Princess Kate, 44, attended the 2026 Trooping the Colour on June 13, appearing in good spirits alongside Prince William and their children. Her outfit—power-blue and white with an Irish Guards brooch—blends tradition with subtle nods to Princess Diana. The eve
Princess Kate stepped into the spotlight at Trooping the Colour on June 13, and the message was unmistakable: she’s back in the rhythm of public life.
At King Charles’ annual royal birthday celebration in London. the Princess of Wales—44—appeared in good spirits as she joined her family for the traditional parade. She arrived outside Buckingham Palace and was seen in a carriage early Saturday with her three children. while crowds watched her smile and wave back.
Kate chose a powder-blue and white ensemble, complete with a matching hat. Princess Charlotte wore a white bow in her hair, while Prince George and Prince Louis waved at the crowds. Kate, who serves as the Colonel of the Regiment for the Irish Guard, was also wearing an Irish Guards brooch.
Her light blue jacket was designed by Catherine Walker. whose designs were also worn by Princess Diana—a nod to Kate’s late mother-in-law. Walker, a French-born designer based in London, died in 2010. The connection to Diana runs deeper: then Lady Diana Spencer attended her first Trooping 45 years ago. shortly before her wedding to Charles.
The look carried hints of last year’s style as well. Kate’s 2026 outfit is reminiscent of the blue colour palette she wore during Trooping in 2025. when Kate and Charlotte twinned in aqua-colored outfits. The long-sleeved coat dress for this year featured a structured contrasting white color. recalling a look Princess Diana wore on a 1992 trip to Delhi. India.
The Trooping of the Colour is an annual ceremonial celebration and military parade commemorating the reigning British monarch’s birthday, even though the monarch’s actual birthdate falls on Nov. 14. This year marked the fourth Trooping for Charles as king.
For Kate, the return had personal weight. Last year’s annual event marked her first Trooping since she announced her cancer remission. This year she has come back to her regularly scheduled program of public engagements and family events. including the most recent royal wedding of Princess Anne’s son. Peter Phillips. to Harriet Sperling.
Kate’s look for the day also included traditional styling choices: she wore a cream-colored tweed midi dress from Roland Mouret. with a pointed collar. a belted bodice and a pleated skirt. She accessorized with a wide-brim straw hat adorned with a neutral-colored bow and a pair of classic nude pumps.
Along with Charlotte, Kate attended Trooping the Colour with Prince William, who is next in line to the British throne. Their sons—Prince George, 12, and Prince Louis, 8—followed behind them during the parade.
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