In fact, according toHello!

Magazine, the 66-year-old matriarch has even been sporting Kate’s favorite style of jeans recently.

“I hope I haven’t become set in my ways, which can perhaps age you.

Kate Middleton smiling

I like to hear about trends in fashion, sport and design.”

That’s why she began her company in the first place.

What was the moment that spurred her actual leap into this career, though?

Carole Middleton with daughter Pippa Middleton

“All I could find were basic clown plates,” she explained.

She was turned down a lot, but now, years later, the Party Pieces collection has arrived.