Spooky season is upon us, but the royal style set is keeping things classy this October. Royal ladies, including the Princess of Wales, have already made their first outings of the month, setting their sartorial agenda for the weeks to follow. Kate teased her October style with a suit, leaving us wondering if classic workwear will dominate her autumn/winter wardrobe this year. Last October, Prince William's wife was all about a pussybow neckline and structured coat, so it will be interesting to see how her style evolves for the 2025 season.
Meanwhile, Queen Maxima, Queen Letizia, and Queen Mary have led the royal ladies of Europe so far this month with their latest royal engagements. Queen Mary was present for the parliament opening at Christiansborg Palace, while Queen Letizia kicked off the month with an abroad trip as she travelled to Belgium to meet with King Philippe and Queen Mathilde. Princess Catharina-Amalia has represented the next generation of royal fashionistas with her appearance at the celebrations for Grand Duke Guillaume as he took over the throne of Luxembourg – and the month still has so much left to offer.
Keep scrolling to see the best royal fashion photos of October 2025…
© GettyZara Tindall
On 18 October, Zara Tindall attended Ascot Champions Day at Ascot Racecourse. She looked classy in a peplum wool coat by The Fold, styled with the matching A-line skirt and a host of burgundy accessories, including chic knee-high suede boots.
© InstagramDuchess of Sussex
On 18 October, the Duchess of Sussex looked so tasteful when she made an appearance at the George Zajfen Tennis Tournament in Los Angeles in support of her close friend, Kelly McKee Zajfen, and her husband, Julian Zajfen, as a memorial to remember their son, George, who tragically passed away at just nine years old from meningitis in 2022. She wore a white Carolina Herrera sundress with a halter neckline and A-line skirt styled with Jimmy Choo mules and a Loro Piana bag.
© Andrew Parsons / Kensington PalacePrincess of Wales
The Princess of Wales was the perfect hostess to Crown Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa of Jordan at Windsor Castle on 14 October. She wore a Roland Mouret beige suit with a white blouse featuring a pussybow neckline for an extra touch of glamour. She rounded off the look with the tan 'Celia' pumps by Ralph Lauren.
© GettyPrincess Beatrice
Princess Beatrice surprised royal fans when she pulled out a 15-year-old Zara coat for an outing on 14 October. The royal headed to the grand opening of the Chancery Rosewood hotel in London, styling the high street coat over a plain black dress with the 'Alhambra' pumps by Tabitha Simmons.
© Variety via Getty ImagesThe Duchess of Sussex
Meghan Markle exuded old money glamour at Project Healthy Minds' World Mental Health Day Festival in New York. She opted for a striped Ralph Lauren shirt (which she wore when she attended Wimbledon in 2018 with the Princess of Wales) with wide-leg Argent trousers, tan suede Manolo Blahnik pumps, and tied it all together with a coordinating tan belt by Lauren Ralph Lauren.
© AlamyThe Duchess of Edinburgh
Duchess Sophie opted for sleek workwear when she received an Honorary Fellowship from the Royal College of Ophthalmologists at Apothecaries Hall. Her wrap top and trousers came courtesy of Max Mara, while her heeled boots were Jimmy Choo - so chic!
© ShutterstockQueen Maxima
Queen Maxima of the Netherlands looked surprisingly understated at the 2025 Appeltjes van Oranje awards. Her jumpsuit was an Elie Saab number, while she chose heels from Gianvito Rossi and a Hermes clutch.
© GettyThe Princess of Wales
The Princess of Wales opted for elevated workwear chic when she visited the RAF Coningsby base in Lincolnshire. She opted for a Bella Freud single-breasted blazer and matching cigarette trousers with navy Gianvito Rossi heels.
© Getty ImagesQueen Mary
Queen Mary of Denmark looked classically elegant in autumnal burgundy and navy during the Parliament Opening at Christiansborg Palace. Her Lunatica jacquard skirt added a vintage flair to her look, which also featured a wrap jacket by Scanlan Theodore and Jane Taylor's 'Skull Cap' hat.
© Getty ImagesQueen Letizia
Queen Letizia of Spain opted for a whimsical floral look while visiting the Europalia Espagne 2025 Festival in Brussels with her husband, King Felipe. Transitioning the print from summer to autumn, Letizia wore a pleated midi dress by Giorgio Armani, accessorised with a deep red clutch and matching heels by Magrit.
© GettyQueen Maxima
Queen Maxima of the Netherlands opened the 20th edition of Beursvloer Tilburg Trade Fair and looked so stylish while doing so. Stealing the show, the royal donned a vibrant hot pink midi dress by Oscar de la Renta featuring sequin embroidered leaves and accessorised with black pumps and a matching hat.
© GettyDuchess of Sussex
The Duchess of Sussex made an unexpected appearance at the Balenciaga show during Paris Fashion Week – and even made time for a dress change as she headed out to the post-show dinner. Shining in all black, Meghan Markle wore an asymmetrical dress and black pumps by the luxury French fashion label and slicked her hair into a low bun.
© Getty ImagesWhen the leaves turn and the air sharpens, few people step sartorially into autumn quite like Princess Kate, and over on the The HELLO! Royal Club, The Royal Shopper, Leanne Bayley, has revealed nine of Kate's best autumnal style tricks and how you can copy them affordably. Click on the button below to get Leanne's expert advice now.
© ShutterstockPrincess Catharina-Amalia
Princess Catharina-Amalia of the Netherlands was the star of the sartorial show at the gala dinner after the swearing-in ceremony of the new Grand Duke of Luxembourg. She sparkled in a forest green tulle ballgown with an off-the-shoulder neckline by Monique Lhuillier, which retails for £11,131. Adding to the regal quality of the look, she added Queen Emma's Diamond Tiara, Queen Maxima's Diamond and Emerald Earrings, and Queen Wilhelmina's Emerald Cabochon Brooch.
