Royals wearing Christmas-inspired looks

By Heather Cichowski
The holiday season is filled with plenty of red and green as well as a good sprinkling of sparkle.
The Royal Family, including Duchess Kate, Duchess Meghan, Countess Sophie and the Queen, all love to fully embrace the festive spirit with their wardrobe choices. And they equally love red and green, and some shimmer, the rest of the year, too.
To help you get inspired for Christmas and the holidays, we've rounded up some of the British royals' most jolly looks.
Scroll through the gallery (or click through if you're on desktop) to see the most merry royal style moments.
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In 2017, Duchess Kate wrapped up in style in a Miu Miu red-and-green tartan coat and a furry hat at Sandringham for Christmas Day church service.
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Princess Diana brought some holiday sparkle in a twinkling red spaghetti-strap gown while meeting famed ballet dancer Rudolph Nureyev at The Royal Opera House on Dec. 8, 1982.
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In 2006, Her Majesty recorded her Christmas speech at Southwark Cathedral in London. She was resplendent in a green buttoned jacket and matching skirt paired with her cherished pearls.
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Lady Kitty Spencer looked sensational in a silky red gown with draped back at the Alberta Ferretti after-party during Milan Fashion Week in February 2020.
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Duchess Meghan wowed in green when she and Prince Harry attended the Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey.
The mom of one donned an emerald green dress by Emilia Wickstead and matching green fascinator with netted bow by William Chambers. Beige Aquazzura heels and Birks diamond snowflake earrings finished the outfit.
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The People's Princess captivated in a red-and-black, one-shouldered gown from Catherine Walker when she attended a dinner at 10 Downing Street with then-Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in November 1989.
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Princess Eugenie's striking red-and-black embroidered dress had plenty of party spirit.
She and Ellie Goulding were at the Leo's At The Arts Club launch party in October 2017.
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The Duchess of Cambridge brought festive cheer during the A Berry Royal Christmas TV special.
The mom of three was clad in a polka dot red dress by Alessandra Rich paired with the Queen's Silver Jubilee pearl earrings.
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The Countess of Wessex made a sleek style statement in a green Galvan dress and taupe Jimmy Choo pumps at the Sulphur and White premiere in London in February 2020.
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While in Belfast in March 2018, the Duchess of Sussex punctuated a beige
Victoria Beckham sweater with a hunter green
Greta Constantine trumpet skirt and rusty bronze pumps by Jimmy Choo.
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Lady Kitty Spencer shimmered on the Dolce & Gabbana runway during Milan Fashion Week in February 2018 in a silver maxi dress and megawatt jewels.
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Duchess Kate dazzled in a metallic green dress by The Vampire's Wife accessorized with statement H&M earrings, a sparkling gold clutch and deep green heels from Manolo Blahnik when she and Prince William visited the Guinness Storehouse's Gravity Bar in Dublin on March 3, 2020, during their first official tour of Ireland.
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At Sandringham in 2018, royals fans got a double dose of incredible style from the royal sisters-in-law!
Duchess Kate went for classic Christmas red in a gorgeous Catherine Walker coat.
She accessorized with burgundy Gianvito Rossi heels and a Mulberry Bayswater clutch.
Duchess Meghan, who was pregnant with Archie at the time, looked elegant in navy Victoria Beckham.
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To mark the 50th anniversary of her first televised Christmas speech, the Queen was clad in a gold dress with elegant embellishment in 2007. The outfit coordinated with her jolly decor.
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The Duchess of Cambridge proved green was her colour in a printed dress by Alessandra Rich, a green L.K. Bennett clutch, deep forest green heels from Gianvito Rossi, Asprey diamond daisy earrings and an on-trend Lele Sadoughi padded headband.
The monochromatic ensemble was for a meeting with Irish President Michael D. Higgins at Áras an Uachtaráin in March 2020.
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On March 12, 2019, Princess Beatrice and
Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi put their most fashionable feet forward at The Portrait Gala.
The elder Princess of York's deep maroon velvet dress and black tights were appropriate for the cooler weather.
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The Queen and Prince Philip at Windsor Castle during Christmas 1987, the last time they spent the holidays there prior to 2020.
Her Majesty was dressed for the festive period in a green tweed coat and coordinating fascinator and brooch.
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Princess Diana sported a bold red-and-black Escada skirt suit with matching pumps and a white top during a walkabout in Tenterden, Kent on Oct. 18, 1990.
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Princess Beatrice chose a very memorable glittering green The Vampire's Wife dress for her and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi's first public appearance after they announced their engagement.
The couple attended the Dior Sessions book launch after-party on Oct. 1, 2019.
Duchess Kate wore a very similar style of dress from the British brand.
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On Dec. 4, 2019, Duchess Kate visited a Christmas tree farm in Great Missenden. She was suitably dressed for the event in a red puffer jacket from Perfect Moment, a jolly green sweater by Really Wild and green socks.
Blue skinny jeans and brown boots from Berghaus finished the style.
It's the perfect casual holiday ensemble!
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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex coordinated in striking red outfits at The Mountbatten Festival of Music at the Royal Albert Hall on March 7, 2020.
The former actress sported a Safiyaa red gown, matching red Aquazzura heels and a red Manolo Blahnik clutch. Simone Rocha dangling earrings finished the bold outfit.
Harry looked very dapper in his Captain General uniform.
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge enjoyed Christmas Day church service at Sandringham in 2013 in coordinating outfits.
The duchess looked regal in a green-and-navy tartan coat from Alexander McQueen accessorized with a green fascinator from

Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank attended Christmas Day Church service at Church of St. Mary Magdalene on the Sandringham estate on Dec. 25, 2018 in King's Lynn.
The younger Princess of York brimmed with holiday cheer in a red coat decorated with black trim.
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At a Commonwealth Day event at Canada House in March 2019, a pregnant Meghan was radiant in a bespoke Erdem embellished coat and matching dress.
The sophisticated green coordinates had "Doria beaded rose embroidery" in reference to her mom, Doria Ragland.
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The Duchess of Cambridge was dressed for the holidays in a red tartan midi skirt from Emilia Wickstead for a Christmas party at Kensington Palace in December 2018 for families with military personnel deployed in Cyprus.
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