Christmas is a magical time for the British Royal Family, full of traditions and iconic looks.
Every year, flashbulbs are pointed at Sandringham House to capture Kate Middleton’s elegant holiday attire during the traditional walk to church on Christmas Day.
Since becoming Duchess of Cambridge in 2011, Kate has dazzled in sophisticated gowns, vintage coats, and fascinating hats, demonstrating her exquisite taste in dressing for the occasion.
Kate Middleton’s Christmas Day outfits in Sandringham
Kate Middleton’s Christmas looks at Sandringham over the years reflect her evolution as a senior royal.
In 2011, during her first Christmas as Prince William’s wife, Kate opted for a mulberry-colored coat with a hat, an elegant but conservative look.
The following year, already as Duchess of Cambridge, she did not attend. William and Kate, who was pregnant with Prince George, spent the day with Michael and Carole Middleton in Bucklebury, Berkshire.
In 2013 Kate wore a blue and green Alexander McQueen plaid coat dress and matching headpiece.
The following year, The then six-month-pregnant Duchess wore a tweed coat and hat from Lock & Co.
In 2015, during the annual walk to church on Christmas Day, Kate looked stunning despite the rainy weather. Prince William’s wife wore a wool coat in green with a Sportmax belt and matching hat.
The following year, for the second time since Kate and William married in 2011, the couple did not attend the annual Christmas mass at Sandringham.
In 2017, pregnant with Prince Louis, Kate wore a plaid Miu Miu coat in holiday colors. She completed the look with a furry black hat, gloves, and suede heels from Tod’s.
The following year, Kate wore a crimson red coat dress with matching heels. For her headpiece, she chose a burgundy Jane Taylor headband with a black felt bow.
In 2019, to attend church on Christmas Day, Kate Middleton wore a grey fitted cross-cut coat with double-breasted front buttoning and matching belt. She completed it with a bottle green saucer-style headdress decorated with floral motifs.
Mass at Sandringham in 2020 and 2021 was suspended due to the COVID-19 international health crisis.
In 2022, Christmas Mass at Sandringham returned, it would be the first without Queen Elizabeth II. For this year Kate wore a forest green Alexander McQueen coat with a matching feathered hat and brown suede boots.
For this 2023, Kate Middleton attended the church service at St. Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham, sporting a royal blue coat with a matching hat and high boots to deal with Norfolk’s wintry temperatures.
Whether in neutrals, greens, or traditional reds, Kate Middleton’s Christmas looks are always impeccably coordinated.
Year after year she sets trends that are replicated around the world, confirming her role as a global style reference.