The day Diana announced her first pregnancy in November 1981, she wore a coat designed by Bellville Sassoon and a hat by John Boyd. The Princess of Wales finished off the elegant outfit with blue heels that matched her hat.

2. Striped Gina Fratini dress with a velvet jacket

Diana wore a striped Gina Fratini dress with a velvet jacket in February 1985 to a concert arranged by the Order of St John Musical Society at St David’s Hall in Cardiff, Wales.

3. Trendy yellow-and-black outfit by Escada

She wore the Escada outfit to a ceremony at the Rathaus in Berlin, Germany. Today, plaid coats and jackets endure as a popular winter look.

4. Daring orange tuxedo look with a black bustle skirt

In February 1987, she wore the tuxedo outfit during an official visit to Lisbon, Portugal.

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Prince William and Kate Middleton

5. Kate Middleton’s bright pink Mulberry coat

Middleton, whose flawless coat selections are well-documented, visited the Stephen Lawrence Centre in London in this bright pink yet elegant Mulberry coat.

6. Sophisticated blue velvet Erdem dress

She wore the dress to a reception to celebrate Swedish culture at the Fotografiska Gallery in Stockholm.

7. Her Catherine Walker coat obsession

She has reworn this red Catherine Walker coat several times. She most recently wore it in March 2020 to the royal family’s Commonwealth Day services at Westminster Abbey, but it’s also the perfect colour for holiday celebrations.

8. Another Catherine Walker coat with a black fur collar

She wore an emerald green Catherine Walker coat with a black fur collar and black-and-gold buttons in December 2020 as she thanked local volunteers in Berkshire.

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9. Her custom Jenny Packham sequinned gown

She recycled a festive, sequinned floor-length gown in November 2021 that she had custom made two years before. The then-Duchess of Cambridge dazzled at the Royal Variety Performance in London – it was the same custom Jenny Packham gown she wore during her royal tour of Pakistan in 2019.

10. Prince William’s classic burgundy-and-navy winter look

The then Duke of Cambridge wore a navy coat and tie with a burgundy jumper and a light-blue shirt.

11. Classic British style

While Kate wore another classic tartan coat, William dressed up his navy jacket with a patterned scarf. The couple was visiting Scotland and attending the opening of the Dundee museum in January 2019.

12. Matching colours for the couple

The then Duke and Duchess of Cambridge matched in festive colours in December 2021 at the Together at Christmas carol service. Kate wore a red Catherine Walker coat dress with a bow at the neck, and William matched with a red tie.

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13. Meghan Markle’s camel-coloured tie coat by Sentaler

For her first Christmas with the royal family in 2017, Meghan Markle wore a stylish US$1,495 camel-coloured tie coat by Sentaler. She complemented the coat with brown suede boots, a matching hat and a tan-and-red Chloé bag.

14. Burberry double-breasted tartan coat

Markle chose a Burberry double-breasted tartan coat as a nod to Scotland while visiting in February 2018. The coat retailed for US$2,895 and is no longer available.

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15. Glowing in a floral-print maternity midi dress

Markle brought her winter fashion sense to her maternity wardrobe with a floral-printed midi dress by Brock Collection. She wore the outfit to visit Brinsworth House, a residential care home in London, in December 2018.

16. Red Sentaler coat and purple dress

Markle wore a red Sentaler coat and purple Babaton by Aritzia dress in January 2019. She complemented the outfit with bright-red Stuart Weitzman heels.

17. Prince Harry’s smart-casual winter look

Prince Harry visited a radio station in London in January 2018 in a smart-casual winter look. He wore an olive green jacket with a grey jumper and white dress shirt, along with navy pants and dark grey shoes.

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18. A matching look for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex

One of the last appearances the couple made as working royals was at the Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey in March 2020. Prince Harry’s green suit jacket lining was customised to match Meghan’s Emilia Wickstead dress.

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