Hello and happy almost-autumn! I hope everyone has been able to enjoy some of the summer season. I have reveled in the time off, but thought it would be good to do an update post. This past weekend, the Prince and Princess of Wales (known as the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay when in Scotland) attended church with Prince George and Princess Charlotte and other Royal Family members. 
The family went to services at Crathie Kirk, Balmoral’s local parish church in Scotland. Below, you see an honor guard from the Royal Regiment of Scotland welcoming members of the Royal Family at the church last Sunday.
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The King and Queen.
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More from the Aberdeen Press and Journal’s story.
The King and Queen were joined by senior members of the Royal Family as they attended a Sunday church service near the Balmoral estate in Aberdeenshire.
The Church of Scotland parish church which has long served as the royals’ place of worship during their summer stay at Balmoral.
Sir Tim Laurence and Princess Anne.
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The Duke of Edinburgh.
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Here you have a slightly better view of the Prince and Princess. 
It appeared that the Princess was wearing her BLAZÉ Milano checked coat, first spotted on Christmas Day 2021 (shown below), when we had just a glimpse of it.
More recently, the Princess wore the design for a visit to the Royal Marsden Hospital in January of this year, and again at a February engagement at HMP Styal, a prison and young offender institution for women ages 18 and older. The double-breasted coat showcases a large windowpane check with gathers at the waist, peak lapels, strong shoulders, and the brand’s signature pockets.
The Princess accessorized with her ”Betty Boop’hat designed by Sylvia Fletcher for Lock & Co. Hatters, shown below on some of the many occasions she has worn the piece. 
Some have suggested the Princess had colored her hair “blonde,” but I think it is just highlights, and the lighting made it look lighter than it actually is.
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The Princess wore what looked like a pair of Kiki McDonough drop earrings, most likely her citrine pair. They are shown below as worn on a previous occasion.
I expect we will see the Prince and Princess involved in the US state visit to the UK from September 17 to September 19, although we do not yet have details on their participation.
Today, we review the Princess’s August style. August is historically a slower month for the Royal Family, and you’ll see a mix of styles worn by the Princess through the years. We begin in 2011, when she wore Alexander McQueen separates for a visit to Birmingham with Prince William. The silk georgette blouse featured a stand collar, military-style frogging, and a flared hem. The wool crepe skirt also showcased embossed gold buttons with slits on the front.
We saw quite a bit of the Princess in August 2012, as London hosted the Summer Olympic Games. Our first look is the blue Stella McCartney ‘Ridley’ dress and Smythe blazer worn to Olympic tennis matches at Wimbledon. 
The Princess then changed into a more casual look to watch cycling at the Velodrome, including her Stuart Weitzman ‘Corkswoon’ wedges. 
The next day, the Princess donned jeans and an Adidas Team GB fleece top for track and field.
She changed into a red Zara blazer and polka dot top for a visit to the Aquatic Centre. 
As well as a Team GB party. 
The Princess chose a Team GB top and jeans for more Olympic viewing that August. 
When watching sailing events at Weymouth, she chose a Team GB jacket, skinny jeans, and Adidas sneakers. 
The Princess wore a denim skirt, dating back to at least 2007 (most likely a Zara design), when watching Team GB’s women’s hockey team compete, paired with a knit Team GB top.
At the closing ceremony for the games, the Princess repeated a Reiss dress. 
Later that month, the Princess brought back a 2006 coat by Danish Label DAY Birger et Mikkelsen for the London 2012 Paralympic Opening Ceremony. She accessorized with her Wilbur and Gussie clutch and LK Bennett Sledge pumps.
In August 2013, we were treated to the first family photo of the Prince and Princess with their new baby, Prince George. The image was shot by Michael Middleton in the gardens at Carole and Michael Middleton’s Bucklebury estate. The Princess wore the ‘Knot-Front Dress’ by Séraphine Maternity. 
Later that month, the Princess joined Princess William to act as official starter for an ultramarathon on Anglesey, sporting a Ralph Lauren Blazer, a Zara top, and Topshop Jeans. 
August 2014 brought 100th anniversary commemorations of the First World War. The Prince and Princess joined heads of state and other dignitaries in Liège, Belgium, for events marking the occasion. Below you see the royals with French President Francois Hollande. The Princess chose a dress by Alexander McQueen, with a hat by Jane Taylor, and her LK Bennett Sledge pumps. 
Later that month, the Prince and Princess, along with Prince Harry, viewed the spectacular “Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red” art installation at the Tower of London, part of the World War I Centenary observances.
The Princess wore LK Bennett’s ‘Detroit’ dress for the engagement, Jimmy Choo’s ‘Georgia’ heels, and she carried her Stuart Weitzman clutch. 
The Princess did not have any public engagements in August 2015. In August 2016, she took part in a video wishing Team GB good luck at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, wearing one of her Henri Lloyd tops. 
We also saw the Princess that month for a day of engagements with Prince William in Luton, Bedfordshire, about thirty minutes northwest of London.
The Princess wore a fan favorite, the ‘Lasa Poppies’ dress from LK Bennett. The dress was first seen when the couple visited an Australian Air Force base in 2014. In 2016, the Princess paired it with LK Bennett’s Fern pumps ($350) and the brand’s ‘Nina’ clutch. 
The couple wrapped up August 2016 with an engagement under the Heads Together umbrella. The Princess sported a vibrant red LK Bennett dress, the ‘Eugenia’ style, along with her LK Bennett ‘Nina’ clutch and Gianvito Rossi praline pumps ($795). 
Early in August 2017, the Princess and other senior royals attended a commemoration marking the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Passchendaele in Ypres, Belgium.
She wore Catherine Walker’s ‘Melrose’ coatdress, an updated hat by Jane Taylor, Gianvito Rossi’s ‘Signature’ heels, a brooch on loan from the Queen, and the Collingwood Pearl and Diamond Earrings.
Later that month, the Princess was seen with other members of the royal family as they drove to church services at Balmoral. She wore her ‘Celeste’ coat by Hobbs, along with what appeared to be the LK Bennett Addison dress, and the ‘Tiffany‘ Drop-Brim Felted Hat by Lock & Company.
At the end of the month, the Princess joined Prince William and Prince Harry to remember the late Diana, Princess of Wales, on the eve of the 20th anniversary of her death, wearing a silk dress by Prada. 
They visited the White Garden, a memorial planted with white foliage and flowers, and met with representatives of charities championed by the Princess. 
In August 2018, the Prince and Princess accompanied the Queen to church services at Crathie Kirk. 
The Princess was in a bespoke Catherine Walker design, with collar, cuffs, and buttons trimmed in black. She repeated a Lock and Company hat and wore the Queen’s Bahrain Pearl and Diamond Drop earrings. 
We saw the Princess in technical sailing gear in August 2019, when she took part in the King’s Cup regatta in Cowes, Isle of Wight.
It looked like crews were outfitted in special King’s Cup designs by Gill Marine, featuring the brand’s SailGP Polo and Team Softshell Jacket. She wore her Kiki McDonough Lauren earrings (£2,750) and New Balance trainers. 
Later that month, the Prince and Princess attended church with the Queen. 
It appeared that the Princess wore a navy Herringbone Wool Trench Coat by Guinea London, her Michael Kors Peacock Pattern Dress, a Lock and Co. hat, seen before on multiple occasions, and her Asprey Oak Leaf Earrings. 
In early August 2020, the Princess visited Baby Basics as she helped launch an initiative supporting baby banks. 
She wore the Flippy Wriggle Dress ($3800) in silk crepe by Suzannah London that was first seen at Wimbledon in 2019, accessorizing with the Tabitha Simmons ‘Dela’ pumps in cream and grey (not seen since the 2011 North American Tour), with earrings by All the Falling Stars and her Daniella Draper Trio Diamond Midnight Moon Necklace ($1800).
Just a few days later, we saw the Princess again when she and Prince William visited South Wales for several engagements. 
The Princess brought back her Emilia Wickstead ‘Aurora’ dress, first seen in September 2019, her Castañer Carina wedge espadrilles, and she carried her Amberley Small Clutch by Mulberry. Her earrings were the ‘Alia’ style ($125) by Welsh brand Spells of Love. 
In mid-August, the Princess made a virtual visit to Clouds House, an Action on Addiction treatment center. She wore what appeared to be the Hobbs London Loreley Dress from the 2012 spring/summer collection and Daniella Draper hoop earrings.
At the end of the month, the Princess participated in a video conference for the ‘Hold Still’ project, done in tandem with the National Portrait Gallery, one of her patronages. 
She wore a dress from Zara’s Join Life collection, made “using technology and raw materials that help us to reduce the environmental impact of our products.” She also wore her Twisted Circle Drop Earrings by UK retailer Accessorize.
The Princess did not have any public engagements in August 2021. In August 2022, the Prince and Princess took Princess Charlotte to the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England. 
The Princess of Wales repeated the white Alexander McQueen separates first noted during the Caribbean Tour in March. She repeated her Camilla Elphick ‘Alicia’ slingback sandals, as well as her Mappin and Webb ‘Empress‘ earrings and necklace. 
In August 2023, the Prince and Princess joined other members of the royal family at the Sunday Crathie Kirk church service.
William and Kate among senior royals enjoying first summer break at Balmoral since Queen’s death pic.twitter.com/8R6UxRWUby
— OK! Magazine (@OK_Magazine) August 27, 2023
It looked like the Princess wore the Suffolk Fedora ($170) by Hicks and Brown and the Holland Cooper Full-Length Marlborough Trench Coat ($1439). The double-breasted design is crafted in the UK from 100% wool, featuring a fitted silhouette. Design elements include a self-belt, deep back yoke, shoulder epaulets, adjustable buckles at the wrists, front pockets with piped trim, and the shiny hardware that is a Holland Cooper signature design element.
The Princess appeared to wear the same ensemble when attending church at Crathie Kirk in August 2024.
King Charles and Kate Middleton publicly seen together for the first time since Trooping the Colour as they attend Sunday service at Crathie Kirk with family – after both have battled cancer diagnoses https://t.co/8JqBhpDnMu pic.twitter.com/fdWlklNkKV
— Daily Mail (@DailyMail) August 25, 2024
In August 2024, the Princess appeared in a video with Prince William, congratulating Team GB on their showing at the Paris Olympic Games. She wore her ‘Tori’ striped tee from Ralph Lauren’s 2012 Blue Label collection. 
This year, we saw the Princess in photos released on August 6th, which were taken in June. They were part of the launch of a series of animated videos to help parents and caregivers with early childhood education. The Princess chose separates by past-season styles by Veronica Beard, the Kona Dickey Jacket, and Marbeau Trouser, paired with an ivory top and her Cartier Trinity Earrings. 
May those marking the Labor Day holiday in the US enjoy the extended weekend. I’ll see you in September!
Zell
Wednesday 3rd of September 2025
I like all the outfits, but I'm just going to single out a few of them that I Really Love:
1. The Crathie Kirk/Balmoral look is Gorgeous! I adore the coat and hat (What's not to love about a hat that's called the "Betty Boop")!?! The hat looks to be made of velvet, a fabric I very much love, and this entire outfit is so soft and warm looking, yet still quite elegant. To me, it's stunning in a quiet, soothing way. The check pattern is very eye catching and pretty.
2. The Aquatic Center look of the bright red blazer, paired with a white top with black dots, has a vivid, jazzy look. Very energetic looking! Catherine always looks Great in red, especially Bright, Bold reds.
3. I love the Reiss dress! I think Catherine always looks striking and vibrant whenever she's wearing a print, and this pretty one of various blues is especially dreamy!
4. The outfit that the Princess wore for the 100th anniversary of WW I shows us how superb Catherine is in her style, especially when dressing for a big, important events. The beautiful cream coat and dove gray hat (thr hat featuring a lovely bunch of frills in delicate shades of pink), were the very definition of classy and elegant, as well as respectful.
5. The Lasa Poppies dress by LK Bennett was another look of utter perfection. Such a bold dress, and yet, also very ladylike. The gorgeous flowery print looked like Art to me. Such a beautiful, beautiful dress! And what colors: bright white with an electric blue floral motif, which created a sizzling contrast that is dazzling to look at!
6. And, talking about dazzling, we have another LK Bennett dress, this time in a very sizzling shade of red! Truly, this is power dressing it it's Best. The dress has a sporty, graceful vibe, that really suits Catherine.
7. I very much love the Prada silk dress. Another pretty print, with the green and orange making a wonderfully creative pairing! This dress made me think that Diana would have loved it (which is so wonderful and beautiful for this event of honoring her memory).
8. The Catherine Walker coat and hat were also a favorite of mine. The print of the coat looks to be a very fine tweed. The rounded collar is quite feminine, and the black velvet trimming of the collar, cuffs and buttons brings lovely definition to the entire look! When I think of how a Princess "should" dress, it's a look like this one that I feel most meets that rather indefinable quality.
ElizaMo
Tuesday 2nd of September 2025
It was quite magical to review some of Catherine’s August outfits over the years, thank you so much for compiling this. It was also delightful to catch a real life glimpse of the Princess and family at church at Balmoral. I’m glad she has an old favourite Milano coat and Betty Boop hat just right for the occasion. It might be hard to understand Citrine earrings against those dark colours, but I know my own translucent danglers lose their original colour against whatever they are worn with, and I’m sure Catherine’s Kiki McDonough drops would blend in nicely
The August review has some real old favourites among them. I was thinking of that Lasa Poppies dress just the other day and wondering if we could ever see that bright vivacious girl come back into our lives, but some very character-forming water has passed under the bridge since then. The Princess has, of course, always looked great in her casual and sporting outfits.
Otherwise the old LK Bennett dresses are big favourites with me, both the poppies and the Eugenia dresses. they look so fresh and youthful now. The Catherine Walker Melrose coatdress was an absolute stunner, though so different in character for a solemn occasion, with its wonderful applique lace. Different again was the green print Prada silk dress worn to the White Garden, I would just love to see that one again. I was equally impressed by the delightful Suzannah London Flippy Wriggle Dress in silk crepe which so skilfully brought a classic shirtdress to contemporary life.
QueenMab
Monday 1st of September 2025
A retrospective like this makes me realize just how long I have been following this site—I remember all of these original posts! Susan, I’m guessing I’m not the only one who can say this— checking this site has become a small but joyful and uplifting part of my daily routine. Thank you!
admin
Monday 1st of September 2025
So grateful for your kind sentiments, QueenMab, and delighted you’re still enjoying the site! 🤗
Laurel
Sunday 31st of August 2025
Hello Susan and fellow WKW fans, I wanted to share an appreciation for this forum. A year ago, last August, there was a comprehensive post on sewing your own “repliKates.” There was a lively discussion, with people sharing memories of sewing — learning from mother or grandmother, home ec classes, staying up late to sew something to wear the very next day, etc. I shared that I had always wanted to learn to sew but was never able to stick with it (as well as lacking the time and space for it!) I got encouragement from this forum, especially a member (@steph) who pointed me to some online classes. I determined to try, once again, to learn sewing skills… and it’s been a long process, with so so much to learn, but I have finally started to make some things that I am proudly wearing! Just this morning, I was up early on a Sunday to get to the machine to work on my darts. And when I hunted for last year’s post which inspired me, I realized it was *exactly* a year to the day, August 31!! And as it happens, tomorrow is my birthday… so I take the encouragement to sew as a gift, and I thank our hostess at WKW, @steph, and all of our congenial forum members, for getting me moving on this long-held wish.
Laurel
Thursday 4th of September 2025
@Zell, Thank you Zell!
Zell
Wednesday 3rd of September 2025
@Laurel,
"That is, even the simplest of blouses that I make are better than most of what you can buy in the stores… unless you go for the unaffordable high-end. So even at my humble seamstress level, I’m getting a lot out of it!"
That's Great, Laurel! Best Wishes to you on your Birthday year and your seamstress adventures! I really wish I had learned how to sew. I don't think I have it in me now, to try to learn, but I So Admire what you are doing! And, you get the fun of picking your own materials and colors!
Laurel
Wednesday 3rd of September 2025
@ElizaMo, Thank you ElizaMo! I guess eventually I'll grow my skills but right now it's hard to imagine being able to make a dress to wear to a wedding. However, even as I make very simple tops, I'm starting to feel like I do about restaurants -- sure you can eat out, but unless I'm willing to spend $100+ for fine dining, I'm usually going to eat better at home. That is, even the simplest of blouses that I make are better than most of what you can buy in the stores... unless you go for the unaffordable high-end. So even at my humble seamstress level, I'm getting a lot out of it!
Laurel
Wednesday 3rd of September 2025
@Arizona Teresa, Thank you for the birthday wishes! I love the story about the next-door grandma. I bet she loved teaching a young person how to sew and knowing her skills were valued.
ElizaMo
Tuesday 2nd of September 2025
@Laurel, Many happy returns. and thank you for sharing such a delightful story. It is incredible to look back and recall how normal it was to rustle up ones own clothes back in the day. I even made the dress I wore to my brother's wedding, complete with Princess Di replikate veiled hat.
Maureen C
Sunday 31st of August 2025
I love this kind of post. It’s such fun to see the style evolution over the years. I’d love to see more of these. Thanks for the trip down Memory Lane, Susan!