30 Stylish Times That the Royals Wore Blazers
The royal family has a lot of signature style characteristics. For example, tiaras and brooches and brightly color skirt suits. Another thing in common, whether you're Prince Charles, Kate Middleton or Meghan Markle? A good old fashioned blazer. The style staple to the masses also happens to be the cornerstone of a royal wardrobe too. The royal family really is just like us. See here how they wear them—and take particular note of the iconic Princess Diana wearing sweats and an army green blazer moment.
This 1989 moment comes courtesy of Prince Harry and William's first day of school. Consider school uniform blazers the primary school version of a royal style staple.
In March 2019, Markle paired a classic black blazer with a black and white dress during an appearance while pregnant with baby Archie.
On a 2018 trip to New Zealand, the Duchess of Sussex wore a black ensemble which she finished with a crisp white blazer, an unexpected but no less fashionable choice.
In September 2018, Markle donned a black blazer over a black dress, adding structure to her outfit.
Here, Queen Elizabeth wore a tweed blazer while cycling in Windsor in 1942.
Princess Anne looked the part of the accomplished equestrian she is at the 1987 Royal Ascot wearing a classic uniform for the sport—tweed blazer included.
Here, another take on Princess Anne wearing a blazer, but at this 1987 event, it was red tweed boucle paired with a fur pillbox hat.
Lady Louise Windsor, Prince Edward, and Sophie Countess of Wessex made a family affair of donning blazers to watch the carriage driving marathon at the Royal Windsor Horse Show in 2021.
Prince Philip wore a classic tweed blazer to the Royal Windsor Horse Show in 1974.
In 1975, Prince Philip appeared at the Guards Polo Club wearing a double breasted navy topper fit for the sport.
Prince Charles sported a naval-inspired blazer to the Badminton Horse Trials in May 1976.
Prince Charles attended a clebration of the creation of The Queen's Meadow in September 2016 wearing a classic double breasted blazer.
Princess Diana was spotted shopping in Knightsbridge in 1994 wearing an ivory outfit with tan accessories, topped with an olive green blazer.
In September 1995, Prince William followed Eton tradition by signing a book to mark the start of school—and Princess Diana, Prince Charles, and Prince Harry were all wearing blazers too.
In July 2011, Kate Middleton topped denim and a frilly blouse with a classic navy blazer while visiting a town devastated by a fire a few months before.
Sophie the Countess of Wessex attended the Royal Windsor Horse Show in Home Park in a classic tweed topper, which she paired with a blue felt hat.
The Duke of Sussex donned a casual gray blazer to the the official launch of the Invictus Games at The Hague 2020 on May 9, 2019.
Princess Diana appeared at a charity event in 1995 wearing a cream cable knit turtleneck which she deftly paired with a black blazer on top.
The Duchess of Cambridge wore her go-to navy blue blazer on top of a cobalt blue shift dress to attend the The Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford on July 8, 2016.
The late Princess of Wales wore a Margaret Howell tuxedo with a white dinner jacket to leave the Birmingham airport in 1984.
The Duchess of Cambridge made an official appearance at the Natural History Museum in June 2021 wearing a soft coral blazer over a casual white tee and jeans.
Prince Charles wearing an admiral style blazer in 1981.
Kate Middleton made a 2014 visit to New Zealand wearing a gingham button down paired with her go-to double breasted navy blazer.
The Duchess of Sussex added a gray-checked oversized blazer to her black and white ensemble visiting Australia in October 2018.
In 1993, Princess Diana touched down in Austria wearing a soft teal turtleneck and a checked blazer in the same hue.
Princess Diana wore a belted ivory skirt and white blouse, which she accessorized with an oversized black blazer to the 1994 British Grand Prix.
Sarah Ferguson dropped Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie to their first day of school in 1994 wearing an military inspired blazer, which she paired with a paisley skirt.
The Duchess of Cambridge attended Shout's Crisis Volunteer celebration event at Troubadour White City Theatre on November 12, 2019 wearing an autumn-appropriate outfit: cranberry pants and a classic black and white tweed blazer.
Kate Middleton attended a SportsAid Athlete Workshop in October 2018 wearing a nautical outfit with a navy blazer.
How to style sweatpants, you ask? With a strapping army-hued blazer and cowboy boots a la Princess Diana in 1989.
30 Stylish Times That the Royals Wore Blazers
The royal family has a lot of signature style characteristics. For example, tiaras and brooches and brightly color skirt suits. Another thing in common, whether you're Prince Charles, Kate Middleton or Meghan Markle? A good old fashioned blazer. The style staple to the masses also happens to be the cornerstone of a royal wardrobe too. The royal family really is just like us. See here how they wear them—and take particular note of the iconic Princess Diana wearing sweats and an army green blazer moment.
From double breasted to tweed, there's style inspiration for everyone.
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