Kate Middleton Chooses Catherine Walker for Remembrance Sunday
The Princess of Wales wore the “Evie” coat on Remembrance Sunday, pairing it with a Lock & Co. hat and pearl earrings that belonged to Princess Diana.
She selected the same black Catherine Walker coatdress she wore three years ago to the solemn event. This year, she added a navy blue lace bib collar as she stood beside Queen Camilla on the Foreign Office balcony in London.
Details of the Outfit
- The military-style “Evie” coat features a high collar and three diagonal pintucks on the front.
- She complemented it with a Lock & Co. hat.
- Pearl drop earrings, known as the Collingwood earrings, originally belonged to her late mother-in-law, Princess Diana.
- The princess also wore an RAF brooch with gold wings, honoring her paternal grandfather who was a World War II fighter pilot.
Significance of Remembrance Sunday
Remembrance Sunday is a key date in the U.K. calendar, where past and current prime ministers, government officials, and senior royals gather to honor active armed forces members and those who died in duty.
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.
Summary: Kate Middleton honored tradition by wearing a signature Catherine Walker coat and meaningful accessories at the Remembrance Sunday service, underscoring respect for her family and the armed forces.