pippa and James, it's the perfect gift to bring everyone together over the holidays. <strong>UNO,</strong> $8.99, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.toysrus.ca/product/index.jsp?productId=12277451">toysrus.ca</a>
Even before she was a member of the royal family, the style icon always knew how to add an air of sophistication to her outfit. In her younger days, a neutral-hued Prada purse was a regular accessory. If you're really looking to make someone's gift-opening dreams come true this year, this luxury bag could be just the ticket! <strong>Prada Saffiano Medium Double Zip Top-Handle Bag,</strong> $2500, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/ProductDetail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524446417529">Saksfifthavenue.com</a>
Even royals need some time off to indulge in their favourite TV shows. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge enjoyed binge-watching the Golden Globe-nominated thriller <em>The Killing</em>. Wrap up any of the four seasons for the mystery lover on your list. <strong><em>The Killing</em>,</strong> $16.65, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/the-killing-the-complete-first-season/6000031993913">walmart.ca</a>
Add a dose of royalty to every day of the year with this calendar from Christine Frazier. The creator of The Royal Hamster cartoon, who issues regular instalments on Twitter, was inspired to put her artistic talents to work when Kate revealed that George and Charlotte have a pet hamster named Marvin. "[Princess] Charlotte really likes it because the whiskers always tickle her face,” Kate said. The illustrated version typically dons outfits worn by the duchess. <strong>The Royal Hamster 2017 Calendar,</strong> USD$20, <a target="_blank" href="http://theroyalhamster.com">theroyalhamster.com</a>
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