The Princess of Wales is once again leaning into green. On Tuesday, October 14, Kate Middleton joined Prince William on a visit to Northern Ireland, wearing one of her most meaningful coats, a long, military-style design by Alexander McQueen.
Beyond its timeless elegance, the piece carries history and subtle messaging, especially when it comes to her connection with Meghan Markle.
© CHRIS JACKSONJust a few days ago, Queen Letizia of Spain and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands also stepped out in shades of green, confirming it as the color of choice among royals this fall.
© CHRIS JACKSONEarlier this month, Máxima wore a refined olive hue for the coronation of Grand Duke Guillaume of Luxembourg, while Letizia dazzled in vibrant emerald during Spain’s National Day celebrations. Kate’s latest appearance cements the trend, reminding us that fashion is often the most elegant form of diplomacy.
© PoolFor her Northern Ireland engagement, the princess chose the striking McQueen coat, a deep, Irish-inspired green with structured shoulders, a high collar, a defined waist, and a sweeping hemline that brushed her Gianvito Rossi brown boots.
© Chris JacksonThe coat first made headlines in January 2020, when Kate wore it during her first public outing after Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announced their departure from royal duties, the now-famous “Megxit.”
She later revived the same coat for the Sandringham Christmas service in 2022, just days after the release of 'Harry & Meghan' on Netflix. Whether intentional or not, the timing once again draws quiet parallels between the two women.
© Chris JacksonNow, the choice seems especially pointed, as Meghan has been in the spotlight with a string of high-profile appearances in New York and Paris Fashion Week.
© PoolThe royal tour also offered a glimpse of Kate’s practical side. During one of the day’s outdoor visits, she slipped off her statement coat for a quick outfit change, revealing a casual countryside look underneath.
The princess layered a grey knit cardigan over a black turtleneck, pairing it with a brown tweed midi skirt by Ralph Lauren and a woven leather belt from Brora. She completed the look with her chocolate suede Seville boots by Really Wild and a Barbour wax jacket with a corduroy collar, the perfect combination of polish and comfort.
© Samir HusseinHer accessories stayed consistent throughout the day, including delicate gold hoop earrings with shamrock charms by Daniella Draper, a subtle nod to Ireland.
As this royal style streak continues, one thing is clear, from London to Luxembourg and Madrid to Tokyo, green has officially become the royal color of the season.
