Kate Middleton’s Latest Portrait Has Us Craving This Summer Print in Winter's Darkest Days

Mar. 15, 2025

Photo:The Prince and Princess of Wales/Instagram

The Prince and Princess of Wales/Instagram

Kate Middletonis green-lighting thispretty printfor the wintertime — well, sort of.

Last week, Prince Williamwished his wife a happy birthdayon the duo’s shared social media account. Accompanying the sweet message was a never-before-seen portrait of the Princess of Wales, 43, who wore a toasty gingham scarf — a pattern that’s typically reserved for the warmer months of the year.

Case in point: Reese Witherspoon’ssummer pickleball attire, Taylor Swift’smini dress at the US Open, Sarah Jessica Parker’s hatwhile filming season three ofAnd Just Like That…, and, now, Kate Middleton’s scarf. You see, the portrait was actually taken last summer. But since a scarf (or any other piece of clothing, for that matter) can be warm and wintry with the right material, there’s no reason why you can’t wear gingham now.

Kate Spade Gingham Scalloped Cardigan

Kate Spade Outlet

$99$79 at Katespadeoutlet.com

Amazon Essentials Classic-Fit Long-Sleeve Button-Down Poplin Shirt

Amazon

$24$19 at Amazon

Kate’s portrait button-down was patternless, so it only felt right to find a gingham version. This one from Amazon has slim-fitting sleeves, which is warm yet allows for layering.

One shopper wrotethat it “looks like a posh brand shirt” and also noted that “the button did not gap or pucker” over their large bust.

Hickey Freeman Cashmere Gingham Windowpane Scarf

Nordstrom Rack

$150$70 at Nordstromrack.com

We couldn’t pull gingham products without including a scarf — the inspiration for this story. This now-$70 selection features a darker color scheme, which is inherently wintry, and is made from 100 percent cashmere for a warm and luxurious feel. And if it’s bone-chillingly cold, you might add some mittens to your cart, too. (Gingham ones, of course!)

Ykr Wide-Leg Gingham Pants, $27 with coupon

$30$27 at Amazon

Edikted Gingham Oversize Quilted Puffer Jacket

Nordstrom

$117 at Nordstrom

English Factory Gingham Puff Sleeve Sweater

$95 at Nordstrom

Damson Madder Fluffy Gingham Mittens

Anthropologie

$50 at Anthropologie

Mila Mae Gingham Short Sleeve Fit & Flare Midi Dress

$140$70 at Nordstromrack.com

FP x Nigel Preston Side-Tie Pants

Free People

Buy Now for $148

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