Easter Sunday photos reveal the fashion lesson Kate is already passing down to Princess Charlotte

By Bethan Holt

One style lesson the Princess of Wales is already passing along to her daughter, Princess Charlotte? That it's not always necessary to wear a new outfit.

In fairness, this is an approach which will be in Charlotte's genes.

Her grandfather, King Charles, famously wears coats, suits and shoes which he's owned for decades; her great-aunt, Princess Anne, makes headlines for recycling items she first wore in the 1970s; and even her great-grandmother, the late Queen Elizabeth II, was fastidious about making use of the bespoke items in both her on-duty and off-duty wardrobes.

Attending the Easter Sunday service at St George's Chapel in Windsor, Catherine and Charlotte both recycled items they've worn before, wearing them in fresh ways.

The Princess of Wales opted for a cream midi dress by London-based label Self-Portrait.

It's one of several similar styles she owns which look like a separate jacket and skirt but are actually one piece. This version comes with a belted jacket and lace detailing on the bodice.

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Catherine first wore the dress four years ago for a visit to the Royal College of Midwives.

Then it was styled in a businesslike way with simple cream court shoes, whereas for this new outing, the Princess elevated the look with a new hat by Juliette Millinery and Queen Elizabeth's Bahrain pearl drop earrings.

Meanwhile, Princess Charlotte re-wore a fawn and brown Catherine Walker coat, first seen on Christmas Day in 2025.

Then, she wore it with brown tights and a brown hair ribbon, while for Sunday's more spring-leaning appearance, the coat was layered over a pale blue dress which coordinated with the ties worn by Prince William, Prince George and Prince Louis.

Charlotte's coat replicates a Katherine Hooker style worn by her mother for her first royal engagement in February 2011, giving it an added sense of history and nostalgia.

True to form, Princess Anne was also in a style-recycling mood on Sunday, taking the trend a step further by re-wearing a teal coat she also wore on Easter Sunday in 2018.

She's worn it several times since, too, at Cheltenham Festival and for a visit to the Royal Military Academy at Sandhurst.

Putting realistic practicality ahead of any notions of channelling the arrival of spring, the Princess wore the coat with a pair of warm knee-high suede boots.

Queen Camilla stood apart from the cream-and-blue theme of the morning, instead choosing a striking red Fiona Clare coat and Philip Treacy hat, a sartorial signal of her seniority.

One notable exception to Easter's re-wearing theme was Harriet Sperling, who will marry Peter Phillips on June 6. She joined the Easter Day service for the first time, debuting an elegant new pale blue polka-dot two-piece outfit by Beulah London.

She completed the look with a hat by Jane Taylor Millinery, a clutch and heels by Emmy London and earrings by Kiki McDonagh.

Without the same archive of occasion wear as the rest of the royals, it's understandable that she'd source a new look for the occasion.

Beulah, which is also a favourite of the Princess of Wales, has become a go-to for Sperling since she has begun dressing for royal-adjacent appearances and this is the fourth time she's been photographed in the brand, which was founded to help vulnerable women by employing them to craft its designs.

Natasha Finch, co-founder of Beulah, said of Sperling's latest look: "The colour feels uplifting and full of optimism – perfect for Easter – while the timeless polka dot set is elegant and refined. It's a privilege to dress her for such a poignant occasion on Easter Sunday."

Beulah has recently launched a selection of elegant bridal dresses. Could Sperling be giving us clues about the identity of her wedding dress designer?

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