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Kate Middleton's top 20 outfits of 2025 showcase her classic and repeat fashion choices, including notable appearances in designer pieces like Dior and Self-Portrait, as well as meaningful accessories and re-worn favorites, reflecting her elegant and consistent style throughout the year.
A new exhibition at Buckingham Palace showcases Queen Elizabeth II's iconic fashion choices over her 70-year reign, highlighting her practical yet symbolic style, including her famous tweed and tartan ensembles, coronation dress, and other significant outfits that reflected stability, diplomacy, and British identity.
Kate Middleton dazzled in a gold lace evening coat and gown at a UK state banquet honoring Donald Trump, accessorized with royal jewelry, while Prince William complemented her look in formal attire. The event marked her return to public engagements following her cancer remission, showcasing her elegant style and royal duties.
Queen Camilla broke traditional mourning dress code by wearing a blue dress and green beret instead of black during her first public appearance after the death of Duchess Katharine, while other royals adhered to the black attire, sparking divided opinions among royal watchers.
At Royal Ascot 2025, the Duchess of Edinburgh leads the best dressed attendees, showcasing elegant outfits and stylish hats, with Princess Beatrice and Zara Tindall also making notable appearances, highlighting the event's long-standing tradition of fashion and sophistication.
Prince Louis's appearance at Trooping the Colour in 2025 marked a break from tradition as he wore pants instead of the customary shorts for young royals, signaling a subtle transition in royal fashion and customs, alongside other modern departures like King Charles arriving in a carriage instead of riding horseback.
Kate Middleton and Princess Charlotte wore aquamarine outfits at Trooping the Colour 2025, showcasing vibrant royal fashion and family unity during the celebration of the monarch's birthday, with notable details like jewelry and respectful black armbands.
Queen Camilla's $10 million sapphire-and-diamond brooch, previously owned by Queen Victoria, may have been a subtle nod to Kate Middleton, as it strongly resembles the iconic engagement ring worn by the Princess of Wales. The brooch, estimated to be at least 40 carats and worth around $10.1 million, has similarities to Middleton's engagement ring, originally given to Princess Diana by Prince Charles. The queen wore the brooch during a visit to the Isle of Man, sparking speculation about its significance amidst recent controversies surrounding the royal family.
For over a decade, Princess Kate has wowed at the St Patrick's Day ceremony by donning a series of stylish coat dresses, often by designers like Catherine Walker and Emilia Wickstead, and accessorizing with a gold shamrock brooch loaned by the Irish Guards regiment. From swapping her usual all-green attire for a teal Catherine Walker ensemble to choosing a deep green Laura Green outfit, Kate's fashion choices have become an annual highlight, even during the Covid lockdown years.
Queen Mary's coronation look in a majestic white draped dress and rubies matched the Danish national flag as she acceded the throne as the new Queen of Denmark, alongside her husband King Fredrik X. Her sophisticated ensemble, designed by Soeren Le Schmidt, featured a slim silhouette with a scarf-like pleated detail and was adorned with earrings and a brooch from the Danish Ruby Parure set, the latter featuring an illustration of her mother-in-law, former Queen Margrethe II.
During King Frederik X's proclamation, the Danish royal family showcased subtle but significant details in their outfits, including Queen Consort Mary's family heirloom with ties to Napoleon Bonaparte and a tribute to Queen Margrethe, Princess Isabella's pearl brooch gifted by Margrethe, and King Frederik's insignia of Denmark's highest honour, The Order of the Elephant. Mary also wore Queen Margrethe II's Royal Family Order, while Princess Isabella's brooch was a Christening present from Margrethe and belonged to Queen Alexandrine of Denmark. Additionally, Mary donned a chic dress with red jewels representing the Danish flag, part of the Ruby Parure with ties to Napoleon, and King Frederik's accession will see his other children receive The Order of the Elephant.
The royal family attended the annual Diplomatic Reception at Buckingham Palace, where they posed for a striking new family portrait. Kate Middleton stole the show in a pink sequin gown by Jenny Packham, paired with the Lover's Knot Tiara and Greville Chandelier Earrings. This was a re-wear of the outfit she wore to a royal wedding earlier this year. The portrait captures the royals' smiles as they welcomed ambassadors from around the world.
Kate Middleton paid tribute to Princess Diana by wearing the Lover's Knot tiara, one of Diana's favorite headpieces, to a regal reception at Buckingham Palace. This is not the first time Kate has worn the tiara, as she previously wore it to other palace events. Kate's affinity for the tiara follows in Diana's footsteps, showcasing her connection to the late Princess of Wales. Additionally, Kate has shown a penchant for recycling outfits, as she wore the exact same ensemble to a wedding in Jordan earlier this year.
Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, stole the show at the Buckingham Palace Christmas Diplomatic Reception in a shimmering gold Jenny Packham gown embellished with sequins. She paired the gown with the Cambridge Lover's Knot Tiara, previously owned by Princess Diana, and completed her look with Greville diamond chandelier earrings. The event showcased a show of unity among the royal family amidst the recent controversy surrounding the monarchy. Earlier in the day, Prince William surprised shoppers by selling copies of The Big Issue, while Kate visited a children's hospital as part of her charity work.
Kate Middleton made her second tiara appearance in two weeks at the Buckingham Palace Diplomatic Reception, wearing the Queen Mary's Lover's Knot Tiara, a favorite of her late mother-in-law Princess Diana. She also wore the same pink gown and earrings she wore at a previous royal wedding banquet. The tiara is over a century old and was commissioned by Queen Mary. Queen Camilla also wore a tiara for the reception, and Kate's recent tiara choices are seen as a nod to the Queen Mother and her bond with King Charles.