An ode to the bravery of Princess of Wales: Kate Middleton’s 23 most elegant outfits in 202325/3/2024
On 17 January, 2024, Kensington Palace announced that Catherine, Princess of Wales was recovering from a planned abdominal surgery, and that she "is unlikely to return to public duties until after Easter,".
On 22 March 2024, The Princess announced publicly in a video that she has cancer and will be concentrating on the full recovery before she goes back to work. And before that happens, hopefully in the very near future, let us take a look at The Princess's 23 most elegant looks in public events in 2023. No.1
The event:
On 18 Jan 2023, The Princess of Wales visited Foxcubs Nursery in Luton as part of her ongoing work to elevate the importance of early childhood to lifelong outcomes. 
Kate Middleton in Massimo Dutti brown cashmere wool coat and Gabriela Hearst orange sweater skirt set, 18 Jan 2023. Getty Images
The outfit:
Kate Middleton wore a long camel double-breast Massimo Dutti Limited Edition Button Cashmere Wool Coat paired with orange Gabriela Hearst sweater skirt set: Peppe ribbed-knit turtleneck sweater and coordinating Epper ribbed-knit high-rise midi skirt(designer color name: Spice). She completed her outfit with a pair of brown suede Gianvito Rossi Block Heel Boots. She accessorizes with a dark chocolate suede Stuart Weitzman Muse Clutch. 
Kate Middleton in Massimo Dutti brown cashmere wool coat and Gabriela Hearst orange sweater skirt set, 18 Jan 2023. Getty Images
Kate Middleton in Gabriela Hearst orange sweater skirt set, 18 Jan 2023. Getty Images
No.2
The event:
On 19 February 2023, Princess of Wales, accompanied by her husband The Prince of Wales, attended the 76th British Academy Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) awards ceremony held at the Southbank Centre's Royal Festival Hall in London. 
Kate Middleton in white Grecian style one-shoulder gown by Alexander McQueen on BAFTA awards ceremony, 19 feb 2023, Getty Images
Kate Middleton in white Grecian style one-shoulder gown by Alexander McQueen on BAFTA awards ceremony, 19 feb 2023. Photo: Kensington Palace
The outfit:
Kate Middleton wore a white Grecian style one-shoulder gown by Alexander McQueen, which she premiered for the same ceremony in 2019. 
Kate Middleton in white Grecian style one-shoulder gown by Alexander McQueen on BAFTA awards ceremony, 19 feb 2023, Getty Images
She complemented her gown with a pair of black velvet Melissa Opera Gloves by Cornelia James and matched them with black velvet Celeste Clutch by Jimmy Choo on her hand.
To complete the look, she wore a pair of Golden Aquazzura Fenix Pumps. 
Kate Middleton in white Grecian style one-shoulder gown by Alexander McQueen on BAFTA awards ceremony, 19 feb 2023, Getty Images
No.3
The event:
On 28 February 2023, The Prince and Princess of Wales visited South Wales to support mental health and well-being in all communities across South Wales. 
Kate Middleton in custom made cream Chris Kerr wool coat, 28 Feb 2023. Getty Images
The outfit:
Kate Middleton wore a custom made cream Chris Kerr wool coat, underneath which she wore a matching white turtle neck sweater and a Zara houndstooth tweed midi skirt, complete with a pair of custom made black suede Gianvito Rossi block heel boots. She complemented her outfit with a pair of black gloves and a black Crocodile Mulberry small Amberley crossbody bag. 
Kate Middleton in custom made cream Chris Kerr wool coat, 28 Feb 2023. Getty Images
Kate Middleton in custom made cream Chris Kerr wool coat, 28 Feb 2023. Getty Images
No. 4
The event:
On 1 March 2023, Prince William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales visited the 1st Battalion Welsh Guards at Combermere Barracks for the St. David Day Parade. 
Kate Middleton in custom made red Alexander McQueen double-breast midi coat, 1 March 2023. Getty Images
Kate Middleton in custom made red Alexander McQueen double-breast midi coat, 1 March 2023. Getty Images
The outfit:
Kate Middleton wore a custom made red Alexander McQueen double-breast midi coat featuring peak lapels and flap pockets. The coat she wore was modified on the brand’s Slim-Fit Midi Coat which features an asymmetrical hemline. She contrasted the coat with a pair of custom made black suede Gianvito Rossi block heel boots. 
Kate Middleton in custom made red Alexander McQueen double-breast midi coat, 1 March 2023. Getty Images
Kate Middleton in custom made red Alexander McQueen double-breast midi coat, 1 March 2023. Getty Images
She complemented her outfit with a black Bow & Arrow hat by London based milliner, Juliette Botterill, a pair of black perforated leather gloves by Serbian fashion designer Evica Milovanov-Penezić, and a black Crocodile Mulberry small Amberley crossbody bag.
Kate Middleton in custom made red Alexander McQueen double-breast midi coat, 1 March 2023. Photo: Kensington Palace
Kate Middleton in custom made red Alexander McQueen double-breast midi coat, 1 March 2023. Photo: Kensington Palace
No. 5
The event:
Catherine, Princess of Wales and Prince William, Prince of Wales attended the 2023 St. Patrick's Day Parade at Mons Barracks in Aldershot, England. 
Kate Middleton in a custom made teal blue Catherine Walker coat dress for St. Patrick’s Day Parade, 17 March 2023. Getty Images
The outfit:
Kate Middleton wore a custom made teal blue Catherine Walker coat dress with standup collar and padded shoulders. She matched it with a Jane Taylor Clío cocktail hat and a pair of Gianvito Rossi Gianvito 105 suede pumps, all in the same real blue color. 
Kate Middleton in a custom made teal blue Catherine Walker coat dress for St. Patrick’s Day Parade, 17 March 2023. Getty Images
Kate Middleton in a custom made teal blue Catherine Walker coat dress for St. Patrick’s Day Parade, 17 March 2023. Getty Images
Kate Middleton in a custom made teal blue Catherine Walker coat dress for St. Patrick’s Day Parade, 17 March 2023. Getty Images
To complete her outfit, the Princess of Wales wore a pair of leather gloves by Dents and carried a Emmy London clutch, again in the same teal blue hue.
This teal blue, officially called "St Patrick's Blue", reflects the color of the Irish Guards’ plume and their regimental badge. 
Kate Middleton in a custom made teal blue Catherine Walker coat dress for St. Patrick’s Day Parade, 17 March 2023.
No. 6
The event:
Prince and Princess of Wales, together with their three children, attended the Easter Sunday Martins Services at St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle, joining other members of the British Royal Family. 
Kate Middleton in a bespoke cobalt blue Catherine Walker coat dress with velvet shawl collar for the Easter Sunday Service. 9 April 2023. Photo: Kensington Palace
The outfit:
Kate Middleton wore a bespoke cobalt blue Catherine Walker coat dress with velvet shawl collar, with a matching cobalt blue Mayfair pillbox hat by Lock&Co. 
Kate Middleton in a bespoke cobalt blue Catherine Walker coat dress with velvet shawl collar for the Easter Sunday Service. 9 April 2023. Photo: Kensington Palace
Kate Middleton in a bespoke cobalt blue Catherine Walker coat dress with velvet shawl collar for the Easter Sunday Service. 9 April 2023. Photo: Kensington Palace
She completed her outfit with a pair of nude colored Suede pumps by Gianvito Rossi. In her hand, she carried a Emmy London Natasha clutch, in cobalt blue.
No. 7
The event:
On 4th May 2023, The Prince and Princess of Wales visited the Dog & Duck pub in Soho London, to take a look at its preparation of The Coronation Weekend, during which will mark the coronation of King Charles III, father of Prince Williams. 
Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton wore bright red Eponion Mandarian Collar long coat before Coronation Weekend, 4th May 2023
Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton wore bright red Eponion Mandarian Collar long coat before Coronation Weekend, 4th May 2023
Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton wore bright red Eponion Mandarian Collar long coat before Coronation Weekend, 4th May 2023
Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton wore bright red Eponion Mandarian Collar long coat before Coronation Weekend, 4th May 2023
The outfit:
Kate Middleton wore a bright red Eponion Mandarian Collar long coat, underneath which she wore a white mid-sleeved Suzannah Flippy Wiggle dress, and a matching pair of white leather Jimmy Choo Romy 85 Pumps. The Princess of Wales completed her outfit with a white leather Mulberry Small Amberley Crossbody Bag. 
No. 8
The event:
On 6th May 2023, King Charles III and his queen consort Camilla were crowned at Westminster Abbey. 
Kate Middleton wore an ivory silk gown custom made by Alexander McQueen for King Charles III's coronation ceremony, 6th May, 2023
The outfit:
For the coronation ceremony, The Princess of Wales wore an ivory silk gown custom made by Alexander McQueen, matching with a pair of white silk Gianvito Rossi 105 pumps. 
Kate Middleton wore an ivory silk gown custom made by Alexander McQueen for King Charles III's coronation ceremony, 6th May, 2023
To accessorize her outfit, Kate Middleton wore a 3-dimensional leaf embroidery headpiece, made of silver bullion, crystals and silver thread work, as well as a pair of pearl and diamond earrings, which belonged to the late Princess Diana.
Kate Middleton wore an ivory silk gown custom made by Alexander McQueen for King Charles III's coronation ceremony, 6th May, 2023
No. 9
The event:
On 14th May 2023, The Princess of Wales made an unexpected appearance in the opening performance of Eurovision Song Contest Final, hosted by The United Kingdom in Liverpool on behalf of Ukraine(which is at war with Russia), which won competition in 2022. 
The outfit:
Kate Middleton was wearing a sapphire blue one-shoulder gown by Jenny Packham, with the color paying tribute to the Ukrainian flag. The 'Marlowe' dress is made from chiffon that's gently gathered and pleated, and finished with a crystal embellished waist band. 
No. 10
The event:
On 17th June 2023, Trooping the Colour parade, the first under the reign of King Carlos III. 
The outfit:
Kate Middleton wore a custom green embellished dress by Andrew Gn, inspired by a coat from the Singaporean designer's Spring Summer '23 collection. The color choice of the emerald green is a nod to her position as the Colonel of the Irish Guards. She matched her dress with a bespoke wide-brim straw hat by Philip Treacy, which features a striking detail: The button on the satin bow of the hat, is identical to those on her dress. 
Kate complemented her outfit with a matching green L.K.Bennett 'Dora' Suede Envelope Clutch, and a pair of green suede Aquazzura 'Purist' 105 Pumps.
No. 11
The event:
19th June, 2023, Garter Day service at Windsor Castle.
The outfit:
Kate Middleton wore a custom made silk satin white and black polka-dot print dress by Alessandra Rich for the occasion. The high necked fitting midi dress features gathering details at shoulders and cuffs.
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Kate matched her dress with a custom black hat by Philip Treacy, which features a black saucer base adorned with white and black polka-dot print feathers on top and underneath the brim.
To complement her outfit, Kate carried a Strathberry 'Multrees' Chain Wallet in the Vanilla/Diamond colorway, and a pair of
No. 12
The event:
On 20th June, Catherine, Princess of Wales reopened the National Portrait Gallery (NPG) as its patron, after a three-year refurbishment of the gallery. 
The outfit:
The Princess wore white ensemble by Self-Portrait, with a white metallic wool bouclé jacket and a white fluted midi skirt. The jacket features black buttons and black trims. 
To match her outfit, Kate Middleton carried a Chanel Classic Wallet on Chain in black lambskin, and a pair of black suede Aquazzura Bow Tie 105 Pumps.
No. 13
The event:
23th June, 2023, Royal Ascot, day 4.
The outfit:
Kate Middleton wore a red long sleeved dress with pleated surplice neckline by Alexander McQueen. She matched her dress with a red saucer Philip Treacy hat with rosette applique.
She finished her outfit with a vintage red Hermès Rio clutch, and a pair of red suede Jennifer Chamandi Lorenzo 105 pumps.
No. 14
The event:
5th July, 2023, National Service of Thanksgiving and Dedication in Edinburgh, Scotland, in celebration of the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla.
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The outfit:
The Princess of Wales wore a bespoke sapphire blue Catherine Walker Mayfair Coat dress, with a matching blue satin fascinator by Philip Treacy and a pair of cobalt blue Emmy London Rebecca Suede Pumps. No. 15
The event:
Catherine, Princess of Wales attended day 13 of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 15, 2023 in London, England.
The outfit:
Kate Middleton wore a Self-Portrait Boucle Collared Chiffon Midi Dress in Lime green. She complemented her very bright outfit with a pair of Gianvito Rossi Ribbon Sling 85 Pumps in Nude Suede, and a matching nude Emmy Natasha Clutch. 
No. 16
The event:
8 September 2023: Prince William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales arrived at St Davids Cathedral to commemorate the life of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on the first anniversary of her passing on September 08, 2023 in St Davids, Wales.
The outfit:
The Princess wore a Eponine London Midi Coat Dress in Burgundy, with a Sahar Millinery teardrop hat, and a pair of Gianvito Rossi Gianvito 105 Pumps, all in matching colors. She complemented her outfit with a Mulberry Bayswater Clutch, in the same hue. No. 17
The event:
On 11th November 2023, Catherine, Princess of Wales and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge attended The Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance at Royal Albert Hall in London, England.
The outfit:
Kate Middleton wore a black Emilia Wickstead Jorgie Ruched Crepe Dress with matching Black Suede Aquazzura Purist 105 Pump 
No. 18
The event:
12th November, 2023, the Remembrance Sunday service at the Cenotaph, in Whitehall, London.
The outfit:
The Princess wore a custome black Catherine Walker military-inspired coat, with a matching black veiled fascinator by Philip Treacy. No. 19
The event:
21th November 2023, State Banquet at Buckingham Palace for South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol and his wife Kim Keon Hee, who were on a three-day State visit to the United Kingdom, hosted by King Charles of England.
The outfit:
Kate Middleton wore a custom made Jenny Packham ivory gown with embroidered short sleeves for the occasion. She complemented the gown with a pair of custom Paula Rowan Montserrat Satin Opera Gloves, and a Anya Hindmarch Maud Satin Clutch Bag, all in matching colors. 
No. 20
The event:
On 30th November, 2023 Prince William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales attended The Royal Variety Performance 2023 at Royal Albert Hall in London, England.
The outfit:
Kate Middleton wore a teal blue Safiyaa Destiny Long Dress featuring super long sleeves with slits. She matched it with a pair of teal blue suede Gianvito Rossi Gianvito 105 Pumps. On her hand, she carried a Jenny Packham Casa Clutch in Silver. 
No. 21
The event:
On 5th December 2023, The Diplomatic Reception in the 1844 Room at Buckingham Palace in London, England.
The outfit:
Kate Middleton wore a dusty pink Jenny Packham Georgia Sequin Embellished Gown. She carried a Prada 'Raso' Minaudiere Clutch in matching color, and completed her look with a pair of silver Gianvito Rossi Rania 105 Pumps.
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No.22
The event:
On 8th November, 2023, Together At Christmas' Carol Service at Westminster Abbey in London.
The outfit:
Kate Middleton wore a white ensemble, with a white bespoke coat by Chris Kerr, a ivory white Kiltane Cashmere Crew Neck Jumper, and a pair of ivory white Holland Cooper High-Waisted Straight Trousers. She completed her look with a pair of Gianvito Rossi 105 Pumps in Bisque Suede, and a ivory Strathberry Mosaic Nano Bag. No. 23
The event:
On 25th December 2023, Royal Family's Christmas Morning Service at Sandringham Church in Sandringham, Norfolk.
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The outfit:
Kate Middleton wore a Cobalt blue Alexander McQueen coat with cinched waist, matching it with a dark blue Juliette Botterill’s Bow and Arrow Percher Hat, a pair of dark blue suede Gianvito Rossi Block Heel Boots. She finished her look with a Emmy London Natasha Clutch. 
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On 14 January 2024, Queen Margrethe II abdicated the throne, her elder son, Crown Prince Frederik, became King Frederik X of Denmark. And his wife, Crown Princess of Mary, now is the Queen of Denmark. Just moments after Queen Margrethe II’s abdication, the new King and Queen appeared on the balcony of Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen.    The Australian-born Danish Queen looked elegant and graceful in a simple white long-sleeved A-line midi dress with a mock shawl detail around the neck. Her dress was designed by Danish designer Soeren Le Schmidt and was sewn by Birgit Hallstein, the same seamstress who made her iconic Uffe Frank wedding gown. According to the designer, the dress ‘is constructed with a separate waist belt that has a voluminous drape from the waist, around the neck, and over one shoulder.' Dr Giselle Bastin, royal expert at Flinders University thinks that white is traditionally worn by women of the royal household at coronations to represent 'renewal and the purity of the Crown'.  The Queen worn red ruby earrings and a brooch from a priceless Ruby Set commissioned by Napoleon for the late Queen of Sweden in 1804 for his coronation, which made their way to the Danish royal family when the Swedish queen's daughter married the future King Frederik VIII in 1869. Since her marriage to Prince Frederik in 2004, Mary has been the only one wearing the Ruby Set. The combination of white of her dress and red of her jewelry is a sweet homage to the Danish flags of the same colours.    
In her New Year's Eve speech broadcast on TV on 31st 2023, Queen Margrethe II of Denmark announced her abdication on 14 January 2024 after her 52 year reign as Queen of Denmark. "I will leave the throne to my son Crown Prince Frederik," she announced.
On 14 Jan 1972, Princess Margrethe became Queen of Margrethe II Alf Denmark after the death of her father King Frederik IX.
Danish Prime Minister, Jens Otto Kragh, announces that Princess Margrethe is the new Queen of Denmark. 15 January, 1972. Photo: Aage Sørensen/Scanpix Denmark
The first official photograph of Queen Margrethe II of Denmark after her accession to the throne, 1972, Image Credit : Getty Images
After the death of Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022, Queen Margrethe, now 83 years old. is the world's only reigning queen and the longest-serving monarch in Europe. She is also the longest-sitting monarch in Denmark’s history.
The Queen is well known for her passion of archaeology and art.
After graduating in philosophy at Copenhagen University in 1960, Princess Margrethe studied archaeology at the University of Cambridge, England in 1960-1961 and earned a Diploma in Prehistoric Archaeology. Since then, she has participated in multiple excavations at home and abroad. The Queen was also well known for her love of the arts, and she is a versatile artist in her own sake: costume designs, scenography, illustrations, church textiles, découpage works, embroidery, and paintings. And she is an accomplished artist in scenography and costume design. She has been part of the artistic team behind a ballet performance at Tivoli more than 8 times. In 2021, The Queen designed costumes and scenography for the Snow Queen in Tivoli.
Perhaps due to her love of costume design, Queen Margrethe has a tendency of bold colors and daring designs in her own outfits, to such an extent that her style can be better described as brave rather than elegant. But through out her life, both as a princess and after she became the queen, she did show her inner elegance once in a while. And when she did, she shined with her regally tall figure.
As a princess:
Princess Margrethe accompanied her mother Queen Ingrid on a royal engagement. 1954. Getty Images
Princess Margrethe with her parents: King Frederik and Queen Ingrid, 1955. Getty Images
Princess Margrethe of Denmark’s official photograph for her 18th birthday, 26 March 1958. Getty Images
Princess Margrethe of Denmark’s official photograph for her 18th birthday, 26 March 1958. Getty Images
Princess Margrethe(far right) with Princess Astrid of Norway and Princess Margaretha of Sweden at Disneyland in Anaheim, California. 1960. Getty Images
Princess Margrethe, before starting her study at the London School of Economics. London, 1965, Getty Images
Princess Margrethe on her wedding to Count Henri de Laborde de Monpezat, a third secretary in the French Embassy in London. 1967. Getty Images
Princess Margrethe on her wedding day in a carriage with her father King Frederik IX. 1967. Getty Images
As The Queen:
A formal portrait of Queen Margrethe with her husband Prince Henrik on her 40th birthday. 1980. Getty Images
Portrait of Queen Margrethe II of Denmark in 1982. Image Credit : Getty Images
Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, 1992. Getty Images
Queen Margrethe II of Denmark with Queen Elizabeth II of England, 2000. Getty Images
Queen Margrethe in an Elizabethan era-inspired costume at a costume gala in Sweden, 2001. Getty Images
Queen Margrethe wearing the Baden Palmett Tiara at a royal wedding in Norway, 2002. Getty Images
Queen Margrethe and Henrik attend their second son Prince Joachim's second wedding, 2008. Getty Images
Queen Margrethe in a colorful raincoat designed by herself, 2017. Getty Images
Queen Margrethe in a floral dress, 2020. Getty Images
Queen Margrethe II of Denmark goes aboard the Royal Yacht Dannebrog in the Port of Copenhagen. 4 May 2021. Getty Images
Queen Margrethe on Prince Christian’s confirmation (centre back) with his family: His father Princes Frederik, his mother Princess Mary and his siblings: Princess Isabella, Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine., 15 May 2021, Getty Images
Queen Margrethe during her state visit to Germany accompanied by her son Prince Frederik, 2021. Getty Images
Queen Margrethe at the gala concert in Copenhagen as part of her Golden Junilee celebration, January 2022, Getty Images
Queen Margrethe of Denmark attends a gala dinner at Christiansborg Palace. 6 November 2023, Copenhagen. Image Credit : Getty Images
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