Commonwealth Day celebrations in London offered the British royals the perfect excuse to get together in celebration [1], and Kate Middleton was among the many senior members of the family who put in an appearance at a special service at Westminster Abbey to mark the occasion. Last year, the duchess wore a simple navy look for the service [2], but this year she opted for a far more striking option, dressed in a bright red Catherine Walker double-breasted coat.
It's not the first time we've seen Kate in this bold coat. She first wore it for another Commonwealth-associated outing, when she stepped off a plane in New Zealand during the 2014 royal tour [3]. Back then, Kate teamed the coat with a pillbox hat, but this time around, it was her sister-in-law Meghan Markle who opted for that style [4], while Kate picked a smaller hat instead. Diamond earrings, beige suede pumps, and a matching clutch completed her look. Keep reading to take a closer look.
