Kate Middleton's Chic Summer Style: Sun Hats, Shades and Dresses!

Mar. 15, 2025

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Kate Middleton at Trooping the Colour - 2022.ANDREW MATTHEWS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge smiles, on her way to the Queen’s Birthday Parade, the Trooping the Colour

The royal, 40, completed the look with the debut of an heirloom: aprecious pairof sapphire and diamond earrings that belonged toPrincess Diana.

02of 16Kate Middleton.Henry Nicholls - WPA Pool/Getty ImagesKate brought a bit of sunshine while wearing yellow for theService of Thanksgivingon June 3, smiling as she strolled into St. Paul’s Cathedral.For a hint of sparkle, she accessorized with theBahrain Pearl Drop Earrings, a pair straight fromQueen Elizabeth’s jewelry box that she’s borrowed before.

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Kate Middleton.Henry Nicholls - WPA Pool/Getty Images

Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge arrive for the National Service of Thanksgiving

Kate brought a bit of sunshine while wearing yellow for theService of Thanksgivingon June 3, smiling as she strolled into St. Paul’s Cathedral.

For a hint of sparkle, she accessorized with theBahrain Pearl Drop Earrings, a pair straight fromQueen Elizabeth’s jewelry box that she’s borrowed before.

03of 16Kate Middleton and Princess Charlotte.Samir Hussein/WireImageFor a June 4 trip to Wales withPrince William,Prince GeorgeandPrincess Charlotte, Kate cozied up in a Eponine red coat dress. The scarlet hue was a possible nod to the red dragon on the Welsh flag, as the royal is known to honor foreign countries she visits with"flag" dresses.

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Kate Middleton and Princess Charlotte.Samir Hussein/WireImage

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Princess Charlotte of Cambridge depart from Cardiff Castle

For a June 4 trip to Wales withPrince William,Prince GeorgeandPrincess Charlotte, Kate cozied up in a Eponine red coat dress. The scarlet hue was a possible nod to the red dragon on the Welsh flag, as the royal is known to honor foreign countries she visits with"flag" dresses.

04of 16Kate Middleton and Princess Charlotte.Chris Jackson/GettyKate got glam in white again for the star-studdedPlatinum Jubilee Concertat Buckingham Palace on June 4, wearing a belted white tweed blazer over a pleated matching skirt.She styled the set with silver teardrop earrings, a cross necklace and romantic waves in her hair.

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Kate Middleton and Princess Charlotte.Chris Jackson/Getty

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 04: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Princess Charlotte of Cambridge watch Paddington Bear and HM The Queen on screen during the Platinum Party at the Palace in front of Buckingham Palace on June 04, 2022 in London, England. The Platinum Jubilee of Elizabeth II is being celebrated from June 2 to June 5, 2022, in the UK and Commonwealth to mark the 70th anniversary of the accession of Queen Elizabeth II on 6 February 1952. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

Kate got glam in white again for the star-studdedPlatinum Jubilee Concertat Buckingham Palace on June 4, wearing a belted white tweed blazer over a pleated matching skirt.

She styled the set with silver teardrop earrings, a cross necklace and romantic waves in her hair.

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LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 05: (EMBARGOED FOR PUBLICATION IN UK NEWSPAPERS UNTIL 24 HOURS AFTER CREATE DATE AND TIME) Prince George of Cambridge, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, Prince Louis of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge stand on the balcony of Buckingham Palace following the Platinum Pageant on June 5, 2022 in London, England. The Platinum Jubilee of Elizabeth II is being celebrated from June 2 to June 5, 2022, in the UK and Commonwealth to mark the 70th anniversary of the accession of Queen Elizabeth II on 6 February 1952. (Photo by Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)

Kate picked pink for thePlatinum Jubilee Pageanton June 5, popping in a raspberry ruched long-sleeved dress.

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Kate Middleton.Peter Nicholls - WPA Pool / Getty

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 14: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge arrives to attend a memorial service to mark the fifth anniversary of the Grenfell Tower fire on June 14, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Peter Nicholls - WPA Pool / Getty Images)

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Kate Middleton.Chris Jackson/Getty

ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 17: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge in the parade ring during Royal Ascot 2022 at Ascot Racecourse on June 17, 2022 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

08of 16Kate Middleton and Prince William at the unveiling of the Windrush memorial.John Sibley - WPA Pool/Getty ImagesThe Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended theunveiling of the National Windrush Monumentat Waterloo Station on June 22. Kate recycled a set of Alexander McQueen blazer and trousers that she previously wore during their trip to the Caribbean earlier this year.

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Kate Middleton and Prince William at the unveiling of the Windrush memorial.John Sibley - WPA Pool/Getty Images

Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge accompanied by Baroness Floella Benjamin attend the unveiling of the National Windrush Monument at Waterloo Station

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended theunveiling of the National Windrush Monumentat Waterloo Station on June 22. Kate recycled a set of Alexander McQueen blazer and trousers that she previously wore during their trip to the Caribbean earlier this year.

09of 16PAUL EDWARDS/POOL/AFP via GettyOn June 23, Kate andPrince Williamheaded to their namesake region of Cambridgeshire for a full day of activities. After spending the first part of the day in a light blue jacket and matching heels, Kate stepped out at the Cambridgeshire County Day at Newmarket Racecourse in LK Bennett’s Madison dress with wedges…and still managed to have perfect form whilekicking a soccer ball!

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Britain’s Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge smiles as she visits Cambridgeshire County Day at Newmarket Racecourse on June 23, 2022 - Comprising of 120 exhibitors from Cambridgeshire businesses, charity, community and public sectors, The Duke and Duchess visit a number of stalls and meet members of the public. The County Day also celebrates The Platinum Jubilee year of Her Majesty The Queen. (Photo by Paul Edwards / POOL / AFP) (Photo by PAUL EDWARDS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

On June 23, Kate andPrince Williamheaded to their namesake region of Cambridgeshire for a full day of activities. After spending the first part of the day in a light blue jacket and matching heels, Kate stepped out at the Cambridgeshire County Day at Newmarket Racecourse in LK Bennett’s Madison dress with wedges…and still managed to have perfect form whilekicking a soccer ball!

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Kate Middleton and Prince William.Simon Stacpoole/Offside/Offside via Getty

Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge arrive in the Royal Box on Centre Court during day nine of The Championships Wimbledon 2022 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 5, 2022 in London, England.

11of 16Kate Middleton and Prince William.Karwai Tang/WireImageThe royal accessorized with a pair ofFinlay sunglasses, which is also a favorite brand ofMeghan Markle’s.

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Kate Middleton and Prince William.Karwai Tang/WireImage

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 05: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 05, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage)

The royal accessorized with a pair ofFinlay sunglasses, which is also a favorite brand ofMeghan Markle’s.

12of 16Kate Middleton.Chris Jackson/Getty for TLA WorldwideKate supportedPrince Williamat acharity polo matchon July 6 sporting an Emilia Wickstead dress with Camilla Elphick flats…and for the second day in a row, her Finlay sunglasses.

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Kate Middleton.Chris Jackson/Getty for TLA Worldwide

WINDSOR, ENGLAND - JULY 06: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge attends the Royal Charity Polo Cup 2022 at Guards Polo Club during the Outsourcing Inc. Royal Polo Cup at Guards Polo Club, Flemish Farm on July 06, 2022 in Windsor, England. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images for TLA Worldwide)

Kate supportedPrince Williamat acharity polo matchon July 6 sporting an Emilia Wickstead dress with Camilla Elphick flats…and for the second day in a row, her Finlay sunglasses.

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Kate Middleton.Karwai Tang/WireImage

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 09: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge attends the Women’s Singles Final at the Wimbledon Women’s Singles Final at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 09, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage)

14of 16Kate Middleton.Zac Goodwin/PA Images via GettyIn a rare move, Kate brought an oversized L.K. Bennett sun hat to the tournament amid the hot temperatures.

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Kate Middleton.Zac Goodwin/PA Images via Getty

The Duchess of Cambridge in the Royal Box on day thirteen of the 2022 Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Wimbledon. Picture date: Saturday July 9, 2022.

In a rare move, Kate brought an oversized L.K. Bennett sun hat to the tournament amid the hot temperatures.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 10: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge attends The Wimbledon Men’s Singles Final at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 10, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage)

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Kate Middleton, Prince George and Prince William.Karwai Tang/WireImage

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Prince George of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge attend The Wimbledon Men’s Singles Final at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 10, 2022 in London, England.

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