Princess Kate’s outfit for this year’s Trooping the Colour sparked debate among royal fans and media outlets, with disagreement over whether her coat dress was green or blue.
The Princess of Wales was seen arriving at Buckingham Palace this morning with Prince William and their three children—Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis—seated beside her in the car.
Several news outlets, including The Sun and The Express, quickly reported that the princess was dressed in green. However, GB News later clarified that Kate was actually wearing the “Bria” coat dress from Catherine Walker in a shade called “aquamarine”—which leans toward blue.
Fans Weigh In on Social Media
The apparent discrepancy in color led to confusion online, with many royal watchers voicing their opinions.
One person questioned: “That’s not green. Turquoise, teal or aqua even. Not green.”
Another added: “Catherine Walker coat dress in ‘deep aquamarine’ is how the designer describes it.”
A third observer commented: “I don’t think that is green, looks more turquoise, but I guess we will know for sure later on!”
Others were more blunt, with one royal fan writing simply: “Green???” while another corrected media reports with a one-word response: “Blue.”
One more viewer chimed in: “I’d say it is aquamarine.”
Coordinated Family Look
Kate, 43, completed her look with a blue hat by milliner Juliette Botterill, as well as the Irish Guards Regimental Brooch and a pair of earrings that once belonged to Queen Elizabeth II.
Her daughter Princess Charlotte, 10, also matched her mother’s outfit in shades of blue and white. She accessorized with a small horseshoe-shaped brooch—a sentimental piece that once belonged to the Queen Mother and was passed down to Charlotte by Queen Elizabeth II. Charlotte was first seen wearing the heirloom during Her Late Majesty’s funeral in 2022.