35 Photos of Royals Rocking Polka Dots
Fashion trends may change, but everything comes back. For proof, look no further than the royal family, who've been collectively killing it in the same tried-and-true print for decades: polka dots. Here, the best photos of the Windsors' polka dot fashions through the years, from Princess Maragert's iconic pink dress from 1949 to Princess Diana's preppy looks from the '80s to Kate Middleton's modern spotted numbers.
June 19, 2023
To kick off summer, the Princess of Wales attended the Order Of The Garter Service at Windsor Castle wearing a spotted long-sleeve dress with cap-toe Mary-Jane pumps and a matching hat.
June 14, 2023
For a Buckingham Palace reception to mark the 75th anniversary of the arrival of HMT Empire Windrush, Queen Camilla looked elegant in a green polka dot dress.
November 17, 2022
Kate visited the Ukrainian Community Centre wearing a polka dot dress in the colors of the country's flag colors.
September 7, 2022
Kate stunned in a brown polka dot shirt dress while taking her children to school.
July 10, 2022
Kate wore an elegant, polka-dot peplum dress by Alessandra Rich for the men's finals at Wimbledon.
July 5, 2022
Just days before, she opted for another gorgeous style by the London-based designer for a separate match.
July 8, 2021
At Wimbledon, a then-pregnant Beatrice showed off her maternity style in a summery spotted dress with puff sleeves.
June 18, 2022
Princess Beatrice pulled out all the fashion stops at the Royal Ascot, wearing a spotted number featuring embellished bows.
June 17, 2022
Kate also turned heads at the Royal Ascot in a brown and white polka-dot frock by Alessandra Rich.
July 2, 2021
For a Wimbledon match, the on-trend royal sported a navy blazer over a white top with a polka-dot midi skirt and white heels.
June 15, 2021
Princess Anne's daughter showed up to the Royal Ascot in a frilly, white dress featuring the spotted print.
April 17, 2022
Zara Tindall looked sophisticated in a collared navy and white mini dress for an Easter service.
March 5, 2020
Kate kept it casual in a green polka-dot dress with a black belt and knee-high boots during her and Prince William's tour of Ireland.
March 29, 2022
Kate attended Prince Philip's Service of Thanksgiving in a sophisticated, black and white belted maxi dress.
March 4, 2020
She also wore a vintage Oscar de la Renta dress to a reception held by Irish Tanaiste Simon Coveney the day before.
July 23, 2019
Sophie, Countess of Wessex wore a casual blue dress to visit the Wild Place Project at Bristol Zoo.
May 14, 2019
Kate wore a chic button-up maxi dress to visit the D-Day exhibition at Bletchley Park—the facility where England's famous Enigma machine was developed during WWII.
January 31, 2018
Princess Beatrice chose a black and red wrap dress to an event for Be Cool, Be Nice, where she said a few words to the crowd.
June 17, 2017
Princess Charlotte matched with her mother in a pink dress during the royals' annual appearance on the Buckingham Palace balcony during the Trooping the Colour parade.
April 2, 2017
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall looked stylish in a blue A-line dress and pearls for a visit to the Vasari Corridor during her tour of Italy.
April 26, 2013
Kate and William had the privilege of visiting Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden before it opened to the public, and test-driving some wands on the Harry Potter Diagon Alley set. Kate chose a classic black and white maternity dress for the occasion.
June 4, 2011
Princess Eugenie wore a cap-sleeved navy and white dress (and matching wide-brimmed hat) to 2011 Epsom Derby.
July 26, 2005
Queen Elizabeth wore a cheery polka dot coat and matching hat during a visit to Bexleyheath in Kent.
June 10, 1992
The Queen was photographed enjoying a luncheon in Paris, wearing a charming periwinkle outfit.
May 2, 1986
Diana chose a red and blue polka dot dress by Bruce Oldfield (and a clutch with the inverse pattern) to attend the World Festival of Arts opera performance in Canada.
June 15, 1988
Princess Diana attended Royal Ascot in a polka-dot dress with a very '80s silhouette, accessorized (of course) with a matching hat.
April 29, 1985
Princess Diana went all-in on Barbie pink in Rome.
November 20, 1987
Queen Elizabeth was photographed in Windsor Castle's Green Room, all dressed up for a formal event.
July 8, 1987
Princess Margaret wore a pink polka dot shirt and matching lipstick for a visit to see projects that the London Development Corporation was working on at the London Docklands.
May 30, 1979
Princess Anne wore an orange polka dot shirt and accompanying headscarf to the Great Children's Party in Hyde Park, London.
June 1986
Princess Diana matched her socks to her red and white polka dot skirt for a polo match in Windsor.
March 1, 1975
Queen Elizabeth killed it bright yellow and white during her state visit to Mexico.
November 7, 1954
Princess Margaret chose a classic dress to a meeting of the Young Contingent Committee of the Victoria League, a Commonwealth organization, at Victoria League House in Westminster, London.
Circa 1954
Queen Elizabeth enjoyed watching the races at Auckland Racing Club in New Zealand, wearing a polka dot dress.
August 5, 1949
Princess Margaret attended the reopening of Women's Resident Training College for elementary school teachers at Avery Hill, sporting a chic pink and white polka dot outfit.
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