Royal Family Halloween Costume Ideas, from Queen Elizabeth to Palace Guards

Roller Skate Kate

In 2008, the Princess of Wales sported a sequin green top with yellow shorts at the Day-Glo Midnight Roller Disco charity event she co-organized with Holly Branson, daughter of Richard Branson. Actual roller skates are optional for Halloween but certainly encouraged.

Queen Elizabeth on Duty

Grab your brightest colored coat and find a wide-brimmed hat in a matching color. Add a brooch, gloves and (most importantly) the Queen’s signature handbag (Launer or a lookalike!).

Buckingham Palace Guard

One way to avoid the awkward “What are you supposed to be?” question is by going with this classic look — no one will mistake those bearskin hats.

Gym-Ready Diana

Need a last-minute Halloween costume with a royal twist? Look no further than Princess Diana for inspiration and your own closet for the necessary pieces: a crewneck sweatshirt, biker shorts and socks that reach halfway up your calves.

Cute Corgis

A dog might be seen as a last-minute costume idea, but take it up a notch by going with friends as a group of Queen Elizabeth’s beloved corgis. There are plenty of corgi onesies to choose from, but dog ears and some drawn-on whiskers will do the trick in a pinch.

Olympian Zara

Queen Elizabeth’s granddaughter, Zara Tindall, is an equestrian expert, so much so that she competed in the 2012 Olympics! Grab your best horseback riding gear, maybe one of those pony heads on a stick — and don’t forget a silver medal.

Wedding Day Duchess

Meghan Markle wed Prince Harry in a fairy tale ceremony in 2018, and her bridal look was so distinct that everyone will know who you are at any Halloween party. You’ll need a white dress with long sleeves and a bateau neckline as well as a bridal bouquet. Pull your hair back into a low bun topped with a tiara (plastic will do the trick in this case) and veil (the longer, the better!).

Garden Party Princess

If you’ve always wished there was a reason to wear a fascinator, this might be it! Coordinate your headpiece and coat dress in a spring color and pretend you’re heading for tea at Buckingham Palace.

Coronation Day Queen

Orb? Check. Sceptre? Check. Heavy crown? Check.

Channel Queen Elizabeth at her grandest — at her coronation — for a look that is sure to win any party’s costume contest.

Modern Royalty

Now is the perfect time to bring out that gown you never thought you’d wear again! Add a sparkling headpiece, sash and jewels, and voila — you’re ready for a Buckingham Palace gala … or at least the local bar’s costume contest.

Classic Young Prince

While Prince George has graduated to an older look of suits and ties in recent years, we have to argue that nothing will ever be cuter than his classic shorts and knee socks combinations. Best part? You probably have all the costume pieces already in your closet.