Royals in stripes! See Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle and other ladies rocking the trend


You can never go wrong with stripes


royals in stripes
Ainhoa Barcelona
Ainhoa BarcelonaRoyal Managing Editor
February 25, 2019
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, walking hand in hand, smiling at the camera.© Photo: Getty Images

You can never go wrong with stripes, and these royal ladies know it! From the Duchess of Sussex to Queen Letizia of Spain, these royals have at least one striped item in their coveted wardrobe. Whether it's a more casual piece, like a trusty Breton long-sleeved tee (a favourite of Duchess Kate's), to a funky, multi-coloured striped dress (as seen on Letizia), our favourite royal ladies are proving the trend is here to stay.

On her tour of Morocco in February 2019, Meghan showed stripes work for maternity wear as she dressed her growing baby bump in a navy and white jumper. The Duchess looked ready for spring, completing her casual look with black skinny jeans, slouchy black suede boots by Stuart Weitzman and a green J Crew Field Mechanic Jacket. We love the little detail on Meghan's jumper – a zip on the right-hand side.

Let's take a look at other royals in stripes…

Kate Middleton, wearing a blue and white striped shirt and jeans, sits on grass with Prince George, who is in a blue outfit, holding grass.

The Duchess of Cambridge is a BIG fan of stripes – in particular, Breton-striped tees. Pictured with Prince George in 2015, Kate is seen wearing a laid-back ME-EM top at a polo match.

A woman in a white dress runs on grass with two children, one in a pink dress.

The mum-of-three embraced the 2018 heatwave in a striped Zara dress, which sold for just £39.99. The off-the-shoulder number featured a flattering ruched bodice.

Felipe VI of Spain stands with three others, including a woman in a colorful dress.

Queen Letizia of Spain attended an awards dinner in Madrid wearing a glittering Nina Ricci striped midi in December 2016.

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Queen Máxima of the Netherlands smiling and walking in a colorful striped dress.

In December 2016, Queen Maxima of the Netherlands showed she's also the Queen of mixed prints in this Mary Katrantzou maxi dress at the Carré Theatre in Amsterdam.

A smiling woman in a black and white striped dress stands by a fence.

Princess Eugenie wore this shoulder-baring look for the VIP preview of the Royal Academy of Arts Summer Exhibition 2016 at London's Royal Academy of Arts in June.

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Diana, Princess of Wales, in blue and white striped suit, walks with Charles, Prince of Wales, in formal attire.

The trend has been reigning in royals' wardrobes for decades! Picture proof: Princess Diana is super chic at Royal Ascot back in 1987.

Queen Elizabeth II in a silver gown and white gloves, walking on a red carpet.

Even the Queen has worn stripes. Her Majesty arrives in a shimmery number for a night at the theatre in 2012.

Diana, Princess of Wales, in a white gown, walks with a man in a black tuxedo.

Just wow! Diana looking the epitome of elegance at An Accidental Hero premiere in 1993, wearing one of her go-to designers, Catherine Walker.

A woman in a blue and white striped dress and black cardigan stands holding a black purse.

Dubbed the most beautiful member of the royal family, Lady Amelia Windsor looks fashion week-ready in a striped blouse and skirt, with an asymmetrical black jumper.

Sarah, Duchess of York, walks with a young girl in floral pants and red sweater.

We want Sarah, Duchess of York to pull out this golden oldie from her wardrobe!

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, wearing a striped dress and black heels, walking on a cobblestone street.

Meghan's on-trend striped cream dress by Altuzarra featured a thick belt and big round buttons.

Young girl in red and white striped skirt and red shoes running on a field.

Proving stripes are for mini royals too, Princess Eugenie looks adorable at sports day in a red and white striped combo.

Man and woman standing in an art gallery, both wearing dark clothing.

Princess Caroline of Monaco's daughter Charlotte Casiraghi wearing the classic striped jumper we all own.

Victoria, Crown Princess of Sweden, in a blue top and red and white striped skirt, walks with an older man in a suit.

Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden pulls off a chevron-style maxi skirt, paired with a simple navy tee.

Charlene, Princess of Monaco, stands in a colorful dress at a fashion exhibit.© Photo: Getty Images

Princess Charlene of Monaco opted for this bold look to attend the Dior Cruise Collection cocktail party in 2014.

Philippe of Belgium and a woman in a striped dress stand together in a garden.

Alongside her husband King Philippe, Queen Mathilde of Belgium sported a colorful Natan dress in Ghent in April 2016.

Queen Rania of Jordan, wearing a white blouse and black and white striped skirt, walks with another woman in a gray suit.

In November 2015, Queen Rania of Jordan – with a suit-clad Queen Letizia – rocked an eye-catching Proenza Schouler skirt for a visit to the Molecular Biology Center at the Universidad Autonoma in Madrid.

Sophie, Countess of Wessex, in a white striped dress and large hat, appears surprised while holding a book.

Sophie, Countess of Wessex cheered in her Emilia Wickstead dress at Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse in June 2015.

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