Royal Style: Hoping for Yuletide shimmer, but not too many green coats!

[Maireas]

Evening! Just setting up the next thread in case the other one fills up!

Yes, not a pleasant image at all.

I like the style of Meghan’s dress and I don’t even mind the slightly non descript colour as the black trim and the wrap coat thing lift it. It’s definitely her best look for a while but it is unfortunately slightly let down by the poor fit. Again 🤷‍♀️

Meghan looks fabulous.

It’s a nice enough dress, but it’s clearly designed for a woman with a bigger bust and tiny waist. The bust is gaping, and the midsection is creating bumps and lumps where there are none 😞

I would have loved to see her lean into an Old Hollywood glam vibe—think a bold cat eye or lipstick, a deep side part, and soft, sculpted curls. The scraped-back bun makes her face look harsher, and the finish feels messy with all the flyaways.

It’s definitely one of her better outfits in recent years, but honestly, the with poor fit and sloppy finishes, I really she’s been done dirty here.

https://www.hellomagazine.com/fashion/royal-style/882591/meghan-markle-brings-hollywood-glamour-strapless-gown/
The dress is by Harbison Studio, more details and pictures here. Also of previous events.

My DIL is absolutely tiny. She loves a bargain. Had a Ball to attend last year found a dress in the bridal/prom dress department of a hospice shop. There's a woman who alters clothes beautifully. No more gaping boned top. The waist was altered, it was shortened. What a difference.

Catherine might buy Boden but it will be altered, lined etc. Diana had her bras sewn into her dresses. Meghan must borrow clothes I suppose.

I thought Meghan's dress was really dull and made her look flat. The whole look - hair, dress and make-up were all too simple. I think she needed one element to be a bit more vibrant.

Gems?

Meghan is very subtle jewellery wise.

I think it had all the makings of a great look, but it somehow totally missed the mark.

The earrings were fab. Maybe plus a statement necklace? Or big jewelled bracelets?

Did anyone see the impromptu standing ovation in Rome for Anne.

I had a lump in my throat. The crowd Italians as well were so lovely to stand and salute a very special lady who sat in the stands.

It's lovely isn't it, Anne is one of my favourite Royals, so hardworking and down to earth.

No I didn’t see it but watched your posting of it.
I couldn’t hear what they were saying.
Perhaps you could ?
Anne must be mightily p*ssed off with what has been going on.
She has worked tirelessly for the monarchy.
I’m not impressed with her style but her commitment to her “work” is spot on.

https://www.newmyroyals.com/2026/02/dutch-royal-family-attend-day-two-of.html
Lots of royals attending. Here's MaxWax and Amalia looking suitably supportive and animated.

The sleeveless Massimo Dutti knit Max is wearing is very on trend. If brown. Although perhaps she fancied an antidote to the bright orange!

Orange as a state colour is great for sporting events - really stands out.

I am probably a bit biased as she has a look of my middle daughter about her but Amelia is just more stunning looking with every appearance she makes.

I used to live right near Wembley and when a Dutch team were playing the streets were filled with fans in that bright orange. It was quite something.

https://www.newmyroyals.com/2026/02/jordans-queen-rania-inaugurates-25th.html
Here's Rania, looking very elegant in pale blue Zimmerman separates..

I think the colour and silhouette are lovely, but I'm not sure about the buttons or the ruching.

Sofia of Sweden is having a brown moment too but I prefer this cooler deeper shade to the one Kate wore the other day.

Yes, very dark brown is definitely a better shade. More chocolate.. I like her handbag as well. I'm not keen on the long ringlet hair, though, but it's very now.

Oh that's a fabulous look! Very luxurious and 'expensive' looking. Agree on the darker chocolate colour looking stunning.

I think she should have worn shoes in a similar brown to her handbag though.

No, that would be too matchy-matchy and a bit dated.