The secret behind Princess Kate’s blue dress at Trooping the Colour 2026.
Princess Kate wore a pastel blue Catherine Walker dress, creating a rare moment of color coordination with her three children at Trooping the Colour 2026.
What will Princess Kate wear at Trooping the Colour 2026?
On the morning of June 13th, Princess Kate of Wales appeared at the Trooping the Colour parade in a pastel blue outfit designed by Catherine Walker, paired with a matching hat by Philip Treacy with subtle white accents. This marks the second consecutive time the Princess has chosen Catherine Walker for this event, a fashion house closely associated with Princess Diana throughout her time in the royal family.
This year’s outfit is not only beautiful but also holds special meaning: the aqua blue of Princess Kate’s coat is precisely the color of the feathers adorning the bearskin of the Irish Guards Regiment, where she holds the honorary colonel title. Adding the Irish Guards insignia to her lapel and wearing Cassandra Goad pearl earrings, the entire ensemble conveys a message that is both elegant and purposeful.
A rare moment of color harmony for the whole family.
What made this appearance even more special was the family’s coordinated color scheme. As the carriage carrying Princess Kate and her three children rolled through The Mall, the dominant color theme was easily discernible: pastel blue and white.
Prince George and Prince Louis both wore pastel blue ties with their suits, the same ties they wore during Easter. Princess Charlotte chose a white outfit, but a keen observer will notice the subtle blue accents on her dress, blending seamlessly with her mother and brothers’ attire. This was no coincidence; it was clearly a carefully planned family outfit.
A familiar fashion formula that never goes out of style.
Trooping the Colour is always a time for fashion enthusiasts to see what Princess Kate will choose. Looking back over the years, she has almost always stuck to a certain formula: a midi dress or coat, paired with a matching hat, and elegant high heels. But within that framework, she isn’t afraid to experiment. From pristine white and pale pink to striking green and patterned blue, Princess Kate’s color palette each year almost covers the entire rainbow.
A notable development since Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis began attending this event is that Princess Kate has had an additional factor to consider in her preparations: her children’s matching colors. And every year, the whole family creates memorable, harmonious moments.
Trooping the Colour 2026 marks Princess Kate’s first appearance at the event since announcing her cancer was in remission in early 2025. In 2024, she overcame adversity by appearing at the parade while undergoing cancer treatment, one of her rarest and most moving public appearances that year.
Therefore, the image of Princess Kate this year, looking fresh and radiant in a pastel blue dress, sitting in a carriage with her three children and waving to fans, carries a meaning that transcends fashion. It is the image of a woman who has overcome the most difficult period and is truly coming back stronger than ever.
