Winter white,ruby red and always reliable black topped this week’s color scheme for royalstyle. Across Europe, all the royals stepped up their game for their outings.
Kate Middleton steppedout in an elegant white coat from Max Mara for an engagement with Sir BenAinslie in Portsmouth. Duchess Kate, due with her second child in April, daringly kept the coat on while she painted a mural.The coat, which is not from a maternity line, may also be recognizable as Princess Eugenie wore it over theholidays.
Sophie, the Countess of Wessex wore a LBD as she joined her husband Prince Edward andmother-in-law Queen Elizabeth to host a reception at Buckingham Palace. The eventwas for The Patronages and Affiliations of the Earl and Countess of Wessex. Springcame early for the Queen as she dressed up in a colorful floral ensemble thatshe accessorized with sparkling brooches and a patent leather handbag.
In Spain, Queen Letizia wore a striking Felipe Varela red dress to match the wine as she andKing Felipe VI visited the Freixenet Cellars. The royal wore her hair in asleek updo. Earlier in the week, she opted for a Boss pant suit paired with herCarolina Herrera fuchsia pink silk blouse (one of her favorite looks!) toattend the National Paraplegics Hospital’s 40th anniversarycelebration.
Meanwhile, Princess Claire ofBelgium wore a navy coat with a fur collar to keep out the winter chill. Sheadded a wide brimmed fedora hat, a brown clutch and knee high boots. Queen Mathilde also looked elegant in a gray-toned ensemble with a matching hat.
Princesses Mary and Marie ofDenmark both took to the slopes in style in Switzerland. Mary skied with herfamily in Verbier while Marie brought hers to Col-de-Bretaye.