We're used to seeing the royals – Kate Middleton in particular – dressed up to the nines. They excel at glamorous events and elegant engagement, but on Remembrance Day the British royal family puts on a very different display.
The Duchess of Cambridge marked Remembrance Day at a quieter ceremony at The Cenotaph in London this year, and debuted a stunning new military-inspired coat for the occasion.
In other years, the ceremony was one of the most significant of the royal calendar, and would see many members of the royal family attend, as well as members of the public. However, this year's ceremony was significantly pared back, with only some royals present and no members of the public.
The Queen made her first public appearance since the outbreak of Covid-19, pairing her sharply tailored black suit with a matching black and white face mask, the first we've seen her in.
Kate made a particularly striking appearance, debuting a bespoke Catherine Walker military-inspired coat dress. The Duchess typically chooses a military-inspired outfit for the day, and this one was especially stunning.
Incredibly fitted and well-tailored, the coat features a high mandarin collar, angled braided embellishment at the waist, structured epaulets with black fringing and flared sleeves at the wrist, and was accented with silver buttons.
Catherine Walker is a firm favourite of the Duchess's and her pieces often take inspiration from military design, from sharp structured shoulders to vertical seams that mimic those of military uniforms.
Kate added a romantic and feminine headpiece by Irish designer Philip Treacy, featuring a black velvet hat and voluminous bow motif.
She accessorised with a small pair of pearl and diamond drop earrings lent to her by the Queen, a black embroidered protective face mask by Amika Kids and a pair of black wool gloves by Cornelia James.
Her hair was worn in an intricate up-do, her brown locks curled and set into a voluminous twist style. Her makeup was kept fresh and polished, with a simple flick of eyeliner and a pink lipstick.
