Checkmate! Burberry started out as a specialist in the simple, rainproof mac. Now it’s the go-to brand for British Royals who want real style with a traditional touch
Few things are more British than a royal in a Burberry coat, as Kate demonstrated a few weeks ago when she stepped out in a quilted jacket with the signature tartan.
The British fashion house first received the prestigious honor of a Royal Warrant from the Queen in 1955, with the brand credited as her ‘Weatherproofer’ of choice.
She was often seen in their iconic neutral trench.
The original trench coat was designed by Thomas Burberry in 1912 during the outbreak of the First World War.
The name itself is derived from the trenches and Burberry was the official clothing supplier to the British Army providing functional clothing for soldiers during warfare.
Since then, many versions of this power coat have been created, whether cropped, printed or in luxurious fabrics, with the royal family bringing the fashionable outerwear to the forefront of their work wardrobe.
Princess of Wales
Kate Middleton arrived in Scotland earlier this month in a Burberry jacket with a contrast corduroy collar and a cinched waist
Kate’s coat featured the brand’s iconic tartan, but in military green.
Kate, 41, is just as capable of pulling off a laid-back outfit as she is of debuting a luxurious ensemble.
And when she stepped out casually in Scotland this month, she embraced one of the season’s biggest outerwear trends with a padded jacket in military green.
Her jacket comes from Burberry and features the brand’s signature tartan, which is normally seen in black and brown.
Princess Beatrice
Princess Beatrice, 35, looked chic in a cashmere Burberry coat that cinched in her waist as she stepped out in New York earlier this month
Princess Beatrice, 35, stepped out in New York this month, keeping a piece of home with her as she wore a Burberry coat aptly named ‘The Kensington’.
The royal wore the cashmere fitted at the waist over a navy blue silk Zimmermann dress. Sky-high heels from Jimmy Choo completed the outfit.
Queen Elizabeth
During her record-breaking reign, Queen Elizabeth mastered the art of uniform dressing with her trusty Burberry coat
Arriving in Norfolk at Christmas in 2018, she championed the best of British fashion in a single-breasted coat and Burberry scarf
During her record-breaking reign, Queen Elizabeth mastered the art of uniform dressing.
When she arrived in Norfolk for Christmas in 2018, she championed the best of British fashion with a chic single-breasted camel coat and wide checked scarf from Burberry.
The ensemble was accessorized with a Launer bag and Gucci horsebit loafers.
Queen Camille
Queen Camilla, 76, steps out in the south of France in a classic Burberry trench coat
She draped the coat over a turquoise Anna Valentine dress
Queen Camilla, 76, stepped out in the south of France in September and looked stylish as she toured the navy cockpit wearing a classic Burberry trench.
She draped the coat over a turquoise Anna Valentine dress and carried a Charlotte Elizabeth bag.
Duchess of Sussex
Meghan Marle, 42, wore a double-breasted plaid coat as she made her first royal appearance in Scotland in 2018
When Meghan Marle, 42, made her first royal appearance in Scotland in 2018, she wore a checked double-breasted coat for the occasion.
The Burberry plaid was a fitting choice for Scotland and she completed the outfit with Veronica Beard trousers, a black Wolford turtleneck and a Strathberry bag.
Princess Eugenie
Princess Eugenie (33) chose a spring-colored ensemble for an Easter Sunday church service in Windsor in 2017
Eugenie wears a boat neck number for the service at St George’s Chapel
Princess Eugenie (33) opted for a spring-colored ensemble for an Easter Sunday church service in Windsor in 2017.
For the occasion, she turned to Burberry for a modern take on their iconic trench coat, with the boat neck number and a Goldust Millinery cocktail hat.
Duchess of Edinburgh
Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, 58, was elegant in a navy blue wool jacket from Burberry and a striped midi dress from Gabriela Hearst as she visited Newsham House in Liverpool in 2022.
Regal in shades of royal blue, Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, visited Newsham House in Liverpool in March 2022.
Elegantly dressed in a navy blue wool jacket from Burberry and a striped midi dress from Gabriela Hearst, the cropped jacket flowed neatly over the 58-year-old’s pleated skirt, adding structure to the luxurious look.
Queen Letizia of Spain
Queen Letizia of Spain, 51, wore a bright red coat dress designed by British heritage brand Burberry during a visit to Buckingham Palace in 2017
Queen Letizia, 51, visited Buckingham Palace in 2017 and made a splash in bright red, Spain’s national color. Making a passing nod to Britain, she opted for a coat dress designed by British heritage brand Burberry.
The waist-cinching version of the famous trench was paired with Prada pumps and a matching clutch from Spanish leather goods brand Menbur.
Princess Diana
It was an iconic his-and-hers moment for King Charles, 75, and the late Princess Diana during a Nova Scotia vacation in 1983
The royal couple both dressed in Burberry trench coats, showing the versatility of the garment
It was his and hers for Charles, 75, and Diana during a holiday in Nova Scotia in 1983.
The matching duo, both dressed in Burberry trench coats, show the versatility of this cult wardrobe piece. Diana was a big fan of the trench coat and often wore it off-duty with jeans and a white shirt.