The Queen to Princess Diana: the Royal family's top festive fashion moments throughout the years

Christmas just wouldn't feel complete without the presence of the Royal family, would it? Their annual appearances on Christmas morning are as eagerly anticipated as mince pies and turkey sandwiches by many of us.

Unfortunately, this Christmas will have a different look due to the spread of the new Covid variant.

The Queen will be spending Christmas Day with Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall, her first Christmas without Prince Philip.

However, there is still a wonderful collection of royal festive fashion moments to reminisce about over the years.

From The Duchess of Cambridge's stylish tartan Miu Miu coat to Princess Diana's iconic yellow checks and The Queen's elegant 1950s dresses, we've compiled a list of the most fashionable royal Christmas ensembles from the 1930s up to the present day.

A carol concert is a traditional Christmas activity, and Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret experienced it firsthand when they attended one at the Royal Albert Hall in 1934.

Dressed in fur and velvet-trimmed riding coats, the little princesses looked perfect for the occasion, while their mother exuded elegance in a sumptuous velvet coat and feathered hat.

After her coronation, the Queen embarked on a significant six-month tour of the Commonwealth, spending Christmas in New Zealand in 1953.

Her festive broadcast from Auckland featured a beautifully embellished evening gown.

That Christmas, she received a fern brooch as a gift, which has since been worn on return visits by the Queen and other members of the Royal family to the islands.

In 1962, the Queen and Princess Margaret epitomized wintry elegance as they boarded the train to Sandringham with Prince Andrew and Prince Charles.

The Queen's cloche hat and Margaret's oversized square collar added chic details to their outfits.

An array of fabulous looks from the royals on Christmas Day in 1968 included Princess Anne's striped coat and the Queen Mother and Queen's extravagant hats, making it a memorable fashion moment.

Princess Diana, during her first Christmas as a member of the Royal family, opted for a turquoise wool coat with delicate floral embroidery, paired with a matching beret.

This was a significant moment as she was announced pregnant just weeks before, giving birth to Prince William the following July.

Known for her bold fashion choices, Princess Diana stood out in a black and yellow checked ensemble on Christmas Day in Windsor in 1987.

Her vibrant look was complemented by the colorful attire of the Royal children around her.

In 1990, the Queen looked festive in a pink checked dress and coordinating jacket as she delivered her Christmas speech, adorned with her signature jewels - a triple strand pearl necklace and sapphire brooch.

These are just some of the remarkable royal Christmas fashion moments that have graced our celebrations over the years, adding to the magic of the holiday season.

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