If the Princess of Wales knows anything, it’s how to put together a Christmas Day outfit. Not that we’d expect anything less from Kate, but ever since her first appearance in 2011 with the royals at their traditional Christmas morning church visit, she has been getting it right year after year, serving us some serious festive-dressing inspiration when we need it most.
Like any good winter outfit, her looks always centre around a statement coat that says cosy but refined. Sometimes she pairs her outerwear with suede boots or classic courts, and there’s nearly always a fabulous headpiece, her go-to drop earrings and a hint of faux fur. As the Princess settled into royal life, her Christmas Day outfits only got better and better. You only need to glimpse at her most recent ensemble, the outfit she wore this very morning in Sandringham, as proof.
Last year, the Princes of Wales did not disappoint when it came to her outfit, opting for a favourite Alexander McQueen coat in a timeless shade of forest green, which she styled with a matching, fedora-style hat finished with leather bow and feather. On her feet were a pair of suede, chocolate brown, knee boots; the winter shoe beloved by editors and influencers alike and that’s been more prevalent than ever this season.
This year, she has opted for an elegant and classic navy ensemble featuring one of 2024’s biggest dress trends—the knitted dress— in a deep blue hue, a tailored coat in a slightly brighter shade, and, of course, suede knee-high boots. The princess has finished her Christmas Day 2023 outfit off with a statement hat, as is tradition. We expect to see navy and other blue tones dominate the colour trends as we head into 2024, so props to the Princess of Wales for being ahead of the curve!
See Kate Middleton’s Christmas Day 2023 outfit below, then continue on to browse our edit of her best-ever festive looks, including but not limited to Diana-inspired checks, tonal ensembles and a rather apt nod to Mrs. Claus.
