Kate Middleton Chooses Catherine Walker for Remembrance Sunday
The Princess of Wales wore the “Evie” coat for Remembrance Sunday, complementing it with a Lock & Co. hat and pearl earrings that once belonged to Princess Diana.
Signature Outfit Details
Kate Middleton revisited a favored designer, wearing the same black Catherine Walker coatdress she wore at the solemn event three years ago. This year, she enhanced the look with a delicate navy blue lace bib collar as she stood alongside Queen Camilla on the Foreign Office balcony in London.
The military-inspired “Evie” coat features a high collar and three diagonal pintucks across the front. She paired it with the classic Lock & Co. hat.
Meaningful Accessories
- Pearl drop earrings, known as the Collingwood earrings, previously owned by Princess Diana
- An RAF brooch with gold wings honoring her paternal grandfather, a World War II fighter pilot
Significance of Remembrance Sunday
Remembrance Sunday is a key date on the U.K. calendar where leaders and royal family members honor the armed forces and those who have died serving their country.
The annual Remembrance Sunday service is led by King Charles at The Cenotaph war memorial in central London, with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, Members of Parliament, veterans, and their families attending.
The event underscores a national tribute to sacrifice and service, reflecting deep respect among high-ranking officials and the public alike.
Would you like the summary to be more formal or conversational?