Glitzy gowns! Hats! Cute coats galore! These were the 18 best royal fashion moments of 2020
While the pandemic has certainly taken major hold over our lives in 2020, if anything, it didn’t get in the way of some rather spectacular royal fashion moments.
During both lockdowns, the royals have been a visible force, carrying out their work, online and in-person, with just as much glamour and elegance as we’d expect.
Yes, glitzy red carpet events might have been off the cards from March, with events like Royal Ascot and Wimbledon, that are usually guaranteed to have a gaggle of royals in attendance, cancelled but there were plenty of strong sartorial choices before, during and after lockdown.
Let’s not forget Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announced they were officially stepping down from their royal duties in March, but not before Meghan showcased some pretty epic outfits . How could we forget that scarlet full-length caped, red dress by Safiyaa and the bold green Emilia Wickstead frock she debuted during her final Commonwealth Day Service as a member of the Royal Family.
And how they matched up to the real thing.
Just a month before Covid crisis hit the UK, we had our last big red carpet event for the BAFTA Awards, of which Prince William is a president. Kate Middleton looked resplendent in an ivory and gold Alexander McQueen gown, one that championed the sustainability dress code that encouraged guests to wear something they already owned. Kate had previously worn the dress in 2012 to attend a dinner with the King and Queen of Malaysia during a tour of Southeast Asia.
After that, there was Kate and William’s mini tour to Ireland, which fed us with some glorious emerald looks (the shimmering green Vampire’s Wife midi dress a favourite), state dinners at Buckingham Palace, charity engagements in cute masks and summer dresses even a whole Cambridge family cameo on the BBC’s Big Night in a dress, where Kate wore a dress from Ghost, which naturally sold out within minutes.
So, without further delay, we bring you some of the best royal fashion looks of 2020. Expect plenty of beautiful dresses, hats and coats galore.
Getty ImagesEmbracing the sustainability theme at this year's EE BAFTA Awards in February, Kate walked the red carpet in this ivory and gold Alexander McQueen gown we'd last seen in 2012.
Getty ImagesAt the Mountbatten Festival of Music at Royal Albert Hall in February, Meghan stunned in this scarlet Safiyaa gown.
Getty ImagesMaking a visit to the Baby Basics baby bank in Sheffield in August, Kate chose to re-wear her chic white Suzannah dress, which we last saw on her during the Wimbledon Championships in 2019.
Getty ImagesLady in red! Kate turned heads at the reception for heads of State and Government at Buckingham Palace in January wearing this embellished gown from Needle & Thread.
Getty ImagesArriving at London's Canada House in January, Meghan delighted in this chic tonal brown look, wearing a Reiss camel coat teamed with a brown satin maxi skirt and turtle neck from Massimo Dutti.
Getty ImagesArriving in Dublin for a royal tour in March, Kate stepped off the plane in this elegant (and patriotic) emerald Catherine Walker coat paired with a chic Jane Taylor headband.
Getty Images...Under that coat was this eye-catching Alessandra Rich lime green peplum dress.
Getty ImagesAttending a UK Holocaust Memorial Day Commemorative Ceremony in January, Kate wore this figure-fitting grey Catherine Walker coat dress with a velvet collar detail.
Getty ImagesNever one to shy from block prints, Meghan nailed it in this pencil dress by Victoria Beckham for the Endeavour Fund Awards in March.
Getty ImagesDuring a royal tour to Dublin in March, Kate rocked this ah-mazing metallic green midi dress by The Vampire's Wife. Obsessed
Getty ImagesOne of our favourite dresses Kate slipped into this summer! While making a trip to children's hospice The Nook in June, Kate donned this cheery lilac printed dress from Faithfull the Brand.
Getty ImagesHow adorable was this Cambridge moment for the BBC Children In Need and Comic Relief 'Big Night In' event in April? Kate slipped into a striking purple dress from Ghost (which naturally sold out within hours).
Getty ImagesFor the Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey in March, Kate dazzled in this vibrant Catherine Walker coat and matching fascinator.
Getty ImagesAt the Commonwealth Day Service in March, Meghan radiated in this bold caped green dress by Emilia Wickstead, with a matching headpiece.
Getty ImagesMaking a visit to the London Bridge Jobcentre in September, Kate rocked this elegant red Beulah London dress, with stunning embroidery detail at the cuffs.
Getty ImagesAt a Gala Dinner Place2Be in March, Kate wore this stunning beaded royal blue gown by Jenny Packham.
Getty ImagesWalking the red carpet at a pantomime performance at the London Palladium in December, Kate opted for simple but spot-on monochrome Alessandra Rich midi dress.
Getty ImagesKate recycled this gorgeous Emilia Wickstead floral belted dress during a visit to Barry Island in August. She first appeared in the frock while filming 'A Berry Royal Christmas' with Mary Berry last year.
