40 of the Most Colorful Outfits Ever Worn by the Royal Family

The British monarch paired a purple coat with a matching hat during a visit to the HMS Ocean in Plymouth, England in 2015. According to her daughter-in-law, the Countess of Wessex, the Queen opts for bright outfits so the public can easily spot her in a crowd. "She needs to stand out for people to be able to say 'I saw the Queen,'" she revealed in The Queen at 90.

Not long after her famous 2011 royal wedding to Prince William, the Kate Middleton boarded the royal barge for the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant in a bold red ensemble.

The People's Princess sported this unique color combination in 1989. Her red and pink Catherine Walker (one of her go-to designers) suit certainly made her noticeable from afar.

The Queen is a fan of bright, monochromatic looks, but is rarely seen in orange, so this look for a visit to London's Science Museum in 2019 was very memorable.

The Queen Mother often wore pearls, netted hats, and, much like her daughter, brightly colored ensembles. In 1990, she donned this yellow and white polka dot dress, along with a matching hat.

Kate Middleton's bright green Catherine Walker tunic stood on its own during an official state visit to Pakistan in 2019. But white pants helped it pop that much more.

Not long after the Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced their plans to step back as senior members of the royal family, Meghan Markle wowed in a cerulean blue Victoria Beckham sheath dress.

The Queen and her daughter-in-law opted for vibrant floral patterns as they gathered at Clarence House for the Queen Mother's 90th birthday in 1990.

Meghan chose a bold red Safiyaa gown and a matching satin Manolo Blahnik clutch for the Mountbatten Music Festival in 2020. Her look coordinated with Prince Harry's Captain General of the Royal Marines uniform.

By 2015, Kate Middleton was an established royal and had learned from her family members that even your outerwear can lead to a memorable fashion moment. She opted for a fuchsia double-breasted coat for an engagement in London.

Who would have guessed the Queen's favorite color is blue? After analyzing a year of the monarch's outfits in 2012, Vogue concluded that a whopping 29% of her looks were various shades of blue. This is no coincidence: Her dressmaker, Angela Kelly, has previously disclosed that the Queen has final say on all wardrobe decisions.

Known for her bold fashion risks, Princess Di wore an orange and black ensemble to Liverpool Women's Hospital in 1995. The Versace suit was a signature of Lady Spencer's post-royal style.

Meghan Markle's sunny yellow pencil dress was a bright spot in her more muted wardrobe in 2018. The Duchess wore the Brandon Maxwell design in July for the "Your Commonwealth" Youth Challenge reception at Marlborough House in London.

Her Majesty looked '90s-chic in this polka dot-trimmed emerald green suit with a matching fascinator during a visit to Hungary in 1993.

At the royal wedding in 2011, Princess Eugenie made headlines for this unique floral moment. Besides being a bold shade of blue, one of the most talked-about elements was her matching fascinator.

Kate Middleton made sure she and her daughter, Princess Charlotte, stood out during an official state visit to Germany in 2017. The Duchess wore lavender and the Princess wore pink, respectively.

There's no doubt that Princess Diana wanted to be the center of attention when she chose this red and purple Catherine Walker suit for a trip to Hong Kong in 1989. It's since become one of her most unforgettable outfits.

The public was quick to draw comparisons between Princess Diana's iconic Catherine Walker suit and this look Meghan Markle wore in January 2019. Was it a nod to her late mother-in-law? We might never know, but we hope so!

Kate Middleton stood out in this canary yellow sheath dress for a day at Wimbledon in 2018. People around the entire stadium could spot the Duchess thanks to her bold color choice.

During her final official royal engagement for Commonwealth Day, Meghan Markle donned a bright emerald green cape dress, designed by Emilia Wickstead. She topped the monochromatic look off with a hat by William Chambers and a purse by Gabriela Hearst.