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queen letizia, Princess Kate, Meghan Markle, princess charlene, princess anne with red glitter backdrop© Getty

Royal Style Watch: Princess Kate's designer coat to Meghan Markle's strapless gown

Duchess Sophie and Queen Letizia reign supreme in the royal style set in December 2024

Katie Daly
Lifestyle Writer
Updated: December 18, 2024
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Perhaps the best month of the year is upon us with the best dressed of the royal style set stepping out in all their stylish glory for the festive season.

November saw the likes of Duchess Sophie and Queen Mary, to Zara Tindall and Princess Anne get in the swing of autumn/winter style on coat-clad outings styled with the best designer boots.

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The month started strong with a glittering state banquet at Buckingham in honour of the Qatari state visit and there are plenty more sartorial highlights to come as the Princess of Wales hosts the British royals for her annual 'Together at Christmas' carol service on 6 December.

Who was on our Royal Style Watch this December? Keep scrolling to find out which of the royal set delivered in the style stakes…

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Zara in a a tan suede trench coat© Getty

Zara Tindall

Zara Tindall oozed chic for the Christmas Meeting at Cheltenham Racecourse in a suede trench coat by Fairfax & Favor. The 'Frances' style was teamed with waxed black jeans and heeled ankle boots to match her black headband.

2/19

Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh sitting playing triangle© Shutterstock

Duchess Sophie

The Duchess of Edinburgh made a leg-lengthening tweak to her suede Gianvito Rossi boots during a Christmas visit to the Disability Initiative resource centre in Camberley. Sophie rolled the tops of the over-the-knee style and teamed it with a plum velvet skirt and chocolate brown roll-neck.

3/19

Queen Rania of Jordan looked radiant in her powder pink ensemble© Instagram / @queenrania

Queen Rania

Queen Rania of Jordan epitomised elegance for a visit to the Rosary Sisters Visitation Home. She wore a silk soft pink blouse with matching wide-leg trousers and pumps for a subtle monochrome Barbie moment.

4/19

Queen Letizia of Spain looked pretty in pink during her trip to Rome© Getty Images

Queen Letizia

Queen Letizia of Spain met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in a gorgeous soft pink jacket by Carolina Herrera with incredible structured shoulders. It was teamed with the matching pencil skirt and pumps by Magrit.

5/19

Queen Mary wearing a snowflake jumper and grey trousers© Getty

Queen Mary

Queen Mary of Denmark looked gorgeous in an unexpected festive jumper in muted tones with smart grey trousers for an appearance at the WeShelter Food Club event. She rounded off her look with a sleek straight blowdry and sparkling earrings.

6/19

Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel in evening dress© Shutterstock

Crown Princess Victoria

Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden looked mesmerizing in the Boucheron Laurel Wreath Tiara to accessorise her H&M ballgown worn to a dinner in celebration of the Nobel Laureates at the Royal Palace in Stockholm.

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Catherine Princess of Wales attends the 'Together At Christmas' Carol Service at Westminster Abbey on December 06, 2024 in London, England© Chris Jackson,Getty

The Princess of Wales

Kate looked simply stunning as she hosted her 'Together at Christmas' carol service in a ruby red Alexander McQueen coat over her go-to Emilia Wickstead plaid skirt. 

The star of the show was the addition of a black bow at the neck which had fans thinking she was paying a subtle tribute to those who have experienced a battle with cancer.

8/19

woman walking in burgundy velvet trouser suit© Getty Images

Zara Tindall

Princess Anne's daughter Zara Tindall oozed luxury in a sumptuous burgundy velvet suit by Veronica Beard to Kate's 'Together at Christmas service. 

It was styled with a fitted shirt in the same warm hue and a pair of pointed-toe stilettos. Finishing her look was a beautiful gold clutch from Strathberry.

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Princess Beatrice of York was joined at the service by her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi and stepson Wolfie© Getty Images

Princess Beatrice

Princess Beatrice got the burgundy memo from her cousin, rocking a merlot-hued ME + EM floral dress underneath the 'Bianca' coat from Hobbs in an aubergine shade. 

Completing the look were the 'Bordeaux Patent Croc Micro hat Box Bag' from Aspinal of London and the killer 'Romy 100' heels from Jimmy Choo in a rich red-purple colour.

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Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh attends the 'Together At Christmas' Carol Service at Westminster Abbey on December 06, 2024 in London, England.© Chris Jackson,Getty

Duchess Sophie

The Duchess of Edinburgh rocked a retro look at Kate's 'Together at Christmas service' featuring a brand new 'Milan' dress from Matelier in aubergine to coordinate with Zara and Beatrice. 

Sophie also wore a new Isabel Marant cropped off-white jacket and her staple 'Piper 85' Gianvito Rossi boots for warmth and style.

11/19

princess charlene in green dress in line up of people© Eric Mathon/ Princier Palace

Princess Charlene

Princess Charlene of Monaco embodied elegance at the annual Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation Christmas ball. 

She opted for a forest green floor-length gown with a crew neck and sleeveless silhouette to complement the vintage energy of her face-framing hairdo.

12/19

Queen Mary reading bible in church sitting© Kongehuset

Queen Mary

Queen Mary of Denmark switched up her look in a pair of wide-leg jeans when she featured in a video filmed at Grundtvigs Church for the royal couple's digital advent calendar. 

She styled her leg-lengthening denim with a slim-fit purple sweater and heeled boots.

13/19

kate middleton in an Alexander McQueen coat dress by Sarah Burton© HENRY NICHOLLS

The Princess of Wales

Kate looked pristine as she welcomed the Emir of Qatar and his first wife, Sheikha Jawaher, at Kensington Palace in a maroon coat dress by Alexander McQueen styled with an elegant Sahar Millinery hat and the most timeless Chanel quilted bag in a matching merlot hue.

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Meghan attended the event alone© Unique Nicole

Meghan Markle

The Duchess of Sussex oozed glamour as she graced The Paley Center Honors Fall Gala in a black strapless Oscar de la Renta gown with an incredible £30,000 diamond tennis necklace and strappy heels.

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Duchess Sophie in a black dress walking alongside Saad bin Sherida Al Kaabi© PA Images / Alamy Stock Photo

The Duchess of Edinburgh

Duchess Sophie stunned in the Wessex Aquamarine tiara as she made an appearance at a Buckingham Palace state banquet honouring the Emir of Qatar and his wife during their state visit to the UK.

The glittering diadem was styled with the Suzannah London 'Debutante' gown with a gorgeous boat neckline.

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Princess Anne walking with Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani© PA Images / Alamy Stock Photo

Princess Anne

The Princess Royal dined with King Charles and Queen Camilla at the Qatari state banquet in a fit and flare gown she first wore in her thirties, as well as the diamond-encrusted Aquamarine Pineflower Tiara.

17/19

Zara Tindall takes part in the final leg of the Cycle4Caroline Endurance Charity cycle challenge© Max Mumby/Indigo

Zara Tindall

A bare-faced Zara Tindall rocked a totally different look as she took part in the final leg of the Cycle4Caroline Endurance Charity Cycle Challenge. The royal rocked burgundy leggings and a navy anorak for her sporty endeavour.

18/19

The Spanish queen looked so gorgeous in the fitted dress© Europa Press Entertainment

Queen Letizia

The Queen of Spain looked classically elegant at the commemoration of the 35th anniversary of El Mundo in a black tweed midi dress with a subtle silver thread for a festive twist. She styled her asymmetrical dress with on-trend kitten heels and drop earrings.

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Prince Albert, Princess Charlene, Princess Gabriella and jacques walking © Getty

Princess Charlene

Princess Charlene of Monaco shared an epic twinning moment with her nine-year-old daughter Princess Gabriella at the inauguration of the new 'Mareterra' district in Monaco.

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Prince Albert's wife was endlessly chic in a monochrome gingerbread-hued look featuring a longline wool coat, longline trousers, and court shoes by Gianvito Rossi.  

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