The festive season has been a busy one for the royal family, with appearances at Christmas Day church services in Sandringham, the royal Christmas lunch, and Cheltenham racecourse. A fashion editor with over eight years of experience covering royal style has noticed a recurring theme among three royal ladies in late 2025: the Princess of Wales, Princess Beatrice, and Zara Tindall have all worn tweed coat dresses in similar shades and structured shapes, creating a striking style synchronicity.
On Christmas morning, Kate Middleton wore a checked burgundy and brown coat by Blazé Milano, double-breasted with bold, graduated pockets, paired with a matching fascinator. She had previously worn the coat four times, including a visit to the Royal Marsden Hospital in early 2025. Nearly a week later, Zara Tindall attended the Cheltenham New Year's Day races in a dress coat by L'AGENCE, featuring a double-breasted design, bold pocket detail, and a nut-brown colourway flecked with burgundy, closely resembling Kate's coat.
Also on Christmas Day, Princess Beatrice wore a belted trench coat by US brand Cara Cara, the 'Charlie Trench', in a cappuccino colourway with a burgundy pillbox hat. The royal family has a long-standing love for heritage checks, which originated in Scotland in the Middle Ages and became a symbol of the country. The pattern, revived by Vivienne Westwood in the 1970s, now has an aristocratic and Sloane Ranger feel, embraced by modern designers like Ralph Lauren.
The fashion editor recommends embracing this timeless trend in coat form, choosing lighter brown-toned colourways to flatter all skin tones. Keeping accessories simple, such as uncomplicated handbags and streamlined shoes, allows the statement print to be the focus, as demonstrated by the royal cousins.
