Style Fashion Every Single One of the Best Christmas Style Moments from Duchess Kate and Princess Charlotte By Rachel Burchfield Rachel Burchfield Website Rachel Burchfield is a writer, editor, and podcaster living in Birmingham, Alabama, whose primary interests are fashion and beauty, society and culture, and, most especially, the British Royal Family. She is the cohost of Podcast Royal and is the editor of What Meghan Wore, a site dedicated to the Duchess of Sussex's fashion, lifestyle, and work.She has contributed to publications like Southern Living, Allure, Bustle, Cosmopolitan, Country Living, Elle, Glamour, Glossy, Harper's Bazaar, InStyle, Marie Claire, Midwest Living, People, Vanity Fair, Vogue, and W, among others. Her first book, The Wealth Edit Guidebook, will be released in 2022. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Published on December 23, 2020 Share Tweet Pin Email We independently research, test, review, and recommend the best products—learn more about our process. If you buy something through our links, we may earn a commission. Photo: Getty/WPA Pool / Pool The British Royal Family always delivers the most festive fashions for their Christmas engagements, which typically involves spending the season at Sandringham Estate in Norfolk, England, about 100 miles away from their home base in London. But, as with many of us, their Christmas plans have changed this year. Thankfully we have memories of some of the best festive looks from the Duchess of Cambridge and Princess Charlotte to see us through with plenty of tartan, jewel tones, and fascinators to spare. 01 of 13 Royal Plum Getty/Mark Cuthbert / Contributor Christmas Day 2011Newlywed Kate spent her first Christmas at Sandringham in 2011. For the traditional walk to St. Mary Magdalene Church on Christmas Day, Kate chose a plum coat and a matching velvet hat by Jane Corbett. Shop the Look:Kate Spade Single Breasted High Collar Wool Blend Twill Coat, $398; dillards.com 02 of 13 Fresh Tartan Getty/Chris Jackson / Staff Christmas Day 2013For her first Christmas after welcoming Prince George, Kate wore green and blue tartan from Alexander McQueen, one of her favorite designers, and a green beret by Gina Foster. 03 of 13 Festive Tweed Getty/Chris Jackson / Staff Christmas Day 2014An expectant Kate chose Moloh's Turpin coat—a brown tweed number—and a brown hat by Lock & Co. Underneath the coat was an animal print shirt dress by Hobbs. Shop the Look:Avec Les Filles Double Face Plaid Raglan Coat, $229; shopbop.comDKNY Plaid Car Coat, $199; donnakaran.com 04 of 13 Earthy Green Getty/Chris Jackson / Staff Christmas Day 2015Sporting a traditional Christmas hue, Kate wore a forest green coat by Sportsmax and once again chose Lock & Co. for her fascinator. The Norfolk temperatures were a little too chilly so Princess Charlotte, seven months old at the time, missed out on the walk to church. Shop the Look:Saks Fifth Avenue Cashmere Duster, $221.25; saksfifthavenue.comL.L. Bean Boiled Wool Coat, $199; llbean.com 05 of 13 Ladylike Plum Getty/WPA Pool / Pool Christmas Day 2016The Cambridges returned to Berkshire to spend Christmas with the Middletons, where Kate wore a berry Celeste coat by Hobbs for Christmas Day services. The Duchess added a burgundy faux fur stole to complete the look. For Charlotte's Christmas Day debut, the 19-month-old princess matched with her mom in a navy double-breasted coat and burgundy tights. Shop the Look:Express Belted Trench Coat, $96.60; express.comGap Kids Wool Pea Coat, $49; gap.comThe Children's Place Girls Heart Pointelle Tights, $3.18; childrensplace.com 06 of 13 Christmas Classics Getty/Chris Jackson / Staff Christmas Day 2017While we didn't see Charlotte, Kate certainly brought the Christmas spirit in droves, wearing a red and green tartan coat by Miu Miu and carrying a bouquet given to her by a member of the crowd assembled on her walk to church. She topped the look off with a furry black hat by Peruvian Connection. 07 of 13 Jewel Tones Getty/Mark Cuthbert / Contributor Christmas Day 2018Opting for another traditional color, Kate rocked a red coat that was accentuated with a velvet collar, cuffs, and pockets. Burgundy gloves and a matching headband completed the monochromatic style. Shop the Look:Anne Klein Double Breasted Pea Coat, $94.50; macys.comRalph Lauren Double Breasted Reefer Coat, $199.90; nordstrom.comKohl's Double Breasted Faux Wool Pea Coat, $54; kohls.com 08 of 13 Flowing Tartan Getty/Karwai Tang / Contributor December 4, 2018For a Christmas party at her home Kensington Palace, Kate wore her favorite Christmas print, tartan, in a skirt by longtime favorite Emilia Wickstead, which she coupled with a cashmere cardigan from Brora and knee-high boots. Shop the Look:J. Crew Featherweight Cashmere Cardigan Sweater, $138; jcrew.comTalbots Dashing Plaid Tie Waist Midi Skirt, $149; talbots.com 09 of 13 Mini Match Getty/Pool/Samir Hussein / Contributor Christmas Day 2018Kate chose a belted grey coat from longtime Royal favorite Catherine Walker. The coat, trimmed with faux fur detailing, was paired with a dark green fascinator and matching heels. For her Sandringham debut, Charlotte coordinated perfectly with Kate in another coat by Amaia Kids, this one in green. Her dress was by the same brand, clearly a favorite for the Princess. Shop the Look:Express Wool Blend Car Coat, $159.60; express.comBritannical Fitzrovia Girls Pea Coat, $354; britannical.comSherry Mary Janes, $59.95; nordstrom.com 10 of 13 Traditional Style Getty/Chris Jackson / Staff December 6, 2020While we won't likely get to see the Cambridges on Christmas Day this year, we do have looks from William and Kate's December trip on the Royal Train earlier this month to tide us over. Kate's number one Christmas fashion must have? Tartan! She brought the print out on the first day of their tour, wearing a red tartan scarf and an emerald Alexander McQueen coat as they departed for their trip. Shop the Look:ASOS Extreme Sleeve Trench Coat, $65.45; asos.comDr. Marten's Tartan Wool Scarf, $20; drmartens.com 11 of 13 Winter Blues Getty/ANDY BARR / Contributor December 7, 2020Catherine in Catherine! On day two of the tour, Kate arrived in Edinburgh, Scotland wearing a vibrant blue Catherine Walker coat. Shop the Look:Armani Exchange Pea Coat with Lining, $192; armaniexchange.comNine West Long Teddy Coat, $39.82; kohls.com 12 of 13 Bold Red Getty/CHRIS JACKSON / Contributor December 8, 2020In Cardiff, Wales, for the duo's third and final day of the tour it was McQueen and tartan again to cap off the festive holiday looks. Shop the Look:Anne Klein Single Breasted Notch Collar Wool Blend Maxi Coat, $229; dillards.comTOWER by London Fog Wool Blend Full Length Coat, $135; kohls.comAnne Klein Double Breasted Pea Coat, $135; macys.com 13 of 13 Elegant Emerald Getty/Max Mumby/Indigo / Contributor December 8, 2020The final look of the trip saw Kate in a green Catherine Walker coat with a black collar while reuniting with the Queen and other members of the Royal Family at Windsor Castle. Shop the Look:ModCloth Along for the Ride Crepe Coat, $149; modcloth.com Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit