The Catholic world will celebrate one of the main holidays of the year — Easter — on April 5. Traditionally, a lot of attention on this day will be focused on the British royal family, which every year attends a church service at St. George's Chapel in Windsor. And the photos from this event are a good clue about the festive Easter dress code, which is also combined with the rather strict recommendations of the royal protocol. We looked at what rules Catherine, Princess of Wales, always follows.
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Noticeable color
Kate Middleton often chooses bright shades, following the example of the late Queen Elizabeth II. This is not an official fashion rule as such, but a recommendation that many royals have since adopted. During her lifetime, the Queen had a habit of wearing bright and bold ensembles so that the monarch could be more easily noticed in a crowd. At Easter, colors usually become more delicate and spring-like. The Princess of Wales, among all, most often chooses a delicate blue shade, which symbolizes family traditions and a responsible attitude to the implementation of royal traditions.
Hat
A hat is a must-have for Princess Catherine at official events, including the Easter service at Windsor Castle. Women in the royal family wear hats from 8am to 6pm. At 6pm, royals traditionally wear a tiara (if married) or remove their headgear altogether. Queen Elizabeth II was a known hat lover and appeared in them during most of her public appearances. Kate Middleton and Queen Camilla, on the other hand, tend to save their hats for special occasions.
Correct length
Royal women are expected to keep skirts and dresses close to the top of the knee, and necklines should avoid revealing cleavage. “The main thing is to be modest, elegant and not cause a stir in the media,” etiquette expert and former royal aide Laura Windsor told Reader's Digest in 2024. And while the princess can still break this rule during social events, a church service is all about covered knees and cleavage.
Dress-coat
The Princess of Wales is often seen wearing coat dresses. One of the reasons for her love for this type of clothing is that according to royal protocol, a monarch cannot take off her coat in public. Removing a layer of clothing in front of others is traditionally considered unladylike, that is, inappropriate behavior for a real lady. And it is the coat dress that allows the princess to feel comfortable both outdoors and indoors.
