The Princess of Wales made a new appearance this week but fans were left unimpressed with one thing.

16:21, Tue, Mar 10, 2026 Updated: 16:24, Tue, Mar 10, 2026

Princess Catherine smiling

Princess Catherine attended the Commonwealth Day service on Monday (Image: Getty)

The Princess of Wales attended the annual Commonwealth Day service in London on Monday, but royal fans had one thing to note. Princess Catherine dazzled in a navy blue coat dress by Catherine Walker and earrings that belonged to the late Queen Elizabeth II.

She accessorised her look with a large-brimmed Sean Berret hat and a striking pearl necklace by Susan Caplan. Catherine styled her hair in her signature loose waves and sported a smoky eye make-up.

But some fans were not impressed with the style of her dress and took to social media to complain.

The Royal Family Attend The 2026 Commonwealth Day Service

Princess Catherine dazzled in blue (Image: Getty)

One user wrote on Instagram: “Her style is nice, but soooo boring. Always a coat dress.

“Mostly in one of the 97 or something shades of blue. And these shoulder pads are ridiculous.”

Another one agreed: “And always the maxi length... So predictable.”

A third one asked: “She really need another coat dress?”

A fourth one commented: “Pretty, but how many blue coat dresses with exaggerated shoulders does a woman need?”

A fifth one said: “More new blue same but different. At least the accessories are repeats.”

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The Royal Family Attend The 2026 Commonwealth Day Service

Some fans were not impressed with Princess Catherine's coat dress (Image: Getty)

Others defended the princess, saying she was appropriately dressed for the occasion, with one user commenting: “Stunning! Perfect for the Occasion!”

A second one added: “She’s found her style and she’s sticking to it. There’s only so much pizzazz British High fashion can accommodate. The new pleats and slant pockets, slant sleeve hems and raised shoulder pads are understated but stylish.”

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A third one wrote: “I love it! She looks perfect and sophisticated in this outfit!”

A fourth one said: “Brilliant and clever bit of styling here with the shoulder pads and those pleats. Well done.”