Kate Middleton never puts a foot wrong when it comes to dressing for royal events. And, for this year’s Trooping of the Colour, she’s proven that she’s got her finger on the pulse when it comes to the latest fashion trends. Kate’s Jenny Packham dress featured a large monochrome bow at the collar – from the red carpet to TikTok influencers, bows have been everywhere this season.
And, in a cute matching moment, Princess Charlotte’s nautical-inspired outfit also features a bow at the collar, plus she wore one in her hair. From jewellery to homeware, the bow trend shows no signs of slowing, it’s thought to have been an evolution of the ‘girl’ trends of last year (think girl dinner and girl hobbies). Follow the latest Trooping the Colour updates on our live blog Ruffles, ribbons and statement collars have also been popping up more in the world of fashion.
Designers such as Miu Miu led the way with the trend, and we’ve seen celebrities embrace it, including Nicola Coughlan and Sydney Sweeney. And, this isn’t the first time that Princess Kate, 42, and daughter Charlotte, who recently turned nine, have coordinated their outfits. Perhaps most famously, the pair wore very similar outfits to the King’s Coronation in 2023.
The mother and daughter duo were dressed alike, with both wearing Alexander McQueen ivory dresses with very similar headpieces made of silver bullion and crystal. The parallels between the two royals were spotted by fans on social media at the t.