How Princess Kate’s Burgundy Monochrome Look Secretly Boosts Her Regal Power—and How You Can Steal the Style Edge Today

How Princess Kate’s Burgundy Monochrome Look Secretly Boosts Her Regal Power—and How You Can Steal the Style Edge Today

Is burgundy the new black? This rich, royal hue sure seems to have grabbed the spotlight this season, especially with none other than Princess Catherine herself giving it her seal of approval. You know, there’s something utterly captivating about a head-to-toe outfit that blends elegance and boldness seamlessly—and Kate’s recent appearance in Newtown, Wales, nailed it. From the sharp-shouldered double-breasted coat to those plush leather boots, the monochrome magic was broken ever so gracefully by subtle splashes of sunny yellow—a nod to Welsh tradition and St. David’s Day, no less. It’s as if fashion met culture and had a perfect little royal rendezvous—can you blame me for being a tad obsessed? Curious how this stylish homage to heritage came together? Dive in and see how Kate and William championed both fashion and community in a way only they can. LEARN MORE

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The deep burgundy that has taken over the fashion world this season is definitely Princess Catherine-approved.

Kate looked absolutely regal today as she stepped out in Newtown, Wales, wearing the hue from head to toe (for the second time this year). The highlight of her ensemble was a pristine burgundy double-breasted coat with sharp shoulders and black buttons. The tailored piece had an elongated silhouette and reached down past Kate’s knees, where a pair of luxurious, tall leather boots in a more muted burgundy took the spotlight.

newtown, wales february 26: catherine, princess of wales visits oriel davies gallery in powys to celebrate community ahead of st davids day on february 26, 2026 in newtown, wales. (photo by samir hussein/wireimage)

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The Princess of Wales wore the coat over a breezy pussy-bow blouse in a rubellite jewel tone, which she paired with a matching pleated maxi skirt. The only pieces that broke the monochrome scheme were Kate’s dangly yellow gemstone earrings and the little yellow daffodils that she had pinned to her coat.

The flowers are symbolic of Wales and St. David’s Day—the feast day of the patron saint of Wales—which falls on March 1.

newtown, wales february 26: prince william, prince of wales and catherine, princess of wales visit oriel davies, a public contemporary art gallery on february 26, 2026 in newtown, wales. (photo by mark cuthbert/uk press via getty images)

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Today, ahead of the holiday, Kate and William visited Oriel Davies, a public contemporary art gallery in Newtown that shows local community art, supporting Welsh culture.

newtown, wales february 26: catherine, princess of wales during a visit to hafan yr afon in powys to celebrate community ahead of st davids day on february 26, 2026 in newtown, wales. (photo by samir hussein/wireimage)

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For the outing, William opted for a preppy look in elegant earth tones. A brown blazer was layered over a navy sweater, which in turn was layered over a dress shirt and patterned tie (with a hint of burgundy as a nod to his wife’s look)—one of William’s favorite styling tricks. Navy pants and the royal’s go-to brown suede shoes completed the outfit.

newtown, wales february 26: catherine, princess of wales and william, prince of wales waves to well wishers as they arrive for their visit to the oriel davies on february 26, 2026 in newtown, wales. the prince and princess of wales visited communities in powys, wales today ahead of st davids day. (photo by chris jackson/getty images)

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