Daniel Boan

Picking a festive yet chic outfit for a Christmas party can be a challenge, but leave it to Kate Middleton to show us how it's done.

On Tuesday, the duchessattended a Christmas party for Royal Air Force families at Kensington Palace. Her outfit for the event was one of her most festive looks yet.

kate middleton and prince william christmas party plaid skirt

Middleton wore a <a id="1e78af45-6abf-3a5c-a4e3-81dfaf31f13e" href="https://modesens.com/us/en/product/emilia-wickstead-tartan-pleated-skirt-red-9685740/?refinfo=gSH_ggfEmiliWicksfc-ApAcClSk9685740&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_media=CPC&amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMI8ujc8LSG3wIVFJJbCh3yeAPHEAQYAiABEgIzY_D_BwE"> $1,112 pleated mid-calf length skirt by Emilia Wickstead </a> with a red tartan pattern. She paired the skirt with a <a id="c5980ac6-a70a-3862-a485-48b3bae82076" href="https://www.brora.co.uk/lq933a900#"> £209 ($266.55 USD) black cropped cashmere cardigan by Brora </a> . A pair of black heeled boots completed the look.

Kate Middleton plaid skirt christmas party

Prince William was at her side in a light-blue, quarter-zip sweater, which he paired with dark-blue trousers and dark-brown shoes.

kate middleton and prince william christmas party

The party appeared to be a rather relaxed and festive occasion. The <a id="f02e2320-d3ec-3087-a951-d8d99765c16b" href="https://twitter.com/RE_DailyMail"> Daily Mail's royal correspondent Rebecca English </a> shared a video of the couple engaging in a brief snowball fight near the party's snow machine.

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The party was held to honor families and children of deployed personnel from RAF Coningsby and RAF Marham that are currently serving in Cyprus. Kensington Palace previously announced that Middleton and William will be flying to Cyprus on Wednesday to visit serving personnel and families.

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Kate Middleton paired a $1,112 festive plaid skirt with a cropped cardigan to a royal Christmas party

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Kate Middleton paired a $1,112 festive plaid skirt with a cropped cardigan to a royal Christmas party