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Kate Middleton
Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, is a member of the British royal family by way of her marriage in 2011 to Prince William.
As one of the most-watched women in the world, Middleton’s style has been under a microscope since she and Prince William began dating in 2003. Middleton and Prince William first met when they were students at the University of St. Andrews, where Middleton studied art history.
When the news broke that the two were dating, Middleton was known for her preppy, collegiate style. In college, she modeled in a student fashion show at St. Andrews that Prince William attended, and when the two became engaged her fashion choices were put under a microscope.
For the wedding, Middleton chose a custom white Alexander McQueen wedding gown with an ivory lace bodice and satin skirt and train designed by the brand’s then-creative director Sarah Burton. More than 100 million people tuned in to watch the wedding, through television and livestreaming.
The dress kicked off a decade-long relationship between Burton and Middleton.
While Middleton has solid high fashion relationships, she often wears high street brands too, including Zara, H&M and Uniqlo. Often, pieces she wears or products she’s seen using will quickly sell out — a side effect that’s become known as the “Kate Middleton effect.”
Kate Middleton
Kate Middleton’s Commonwealth Day Service Looks Through the Years: Patterns and Peplum in Erdem, Bold Blues in Catherine Walker and More
See the looks the Princess of Wales has worn over the years.
Kate Middleton Sees Blue in Catherine Walker for Commonwealth Day Service
The Princess of Wales accessorized with the historic Bahrain Pearl Drop earrings.
Kate Middleton Shows How to Transition from Winter to Spring in Ralph Lauren Pleated Knit Dress for Leicester Outing
The Princess of Wales also wore pieces by Chris Kerr and Gianvito Rossi.
Kate Middleton Goes Monochrome in Burgundy McQueen Coat and More
The British royal visited Wales on Thursday.
BAFTAs 2026: Kate Middleton, Kylie Jenner and More Couples Bring High Fashion to the Red Carpet
Kate Middleton and Prince William, among others, hit the red carpet on Sunday night in London.
Kate Middleton Rewears Her Two-Tone Gucci Dress on the 2026 BAFTAs Red Carpet With Prince William
The British royal last attended the BAFTA Film Awards in 2023.
Kate Middleton’s BAFTA Dresses Through the Years: Jenny Packham, Alexander McQueen and More Red Carpet Looks
The 2026 BAFTAs air on Sunday at 7 p.m. GMT (2 p.m. ET).
Kate Middleton Goes Casual in Suited Styling
The Princess of Wales wore pieces by Boden and more for Thursday's royal engagement.
Kate Middleton Embraces Polished Brown Palette in Edeline Lee at Lambeth Palace
The Princess of Wales was joined by husband, Prince William, for an official engagement on Thursday.
Kate Middleton Pops in Vintage 1960s Coat
The Princess of Wales visited a Welsh textile manufacturer on Tuesday.
Kate Middleton’s Latest Outdoor Outfit Features Holland Cooper, The House of Bruar and More U.K. Labels
The Princess of Wales visited communities in the North of England on Tuesday.
Kate Middleton Spotlights British Tailoring in Holland Cooper Blazer
The Princess of Wales accessorized with earrings by Cartier.
Kate Middleton Embraces January Blues in Chris Kerr Coat for Scotland Visit With Prince William
The British royal couple visited Stirling and Falkirk in Scotland.
Kate Middleton Delivers a Fiery McQueen Power Suiting Moment for England’s Red Roses
The Princess of Wales hosted England's women's rugby team at Windsor Castle on Thursday.
Kate Middleton and Prince William Quietly Coordinate the Chocolate Brown Shoe Trend
The Gianvito 105 suede pump has been a staple in Middleton's footwear rotation for years.