by The royal family was in full force for the annual Christmas celebrations on Sunday, seen by many on their traditional walk to St. style rates.
Kate, 40, opted for a khaki deep green outfit and trendy shoes: a pair of suede calf-heeled boots.
Most of the years since their wedding in 2011, the Prince and Princess of Wales spent Christmas at the Norfolk Estate, where the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh preferred to spend their winter holidays.
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However, in 2012, the couple spent the holiday season with the Middleton family in Berkshire and pre-empted their annual visit to St. they celebrate Christmas only on five at their country house, Anmer Hall.
This year, the Cambridge family returned to their Norfolk estate to spend the first Christmas since Queen Elizabeth’s death with their extended family. Three Cambridge children were present, nine-year-old Prince George, seven-year-old Princess Charlotte and four-year-old Prince Louis, as well as the two young children of Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice.
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Although the years have changed and the number of children has increased, Kate’s stereotypical approach to dressing for Christmas has remained the same for the last 11 years.
Her main style, the A-line coat, is the centerpiece – often in a festive hue or with winter embellishments like faux fur – and then the embellishments come in the form of hats, fascinators and headbands.
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And her 2022 outfit is no exception. Kate’s made-to-measure Philip Treacy hat matched her made-to-measure Alexander McQueen dress, but had a subtle feather detail on the hem that added a festive touch. She accessorised it with a new pair of Sézane earrings and an old pair of Dents brown suede gloves to match her Stuart Weitzman boots.
Beneath the warm layers, the mother-of-three reportedly wore a knitted midi dress, showing off her full mastery of high/low dressing skills. The Mango dress costs £35 and was the perfect base for her festive outfit.
See how Kate’s Christmas outfits have evolved over the years.
The Princess of Wales’s festive outfits over the years
The Princess of Wales opted for a winter green ensemble and completed the look with dark brown boots, a clutch bag and gloves.
2019
Kate usually opts for jewel shades that don’t usually match the style, but the winter cuffs and collar and the addition of a dark green fascinator bring the look together.
2018
Kate went through her headband phase in 2018 and it worked out so well for her. Here to match the ruby jeweled shades of her Gianvito Rossi coat and heels.
2017
Kate ventured into Christmas 2017 in a vibrant plaid style and fur hat.
2016
A faux fur stole over Kate’s brown dress only upped her festive look in 2016. Plus matching the color of her clutch bag with Charlotte’s dress and tights? Cute!
2015
2014
The tweed boucle haircut was a new direction for Kate in 2014, but was perfectly appropriate for a rural setting.
2013
In 2013, Kate was inspired by the dark green shade of her tartan coat dress.
2011
The then Duchess of Cambridge chose a burgundy shade for her sheath dress and velvet hat for her first Christmas at Sandringham since marrying Prince William.
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