The Princess of Wales wore a variety of stunning outfits last month - from her Andrew Gn banquet gown to her Catherine Walker coat dress. The royal also nailed the casual look when she and her husband, Prince William, headed to the Royal National Lifeboat Institution.
The 44-year-old donned a sleek, heritage-print blazer by Catherine Walker, which she teamed with a baby blue shirt, pressed trousers, and cowboy boots by Jimmy Choo. The mother of three wore her famous mane lightly curled and expertly blow-dried.
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© Getty ImagesThe royal sported painted nails last month
But did you spot her nails? Despite the casual setting, the mother of three was pictured holding a cup of tea, and her natural manicure was fully on show. The royal normally adheres to the unofficial beauty rule of zero polish, but on that day, Kate appeared to have painted her nails in a natural peach tone, with an opaque finish.
© @princeandprincessofwalesKate famoulsy goes polish-free
This was quite the change for the royal. Her 'Clean Girl' nail look is normally short, clean, and fuss-free. Kate was ahead of her time with her polish-free nails; in recent years, the search for the 'Minimalist Manicure' has risen profusely.
© Getty ImagesThe royal's manicure chpice is short and fuss-free
So, seeing her wear a polish - albeit a natural one - is big news. Although royal fans have debated that the royal wore a slick of polish in December 2025 at the German State Banquet, it's hard to know for sure, because there weren't a lot of photographs from inside Windsor Castle; it was a bit of a 'blink, and you will miss it' moment.
Princess Kate's red nails
© Getty ImagesPrincess Kate last wore red polish in 2023
The last time we saw Kate sporting a bold, polished nail was back in April 2023. The princess looked poised and elegant on Easter Sunday, cutting a resplendent figure in a sapphire-hued coat dress to attend the Easter Mattins Service at St. George's Chapel in Windsor.
© GettyKate's red nails looked so striking
With her husband and three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis in tow, her Catherine Walker coat looked dazzling with her electric blue pillbox hat from Lock & Co.
Royal fans were excited to see her sporting ruby red nails. Royal etiquette suggests that fake nails or brightly coloured talons are reportedly not appropriate for public appearances.
Never one to put a foot out of line, the royal rarely deviates from royal rules and regulations. So, fans were somewhat surprised to see Kate test her limits with a daring scarlet manicure.
Kate's wedding manicure
© GettyKate's 'engagement' nails were highlighted with clear polish
Similar to her engagement photos, which saw her sport natural, clear nails and a blue Issa dress that complemented her ring, Kate chose a subtle pink manicure on her wedding day in April 2011.
It was made from a unique combination of Bourjois' '28 Rose Lounge,' a nude shade that is opaque after one coat, and Essie's '423 Allure', which further enhanced the natural finis
