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<p>Extremely elegant and refined, the Princess of Wales continues to influence the world with her impeccable style. On January 9, 2025, she turned 43, celebrating a birthday after a particularly difficult year.</p>
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<p style="text-align: left;">The Princess of Wales, <strong>Kate Middleton</strong>, was born on January 9, 1982, in Reading, Berkshire. While at university in St. Andrews, Scotland, she met Prince William, whom she married in 2011. <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-weight: inherit; text-align: justify; letter-spacing: 0px;">Her evolution from commoner to member of the <strong>Royal Family</strong> has been accompanied by a stylistic transformation that has earned her the unofficial title of</span> <em style="text-align: justify; letter-spacing: 0px;">fashion icon</em><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-weight: inherit; text-align: justify; letter-spacing: 0px;">.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: left;">Her style is praised for its ability to combine elegance and modernity. During the years of her engagement to Prince William, she used to create looks even with <em>fast fashion</em> or accessible brand pieces, which made her very popular, and reflected a deep attention to royal protocol without sacrificing a personal touch. <em>"</em>Fashion is a powerful tool for communication," she once declared to one of her favorite stylists. Through sophisticated clothes and curated accessories, Kate not only celebrates the traditions of the English monarchy, but also conveys messages of cultural sensitivity and diplomacy. Here is a selection of the <strong>ten most iconic looks</strong> that have defined her public image, helping to consolidate her status as a point of reference in the world of style.</p>
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Kate Middleton Wedding Dress by Alexander McQueen (2011)

<h4 style="text-align: center;">1. Alexander McQueen Wedding Dress (2011)</h4>
<p style="text-align: left;">On April 29, 2011, <strong>Kate Middleton</strong> married Prince William wearing a <strong>wedding dress</strong> designed for her by then-creative director of <strong>Alexander McQueen Sarah Burton</strong>. The ivory satin dress featured a bodice with long lace sleeves and a full skirt with box pleats, culminating in a 9-foot (2.7-meter) train. The lace, made by the Royal School of Needlework, included floral motifs representing the four nations of the United Kingdom: roses, thistles, daffodil and shamrock. Her veil, secured with the <strong>Cartier Halo</strong> tiara lent by Queen <strong>Elizabeth II</strong>, completed the look, one of the most famous of all time.</p>

<h4 style="text-align: center;">2. Red Dress by Preen (2016)</h4>
<p style="text-align: left;">During a reconciliation ceremony with Canadian First Nations groups in 2016, Kate Middleton wore a red <strong>Preen by Thornton Bregazzi</strong> dress. The midi dress in stretch crepe featured an asymmetrical neckline and a pleated skirt, combining elegance and modernity. To pay homage to Canada, the Duchess pinned a maple leaf brooch to the dress, a jewel given to the Queen Mother during her visit to Canada in 1939.</p>

<h4 style="text-align: center;">3. Jenny Pakham's gold cape dress for the red carpet of "No Time to Die" (2021)</h4>
<p class="gallery__summary" style="text-align: left;">At the London premiere of "No Time to Die" in 2021, Kate Middleton stunned in a bold <strong>Jenny Packham</strong> creation, featuring a dramatic cape and gold sequin detailing. Inspired by a Bruce Oldfield design worn by Princess Diana in 1985, the look accentuated her figure and made her literally shine on the red carpet.</p>

kate middleton Black Lace Dress by Diane von Furstenberg (2014)

<h4 style="text-align: center;">4. Black Lace Dress by Diane von F&uuml;rstenberg (2014)</h4>
<p style="text-align: left;">For the <span>Royal Variety Performance at London&rsquo;s Palladium Theatre in 2014</span>, <strong>Kate Middleton chose to sport a black lace gown by Diane von Furstenberg</strong>. The elegant, form-fitting gown showcased the Princess&rsquo; ability to incorporate international designers while maintaining an aesthetic befitting of royal engagements.</p>

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<h4 style="text-align: center;">5. Elie Saab Powder Blue Dress (2022)</h4>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Kate Middleton</strong> enchanted<strong> </strong>with her femininity at the Buckingham Palace Garden Party during the <strong>coronation</strong> days of her father-in-law <strong>Charles III</strong>, wearing an elegant custom-made dress by <strong>Elie Saab</strong> . After having captured attention with dresses designed by Jenny Packham and Alexander McQueen at Westminster Abbey, the Princess of Wales continued to shine with her <strong>powder blue</strong> dress, already worn at Royal Ascot in 2019.</p>
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<h4 style="text-align: center;">6. Yellow Silk Dress by Roksanda Ilincic for the award ceremony at the Wimbledon tournament (2022)</h4>
<p style="text-align: left;">In 2014, Kate Middleton enchanted the public with a yellow silk dress by Roksanda Ilincic, worn during an official visit to Australia. This dress, characterized by an elegant and refined silhouette, immediately made people talk about itself for its bright color and impeccable design. The Princess has since shown off the look on several occasions, such as during the Wimbledon awards ceremony in 2022.</p>

<h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>7. Jenny Packham's blush pink dress (2015)</strong></h4>
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<p style="text-align: left;">For a gala dinner in aid of East Anglia's Children's Hospices, held in 2015, <strong>Kate Middleton</strong> decided to show off a blush pink <strong>Jenny Packham</strong> dress, which she had already worn to an ARK gala dinner in 2011.</p>
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<h4 style="text-align: center;">8. Not just dresses, Alexander McQueen's pink suit (2023)</h4>
<p style="text-align: left;">In May 2023, Kate Middleton wore a pastel pink <strong>Alexander McQueen</strong> suit during a visit to the Foundling Museum and the Kinship charity in London. The ensemble, which consisted of a jacket and matching trousers, was paired with white Gianvito Rossi pumps and Maria Black earrings. A pearl belt by Camilla Elphick added a playful touch to the ensemble.</p>

<h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>9. Alexander McQueen White Lace Diamond Jubilee Dress (2012)</strong></h4>
<p style="text-align: left;">In 2012, on the occasion of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, <strong>Kate Middleton</strong> chose to wear an elegant lace dress by Alexander McQueen during the royal mass at St. Paul's Cathedral. The dress, characterized by a delicate floral lace, enhanced her figure with a sophisticated and modern design, the look completed with a hat by Jane Taylor.</p>

<h4 style="text-align: center;">10. Mulberry Cherry Coat (2014)</h4>
<p style="text-align: left;">Throughout 2014 and 2015, <strong>Kate Middleton</strong> wore the double-breasted Mulberry coat in <em>cerise pink</em> on several official occasions, embracing the trend of colorful coats that winter. On December 9, 2014, during a visit to the National September 11 Memorial Museum in New York, Kate paired the coat with black suede pumps and a black suede clutch. Later, on March 27, 2015, she wore the same coat to a visit to the Stephen Lawrence Centre in London, completing the outfit with black pumps and a matching bag.</p>

Kate Middleton's 10 Most Iconic Looks

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