Kate Middleton's Most Elegant Coat Moments Of All Time
Kate Middleton's Most Elegant Coat Moments Of All Time
Style icon, royal patron, mother of three, famed outfit repeater–it’s no surprise that Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge has an impressive resume. As soon as the temperatures drop and winter weather takes hold, Kate embraces an entirely new seasonal title: coat influencer.
In the colder months, Kate's mastery of all things fashion really shines. Chic coat dresses, luxe plaid numbers, and bright statement pieces–there's no outerwear trend Kate can't own. Prepare to elevate your winter wardrobe thanks to our compilation of Kate Middleton’s all-time greatest coat moments.
December 8, 2021
Let this look prove that Kate has perfected the art of a coat dress. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge made a festive appearance at the "Together at Christmas" community carol service at Westminster Abbey, where Kate opted for a holiday-ready bow-adorned coat dress by Catherine Walker.
November 10, 2021
The Duchess wore a navy blue Catherine Walker coat over a military-inspired Alexander McQueen top during a trip to the Imperial War Museum.
May 26, 2021
A tartan look never fails to impress. The Duchess stepped out in a tailored version of Holland Cooper's blue, green, and purple tartan coat to attend a screening of Cruella at The Palace of Holyroodhouse in Scotland.
May 7, 2021
The Duchess opted for a bright hue to celebrate one of her biggest projects to date. Kate marked the publication of her book, Hold Still, at the National Portrait Gallery wearing a red wool coat dress by Eponine and a face mask.
December 8, 2020
In late 2020, Will and Kate embarked on a royal train tour across the United Kingdom to thank individuals and organizations who responded to the coronavirus pandemic. The Duchess chose this vibrant Alexander McQueen coat, worn with a tartan scarf, during a tour stop at Cardiff Castle in Wales.
March 9, 2020
Kate re-wore a deep-red Catherine Walker coat for the Commonwealth Day service in London. The Duchess previously chose this coat to celebrate Christmas Day in 2018.
March 4, 2020
This is a major royal re-wear: Kate first wore this white Reiss coat way back in 2007 when she was just dating Prince William. The Duchess pulled it from the archive for a royal tour in Ireland.
March 4, 2020
Both Will and Kate dressed down for another engagement during the royal tour of Ireland. Kate wore a Friel Utility Jacket for the royal couple's visit to the Teagasc Animal & Grassland Research Centre.
March 3, 2020
The Duchess kicked off a royal tour in Ireland wearing an elegant and appropriately green coat by Catherine Walker.
January 15, 2020
A great coat is truly red carpet-worthy! Kate debuted this custom Alexander McQueen design during an event in Bradford, England.
December 25, 2019
The Duchess was joined by Princess Charlotte and Prince George for church on Christmas Day at Church of St Mary Magdalene in Sandringham. Kate picked this luxe coat by Catherine Walker for the occasion.
November 15, 2019
A bold purple moment in Oscar de la Renta. Kate chose this coat dress for an event to support one of her patronages, East Anglia's Children's Hospices, in Norfolk.
June 6, 2019
Kate kept it sleek in an elegant look of neutrals. She paired a white Catherine Walker coat with a Shamrock pin for a military parade in London.
March 11, 2019
Kate stepped out for the annual Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey re-wearing this statement-making red coat with bold buttons by Catherine Walker. The Duchess previously wore this style during a royal tour of New Zealand in 2014.
February 28, 2019
The Duchess had a blue moment in this stunning Mulberry coat, worn while Will and Kate were on a royal tour in Northern Ireland.
January 29, 2019
Kate re-wore one of her most-loved plaid pieces, a McQ by McQueen coat dress, for the opening of V&A Dundee in Scotland.
January 31, 2018
This is a coat that brings the wow factor. Kate stunned in this red-and-white houndstooth coat by Catherine Walker during a royal tour of Stockholm.
January 10, 2018
Kate wore an all-navy look complete with a chic wool coat by Hobbs for one of her first engagements of 2018. The Duchess visited Reach Academy with Place2Be in London, England.
December 25, 2017
This festive green and red coat by Miu Miu was the perfect pick for the royal family's annual Christmas Day church service in Sandringham.
April 16, 2017
The Duchess wore a Catherine Walker coat dress as she attended Easter Day Service with Prince William at St. George's Chapel.
October 14, 2016
Will and Kate were all smiles during a visit to the National Football Museum in Manchester, England. The Duchess sported a navy and pink coat by Erdem.
October 1, 2016
During their royal tour of Canada, Kate stepped out in this khaki Troy London parka while boarding a ship in the Victoria Harbour.
October 1, 2016
Will, Kate, George, and Charlotte wave to the crowd as they wrap up their whirlwind royal tour of Canada. Kate wore a white Catherine Walker coat dress with a Maple Leaf pin for their farewell appearance.
May 4, 2016
Transitional spring weather calls for a light coat. Kate stepped out in a Michael Kors coat to open the Magic Garden at Hampton Court Palace in London.
February 7, 2016
Kate beamed at 75th anniversary of the RAF Air Cadets at St Clement Danes Church in London wearing one of her longtime favorite coats. The Duchess stepped out in this light blue Alexander McQueen coat throughout 2014 as well.
March 27, 2015
A bouncy blowout and a statement coat make one chic combo. The Duchess had a hot pink moment in this double-breasted coat by Mulberry during a visit to the Stephen Lawrence Centre in London
March 9, 2015
A pregnant Kate chose this pale pink Alexander McQueen coat paired with a Jane Taylor hat for the Commonwealth Service at Westminster Abbey.
March 17, 2014
In honor of St. Patrick's Day, the Duchess wore a festive green Hobbs Persephone coat to visit the 1st Battalion Irish Guards alongside Prince William. Every St. Patrick's Day, the royals traditionally present sprigs of Shamrocks to the Officers and Guardsmen of the Regimen.
April 24, 2014
The Duchess wore this bright green coat dress hybrid by Catherine Walker while visiting the National Portrait Gallery in Canberra, Australia.
November 7, 2013
The Duchess wore a belted L.K. Bennett coat complete with a red poppy to honor Remembrance Day.
June 13, 2013
A very pregnant Duchess chose this dalmatian print coat by Hobbs to attend a ship naming ceremony in Southampton, England. Kate welcomed Prince George just a few weeks later.
May 22, 2013
A sunny appearance for the Duchess! Kate attended a garden party at Buckingham Palace with Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, wearing a bright yellow silk coat by Emilia Wickstead.
April 29, 2013
Pretty in peach! The then-pregnant Duchess wore a coat by Tara Jarmon in this bright springtime shade for a visit to Naomi House Children's Hospice.
April 21, 2013
This light green coat is the perfect springtime hue. Kate wore this Mulberry coat to the National Review of Queen's Scouts at Windsor Castle.
June 18, 2012
Kate shined in this white-on-white moment. The Duchess re-wore this Alexander McQueen coat to the Order of the Garter Service at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle.
March 1, 2012
A perfectly coordinated trio all in shades of blue! The Duchess of Cambridge visited Fortnum and Mason in London alongside the Queen and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall wearing a blue tweed coat by M Missoni.
February 14, 2012
A look that's equal parts cozy and chic. The Duchess stepped out in this wool coat by Hobbs during a solo outing in Liverpool, England.
November 2, 2011
Kate chose this red L.K. Bennett coat for a visit to a UNICEF Supply Division in Copenhagen, Denmark
June 25, 2011
Kate wore a military-inspired Alexander McQueen coat during a parade honoring the 1st Battalion Irish Guards Regiment in Windsor.
March 8, 2011
Will and Kate embarked on a tour of the United Kingdom just weeks before their royal wedding. Kate wore this chic Burberry trench coat during a tour stop in Northern Ireland.
February 24, 2011
Prince William and Kate Middleton officially announced their engagement in November 2010. By February 2011, Kate was embarking on royal engagements–she wore this Katherine Hooker coat for her first official event.
December 15, 2006
Even in her pre-Duchess days, Kate had a penchant for chic coats. Kate wore this striking red Armani coat to the Sovereign's Parade at Royal Military College, Sandhurst.
Say hello to all the cold weather outfit inspiration you could ever need, courtesy of Kate Middleton