Princess Charlotte’s Stunning Coat: A Royal Nod to Grandmother Diana’s Iconic 80s Style
Princess Charlotte’s Stunning Coat: A Royal Nod to Grandmother Diana’s Iconic 80s Style
As we embrace the new year, royal enthusiasts are still captivated by Princess Charlotte’s enchanting appearance at the Christmas Day church service in Sandringham. The young royal, now ten years old, was the center of attention as she greeted well-wishers on that special day.
Princess Charlotte’s Bespoke Catherine Walker Coat
Leaving St Mary Magdalene church on the royal Norfolk estate, Princess Charlotte was seen wearing a bespoke Catherine Walker coat dress that exuded elegance and regality. The butterscotch and mocha brown design was a statement piece, perfectly suited for the formal occasion.
As a fashion editor with over eight years of experience in royal style, I was thrilled to see her wearing this outerwear staple from one of her mother’s favorite British designers. The dazzling garment featured a chocolate brown velvet collar, matching the pockets, buttons, and cuffs in the same hue. The midi length fully covered her outfit, and she expertly styled it with hazelnut brown tights and smart ballet pumps by Tory Burch, another brand loved by the Princess of Wales.
Princess Diana’s Iconic Coat
The late Princess Diana, mother of Prince William and grandmother to Charlotte, wore a strikingly similar coat back in 1982. The former wife of King Charles donned a sophisticated and elegant camel and brown checked coat dress by Arabella Pollen on a visit to Wales that year.
I am amazed at how similar this style is to Charlotte’s. Not only does it feature the same toffee-toned tint, but it also has brown buttons positioned down the front, as well as prominent cuffs and a statement neckline. Of course, there are some differences; Diana’s coat had a delicate tartan print embossed on the fabric, and the shape of the collar is slightly different. But we think you’ll agree, they look uncannily similar. Diana topped off her look with a smart beret, whereas Charlotte wore her mother’s Jigsaw bow in her hair, fastening her pretty half-up, half-down hairstyle.
Charlotte’s Fashion Tribute to Princess Diana
This isn’t the first time that Charlotte has stepped out in outfits reminiscent of her late grandmother’s iconic wardrobe. At the Princess of Wales’ Christmas carol concert on Friday, 5 December, Charlotte stole the show in her adorable, Victorian-style dress in a bold, eye-catching navy blue. The velvet style had a pretty collar, designed in contrasting white and featured a bow and intricate embroidered detail.
Prince William’s mother was the talk of Trooping the Colour in 1984 when she stepped out whilst pregnant with Prince Harry in a pastel blue Jan Van Velden maternity dress, which featured a statement rectangular collar – just like Charlotte’s bespoke frock.
At Trooping the Colour 2024, the Princess of Wales made her first public appearance since her health diagnosis was revealed, wearing an upcycled Jenny Packham dress she had worn previously. Getting in on the nautical action was Princess Charlotte, wearing navy blue once again, in the form of a sailor-style dress that featured a striking white trim and had a traditional collar, adding a timeless touch to her look.
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