Kate Middleton Reigns Supreme as the Queen of Christmas Style at the Royal Family’s Holiday Outing

The Princess of Wales blends elegance, tradition, and thoughtful coordination in a familiar yet refined look at Sandringham.

Kate Middleton once again proved why she is widely regarded as the Queen of Christmas style, stepping out with effortless elegance at the royal family’s annual Christmas Day church outing in Sandringham.

The Princess of Wales, 43, joined her husband Prince William and their children—Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis—for the traditional Dec. 25 service at St. Mary Magdalene Church. As ever, her look struck the perfect balance between seasonal festivity, royal tradition, and personal style.

For the occasion, Princess Kate turned to a trusted favorite: a bespoke Blaze Milano coat, a piece she has worn multiple times throughout 2025. The choice reflected her well-known fashion philosophy of recycling key wardrobe staples, while also achieving a beautifully coordinated family aesthetic. The coat’s burgundy hue subtly echoed the red tones worn by Queen Camilla and other members of the royal family, while harmonizing with Princess Charlotte’s brown ensemble.

Accessorizing with signature refinement, the royal mom paired the coat with a patterned scarf—a detail shared with Prince William—and completed the look with a brown hat by Juliette Botterill Millinery, a new addition to her accessories collection. The ensemble was both polished and practical, perfectly suited to the winter setting.

Since her 2011 wedding to Prince William, Kate has become synonymous with elegant dressing, particularly during the festive season. Whether attending formal state banquets in tiaras and ballgowns or participating in outdoor family engagements like Christmas tree outings, she consistently dresses with intention and occasion in mind. While she often embraces traditional holiday colors such as red and green, her wardrobe also demonstrates that rich neutrals and unexpected shades can feel just as festive.

Despite her reputation for flawless holiday fashion, Princess Kate has candidly admitted to past Christmas style regrets. In 2019, she wore a gray Catherine Walker coat with a faux fur collar to the Christmas Day church service—only to find herself overdressed when temperatures unexpectedly reached 46 degrees Fahrenheit. Speaking to a well-wisher at the time, she reportedly said, “I really shouldn’t have worn this.”

Her approach to fashion reflects not only personal taste but royal practicality. Like the late Queen Elizabeth II, Kate frequently chooses bold or distinctive colors—a strategy designed to ensure visibility in large crowds. As Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, explained in the documentary The Queen at 90, bright colors allow people to say, “I saw the Queen,” even from a distance.

This thoughtful blend of visibility, sustainability, and elegance continues to define Kate Middleton’s style legacy. At Christmas 2025, she once again demonstrated that true royal fashion is not about novelty, but about consistency, confidence, and timeless grace—proving that her crown as the Queen of Christmas style remains firmly in place.