IT WAS FOR A REASON! YOU WOULDN’T HAVE GUESSED WHAT CATHERINE, PRINCESS OF WALES, HAD TO SAY
IT WAS FOR A REASON! YOU WOULDN’T HAVE GUESSED WHAT CATHERINE, PRINCESS OF WALES, HAD TO SAY
Have you ever wondered why Catherine, Princess of Wales, chose to wear blue for her Christmas Eve service? Turns out it was for a reason. Attentive fans of the royal family noticed that the Princess of Wales for the first time chose a blue-coloured outfit for the royal trip to church.
Princess Catherine, like no other member of the royal family, is a master of the art of expressing her feelings and thoughts with the help of clothes. In different years Her Highness has gone to the Christmas service in a checked coat, red or green, but in 2023 she chose dark blue for the first time, wearing it from head to toe. For the outing, the wife of William, Prince of Wales, wore a coat by her favourite designer Alexander McQueen, adorned her head with an original Juliette Millinery hat and high boots by Gianvito Rossi. The look was completed with a corduroy Emmy London clutch. Her Highness wore Princess Diana’s sapphire earrings, paying tribute to her late mother-in-law.
Fans were delighted with Catherine’s outing. Not only does the British fashionista look good in her chosen shade, but her choice of colour has something more meaningful to say. The Princess of Wales looks as beautiful as ever, and it should be noted that wearing a navy blue ensemble instead of the traditional red or green is a very smart decision. Royal navy blue is a staple of the modern wardrobe and is loved by many. We can easily guess that many will copy Catherine’s look, as they do after each of her public appearances.
Besides, the elegant monochrome outfit in classic style reflects the inner state of the future queen of the United Kingdom. Her Highness’s outfit hides a secret meaning, and every element of her outfit has a special significance. Princess Catherine translates poise. Christmas is always associated with some bustle and excitement, but the choice of blue helps to create a sense of calm. The fact is that looking at this colour releases the love hormone oxytocin in the body. Its task is to bring people together and create a sense of trust. Blue is the colour of communication, calmness and strength. It is also a symbol of power, and therefore, in this case, a transparent hint at the ambitions of the future British queen. By the way, this colour is often preferred by Queen Camilla, the wife of King Charles III.
Catherine, Princess of Wales, borrowed the idea of a bright wardrobe from the late Queen Elizabeth II, who was also adept at expressing her thoughts and feelings through things, simply by choosing the right colour of clothing or accessory. Given that the Princess of Wales herself has excelled at this, we can be sure that she will surprise the public many times over with outfits in bright and noble colours.
The Princess of Wales wore royal blue for the first time at Christmas, having previously worn tartan coats, green ensembles and festive red outfits.
Royal experts say Kate Middleton made a “super smart move” while attending Christmas day church service at Sandringham. While walking to St Mary Magdalene Church on the Norfolk estate, the Princess of Wales wore royal blue for the first time at Christmas, having previously worn tartan coats, green ensembles and festive red outfits.
And royal fashion expert Sian Clarke said on Instagram that the outfit was a great choice.
She said: “Princess Kate looks as chic as ever and I think it’s a super smart move to wear navy over the traditional red or green.
“Navy is a contemporary wardrobe staple and as someone who has such a public-facing role, it will be an immediate crowd-pleaser. I imagine many people will be recreating her look.
Kate Middleton greets well-wishers at Sandringham (Image: Getty)
Kate Middleton attends Christmas Day church service (Image: Getty)
“Monochromatic navy reflects her natural poise and elegance and moves traditional dress forward whilst sticking to her classic style.”
Ms Clarke said the outfit was perfect for the busy and stressful Christmas period as it creates a feeling of calm.
She added: “Blue releases oxytocin into our systems when we wear and see the colour. It reflects calm. The calmer we feel, the better communication we have and it helps build, strengthen and improve relationships.
“Blue is the colour of communication and I couldn’t have chosen a better colour for Princess Kate to wear myself.
“Through her outfit, Princess Kate is giving us a message of calm and strength on Christmas Day which also reflects her role of HRH. Iconic.”
As Kate continues to follow in the late Queen Elizabeth II’s footsteps experts predict she will wear bolder outfits wearing a rainbow of colours in 2024.
