Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, marked Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee with a striking appearance in a £3,000 Alexander McQueen gown at the celebratory event held alongside the G7 reception last summer. The outfit drew widespread attention in UK media coverage, including Daily Mail reports.
For the Trooping The Colour parade, traditionally staged in June to celebrate the Queen’s official birthday, Kate paired a Philip Treacy hat with earrings and a necklace from the Princess Diana collection. The ensemble highlighted her signature blend of modern style and timeless royal heritage, a look that repeatedly circulates in royal fashion conversations across Canada, the United States, and beyond.
The earrings Kate wore, a gift from Prince William during their 2010 engagement period, retained their recognizable silhouette while receiving a contemporary update that reflected current styling trends without losing historical significance.
Prince William and Kate Middleton’s three children—George, Charlotte, and Louis—participated in the parade for the first time. The siblings watched the air show from the platform alongside their parents, grandparents, and great-grandmothers, underscoring the continuity of royal traditions across generations. The moment was widely discussed in royal news cycles and on social media, with observers noting the family’s evolving role in public ceremonies.
In a carriage parade moment, the young royals joined their parents as the procession navigated the route, with Camilla, Queen Consort, also participating in the grand spectacle. The carriage scene offered a vivid snapshot of the ceremonial pageantry that defines Trooping The Colour as a pivotal royal occasion familiar to audiences in North America and Europe alike.