Royals Showcase Sustainable Fashion Choices at Trooping the Colour

Keywords:Sustainable FashionRoyal FashionBritish BrandsUpcyclingRewearingThe annual Trooping the Colour ceremony, a celebration of the Queen's official birthday, is a highly anticipated event in the royal calendar. This year, the spotlight was not only on the pomp and pageantry, but also on the fashion choices of the royal family, which showcased a commitment to sustainable practices.

Royals Lead the Way in Sustainable Style

Kate's Elegant Homage to British Brands

The Princess of Wales made her first public appearance in six months, and she did so in style, calling upon some of her favorite British designers. Her monochrome ensemble, complete with a reworked Jenny Packham dress, Jimmy Choo heels, a Mulberry clutch, and Cassandra Goad pearl earrings, was not only an elegant display but also a testament to her commitment to sustainable fashion.The dress Kate wore was a reworked version of one she had worn to a coronation lunch at Buckingham Palace the previous year, demonstrating her penchant for upcycling and rewearing. This is not the first time the Princess has embraced sustainable practices; she previously modified an Alexander McQueen dress she had worn in 2019 for the Baftas.Alongside the reworked dress, Kate's accessories also showcased her dedication to sustainability. Her earrings were the same ones she wore to Prince Louis' christening in 2018, her Mulberry clutch has been in her possession for over a decade, and the Jimmy Choo heels she donned marked their ninth outing. Despite the familiarity of these pieces, the overall look was anything but "seen that before."The addition of a new Philip Treacy hat, along with the clever modifications to the dress, such as the statement bow and the modified belt, transformed the seemingly corporate pencil dress into a showstopping occasion piece. An Irish Guards' regimental brooch provided an appropriate military note, acknowledging Kate's role as Colonel of the Regiment.

Sustainable Choices Across the Royal Family

The Princess of Wales was not the only royal to showcase sustainable fashion choices at Trooping the Colour. The Duchess of Edinburgh opted for a pale yellow dress by Beulah London, a brand beloved by royals across Europe, paired with a matching Jane Taylor hat.Similarly, Lady Louise, the Duchess of Edinburgh's daughter, donned the same Suzannah London dress she had worn to the coronation the previous year, and borrowed the bespoke Jane Taylor hat her mother had worn to Ascot.Even Queen Camilla demonstrated her commitment to sustainability, rewearing a mint green silk crepe coat and dress by couturier Anna Valentine, which she had previously worn to Ascot. The only new addition to her ensemble was a Philip Treacy hat, while she also wore the late Queen's Grenadier Guards brooch, a nod to her role as their Colonel-in-Chief.

A Fashion Parade Undeterred by Rain

Despite the inclement weather, the royal family's fashion choices at Trooping the Colour were a true triumph. The combination of reworked, reworn, and sustainably sourced pieces showcased the royals' dedication to responsible fashion practices, setting an example for the world to follow.As the Princess of Wales' longtime stylist, Natasha Archer, was recently promoted to the role of senior private executive assistant to the Prince and Princess of Wales, it's clear that the royal family's commitment to sustainable fashion is only set to grow stronger in the years to come.