Catherine, Princess of Wales looked stunning at Trooping the Colour 2026 on Saturday, 13 June.
For one of the most significant royal events of the year, the Princess of Wales chose a beautiful new baby-blue coat dress by Catherine Walker, accented with elegant white piping.
Adding a meaningful military touch to her ensemble, Catherine wore the Irish Guards Brooch pinned to her lapel, reflecting her connection to the Irish Guards.
As she walked during the celebrations, observers caught a glimpse of a white dress worn beneath the tailored coat, adding another layer of sophistication to the look.
With sunshine overhead and a festive atmosphere across the capital, thousands of royal supporters lined the streets of London to watch the traditional procession and celebrate the King’s official birthday.
Catherine, Princess of Wales appeared relaxed and joyful throughout Trooping the Colour 2026, smiling warmly and waving to the crowds gathered along the route.
The Princess was also seen gently guiding her three children—Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis—as they took part in the day’s celebrations.
Catherine styled her hair in an elegant updo, perfectly complementing a pastel blue hat by renowned milliner Philip Treacy. The sophisticated hairstyle allowed the hat and her striking baby-blue outfit to take centre stage, creating one of the standout royal fashion moments of the event.
Catherine, Princess of Wales completed her elegant Trooping the Colour look with polished, natural makeup that beautifully highlighted her features while maintaining her signature understated style.
Her accessories were equally refined, with the Princess wearing floral-shaped pearl earrings by Cassandra Goad. The delicate earrings added a touch of sophistication and complemented both her pastel blue ensemble and the timeless elegance of the occasion.
Trooping the Colour has marked the sovereign’s official birthday for more than 260 years and remains one of the most spectacular events in the royal calendar.
Each year, the ceremony showcases British military tradition on a grand scale, with more than 1,400 soldiers, around 200 horses and 400 musicians taking part in a display of precision marching, horsemanship and ceremonial pageantry.
The parade traditionally begins at Buckingham Palace and proceeds along The Mall to Horse Guards Parade.
The celebrations conclude with the royal family gathering on the Buckingham Palace balcony to watch the spectacular Royal Air Force fly-past, one of the most anticipated moments of the day.
At Trooping the Colour 2025, Catherine, Princess of Wales chose a striking sky-blue coat dress by Catherine Walker.
The design, known as the “Bria”, was described by the fashion house as a “deep aquamarine wool coat dress with ivory contrast lapels and cuffs.”
Catherine paired the elegant outfit with a sophisticated updo, allowing her accessories to shine. Completing the look was a coordinating floral hat that perfectly complemented the coat dress and added a graceful finishing touch to one of her most memorable Trooping the Colour appearances.
Trooping the Colour 2024 was a particularly significant occasion for Catherine, Princess of Wales, marking her first public appearance after revealing her cancer diagnosis earlier that year.
For the emotional event, the Princess wore an elegant white ensemble by Jenny Packham, accented with a navy-and-white striped ribbon detail that added a nautical-inspired touch.
She completed the look with a dramatic wide-brimmed hat by Philip Treacy, whose distinctive design perfectly complemented the outfit.
Her accessories were equally refined, including pearl earrings by Cassandra Goad, a Mulberry Bayswater Black Suede Clutch, and Jimmy Choo Romy 85 Optic White Leather Pumps.
The appearance was widely seen as a poignant and uplifting moment, with royal supporters delighted to see Catherine return to public duties during her recovery journey.
At Trooping the Colour 2023, Catherine, Princess of Wales made a memorable style statement in a striking apple-green dress by Andrew Gn.
The tailored design featured a rounded neckline, long sleeves and exquisite crystal embellishments, giving the outfit a regal yet contemporary feel.
A gold brooch was pinned to the dress, adding an elegant finishing touch and enhancing the rich green hue. The vibrant ensemble quickly became one of Catherine’s most distinctive Trooping the Colour looks, bringing a fresh burst of colour to her royal fashion archive.
For Trooping the Colour 2022, held during the historic Platinum Jubilee of Elizabeth II, Catherine, Princess of Wales chose to rewear a sophisticated white coat dress from her collection by Alexander McQueen.
The elegant tailored design reflected Catherine’s well-known approach of recycling favourite pieces for important occasions, while still creating a fresh and polished appearance.
She complemented the look with coordinating accessories and jewellery, helping to create a timeless ensemble for the celebrations marking Queen Elizabeth II’s remarkable 70 years on the throne.
The outfit was widely praised for its classic royal elegance and perfectly suited the significance of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
For Trooping the Colour 2022, Catherine, Princess of Wales completed her elegant white Alexander McQueen coat dress with a dramatic wide-brimmed hat by renowned milliner Philip Treacy.
Adding a deeply meaningful touch to the ensemble, Catherine once again wore the sapphire and diamond earrings that once belonged to Diana, Princess of Wales. The heirloom jewellery provided a subtle tribute to William’s late mother while perfectly complementing the Princess’s refined Jubilee look.
The combination of the crisp white tailoring, statement hat and historic sapphire earrings created one of Catherine’s most memorable appearances during the celebrations for Platinum Jubilee of Elizabeth II.
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