Every so often, a color becomes more than just a color and turns into a “moment.” Enter: deep burgundy, which appears to be this winter’s key trend—and which Kate Middleton has now co-signed during a return to public duties (one of her most significant since completing cancer treatment). The princess welcomed the Emir of Qatar alongside Prince William and King Charles in London on Tuesday, and wore head-to-toe burgundy, right down to her gloves, boots, and handbag, topped off with heirloom pearls.
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The immaculately sculpted coat dress came courtesy of Alexander McQueen, while the burgundy beret was crafted by Sahar Millinery. As for the Bahrain pearl-drop earrings—which you might recognize as the same pair she wore to Prince Philip’s funeral in 2021—they originally belonged to the late Queen Elizabeth, as did the diamond clasp necklace Kate wore.
While the princess may be bang on trend, the choice of color here was also intentional: the palette also served as an homage to the Qatari flag. If anyone knows how to do diplomatic dressing right, it’s the Princess of Wales.
Shop some of our favorite burgundy pieces, below.
Max Mara
Agata wool belted top coat
Nour Hammour
Tamara belted paneled leather coat
Proenza Schouler
Lauryn ribbed-knit maxi dress
Lisa Yang
Natalia brushed-cashmere sweater
Loulou Studio
Samos stretch-wool maxi skirt
Arch4
Islington cashmere sweater
Staud
Ollie polished leather shoulder bag
Asceno
Isola silk twill Palazzo pants
The Row
Antone pleated wool pants