Best & Worst Dressed List: Catherine Is the Lady in Red, Crown Princess Victoria's Strange Gold Frock
Vote for your FAVORITE look of the last week or so!
When it comes to royal watching, let’s be honest, we half do it for the fashion. From the timeless everyday ensembles to the dazzling gowns, the royal ladies knock it out of the park most of the time. And yet other times, we can get some really strange if not simply disappointing looks.
So let’s take a look at some of the royal fashion that we’ve had this week, ending on March 14, 2025, and let me know via the polls what are some of your favorite and least favorite royal looks! I’m hoping to reference the results for this weekend’s Royal Fashion News Best & Worst Dressed List.
Catherine, The Princess of Wales at the Commonwealth Service (March 10, 2025)
Catherine chose her gorgeous bow coat dress from Catherine Walker, which she first wore to ‘Together at Christmas’ in 2021. She paired it with a Gina Foster Seaford Hat, a piece she first wore in 2014, her Miu Miu Bow-Embellished Suede Bag, and her 105 Gianvito Rossi pumps in red. Her jewelry included her mother-in-law’s Collingwood Pearl Drop Earrings and Queen Elizabeth’s Four Strand Choker, which was made by Gerrard and also worn by Princess Diana.
Queen Maxima of The Netherlands During State Visit to Cyprus (March 4-5, 2025)
Queen Maxima stunned during her State Visit to Cyprus with her husband, King Willem-Alexander. (Outfit IDs from QueenMaxima_Fashion)
Outfit #1: She started the trip with a blue velvet Costarellos dress, 105 Gianvito Rossi pumps in blue velvet (I believe), Philip Tracey hat and Natan clutch.
Outfit #2: Burgundy Jan Taminiau gown and 105 Gianvito Rossi Pumps in burgundy velvet.
Outfit #3: Burgundy Natan Couture dress, Maison Fdelvigne hat, 105 Gianvito Rossi pumps in burgundy and a Sophie Habsburg clutch.
Outfit #4: Yellow patterned Natan Couture dress, a clutch by Jwahr and 105 Gianvito Rossi pumps in brown.
Queen Mary of Denmark in Finland for State Visit (March 4-5, 2025)
Day 1
Queen Mary tried to be fashion forward in her winter looks, and busted out a tiara that has not been seen in 140 years. (ID’s provided by Unidentified No More.)
Outfit #1: For the outdoor ceremonies, Mary wore a MaxMara Onirica Coat in Navy with Gianvito Rossi Hansen Boots in Grey and a Jane Taylor Skull Cap in Burgundy.
Outfit #2: After removing her MaxMara coat, Mary was wearing a Prada Buttoned Silk Blouse and an unidentified grey skirt.
Outfit #3: For a wreath laying ceremony, Queen Mary put her coat back on and exchanged her suede grey boots for a pair of Gianvito Rossi Santiago 60 Boots in black leather.
Outfit #4: The State Banquet featured a new tiara to Mary, the Queen Caroline Amalie’s Gold Diadem and the Princess Vilhelmine Marie’s Bracelet. Her gown was a rewear by Jesper Høvring and a Prada clutch. (If you want to know more about Mary’s tiara, you can read the last RFN post here.)
Day 2
For her second day, there were no gala appearances but Mary is definitely on the men’s wear trend with a three piece suit!
Outfit #1: Mary began the day with a Dolce & Gabbana Double Breasted Wool Felt Coat, Prada Embellished Jumper in Grey, Joseph Alana trousers, Gianvito Rossi Stilo Ankle Boots in Charcoal, and a Mulberry Small Islington Bag in Black Silky Half.
Outfit #2: The white suit is by Andiata, a sustainable brand, and made up of a Maria White Vest, Traci Blazer, and Gytta Trousers. Her shoes are Malone Souliers Maureen Pumps, Anya Hindmarch Maud Pearl Tassel Clutch and Dulong Fine Jewelry, with a Kharisma Mega earrings and neckring.
Zara Phillips Tindall at the Cheltenham Festival (March 11-14, 2025)
Zara Phillips Tindall attended four days of the Cheltenham Festival, which is a horse racing event. (IDs provided by Remoulade Sauce.)
Outfit #1: For the first day, Zara wore an all blue ensemble with a pop of yellow. Her coat is the Fairfax & Favor Victoria Coat in navy, Zara is a brand ambassador, & Other Stories Frilled Silk Blouse in navy, The Fold Clever Crepe Slim-Leg Elasticated Trousers in navy, an Aspinal of London Lottie Pillow Clutch in navy and Fairfax & Favor Chiswick Ankle boots in, you guessed it, navy. The outfit is elevated by the addition of a yellow hat by Sarah Cant.
Outfit #2: For this look, Zara wore a Karina Blazer and Piper Trousers by Laura Green in Charcoal Grey, Karen Millen the Founder Cashmere Turtleneck Sweater in Plum, Juliette Botterill Bow and Arrow Percher a hat in Burgundy, the Strathberry Stylist Croc-Embossed Leather in Burgundy and her sunglasses are Illesteva Leonard in Tortoise.
Outfit #3: This green ensemble was topped off by a lovely fedora by Victoria Charles, which mixed well with her Hobbs London Livia Wool Coat in Kelp Green, Aspinal of London Lottie Bag in Black Quilted Kaviar and Regina High Heeled Boot in black suede boots by Fairfax & Favor .
Outfit #4: For the final day, it was another all blue ensemble. Zara wore a Sally-Ann Provan Millinery Komi Velvet Bandeau, Karen Millen Premium Italian Manteco Wool Fitted Tailored Coat in Tea, Fairfax & Favor Loxley Navy Croc Crossbody Bag and the Regina High Heeled Boots in navy suede and her Illesteva Leonard sunglasses.
Princess Eugenie Attending the Second Day of the Cheltenham Festival (March 12, 2025)
Princess Eugenie joined her cousin at the races! (IDs provided by Remoulade Sauce.) She was wearing a Hobbs Bianca Maxi Wool Coat in aubergine, an Emily London Kennedy Pillbox hat in burgundy, Tanner Krolle Leather handbag in black and Penelope Chilvers Burford leather boots in Black.
Charlotte Casiraghi, daughter of Princess Caroline of Monaco and granddaughter of Grace Kelly, attends the Chanel Womenswear Fall Winter 2025-2026. She is their brand ambassador. (March 11, 2025)
Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden attends the 80th anniversary of the Estonian School in Stockholm.
Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden chose a rather…interesting ensemble for this visit, including a By Malina Zoey Blouse in gold metallic, Gianvito Rossi 85 pumps in black suede, a Rebecca Minkoff Small Quilt and Stud Fling Clutch in black, & Skultuna jewelry. (ID’s provided by Unidentified No More.)
Thank you so much for reading and taking the polls! This is not exhaustive, but I ran out of space so next week this may be more of a daily newsletter. Please let me know what you think!
Today, I chose a 30 year old white hoodie and a pair of elastic-waist grey cotton knit exercise shorts to relax on the couch in.