Kate Middleton’s Trooping the Colour Outfits Through the Years: Seeing Pink in Alexander McQueen and More Looks

By Kim BrowneJune 13, 2025

Since joining the royal family when she married Prince William in April 2011, Kate Middleton has attended Trooping the Colour every year along with other distinguished members of the British royal family. Over time, the royal has come into her own when it comes to an approach to the royal wardrobe, allowing the public to witness the Princess of Wales’ style evolution through the years.

In 2024, the Princess of Wales announced the Trooping the Colour parade would be her first public appearance of the year following her ongoing treatment for an undisclosed form of cancer. In September 2024, Middleton shared that she completed her chemotherapy treatment and has since resumed a consistent schedule as a senior member of the royal family.

Middleton is expected to join her husband, Prince William, and members of the British royal family on Saturday at Buckingham Palace for the annual parade.

Ahead, see photos of Kate Middleton’s Trooping the Colour style evolution in vibrant colours, brocade prints and more.

2011

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 11: Catherine; Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William; Duke of Cambridge join HM Queen Elizabeth II to celebrates her official birthday by taking part in the Trooping the Colour parade on June 11, 2011 in London, England. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will join other members of the royal family to take part in the ceremony which has marked the official birthday of the British sovereign since 1748. (Photo by Oli Scarff/Getty Images) — Kate Middleton at Trooping the Colour in 2011. Oli Scarff/Getty Images

2011 marked Kate Middleton’s first Trooping the Colour appearance following her marriage to Prince William in April of that year. For the occasion, Middleton opted for black-and-white dressing, wearing a white coat dress by Alexander McQueen and coordinating with a black hat.

2014

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 14: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge on the balcony during during Trooping the Colour - Queen Elizabeth II's Birthday Parade, at The Royal Horseguards on June 14, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images) — Kate Middleton at Trooping the Colour in 2014. Chris Jackson/Getty Images

During the 2014 Trooping the Colour celebrations, Middleton opted for another look by one of her go-to designers. The royal wore a brocade Alexander McQueen ensemble with a coordinated hat with floral embellishments by Jane Taylor.

2017

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 17: Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge look out from the balcony of Buckingham Palace during the Trooping the Colour parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images) — Kate Middleton at Trooping the Colour in 2017. Chris Jackson/Getty Images

Middleton was seeing pink when she fashioned this monochrome look for Trooping the Colour in 2017. The royal once again favored Alexander McQueen, styling the long-sleeve dress with a cinched waist with a fascinator by Jane Taylor.

2019

Middleton favored a sleeker look in 2019, wearing a buttery yellow Alexander McQueen ensemble with a coordinated hat with floral appliqués by Philip Treacy.

2023

After two years without the Trooping the Colour ceremony due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Middleton attended the parade in a green look. The dress was designed by Andrew Gn and featured glimmering blue jewels on the two breast pockets and running down the center of the ensemble. Middleton also wore a matching hat by Philip Treacy, and accessorized with sapphire and diamond earrings that once belonged to her late mother-in-law, Princess Diana.

2024

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 15: Catherine, Princess of Wales, and Princess Charlotte of Wales on the balcony during Trooping the Colour at Buckingham Palace on June 15, 2024 in London, England. Trooping the Colour is a ceremonial parade celebrating the official birthday of the British Monarch. The event features over 1,400 soldiers and officers, accompanied by 200 horses. More than 400 musicians from ten different bands and Corps of Drums march and perform in perfect harmony. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images) — Kate Middleton, left, and Princess Charlotte of Wales on the balcony during Trooping the Colour at Buckingham Palace on June 15, 2024 in London. Getty Images

The Princess of Wales returned to public engagements for the 2024 Trooping the Colour following her public disclosure that she was undergoing chemotherapy treatment for an undisclosed form of cancer in March 2024. Middleton wore a look courtesy of one of her favorite designers: Jenny Packham. The dress featured a black and white color theme with a bow that matched her wide white brim hat by Philip Treacy and white pearl earrings from Cassandra Goad.

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