The week of June 18th will go down in history as a royal fashion feast. First, Princess Kate made a significant appearance at Trooping the Colour in matching recycled Jenny Packham coronation dresses with her daughter Princess Charlotte. Then, Princess Eugenie stepped out on the international fashion awards circuit in a timeless little black dress. Last but not least, Princess Eugenie and Zara Tindall both wore subtly coordinated outfits at Royal Ascot 2024 on Tuesday, June 18th, while still adhering to the royal dress code.
For the uninitiated: Royal Ascot is an annual five-day horse race organized by the British monarch (in this case, King Charles III and Queen Camilla) at Ascot Racecourse outside London. Around 300,000 spectators come to watch the races. and Related fashion: Royal processions to the races and the huge numbers of London socialites who attend usually see a plethora of stunning dresses and even more iconic hats.
Princess Eugenie was the first to get the fashion world excited about this year’s lineup. She appeared in a pastel green dress by Diane von Furstenberg, with a twisted neckline and a flowing skirt. To enhance the fresh floral energy of the airy dress, she paired it with bow-embellished Aquazzura pumps from one of her favorite shoe designers, and two pieces of headgear: a diagonal flat fascinator and a giant peony hair clip.
Diane von Furstenberg Mallery Dress
Petite Moments Small Rosalie Clip
Princess Eugenie wasn’t the only royal (or near-royal) to win Ascot’s first fashion race: Equestrian, Olympian, and the princess’s cousin, Zara Tindall, designed her Royal Ascot outfit by turning the sunshine into a bright midi dress that unintentionally complemented Eugenie’s outfit.
Tindall pulled together her look in a yellow dress with a translucent bodice and exaggerated puff sleeves. She coordinated her look from toe to toe with an angled sun hat and nude, pointy-toe pumps. (The exact credit for her look has yet to be released as of press time.) With their pastel hues, similar hat styles, and affinity for practical yet elegant shoes, the royal cousins seemed to be on the same style wavelength for the day.
Royal Ascot runs until June 22nd, and hopes are building for more royal-style moments that will turn the event into a family-friendly affair. Instead of attending the opening of the races, Princess Beatrice had a hassle-free travel day She was on her way to the marketing summit, Cannes Lions, to discuss artificial intelligence on a panel, and if she decides to coordinate with her sister, Princess Eugenie, she’ll be just a few hours away from London.
Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugénie are adept at projecting a unified presence while still highlighting their personal style. Garden Party Dress For example, Beatrice is a bright pink and Eugénie is a soft cream, each capturing the freshness of spring flowers in their own way.
Princess Beatrice, Princess Zara, and Princess Eugenie may be the only members of their generation that royal watchers can expect to see make more appearances. Princess Kate, amid cancer treatment, was well enough to stand beside King Charles III at the flag ceremony on Saturday, June 15. England news Reports Kate Middleton won’t be attending Royal Ascot this week. She last attended the event in 2023 in a bright red Alexander McQueen dress. Here’s hoping the whole family can get together and dress up together next year.