Kate Middleton Jumps On The Butter Yellow Trend At Royal Garden Party & Looks Stunning

Catherine Princess of Wales embraced one of the season's biggest trends when she stepped out at the Buckingham Palace Garden Party in a soft pastel yellow. Butter yellow is the on-trend color that you should add to all your outfits for spring and summer, and it appears Kate has been taking notes. The cheerful head-to-toe pastel ensemble was feminine and fresh, perfect for the event which featured tea and socializing on the ground of the famous palace. It was an Emilia Wickstead dress, a repeat piece from 2022. Middleton paired the simple, A-line dress with a coordinated yellow clutch and fascinator.

Kate has recently favored a more neutral color palette in 2025, which suggests that this look might be a nod to Queen Elizabeth's approach to fashion. The late queen typically wore bright, monochromatic looks that made her visible and recognizable from afar. That means Kate's look isn't just chic and on trend, it also pays subtle tribute to the past.

Though many Millennials are likely reticent to the idea thanks to "Lizzie McGuire," Catherine, Princess of Wales loves a repeat fashion moment. In addition to taking old looks out for a new spin, she has been known to rework old pieces into her current looks to bring them back on trend. In part, this reflects a commitment to sustainable fashion, but it also keeps the focus on the event and the cause she's supporting. Even before Kate underwent a stunning style transformation, people went wild for her fashion choices, often buying out the pieces she wears within minutes. By recycling a look or item, Middleton can sidestep that drama and keep chic without inciting a distraction.

She's not the only woman from the royal family to use this approach — Queen Elizabeth and Princess Diana were both known to recycle a look, as does Kate's sister-in-law, Meghan Markle. But while it's not exactly royal fashion protocol to get swept up in the deluge of trends, it looks like Meghan couldn't resist a butter yellow moment either, since she recently stepped out looking elegant in a Ralph Lauren suit in the color of the season –proof that butter yellow is the newest neutral.