32 Photos of Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle, and Other Royals in Stripes
32 Photos of Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle, and Other Royals in Stripes
Stripes long been a fashion staple. From the classic, high-contrast horizontal stripe to thinner and multicolored versions, the stripe is one of the most versatile patterns you can find. Accessible for both men and women, the young and the old, there's no reason not to have a great stripe in your wardrobe. The British royals have certainly taken note, and have sported stripes to a variety of occasions, dating back to the 1950s. To give you some summer fashion inspiration, and simply some eye candy, we've compiled our favorite photos of royals expertly wearing the preppy pattern.
August 2, 2022
Princess Charlotte sported a striped dress with a sweet Peter Pan collar as she joined her parents at the Commonwealth Games.
July 31, 2022
Kate opted for a nautical look, pairing a striped sweater with white shorts, when she visited the Great Britain SailGP Team aboard their catamaran.
October 28, 2019
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall sported a black and white striped skirt while meeting with jockey Khadijah Mellah in London.
August 8, 2019
For the Kings Cup regatta, hosted in Cowes, England, Kate chose a multi-colored striped top paired with sailor-style pants and white sneakers.
May 7, 2019
Kate, once again, sported a sailor-inspired look to attend the launch of the London's King's Cup Regatta. She chose a navy and white sweater and her favorite pair of navy high-waisted pants with button details.
February 25, 2019
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex attended a cooking demonstration in Morocco, where children from underprivileged backgrounds learned to cook from one of Morocco's foremost chefs. Meghan, then pregnant, wore a navy and white striped sweater, while Harry chose a collared shirt and sweater.
September 8, 2019
Sophie, Countess of Wessex attended the Burghley Horse Trials in Stamford, England. She chose a red, white, and pink striped maxi skirt for the occasion.
October 22, 2018
When she was pregnant with Archie, Meghan chose a loose blue and white striped dress with a tie waist. She and Prince Harry chose this summery attire for a visit to Fraser Island, Australia.
October 19, 2018
While visiting Sydney's Bondi Beach, Harry and Meghan met the founders of OneWave, a local surfing community group raising awareness for mental health and wellbeing. Meghan chose a flowing striped maxi dress to complement the beachy atmosphere.
July 14, 2018
The Duchess of Sussex wore a chic blue and white striped button-down at the famed Wimbledon Tennis Championships. She paired the look with an elegant white fedora.
July 20, 2017
Kate, in theme, wore nautical stripes as she rowed against Prince William during a visit to Germany.
April 19, 2017
The Duchess of Cambridge wore this blue, white, and red striped sweater ahead of the 2017 London Marathon.
April 21, 2016
Royals Will, Kate, and Harry wore matching headbands supporting their Heads Together charity, which promotes mental health awareness. The trio was photographed at Kensington Palace, with Kate wearing a cream and navy striped top.
April 27, 2015
Princess Eugenie wandered the streets of Soho, New York with a friend. The royal wore a trendy cropped top over an oversized white button-down.
June 14, 2015
Kate wore stripes to run after Prince George. The pair attended the Gigaset Charity Polo Match back in 2015, where Prince Harry and Prince William both participated.
June 15, 2014
The Duchess of Cambridge and Prince George both wore stripes to see Prince William and Prince Harry play in the Jerudong Trophy charity polo match.
October 18, 2013
In a 2013 photograph that became famous for showcasing the Duchess of Cambridge's athletic skills, Kate wore a nautical striped tee, paired with a navy blazer, jeans, and navy wedges.
July 29, 2011
The Queen's granddaughter Zara Phillips, pictured with her then-fiancé (now husband) Mike Tindall, chose a relaxed striped cardigan for a wedding rehearsal in Edinburgh, Scotland.
July 12, 2005
Prince Charles wore stripes on stripes to visit Crosshands, Wales. The Prince paired a red, blue, and green striped tie with a blue and white striped button-down.
June 23, 1993
Princess Eugenie at age three was already showing off some personal style in this red and white look, complete with striped bloomers. The little Princess was spotted running around at the Upton House School sports day.
May 24, 1992
Princess Anne chose a jaunty fedora with striped detailing, plus a striped button-down, for the Windsor International Horse Trials.
May 1, 1991
Few people can pull off red vertical stripes without looking like a circus tent. But Princess Diana proved it can be done, wearing a chic skirt suit in South London.
August 14, 1989
Few things are cuter than little royals in matching outfits. Princes William and Harry wore striped shorts and red collared sweaters while arriving at the Aberdeen airport. Princess Diana chose a plaid, double-breasted suit.
September 1987
Princess Diana and a young Prince William both wore striped shirts for Prince Harry's first day of nursery school.
August 1, 1987
A small Prince Harry and Prince William saluted in coordinating red and white striped outfits. Princess Diana complemented their looks in a pale yellow ensemble.
November 16, 1986
During an official visit to Bahrain, Princess Diana wore a nautical-inspired look, featuring a navy and white striped dress and matching hat.
June 1, 1985
Stripes have apparently always been standard royal attire for polo matches. Princess Diana wore this green and white shirt dress for a charity polo match in Windsor.
June 12, 1984
Prince William looked adorable in turquoise overalls and a matching striped tee. He was photographed at his home, Kensington Palace.
March 30, 1983
During an official visit to Australia, Diana chose a red and white striped outfit made by designer Bellville Sassoon. The playful look involved a coordinating red vest, skirt, and hat. Charles, too, opted for stripes, with his blue and white striped button-down.
March 26, 1983
While visiting St Paul's Church in Australia, Princess Diana wore a lavender striped outfit paired with a bubblegum pink pillbox hat by John Boyd.
March 14, 1967
Princess Margaret, Queen Elizabeth's younger sister, and her then-husband, the Earl of Snowdon, both wore stripes on a pontoon in the Bahamas. The Princess's pastel dress included stripes in its design and the Earl chose some funky striped slacks.
1956
In a stripes-on-stripes moment, Princess Margaret wore a patterned dress to meet a zebra at an Arusha, Tanzania animal farm.
The classic preppy pattern has long been a royal family favorite. Scroll for photos of Meghan Markle, Kate Middleton, Prince William, Prince Harry, and Princess Diana wearing striped clothes.