Kate Middleton dons her hired Aurora hat for the wedding of Prince William's friend in 2010

Bidders are expected to pay thousands when 2 hats worn by Kate Middleton go up for auction on 26 June.

The first is a black and white Philip Somerville number, which Kate chose for the Order Of The Garter in June 2008. 

The second - a large black feathered headpiece by Aurora - was worn by Kate for the wedding of now-husband Prince William's close friend, Harry Meade, in October 2010. 

Both are up for grabs through Kerry Taylor Auctions, who sold the see-through dress that Kate wore as a student for £78,000 last year.

Thrifty Kate, 30, hired the accessories from Get Ahead Hats in Reading for around £100 each.

'She was sometimes accompanied by her mother Carole who helped her make the right selection,' says a spokeswoman from the auctioneers.

Kate's hats had been put aside for safe-keeping by the store owner until they were ready to sell.

'Given her recent transformation into a style icon,' Kerry tells Marie Claire, 'we are confident there will be a great deal of interest in them.'

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