Princess Gabriella is Princess Charlotte's style twin in 'unfussy' winter coat

In 2023, the Wales family attended the Easter Mattins Service at Windsor Castle, with Charlotte having been dressed in Amaia's 'Razorbill' coat. It featured a double-breasted button arrangement, pockets, and a soft Peter Pan collar just like Gabriella's. 

Why do Kate and Charlene like a navy coat for their daughters?

Gabrielle Mai, a global fashion stylist with seven years of experience in the industry, tells us that royal mums are naturally drawn to this style of coat because it strikes the perfect balance between formality, practicality and timelessness. "A clean, tailored silhouette with simple fastening feels instantly polished without being fussy, which is exactly what’s required for public-facing moments where children are photographed, moving, and participating rather than posing," she says.

"It reads smart and respectful, while still allowing a child to feel comfortable and appropriately dressed for their age."

Why might Gabriella wear a traditional look?

Gabrielle also highlights that coats like these echo traditional childrenswear silhouettes that have been worn by royal children for generations. "For royal parents, this kind of dressing signals stability, tradition and good taste without shouting for attention," she explains. "It's a quiet form of sartorial diplomacy, classic enough to feel familiar, but neutral enough not to distract from the occasion itself."

Gabriella stepped out for the ceremony, which is one of the principality's oldest traditions and honours Monaco's patron saint. Each year, a boat is burnt at the stake in the presence of Prince Albert, as legend has it that Dévote, a young Christian of Corsica in France, was martyred somewhere between the years 303 and 304, and her body was put in a boat and transported to Monaco, where she was buried in a chapel in the valley known as des Gaumates. 

Princess Gabriella steps into 2026

The Sainte-Devote celebration marked the second time Princess Gabriella had been seen publicly in 2026. On 2 January, she accompanied her parents and brother in appearing in a video for the official Princely Palace Instagram account, wishing the people of Monaco a "happy New Year". 

Gabriella looked graceful in a scarlet dress with a bow tied around the neck and a girly, floaty skirt. Her party dress was teamed with silver Mary-Jane flats. Her bright pop of colour contrasted her mother's ice-white Elie Saab jumpsuit – though she did create a sense of unity with her daughter by sporting a vibrant red lip.