MPutting together the perfect outfit for the holidays is a subtle art. The dress is now there, carefully chosen for Christmas Day or for the New Year’s toast, but it is the exit from the house, the journey to the restaurant or the entrance into the dining room that always creates some hesitation. Short or long coat? Minimal or decorated? Le Royalalways accustomed to formal events, religious services and institutional appointments that dot the December calendar, they seem to have no doubts.
It is no coincidence that the recent Christmas concert in Westminster, the traditional one Together At Christmasbrought back under the lights the true protagonist of the season, the outerwear for the holidays. An ally to choose carefully: word of Kate Middleton &Co. What are the chicest models according to style queens?
The coat with fur collar (and edges), like Kate Middleton
Dominating the scene is the coat embellished with fur collar and details, sophisticated but never excessive. This is demonstrated by Kate Middleton, who at the last Christmas Carol in London he chose a forest green model designed by Catherine Walkerwith fur collar and edges, perfectly calibrated to the solemn atmosphere of the event. Below, a Miu Miu checked skirt and her faithful Ralph Lauren high boots in black suede. A similar choice also comes from the Principality, in the midst of the Christmas atmosphere: Charlene of Monaco for the inauguration of the Christmas Village 2025 she wore a fur-trimmed brown coat, completed with leather gloves and a contrasting green silk scarf.
Royal choices for the most original parties: cape and statement prints
The message is clear: it is precisely the soft detail that ennobles the outfit and adds a truly festive touch. To prove it just a month ago in Madrid, the queen of Spain Letizia Ortiz who welcomed the President of Germany wrapped in a black wool cape with furry collar by Carolina Herrera. Below, a ceremonious designer red dress The 2nd Skin Co. A game of strong, but impeccably institutional color contrasts.
Queen Letizia of Spain in Madrid in November 2025 to welcome the President of Germany wears a black wool cape with fur collar (Carolina Herrera) over the red dress by The 2nd Skin Co (Photo by Paolo Blocco/WireImage).
More daring, but equally refined, Charlotte Casiraghi’s choice at the Chanel Métiers d’Art 2026 show in New York: a tiger coat of the maison, which demonstrates how even in December the animal print note for outerwear is always extremely cool.
Charlotte Casiraghi at the parade Chanel Métiers d’Art 2026 in December 2025 in New York, with a tiger coat from the maison (Photo by Cindy Ord/WireImage).
The classic Royal coats that never betray: the red (or burgundy) coat
Among the certainties of the wardrobe for the Holidays, the red coat remains a timeless icon. Lady Kitty Spencer confirms this recently Centrepoint Christmas Carol Service, Christmas concert held at Christ Church Spitalfields in London, wearing a little red coat Dolce&Gabbana with a velvet collar, an elegant – and declared – homage to the style of Lady Diana.
Lady Kitty Spencer at the Christmas Carol Service in London in December 2025 in a red coat with a Dolce&Gabbana velvet collar (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for Centrepoint Christmas Carol Service).
The deeper shades of the festive shade par excellence move on the same festive palette: Brigitte from Gloucester chooses a burgundy coat Max Mara for the Together At ChristmasWhile Sophie of Edinburgh he is wearing a wool coat Alaïafrom which we can glimpse a red dress with floral motifs.
Proof that certain classic outerwear knows no seasons and is always regal. Especially under the tree…