Kate Middleton recreates her best festive look from this milestone year

The Princess of Wales never hesitates to recycle timeless pieces from her wardrobe, especially on Christmas Day. However, the elegant and festive ensemble worn by Kate during the traditional Christmas Day stroll in Sandringham this year had a particularly special meaning.

Kate again wore a green beret adorned with a large bow by Gina Foster that she donned in 2013 on Christmas Day. It’s been a particularly special year for the royal family as they honored baby Prince George’s first holiday, with the late Queen Elizabeth II inviting her beloved family to kick off the festivities at her country home, Sandringham, in King’s Lynn, Norfolk.

For the milestone 2013 occasion, Kate donned an Alexander McQueen tartan coat dress, the navy and green patterned garment that belonged to the 3rd Scottish Battalion. The look was part of Alexander McQueen’s diffusion line, remodeled from the brand’s Black Watch coat, with the main differences being that Kate’s coat featured a smaller print and had no lapels.

The coat dress itself was a repeat look when Prince William’s wife visited her alma mater in November 2012.

Kate was clearly embracing an air of nostalgia this Christmas as her hunter green ensemble had many echoes of her 2013 outfit. The princess wore an emerald green tailored coat by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen, which she had previously worn on a trip in Leeds in January 2023. The chic, structured number featured a cinched waist and timeless silhouette.

The Princess of Wales made sure to include a charming tartan statement in her festive look by pairing the coat with a Black Watch tartan scarf draped around her neck. Kate is a poster girl who combines her quintessentially British fashion sense with a burst of Christmas spirit.

The mother-of-three opted for a pair of sparkling ‘Daystar Blue Topaz’ earrings from British fine jewelry brand Robinson Pelham, which cost £5,995. The shield-shaped dangling earrings were encrusted with a half-moon and a luxurious gemstone.

The luxurious look was completed with a pair of chic black suede boots and her Grace Han “Love Letter Top Handle” bag.

Prince George mirrored his mother’s nostalgic outfit by pairing a green and navy tartan tie with a crisp white shirt layered under a navy wool coat. It looks like this is the color scheme for Christmas Day, with Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis also appearing a festive dream in matching tartan ensembles.