The Princess of Wales and DeMellier: the Nano Montreal and the Small Hudson

The DeMellier bags searched for most alongside a famous name are the ones carried by the Princess of Wales. Two styles come up again and again in royal fashion coverage: the Nano Montreal and the Small Hudson. This page sets out what has been reported, by whom, and what each bag is, so you can judge them for yourself.

Key facts

• Nano Montreal: reported by Hola! US as one of her favourite bags for daytime royal appearances, in deep toffee and navy.
• Small Hudson: reported by Hola! US in mocha brown suede, including at a mental health charity engagement and a Christmas Day church service.
• The Nano Montreal: top width 15.5cm / 6 in, base width 18cm / 7.1 in, height 12cm / 4.7 in, depth 9cm / 3.5 in, weight 350g; fits an iPhone 14.
• The Small Hudson: top width 20.7cm / 7.9 in, base width 24cm / 9.4 in, height 16.5cm / 6.5 in, max depth 10cm / 3.9 in, weight 435g; fits a phone up to 6.7 inches.

The Nano Montreal

The Nano Montreal is DeMellier’s mini top-handle bag: a small, structured trapeze with a short 5cm handle and a detachable strap with a maximum length of 48cm. It holds an iPhone 14, a card holder, keys and a lipstick. Royal fashion coverage has tied it to daytime engagements, worn with tailored coats and tonal outfits, most often in deep toffee and navy.

The Small Hudson

The Small Hudson is the smallest size of DeMellier’s structured, lock-front Hudson, with a 6.3cm top handle drop and a detachable crossbody strap. It fits a 6.7 inch phone. Hola! reports the Princess carried it in mocha suede during colder months. See the Hudson guide for the larger sizes.

How to wear them her way

The pattern is consistent: a structured, mid-toned bag that matches the coat and shoes, carried by the top handle in the hand. The bag never fights the outfit. If you want the look, pick a brown that matches your shoes, and keep jewellery small.

A note on what is reported

Coveti has no relationship with the Royal Household and this is not an endorsement. We only repeat appearances reported by named publications, and the models and colours are the ones those reports name.

Why these two bags work for public life

Both are small, structured and carried by hand, which keeps them out of the way in photographs, during handshakes and when stepping out of a car. Both come in mid-toned browns and navy that match most coats. And both are made by an independent British brand at an accessible price, a quiet choice compared with the heritage-house bags often seen at state occasions.

Buying the look today

The Nano Montreal has been in short supply at DeMellier this season, with only a few colours available when we checked, while the Small Hudson comes in several new finishes, including suede. If you want the look in a slightly more practical size, the Midi Hudson adds room for a tablet while keeping the same lock and belt.

Similar DeMellier shapes

If the Nano Montreal is too small, the Small Hudson and the Small Stockholm are the next step up. For more structured options, read the best DeMellier crossbody bags.

Shop the shapes at Coveti

1. The Nano Montreal in Black Smooth Mini Bag, $790

Top width 15.5cm / 6 in, height 12cm / 4.7 in, depth 9cm / 3.5 in, weight 350g. It fits an iPhone 14.

2. The Nano Montreal in Deep Toffee Mini Bag, $790

Top width 15.5cm / 6 in, height 12cm / 4.7 in, depth 9cm / 3.5 in, weight 350g. It fits an iPhone 14.

3. The Small Hudson in Black Crossbody Bag, $900

Top width 20.7cm / 7.9 in, height 16.5cm / 6.5 in, weight 435g. It fits a phone up to 6.7 inches.

4. The Small Hudson in Bordeaux Small Grain Crossbody Bag, $900

Top width 20.7cm / 7.9 in, height 16.5cm / 6.5 in, weight 435g. It fits a phone up to 6.7 inches.

5. The Small Hudson in Dark Green Small Grain Crossbody Bag, $900

Top width 20.7cm / 7.9 in, height 16.5cm / 6.5 in, weight 435g. It fits a phone up to 6.7 inches.

6. The Small Hudson in Dark Taupe Small Grain Crossbody Bag, $900

Top width 20.7cm / 7.9 in, height 16.5cm / 6.5 in, weight 435g. It fits a phone up to 6.7 inches.

Buying DeMellier at Coveti

Every bag is authentic and checked before dispatch, and ships worldwide by insured express courier (DHL Express and FedEx International Priority), signature required. Most regions ship Delivered Duty Unpaid, so local duties and taxes are payable on delivery. Coveti prices are its own and are not the same as DeMellier boutique prices. Full terms are in the logistics and returns protocol.

Frequently asked questions

What DeMellier bag does Kate Middleton carry?

Royal fashion coverage most often names the Nano Montreal, in deep toffee and navy, and the Small Hudson in mocha suede.

What colour is Kate Middleton’s DeMellier bag?

Hola! reports deep toffee and navy for the Nano Montreal and mocha brown suede for the Small Hudson.

How big is the DeMellier Nano Montreal?

Top width 15.5cm / 6 in, base width 18cm / 7.1 in, height 12cm / 4.7 in, depth 9cm / 3.5 in.

Is the Nano Montreal a crossbody?

It has a top handle and a detachable strap, with a maximum length of 48cm.

Does the Small Hudson have a strap?

Yes, a detachable crossbody strap as well as the top handle.

Is DeMellier a royal brand?

No. It is an independent London brand; the Princess of Wales has been reported carrying it, but there is no royal warrant.

Read next

The Hudson guide, is DeMellier a luxury brand, the best DeMellier crossbody bags, the best DeMellier bags.

More DeMellier guides

Is DeMellier a luxury brand, the best DeMellier bags, where DeMellier is made, brands like DeMellier, and the full DeMellier collection at Coveti.

Sources and method

Checked on 14 October 2026 by Gemma Deeks, Fashion Editor at Coveti. Product facts (sizes, weights, strap drops, device fit, leathers and linings) are DeMellier’s own product-page text; prices and counts are the live Coveti catalogue on that date and move with stock. Where a claim could not be checked it was left out.

• Hola! US, 12 June 2026: the Princess of Wales and her favourite handbags
• demellierlondon.com, All Bags: product pages read on 14 October 2026 (sizes, weights, straps, device fit, materials, linings)
• demellierlondon.com, Our Story and Our Values: founder, European factories, Italian tanneries, A Bag, A Life
• Coveti, logistics and returns protocol
• Coveti live catalogue, 14 October 2026: prices, colours and stock

Gemma Deeks is Fashion Editor at Coveti. Prices, stock and counts on this page were checked against coveti.com and demellierlondon.com on 14 October 2026.