Duchess Of Cambridge Wows In An Oldie But Goodie McQueen Repeat

Yes, queen -- err, duchess.

New year, new same outfit-repeating Duchess of Cambridge.

After announcing in Dec. 2015 that she would take over as Honorary Air Commandant of the Royal Air Force Air Cadets from the Duke of Edinburgh, Kate attended the youth organization's 75th anniversary event in London over the weekend. She dressed for the occasion in a blue Alexander McQueen coat, a black Lock and Co. hat and one serious diamond Air Cadets brooch.

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Kate's first engagement of the year also served as her first outfit repeat of the year. She previously wore the beloved coat to the commemoration of the Normandy Landings in France in June 2014:

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And before that, to a ceremony at a war memorial in New Zealand in April of that same year: 

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At the event on Sunday, she met with members of the Air Cadets, an air force-sponsored volunteer program she said offers "genuine benefit to our young people." She was almost outshone by an intricately designed cake made by cake artist Heather Bicknell, who, according to her Twitter bio, also is a mom to an Air Cadet.

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Almost.

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Kate looked casual and cool in a Jonathan Saunders sweater while attending a children's rugby game in New Zealand on April 13, 2014. (credit:Getty Images)
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Kate was a standout in a pleated Emilia Wickstead dress as shearrived in Dunedin, New Zealand on April 13, 2014. (credit:Getty Images)
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The Duchess of Cambridge glowed in a Jenny Packham gown as she arrived at a London charity event on June, 9, 2011. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Kate exuded elegance in a body-hugging Jenny Packham dress while attending a state reception in Wellington, New Zealand on April 10, 2014. (credit:Getty Images)
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The Duchess wore a chic Zara blazer for a wine tasting event in New Zealand on April 13, 2014. (credit:Getty Images)
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Kate stopped traffic in a lovely floral-print frock by L.K Bennett while arriving at the Royal Australian Airforce Base in Brisbane on April 19, 2014. (credit:Getty Images)
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Kate looked casual, but chic in Hobbs while visiting Uluru/Ayers Rock in Australia in April 2014. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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The Duchess kept things classy with a teal suit by LK Bennett while visiting Leicester on the first date of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee in March 2012. (credit:Max Mumby/Indigo via Getty Images)
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Kate attended the UK red carpet premiere of "Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom" in a Roland Mouret gown on December 5, 2013. (credit:Joel Ryan/Invision/AP)
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Kate opted for a dramatic Diane von Furstenberg printed frock during a trip to the Blue Mountains in Australia on April 17, 2014. (credit:Getty Images)
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The Duchess sported a tan Malene Birger frock during a welcome ceremony in Yellowknife, Canada on July 5, 2011. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Kate dressed down in a ME+EM ensemble to sail with Team New Zealand on April 11, 2014. (credit:Getty Images)
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The Duchess stepped out in an ice blue brocade Alexander McQueen skirt suit for the annual Trooping the Colour Ceremony on June 14, 2014. (credit:Getty)
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The Duchess arrived at UK's Creative Industries reception in July 2012 wearing a classy gray Roksanda Ilincic dress. (credit:Mark Cuthbert via Getty Images)
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Kate channeled Princess Diana in a red military-esque Catherine Walker coat while arriving in New Zealand on April 7, 2014. (credit:AP/SNPA)
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The Duchess of Cambridge stole the show in an Alice Temperley gown at the UK royal film premiere of "War Horse" in January 2012. (credit:Mark Cuthbert via Getty Images)
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Kate turned heads in this Alexander McQueen coat on day four of the Royal Tour to New Zealand on April 10, 2014. (credit:Getty Images)
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The Duchess stunned in a teal Jenny Packham gown while attending the London Olympic gala in May 2012. (credit:Mark Cuthbert via Getty Images)
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The Duchess of Cambridge sported a Michael Kors coat dress while visiting the Australian War Memorial in Canberra, Australia on April 25, 2014. (credit:Getty Images)
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The Duchess donned a lovely white cocktail dress by American designer Leila Rose at a reception in Canberra, Australia on April 24, 2014. (credit:Getty Images)
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Kate donned an Alexander McQueen coat for the Easter Sunday services at St. Andrews Cathedral in April 2014. (credit:Getty Images)
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Kate wore a long-sleeved nude and lace Alexander McQueen dress for a Buckingham Palace garden party in June 2014. (credit:Getty)
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Kate kept things simple in a white Jaeger dress as she attended a breakfast reception in London in October 2014.
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The Duchess of Cambridge stunned in another Jenny Packham dress on October 24, 2013. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Kate proudly sported a red and white ensemble during a Canada Day celebration on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on July 1, 2011. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)

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