Kate Middleton has arrived at Trooping the Colour, riding in a carriage with her three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis. Prince William, meanwhile, rode on horseback in the parade. For the occasion—Trooping the Colour is the annual celebration of the monarch’s birthday—the Princess of Wales chose a light blue Catherine Walker dress with white piping, and a large, statement Philip Treacy hat.
Chris Jackson//Getty Images
Kate and Prince Louis in a carriage during Trooping the Colour.
Aaron Chown – PA Images//Getty Images
Another view of her hat.
She accessorized with Cassandra Goad pearl floral burst earrings, which she wore earlier this year for the installation of the new Archbishop of Canterbury and debuted back in 2018 for the christening of her youngest son, Prince Louis.
Samir Hussein//Getty Images
The Princess of Wales arriving at Buckingham Palace ahead of the parade.
Yui Mok – PA Images//Getty Images
A full look at Kate’s outfit today.
At a first glimpse, her outfit evoked two Princess Diana outfits, also Catherine Walker, from 1992 and 1987:
Tim Graham//Getty Images
Princess Diana wearing a blue-and-white Catherine Walker suit with a matching Philip Somerville hat in Dehli, 1992.
Tim Graham//Getty Images
Diana and her sons at Easter 1987.
Since marrying Prince William in 2011, Kate has not missed Trooping the Colour Through the years, Kate has primarily worn looks by Alexander McQueen and Catherine Walker to parade (she’s also worn pieces from Jenny Packham, Erdem, and Andrew Gn). Her choice today, then, of Catherine Walker is fitting.
2025
Jonathan Brady – PA Images//Getty Images
2024
JUSTIN TALLIS//Getty Images
2023
In a bespoke emerald green coat dress by Andrew Gn.
Chris Jackson//Getty Images
2022
In Alexander McQueen and a hat by Philip Treacy.
Max Mumby/Indigo//Getty Images
2019
In Alexander McQueen and a hat by Philip Treacy.
Samir Hussein//Getty Images
2018
In Alexander McQueen, and a hat by Juliette Botterill.
Max Mumby/Indigo//Getty Images
2017
In a pink Alexander McQueen dress and matching Jane Taylor fascinator.
Chris Jackson//Getty Images
2016
Samir Hussein//Getty Images
2015
In a blue floral Catherine Walker coatdress.
Chris Jackson//Getty Images
2014
Chris Jackson//Getty Images
2013
Max Mumby/Indigo//Getty Images
2012
In Erdem and a Jane Corbett hat.
Max Mumby/Indigo//Getty Images
2011
Max Mumby/Indigo//Getty Images
Following her two-day trip to Italy last month, it has been a quiet few weeks for Kate. She joined the rest of the royal family at Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling’s wedding in the Cotswolds this past weekend, and earlier in June, she carried out two engagements related to cancer charities: she joined King Charles and Queen Camilla to host a reception at St. James’s Palace, she then visited a holistic cancer center in Manchester.
Two years ago, Kate made her return to public life at Trooping the Colour following news of her cancer diagnosis. She spent much of that year out of the public eye, announcing in September 2024 she had finished chemotherapy treatment and January 2025 that she was in remission. The Princess has not explicitly commented on her health, or her recovery, in recent months, but in an interview, Prince William revealed insight into her cancer journey, sharing, “She’s an amazing mum, an amazing wife, and, literally, our family couldn’t cope without her, so, she’s been absolutely stunning, brilliant.”
![Play video](data:image/svg+xml,<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" fill="%23ffffff" viewBox="0 0 256 256">%0A%09<path d="M240,128a15.74,15.74,0,0,1-7.6,13.51L88.32,229.65a16,16,0,0,1-16.2.3A15.86,15.86,0,0,1,64,216.13V39.87a15.86,15.86,0,0,1,8.12-13.82,16,16,0,0,1,16.2.3L232.4,114.49A15.74,15.74,0,0,1,240,128Z">%0A</path></svg>)
Emily Burack (she/her) is the Deputy Digital Editor for Town & Country, where she covers entertainment, celebrities, the royals, and a wide range of other topics. Before joining T&C, she was the deputy managing editor at Hey Alma, a Jewish culture site. Follow her @emburack on Instagram, Twitter, and other social media platforms.