Kate Middleton’s best Christmas outfits.Photo:Karwai Tang/WireImage; Joe Giddens/PA Images via Getty Images; Samir Hussein/WireImage
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Kate Middletoncan dress for any occasion, but she really steps it up around the holidays.Since marryingPrince Williamin 2011 and becoming a senior member of the royal family, the Princess of Wales has sported several Christmas-ready looks, from glam gowns and tiaras at December palace receptions to casual attire for picking out Christmas trees. While she’s worn traditional colors for the season, like reds, greens and a combination of both at once, she’s also shown that other hues can be equally festive.From her Christmas Day walks to church with the royal family to herannual Christmas carol concert, see some of Kate’s best Christmas looks through the years — and perhaps pick up some inspiration for your own holiday wardrobe.
Kate Middletoncan dress for any occasion, but she really steps it up around the holidays.
Since marryingPrince Williamin 2011 and becoming a senior member of the royal family, the Princess of Wales has sported several Christmas-ready looks, from glam gowns and tiaras at December palace receptions to casual attire for picking out Christmas trees. While she’s worn traditional colors for the season, like reds, greens and a combination of both at once, she’s also shown that other hues can be equally festive.
From her Christmas Day walks to church with the royal family to herannual Christmas carol concert, see some of Kate’s best Christmas looks through the years — and perhaps pick up some inspiration for your own holiday wardrobe.
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2023: Kate at the third annual ‘Together at Christmas’ concert
Kate Middleton hosts her Christmas concert on Dec. 8, 2023.Jeff Spicer/Getty Images
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2023: Kate promotes her Christmas concert
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2022: Kate with William and their three children on Christmas Day
Kate Middleton and family at Christmas 2022.Samir Hussein/WireImage
Kate wore an old favorite, a military-inspired olive green Alexander McQueen coat dress. She completed the look with a custom Philip Treacy hat, brown suede boots and brown leather gloves.
04of 262022: Kate decorates for ChristmasNicole Weingart/NBCAhead of her second annual concert, the royaldonned a cozy Fair Isle turtleneck sweaterwhile decorating a festive fir tree at Westminster Abbey.“Final touches ahead of the #TogetherAtChristmas Carol Service tomorrow,” she captioned thevideo posted on X.
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2022: Kate decorates for Christmas
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Ahead of her second annual concert, the royaldonned a cozy Fair Isle turtleneck sweaterwhile decorating a festive fir tree at Westminster Abbey.
“Final touches ahead of the #TogetherAtChristmas Carol Service tomorrow,” she captioned thevideo posted on X.
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2022: Kate at her second annual Christmas concert
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In addition to members of the royal family, Prince George and Princess Charlottemade their debut at the event!
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2022: Kate gears up for her Christmas event
Kate Middleton wears Red Dress for Royal Carols: Together At Christmas.The Royal Foundation of The Prince and Princess of Wales
07of 262022: Kate attends a palace receptionKate Middleton, the Princess of Wales.alamayKate appeared to be in a festive mood for the Diplomatic Corps reception at Buckingham Palace on Dec. 6, 2022, choosing a red Jenny Packham gown topair with the Lotus Flower Tiara.She completed her look with a blue sash and her yellow Royal Family Order and earrings that belonged to the lateQueen Elizabeth II.
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2022: Kate attends a palace reception
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Kate appeared to be in a festive mood for the Diplomatic Corps reception at Buckingham Palace on Dec. 6, 2022, choosing a red Jenny Packham gown topair with the Lotus Flower Tiara.
She completed her look with a blue sash and her yellow Royal Family Order and earrings that belonged to the lateQueen Elizabeth II.
08of 262021: Kate and William at her first Christmas concertPrince William and Kate Middleton.Yui Mok - WPA Pool/Getty ImagesKate opted for a red Catherine Walker coat dress with a whimsical bow detail and matching heels to host her firstTogether at Christmascarol service in December 2021. The inaugural event also marked herdebut public performance on the piano, where Scottish singer-songwriterTom Walkeraccompanied her. William and other members of the royal family joined her at the celebration.
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2021: Kate and William at her first Christmas concert
Prince William and Kate Middleton.Yui Mok - WPA Pool/Getty Images
Yui Mok - WPA Pool/Getty Images
Kate opted for a red Catherine Walker coat dress with a whimsical bow detail and matching heels to host her firstTogether at Christmascarol service in December 2021. The inaugural event also marked herdebut public performance on the piano, where Scottish singer-songwriterTom Walkeraccompanied her. William and other members of the royal family joined her at the celebration.
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2021: Kate promotes her inaugural Christmas carol concert
Kateshowed off her Christmas sweatergame — wearing a Miu Miu red cardigan with white and black detailing, pearl buttons and a white collar — in a promo video for the 2021 carol concert she hosted at Westminster Abbey (where she and Williamtied the knot!).
10of 262020: Kate tours the U.K. via trainKate Middleton.UK Press Pool/UK Press via Getty ImagesThe princess looked festive in head-to-toe Christmas red during her and William’s1,250-mile Royal Train tourof the U.K. in December 2020. For the trek, Kate wore a tartan scarf and matching skirt (whichshe also wore in 2018), an Alexander McQueen coat in the merry hue, a black turtleneck sweater and black suede knee boots.
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2020: Kate tours the U.K. via train
Kate Middleton.UK Press Pool/UK Press via Getty Images
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The princess looked festive in head-to-toe Christmas red during her and William’s1,250-mile Royal Train tourof the U.K. in December 2020. For the trek, Kate wore a tartan scarf and matching skirt (whichshe also wore in 2018), an Alexander McQueen coat in the merry hue, a black turtleneck sweater and black suede knee boots.
11of 262020: Kate, William and Queen Elizabeth at a carol performanceKate Middleton, Prince William and Queen Elizabeth on Dec. 8.GettyFor an outdoor Christmas carol performance at Windsor Castle, Kate kept warm in a long emerald green Catherine Walker coat trimmed in a blackTroy London fur collar. She complemented the holiday ensemble with black Ralph Lauren suede boots, gloves and an Alexander McQueen clutch. The late monarch, the prince and other members of the royal family were also present.
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2020: Kate, William and Queen Elizabeth at a carol performance
Kate Middleton, Prince William and Queen Elizabeth on Dec. 8.Getty
For an outdoor Christmas carol performance at Windsor Castle, Kate kept warm in a long emerald green Catherine Walker coat trimmed in a blackTroy London fur collar. She complemented the holiday ensemble with black Ralph Lauren suede boots, gloves and an Alexander McQueen clutch. The late monarch, the prince and other members of the royal family were also present.
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2019: Kate at a charity event
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2019: Kate and William at a Christmas special
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14of 262018: Kate on Christmas DayTim Rooke/REX/ShutterstockDuring theannual walk to church servicesin 2018, Kate looked seasonally appropriate in a crimson red coat dress with matching heels. For her headpiece, she chose a burgundy Jane Taylor headband with a black felt bow.
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2018: Kate on Christmas Day
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During theannual walk to church servicesin 2018, Kate looked seasonally appropriate in a crimson red coat dress with matching heels. For her headpiece, she chose a burgundy Jane Taylor headband with a black felt bow.
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2018: Kate and William at a holiday party
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16of 262018: Kate at a children’s hospitalKate Middleton.Chris Jackson/GettyIn shades of green — from her forest L.K. Bennett polka-dot dress to her olive L.K. Bennett clutch and matching heels — the royalcelebrated Christmas with patientsat Evelina Children’s Hospital.
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2018: Kate at a children’s hospital
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In shades of green — from her forest L.K. Bennett polka-dot dress to her olive L.K. Bennett clutch and matching heels — the royalcelebrated Christmas with patientsat Evelina Children’s Hospital.
17of 262017: Kate on Christmas DayChris Jackson/GettyKate, whilepregnant with Prince Louis, was the definition of merry in a Miu Miu plaid coat featuring the colors of the holiday as sheattended the Christmas Day serviceat the Church of St. Mary Magdalene in 2017. She completed the look with a furry black hat, gloves and Tod’s suede pumps.
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2017: Kate on Christmas Day
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Kate, whilepregnant with Prince Louis, was the definition of merry in a Miu Miu plaid coat featuring the colors of the holiday as sheattended the Christmas Day serviceat the Church of St. Mary Magdalene in 2017. She completed the look with a furry black hat, gloves and Tod’s suede pumps.
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2017: Kate at a charity event
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19of 262017: Kate at a BBC eventOLI SCARFF/AFP/GettyKate wasted no time getting in the holiday spirit on Dec. 6, 2017, opting for Goat’s bright red Elodie tunic dress while speaking to school children taking part in a BBC “Steppin' Out” session.
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2017: Kate at a BBC event
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Kate wasted no time getting in the holiday spirit on Dec. 6, 2017, opting for Goat’s bright red Elodie tunic dress while speaking to school children taking part in a BBC “Steppin' Out” session.
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2016: Kate at a church service with Princess Charlotte
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21of 262016: Kate at a charity partyMEGAKate embodied the season in a red-and-green printed silk dress from French designer Vanessa Seward. The $535 dress brought a little Christmas cheer to theHeads Together charity holiday partyshe attended alongside William andPrince Harry.
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2016: Kate at a charity party
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Kate embodied the season in a red-and-green printed silk dress from French designer Vanessa Seward. The $535 dress brought a little Christmas cheer to theHeads Together charity holiday partyshe attended alongside William andPrince Harry.
22of 262016: Kate and William at Buckingham PalaceDOMINIC LIPINSKI/AFP/Getty ImagesOn Dec. 8, 2016, Kate showed off her most elegant holiday look yet. She stunned in a regal red Jenny Packham gown (aroyal rewear!) and the Lover’s Knot Tiara for the annual diplomatic reception at Buckingham Palace.
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2016: Kate and William at Buckingham Palace
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On Dec. 8, 2016, Kate showed off her most elegant holiday look yet. She stunned in a regal red Jenny Packham gown (aroyal rewear!) and the Lover’s Knot Tiara for the annual diplomatic reception at Buckingham Palace.
23of 262015: Kate and William on Christmas DayBEN STANSALL/AFP/GettyDespite the rainy weather, Kate still looked gorgeous in forest green during the annual walk to church on Christmas Day 2015. She wore a Sportmax belted wool coat and matching hat in the shade.
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2015: Kate and William on Christmas Day
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Despite the rainy weather, Kate still looked gorgeous in forest green during the annual walk to church on Christmas Day 2015. She wore a Sportmax belted wool coat and matching hat in the shade.
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2015: Kate at a holiday party
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2013: Kate and William on Christmas Day
Prince William and Kate Middleton on Christmas 2013.Chris Jackson/Getty
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2011: Kate and William on Christmas Day
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