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25 Royal Family Easter Photos That Feature Fancy Hats & Pastel Looks
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There's a lot to celebrate around Easter time, regardless of your religious views. Not least of which is the amazing selection of seasonal dresses that come out just in time for the special day. Across the pond, the royals have perfected the art of dressing up for the occasion and the many royal family Easter photos taken over the years will have you dressing in pastels and shopping for fancy hats in no time.
While many of us are chowing down on chocolate, taking family photos around a giant rabbit, and looking for eggs in a field, the royal family has its own set of traditions for Easter that call for a bit more formal attire. Everyone available to celebrate together meets at Windsor Castle in the morning to head to church services together at St. George's Chapel. From there, the Queen usually participates in some sort of charitable outreach, such as visiting with schoolchildren, Town & Country has explained. Several of the royal palaces have held egg hunts and painting workshops in celebration of the holiday, but they are not traditions set in stone.
However, the Queen's celebration of the Easter season begins a few days before that Sunday service. Every year, on the Thursday before Easter, the Queen travels to different cathedrals across the country to distribute "Maudy Monday" to men and women in celebration of their efforts for church and community. These special coins have been distributed in England since 600 AD and the tradition lives on.
In light of current events in 2020, however, Easter at Windsor Castle will likely be a bit more low-key this year. But fear not, these photos of royal family members dressed to the nines are the perfect cure to any FOMO you may be experiencing.
Princess Diana In Violet
Princess Diana was a bit rebellious when it came to fashion, and this darker take on an Easter dress in 1986 is a great example of that edge.
Princess Diana In Pastels
But that's not to say Di didn't know the power of a good pastel. And the matching outfits, need I say more?
Princess Diana Rocking A Scalloped-Edge Skirt
The nude and black accents in Princess Diana's outfit in 1988 were enough to turn heads, but would you get a load of that scalloped edge on her skirt? Just wow.
Princess Diana Looking Bold In Red
Another bold look, Diana rocked red and black for Easter 1989.
Princess Diana, Pretty In Pink
Talk about looking pretty in pink. This matching dress and hat from 1991 are giving me all of the Easter vibes.
Princess Diana Wearing Pastel Yellow
The actual Queen of the Accessory, Princess Diana was a whole look with that yellow-edged black hat in 1992
Prince Harry & Prince William Complimenting Mom's Look
In 1992, Prince Harry and Prince William complimented mom's pastel look perfectly.
Prince Harry & Prince William Looking Dapper
In 1995, a young Prince William and Prince Harry looked dapper in their Easter suits.
Prince Charles In Plaid
Try and tell me Prince Charles doesn't have you green with envy in that 1998 getup?
Queen Elizabeth In Easter Green
In nearly head-to-toe green in 2001, Queen Elizabeth II looks like spring come alive.
No Pastels For The Queen In 2003
Queen Elizabeth was rocking an ombre look before it was cool.
The Queen In Sky Blue
The Queen is a royal treat in sky blue in 2004. You can't go wrong with pastels at Easter.
The Queen Rocking A Bold & Bright Look
A bolder shade of blue works, too — especially when paired with those bright flowers, like the Queen did in 2005.
The Queen In Turquoise, A Winner In 2006
I think blue may just be Queen Elizabeth's best color. No matter which shade she's in, it looks seriously fabulous.
The Queen In Royal Rose
But Queen Elizabeth doesn't place herself in a color box, and neither should you. Just look at that rose colored outfit and the gloves from 2007.
The Queen Color-Coordinating
In 2008, the Queen was color-coordinated with her guards this year in a red dress with black accessories.
The Queen Wearing Just A Touch Of Blue
A subtle touch of blue is just as effective as a monochrome look, as exemplified by this Easter outfit in 2009.
The Queen In Soft Pink
Pastels are a common scheme around Easter time for the royal family, and could be for your family, too. The soft tones like the Queen wore in 2012 are perfect for any occasion.
The Queen In Baby Pink & Baby Blue
Only slightly varying her look from the year before, in 2013 Queen Elizabeth blended what could be two of her favorite Easter colors: soft pink and baby blue.
Kate Middleton & Princess Eugenie's Easter Looks
In 2017, Kate Middleton and Princess Eugenie both went for light colored dressed, albeit of slightly different styles. That just goes to show that there's no one right style of Easter dress. Find your style and rock it!
Kate Middleton & A Fancy Hat
Kate Middleton was just over eight months pregnant on Easter 2018 and her dark dress was the perfect example of choosing her own color scheme for the holiday.
Princess Eugenie With An Edgy Easter Look
Princess Eugenie's looks tend to be a bit on the edgier side than her fellow royals, even on Easter. This paint-splatter look from 2018 with the bright hat is giving off serious runway vibes.
Kate Middleton Wearing A Classic Pastel Look
The next year, in 2019, Middleton went with a classic pastel look, highlighted with white heels and classic jewelry.
Kate Middleton In The Cutest Easter Hat
Topping off her pastel outfit from 2019, Middleton wore the cutest Easter hat I've ever seen in a light grey. The holidays are a perfect excuse for accessorizing.
Princess Eugenie Wearing Floral
If there's anyone not afraid to go for a bold pattern on Easter, it's Princess Eugenie. Her dress from last year was far from a pastel monochrome.
No matter your personal style, there's an Easter look for everyone. Take your inspiration from any one of these finely dressed Easter royals and get ready to dress up for the occasion — or, as is more likely this year, dress up for no occasion at all. Happy Easter!
