Need some festive fashion inspiration? Here are 25 of the Royal Family's best Christmas Day outfits
It's always a treat to see what the royal family choose to wear over the festive period. From Kate Middleton's elegant coat dresses to the Queen's bright matching co-ords, it hardly feels like Christmas Day without a festive royal appearance.
Sadly, the Queen has had to cancel the Sandringham festivities for the second year in a row due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. The last time we saw a royal Christmas gathering in Sandringham was in 2019, when Kate Middleton, Prince William, Prince George and Princess Charlotte appeared for the first time as a four (Prince Louis was too small to join them).
In 2018, before they stepped down as members of the Royal Family, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle appeared alongside William and Kate in the most elegant ensembles – it was Meghan's first Christmas as the Duchess of Sussex but not her first time joining the royals. In 2017, just weeks after they announced their engagement, Meghan was invited to spend Christmas up at Queen's Norfolk estate, joining the Windsors for their annual Christmas Day service at St. Mary Magdalene.
Of course, no one did fashion like Princess Diana. Each Christmas Day, she debuted a fresh, stylish look, which instantly went down in history as one to remember. To celebrate the royals' festive style, we've rounded up some of our favourite royal Christmas Day outfits of all time:
Getty ImagesRoyal Christmas Day outfits: Princess Charlotte and Kate Middleton, 2019
Stealing the Christmas Day service in 2019 was Princess Charlotte in an adorable forest green coat from Amaia Kids, joined by her stylish mum Kate Middleton who wore a chic grey Catherine Walker coat, a green fascinator hat by Lock & Co Hatters and Emmy London heels.
Getty ImagesRoyal Christmas Day outfits: The Queen, 2018
A light-coloured coat with a fuchsia trim is a stylish pick from the Queen, topped with a fabulous headpiece.
Getty ImagesRoyal Christmas Day outfits: Kate Middleton, 2018
Nailing the berry hue of the season, Kate rocked this fitted Catherine Walker coat dress and its elegant velvet collar, with a gorgeous vintage-style Jane Corbett hat. One of our fave festive looks!
Getty ImagesRoyal Christmas Day outfits: Meghan Markle, 2018
Meghan kept things simple (and oh-so-stylish) with a black coat and boots by Victoria Beckham.
Getty ImagesRoyal Christmas Day outfits: Sophie Wessex, 2018
Sophie chose this striking powder blue coat dress with belt by Suzannah.
Getty ImagesRoyal Christmas Day outfits: Meghan Markle, 2017
For her first royal Christmas, before she tied the knot with Prince Harry, Meghan opted for a cream wrap coat by Sentaler accessorised with a camel-coloured hat and tan bag. The leather gloves are an inspired addition.
Getty ImagesRoyal Christmas Day outfits: Kate Middleton, 2017
A cute bold look for pregnant Kate in this checked Miu Miu coat and furry hat. Winter chic!
Getty ImagesRoyal Christmas Day outfits: Sophie Wessex, 2017
Sophie opted for a vibrant floral dress by Erdem in the most dazzling of bold berry shades.
Getty ImagesRoyal Christmas Day outfits: Kate Middleton, 2016
This was the year the Cambridges skipped Sandringham for a Christmas at Kate's parents in Berkshire. Kate rocked a burgundy Hobbs coat accessorised with a faux-fur collar.
Chris JacksonRoyal Christmas Day outfits: Kate Middleton, 2015
For a rainy Christmas Day walk in Sandringham 2015, Kate Middleton wore a long, belted coat by Sportsmax, which she paired with Aquatalia Rhumba boots and her acorn-adorned brooch.
Getty ImagesRoyal Christmas Day outfits: Kate Middleton, 2014
If anyone can pull off multiple shades of brown, it's Kate. She was six months pregnant with Charlotte here and chose a tweed Moloh coat with a coordinating hat by Lock & Co.
Getty ImagesRoyal Christmas Day outfits: Kate Middleton, 2013
Kate wore an Alexander McQueen bottle green and navy tartan coat dress for Christmas Day in 2013, accessorised with a green hat and knee-high suede black boots.
Getty ImagesRoyal Christmas Day outfits: Kate Middleton, 2011
Kate's first ever Christmas with the Royal Family saw her choosing a classic plum frock coat with a matching Jane Corbett hat.
Getty ImagesRoyal Christmas Day outfits: The Queen, 2008
The Queen wore a red-and-white, tweed coat and a coordinated feathered hat for the festivities in 2008.
Getty ImagesRoyal Christmas Day outfits: Camilla Parker Bowles, 2006
We love this wild look Camilla debuted for the Christmas service in 2006 – the leopard print cuffs and feather hat make it anything but boring.
Getty ImagesRoyal Christmas Day outfits: The Queen, 2005
The Queen looked immaculate in this camel coat with fur cuffs and her signature Launer London patent black bag for Christmas Day in 2005.
Getty ImagesRoyal Christmas Day outfits: The Queen, 2002
Her Majesty in magenta is a vision, she loves a pop of colour now and again, and we love this bold look.
Getty ImagesRoyal Christmas Day outfits: Princess Anne, 2001
Princess Anne has worn this stylish John Boyd lilac coat on at least six different public occasions, showing she's long been flying the flag for repeat dressing.
Princess Diana ArchiveRoyal Christmas Day outfits: Princess Diana, 1993
Princess Diana wore a striking red coat for Christmas Day in 1993, paired with a black hat and gloves.
Princess Diana ArchiveRoyal Christmas Day outfits: Princess Diana, 1994
This chocolatey-brown coat and hat worn by Princess Diana for Christmas Day 1994 look so cosy (and chic).
Getty ImagesRoyal Christmas Day outfits: Sarah Ferguson and Princess Diana, 1988
Another striking tailored look from Diana. The two-piece with its fitted, padded-shoulder jacket and skirt, with a longer length at the back, hit just the right note for Christmas day, with its vibrant washes of blue.
Getty ImagesRoyal Christmas Day outfits: Princess Diana, 1989
An elegant Diana won Christmas day in 1989 with this purple suit-dress with striped lapels and cuffs.
Princess Diana ArchiveRoyal Christmas Day outfits: Princess Diana, 1987
Princess Diana looked timeless and elegant in this yellow and black checkered coat for Christmas Day 1987.
Princess Diana ArchiveRoyal Christmas Day outfits: Princess Diana, 1982
This is one of Princess Diana's most memorable festive outfits. She wore a hot-pink ensemble with splendid detailing, from the ruffled collar to the matching hat, for Christmas Day in 1982.
Getty ImagesRoyal Christmas Day outfits: Princess Diana, 1981
Pregnant with Prince William at the time, Princess Diana worked this beautiful cornflower blue embroidered coat with green trim and matching pillbox hat.
