Why royal ladies dressed burgundy for Kate's Christmas carol concert.

18-12-2022

By Aarti Rawat

The Prince and Princess of Wales celebrated Westminster Abbey's "Together at Christmas" Carol Service on Thursday evening.

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Princess Kate led the royals during the service honoring Queen Elizabeth II and her reign, supported by The Royal Foundation.

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Princess Kate and others wore burgundy for the emotional event. Zara Tindall, Princess Charlotte, and Kate's younger sister Pippa Middleton also wore the festive color for the outing.

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Why? The royal ladies may have worn burgundy for another reason besides uniting with Princess Kate and being joyful.

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Red represents royalty and power. In the Middle Ages, kings wore vivid colors to show their might and God-given right to reign.

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Sumptuary Laws in Elizabethan times ensured class distinction through clothes. Crimson symbolized power, strength, and warmth. Thus, nobility wore it.

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Queen Elizabeth, I was frequently represented in scarlet. Venetian colors like vermillion crimson were expensive and reserved for royalty and the higher classes.

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The color makes a statement, even if it no longer evokes monarchical power. "The royals are so choosy about what they wear," says Colour Psychologist Tash Bradley, Director of Interior Design at Lick.

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Princess Kate's trendy outfits are deliberately intended to provoke specific sensations. "If a royal wear red, they are grabbing attention straightaway."

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The royals wearing red to the Carol Service may have religious significance. Cardinals wore crimson to commemorate Christ's crucifixion in medieval times.

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Kate may be wearing red to honor Christ's life and death during Christmas.

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Fun fact: British army officials wore scarlet uniforms in the 17th and 18th centuries to identify soldiers from opposing cavalry formations. The royal ladies' ruby drinks may symbolize family unity.

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Kate, Zara, Charlotte, and Pippa looked stunning in royal red, whether it was a symbolic or festive fashion choice.

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Princess Kate's sadness on Christmas Day is relatable.