Royal style to inspire your holiday party looks

December 13, 2019 - 10:42 GMT hellomagazine.com

The best royal style moments to inspire your holiday party looks

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From velvets to metallics, royal women wear some of the most luxe fabrics throughout the year, which makes for ample holiday party inspiration come December!

We've rounded up the most festive looks from stylish royals like Crown Princess Mary, Lady Amelia Windsor, Duchess Kate, Crown Princess Victoria and Duchess Meghan, and we've got something for everyone.

From suits to evening gowns and everything in between, standout accessories and must-try hairstyles, keep scrolling or click through the gallery (if you're on desktop) through to see them all...

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Duchess Kate's breathtaking green Emilia Wickstead dress at the NATO leaders' reception held at Buckingham Palace on Dec. 3 screamed "holiday party"! The Duchess of Cambridge paired the elegant look with the Queen's teardrop earrings and looked sophisticated and ready for Christmas at once!

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If you want to keep it casual, look no further than the outfit Duchess Kate wore to help children pick out Christmas trees on Dec. 4!

The Duchess of Cambridge arrived looking very festive indeed in a red puffer jacket by Perfect Moment, green sweater by Really Wild, jeans and sturdy Berghaus hiking boots.

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If you're heading for warmer climates over the holidays, look no further than this chic outfit Queen Letizia wore to the United Nations Conference on Climate Change on Dec. 2.

She paired a white silk blouse with an H&M black maxi skirt, Manolo Blahnik black snakeskin pumps and Gold & Roses earrings. It's a look that's perfect for a holiday party, but which you could also wear almost any time of the year!

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Pink and red, a colour combination that normally clashes, has been all the rage this year at awards shows and on red carpets, and Queen Máxima brought it out in full force on Dec. 4! The Dutch Queen wore a purple midi dress from Claes Iversen's SS 2017 Couture collection which had a black and red print and red floral detailing around the neckline. She added a bright red coat and a pair of matching heels with see-through panels. It's a very festive look!

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Matching monarchs!

Queen Máxima of the Netherlands and Queen Mathilde of Belgium broke out their best monochrome ensembles in December 2018 for a very stylish instance of royal twinning – and to prove just how festive a white blouse and black pants can be.

The Dutch royal attended a Christmas music gala in a jumpsuit by her go-to label, Natan, which pairs a wraparound-style white top with wide-leg pants and an oversized velvet bow.

The Belgian queen paired a white wrap blouse with velvet trousers and a wide belt to pose with her family ahead of a Christmas concert.

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Queen Maxima's gorgeous velvet dress gave us all the holiday feels!

The Dutch royal donned the perfect plum design, which features billowing sleeves and a bohemian ruffle on the skirt, to host a concert with husband King Willem-Alexander in honour of the visiting President of Cape Verde, Jorge Carlos de Almeida Fonseca and his wife Ligia Dias Fonseca on Dec. 12, 2018. She anchored the look with coordinated pumps and finished it off with a multicoloured necklace and drop earrings.

The queen wore her hair in soft waves and a glamorous face of makeup, complete with a berry lip.

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Duchess Meghan wore the perfect holiday party dress for a trip to the Royal Academy of Arts in 2018 – a gorgeous mix of velvet and chiffon by Givenchy!

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Duchess Kate looked chic as ever in an oxblood Paule Ka suit with a black turtleneck in late 2018. She anchored the look with a pair of black suede Tod's pumps and wore her hair up in a ponytail secured by a ribbon – the perfect final touch to any holiday outfit that year!

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Lady Amelia Windsor popped by a 2018 Harper's Bazaar fete clad in the perfect ruffled Michael Kors cocktail dress, which she wore with square-toed silver heels.

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If suiting's more your speed, this blue velvet ensemble – worn by Crown Princess Victoria to the Pep Forum 2018 in Stockholm – will crush it during the holiday season. Pair with a sleek button-up shirt and matching pumps.

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Princess Beatrice was the belle of the ball at the 2018 Global Gift Gala in London. She dazzled in a Gucci gown, embellished with an oversized sequin bow – proving that neutral colours can be holiday worthy, too!

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While visiting Helsinki in 2018, Crown Princess Mary wore a two-piece ensemble that is the stuff of holiday party dreams – an off-shoulder black top with a bell-shaped, metallic green ankle skirt and black pumps.

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Máxima is the queen of dressing for the occasion! The Dutch monarch looked radiant in red at Amsterdam's Royal Palace in 2018, showing that the perfect dress needs little to no accessorizing.

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Queen Letizia was the ultimate golden girl in a pleated midi skirt by Zara in 2018, which she wore with black suede boots and a sleeveless black top. Toss a wool coat over your shoulders and your ready for any festive shindig!

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Princess Sofia of Sweden channeled the Duchess of Sussex at the Polar Music Prize in 2018, wearing a green halter gown with a fishtail hemline.

The brunette beauty paired the holiday-worthy dress with a pair of statement earrings featuring coloured stones and pearls.

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At the Princess Grace Awards gala in 2015, Princess Charlene wore the perfect holiday dress – a beautiful red-and-black Christian Dior design paired with a bright red lip.

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For a more casual holiday ensemble, look no further than Lady Kitty Spencer's velvet pant and turtleneck combo! She wore the look for a Christmas party at Annabel's.

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Meghan wore the perfect berry-hued Club Monaco shift dress, complete with a velvet collar, for a visit to the Hubb Community Kitchen in 2018.

We love the look for a day party, complete with coordinated coat and leather booties (hers are Givenchy), and could see it going from day to night by ditching the coat and throwing on a pair of sequinned pumps!

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Erdem is one of Kate's go-to designers, and this velvet bell-sleeved number is a perfect choice for the colder season.

The duchess stunned in the floral design while attending a reception at the Fotografiska Gallery during their four-day tour of Sweden and Norway in 2018.

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A little metallic never hurts around the holidays!

Crown Princess Victoria wore a stunning silver design to welcome the Italian president to Sweden in 2018, featuring a floral design with scalloped edges and a belted waist. She finished the look with a sleek hairstyle and nude pumps.

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Princess Beatrice spruced up her simple black dress with a crushed-velvet burgundy jacket to attend the Annabel's x Dior dinner in 2018.

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Crown Princess Mary was perfectly polished at a Christmas stamp presentation in Copenhagen in 2018.

The mother of four gave her red dress with gathered neckline an extra-festive accent with a metallic gold belt.

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Look no further than Queen Máxima's stunning asymmetrical gown for your fanciest holiday fetes! While visiting Amsterdam's Royal Palace, the Argentina-born royal stunned in a one-sleeved creation by Danish designer Claes Iversen.

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Queen Letizia turned to one of her favourite Carolina Herrera skirts for a hospital visit to Madrid, offering fans the perfect inspiration for holiday separates. She wore the knee-length floral number with a white blouse featuring a gathered neckline and red leather pumps.

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Princess Charlene dazzled in the most beautiful blue velvet gown at the annual Monaco Against Autism gala in November 2013.

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During 2017's holiday season, Lady Kitty Spencer dazzled in a crushed-velvet Ralph Lauren wrap dress in the prettiest maroon colour, perfect for a festive fete.