Kate Middleton Returns to the Spotlight in the Color of the Moment

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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.

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Max Mara

Agata wool belted top coat

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Nour Hammour

Tamara belted paneled leather coat

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Tove

Iana gathered maxi dress

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Gabriela Hearst

Imagene wool midi dress

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Proenza Schouler

Lauryn ribbed-knit maxi dress

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Lisa Yang

Natalia brushed-cashmere sweater

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Loulou Studio

Teora stretch-wool vest

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Loulou Studio

Samos stretch-wool maxi skirt

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Islington cashmere sweater

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Staud

Ollie polished leather shoulder bag

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Asceno

Dasha silk twill top

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Asceno

Isola silk twill Palazzo pants

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Banana Republic

lambskin leather skirt