Every Kate Middleton Look From Trooping the Colour: 2011-2025
Kate Middleton's Trooping the Colour outfits are always the picture of sophistication and style.
From chic summer dresses to smart pastel blazers, the Princess of Wales always gets a round of applause for her looks on the Buckingham Palace balcony.
Middleton has been a staple at the Royal event since 2011, when she made her debut shortly after marrying Prince William. Over the years, Middleton has stepped out on the balcony while pregnant, with an infant and now waves to crowds with her three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.
Middleton's 2024 appearance was more special than ever, given the fact that she has been out of the public eye for months amid her cancer treatment. When the Princess of Wales is in attendance at an event, you can ensure all eyes will be on her (and whatever vibrant and showstopping ensemble she chooses to rock). And the Trooping the Colour ceremony is no different!
Trooping of Colour is a military ceremony that's been a staple of the family since the 1800s. It is usually used to mark the sovereign's birthday.
Along with the spectacle and grandiose events during this ceremony, everyone adores seeing the sleek and vibrant looks the royals don on the big day — especially Kate Middleton! Ever since her debut in 2011, she's wowed in some chic, colorful looks that instantly become fan favorites.
From her Barbiecore ensembles to the silky dress everyone forgot about, Kate has rocked quite a few unique looks for Trooping the Colour.
Check out every single look Kate has worn to the Trooping of Colour ceremony since her debut in 2011 below:
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For the 2025 Trooping the Colour, Kate Middleton wowed in an aqua look that pays homage to Princess Diana and Queen Elizabeth II. She donned a Catherine Walker coatdress, a matching hat by Juliette Botterilll Millinery, and Elizabeth's Bahrain Pearl Earrings.
Catherine, Princess of Wales wowed at the 2024 Trooping the Colour in a sleek white dress from Jenny Packham, a matching striped fascinator from Philip Treacy, along with her favorite Gianvito Rossi heels in white, Cassandra Goad Cavolfiore Pearl Stud Earrings, and a Mulberry clutch.
For her debut as the Princess of Wales, Kate shook things up with a green dress from designer Andrew GN, from their Spring-Summer 2023 collection.
For the Trooping the Colour parade for Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee, Kate Middleton rewore this pristine Alexander McQueen coatdress. She paired it with a Philip Treacy fascinator from the Spring-Summer 2022 collection (along with her mother-in-law Princess Diana's sapphire earrings).
Kate turned heads at the 2019 Trooping the Colour with this pastel yellow, bespoke Alexander McQueen dress, which she paired with a Philip Treacy hat, a Butterfly Box Clutch by Alexander McQueen, and the Bahrain jewelry from the vault.
Kate continued the tradition of wearing a light-colored Alexander McQueen dress, along with a matching blue Juliette Botterill hat and Kiki McDonough earrings.
Kate embraced the Barbiecore trend with this custom Alexander McQueen dress, which was not only one of her most iconic looks to date but it was an adorable matching moment with her daughter Princess Charlotte.
Back in 2016, Kate rewore this bespoke white Alexander McQueen coat dress she originally wore for Princess Charlotte's Christening. Along with that, she put her hair in a wavy braid, paired with a Philip Treacy hat, and a Mulberry Bayswater clutch.
The 2015 Trooping the Colour shook things up when it comes to Kate's wardrobe. Instead of an Alexander McQueen look, she wore a floral, silk blue Catherine Walker (which was one of Princess Diana's favorite brands)!
Instead of a dress, Kate opted for a sleek white Alexander McQueen suit ensemble, which she paired with Annoushka Baroque Pearl Drop Earrings, Kiki McDonough Classic Hoops, and a Alexander McQueen Box Clutch.
Kate looked gorgeous as she showed off her baby bump in this pastel Alexander McQueen coat dress, which she paired with delicate Annoushka pearl earrings to tie in the look.
Kate wowed the crows in this delicate, floral blue Erdem dress, which she paired with a hat from milliner Jane Corbett, and an Alexander McQueen clutch.
For Kate's Trooping the Colour debut in 2011, she opted for a simple look consisting of a white coat by Alexander McQueen and a hat from Lock & Co.
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