Happy Christmas: The Royals’ Most Memorable Holiday Outfits

When making public appearances Queen Elizabeth typically dressed in a bright, monochromatic style. This was for a very important reason. She wanted the crowds of people who came out to see her to be able to easily to spot her no matter how far away they were.

On Christmas morning in 1980, she chose an orange ensemble for her holiday outfit. For accessories, she went with a matching hat, a jeweled brooch, and a black handbag. One can only speculate what she carried in her purse.

Rules are meant to be broken or at least bent a little. In 2008, Queen Elizabeth got a little cheeky. Instead of her normal single-color holiday outfit, she used red as an accent instead. The rest of her coat was multicolored. She still stood out in the crowd of onlookers.

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Queen Elizabeth was back to her old ways in 2019. She sleighed in a all red with a touch of black on her hat. One can infer this was an outfit that would make Taylor Swift proud. The American singer has spent some time in London after all.

Traditionally veils are seen at weddings or conservative religious ceremonies, but they can also just be a fun fashion choice. Princess Diana proved this with her holiday outfit in 2015. She wore a red coat with a black hat and see-throw veil. The pearl drop earrings added even more flair.

Meghan Markle went all out for her first Christmas with the royals. She wore a $1,495 coat by Sentaler. It looked similar to one wore by Diana in 1982. Meghan tied together her ensemble with brown suede boots and a matching hat. The cherry on top was her Chloé bag.

It’s not a competition, but Kate would not be upstaged in Meghan’s first year. She wore a festive red-and-green plaid coat by Miu Miu. The black fur hat complemented the outfit nicely.

It’s fair to say one of Kate Middleton’s favorite designers is Alexander McQueen. Christmas morning services in 2023 gave her the perfect occasion to don his bright blue coat dress. She accessorized with a matching blue fascinator. She paid tribute to William’s mum by wearing her sapphire drop earrings.

Kate didn’t stop there. She got the whole family in on the action with their holiday outfits. Prince William and Prince George wore navy suits, while Princess Charlotte opted for a forest green coat. Prince Louis tied them all together with his green-and-blue plaid pants.

For Meghan’s second royal family Christmas, she supported her friend Victoria Beckman by wearing a black dress and coat designed by the former Spice Girl. She rounded out her holiday outfit with a hat designed by Philip Treacy, boots by Stuart Weitzman, and a Chloé bag. Prince Harry also wore black to coordinate with his wife. His blue tie added a pop of color to the duo.

Princess Anne and Camilla matched on Christmas day in 2019. It is not known whether this was planned or accidental. Both ladies wore purple coats, purple hats, and black boots. They seemed to have a good sense of humor about the situation. One can only speculate if they were this friendly when Anne dated Camilla’s ex-husband, Andrew Parker Bowles.

Princess Beatrice and husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi coordinated their holiday outfits in 2023. She looked classy in a navy blue belted coat. She even added a velvet headband for a little flair. Edoardo wore a classic suit, opting to let his wife shine. The couple looked great together.