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Celebrated in honor of the reigning sovereign’s birthday, the annual Trooping the Color event has seen many colorful moments, particularly Kate and Camilla’s fashion choices.
Over the years, these two royal icons have repeatedly chosen to wear outfits in strikingly similar colors and styles.
The fashion twinning hasn’t stopped at their clothing, with accessories like hats and jewelry also showing notable alignment.
It wasn’t until last year, when the couple assumed their respective roles as Queen Consort and Princess of Wales after Queen Elizabeth’s death, that their outfits contrasted.
But read on to see how, since Kate’s debut, Trooping the Color in 2011, she and Camilla have regularly been on the same fashion page.
2011
For Kate’s debut, Trooping the Color in 2011, she coordinated her outfit with Camilla, then Duchess of Cornwall.
For her Trooping the Color debut in 2011, the newlywed Duchess of Cambridge dressed in a cream double-breasted coat by Alexander McQueen.
She paired the outfit with a contrasting black hat by Sylvia Fletcher for Lock & Co.
Camilla opted for a similarly structured cream ensemble, complemented by the wide-brimmed Philip Treacy hat she wore to her civil wedding ceremony in 2005.
Their coordinated look was subtle but significant, and marked the beginning of their fashion lineup.
2012
Another Trooping the Color and another chance to coordinate. This time the royal couple opted for a light blue color palette.
Kate paired her Jane Corbett millinery with a custom-made Erdem dress with floral embroidery.
Camilla chose a slightly darker blue ensemble from Anna Valentine, which was printed with a similar silver floral pattern.
Another Trooping the Color and another chance to coordinate. This time, in 2012, the royal couple opted for a light blue color palette.
2016
In 2016, Camilla and Kate returned to their more coordinated looks, each selecting a cream coat to wear for the occasion.
Kate wore a recycled Alexander McQueen coat dress that she already wore to Princess Charlotte’s christening.
Camilla’s coat was over a cream colored dress. Both royals wore similar hats with delicate floral details that completed their individual yet harmonious looks.
In 2016, Camilla and Kate were back in their best combinations, each selecting a cream-colored coat to wear for the occasion. Kate wore a recycled Alexander McQueen coat dress that she already wore to Princess Charlotte’s christening
Camilla’s coat was over a cream colored dress. Both royals wore similar hats with delicate floral details that completed their individual yet harmonious styles.
2018
It was muted ice blue tones in 2018, with the Duchess of Cambridge dressed in a light blue square-neck dress by Alexander McQueen, one of her favorite designers.
She paired the dress with a Juliette Botterill hat.
Camilla styled a light blue Fiona Clare coat and dress accessorized with classic yet statement pearl jewelry (in contrast to Kate’s diamonds).
It was muted ice blue tones in 2018, with the Duchess of Cambridge dressed in a light blue square-neck dress by Alexander McQueen, one of her favorite designers. She paired the dress with a Juliette Botterill hat.
Camilla styled a light blue Fiona Clare coat and dress accessorized with classic yet statement pearl jewelry (in contrast to Kate’s diamonds).
2019
The complementary tradition continued in 2019 with Kate in a pale yellow Alexander McQueen dress and the Duchess of Cornwall in a pastel green ensemble with matching details.
Sticking with a muted color palette, both royals wore oversized headpieces topped with large floral embellishments.
Both hats were by Philip Treacy.
The complementary tradition continued in 2019 with Kate in a pale yellow Alexander McQueen dress and the Duchess of Cornwall in a pastel green ensemble with matching details.
2022
In 2022, the two future queens traveled side by side in blue and white stripes and hats from the same designer.
Kate opted for a white blazer dress with sharp lapels and a flared skirt by Alexander McQueen that she already wore in 2017, with a white and blue Philip Treacy hat.
Camilla also recycled a previously worn outfit, choosing a blue striped dress by Bruce Oldfield with a hat also by Philip Treacy.
In 2022, Kate opted for a white blazer-style dress with sharp lapels and flared skirt by Alexander McQueen that she already wore in 2017, with a white and blue Philip Treacy hat. Camilla also recycled a previously worn outfit, choosing a blue striped dress by Bruce Oldfield with a hat also by Philip Treacy.
2023
Last year marked a historic moment for Kate and Camilla as they took on their new roles as Princess of Wales and Queen Consort respectively.
Their Trooping the Color outfits were a touching nod to the past while embracing their future responsibilities.
Camilla paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II by wearing a military-inspired ensemble reminiscent of the late queen’s iconic look in 1964.
Last year, Camilla paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II by wearing a military-inspired ensemble reminiscent of the late queen’s iconic look in 1964. Her outfit included a Fiona Clare coat dress with epaulets to reflect her military rank and a fedora hat. Philip Treacy which was a sophisticated version of the iconic bearskin hats worn by the Grenadier Guards.
Kate, in a touching tribute to Diana, wore a striking green dress by Andrew Gn, which echoed the late princess’s memorable outfit from 1988. Worn with a matching wide-brimmed hat by Philip Treacy, she completed the look with earrings from sapphire and diamonds that previously belonged to Diana
Her outfit included a Fiona Clare coat dress with epaulets to reflect her military rank and a Philip Treacy hat that was a sophisticated version of the iconic bearskin hats worn by the Grenadier Guards.
Kate, in a touching tribute to Diana, wore a striking green Andrew Gn dress, echoing the late princess’ memorable 1988 outfit.
Worn with a matching wide-brimmed hat by Philip Treacy, she completed the look with sapphire and diamond earrings that previously belonged to Diana, as well as the Irish Guards’ special gold shamrock brooch.