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 Suits Up in Roland Mouret for Royal Engagement With Prince William
The Prince and Princess of Wales paid a visit to Charing Cross Hospital in London on Thursday.
Queen Camilla, Kate Middleton and More Royals Leaned on Suede Boots as Their Go-to Festive Footwear Style This Holiday Season
Queen Camilla, Kate Middleton and more were spotted with the trendy shoe.
Kate Middleton Wears Favorite Blazé Milano Coat to Royals’ Christmas Day Service at Sandringham
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Kate Middleton Ushers in the Holiday Spirit in Catherine Walker Coat for ‘Together at Christmas’ Carol Service
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Kate Middleton Honors History Wearing Queen Victoria’s Oriental Circlet Tiara for the German State Visit Banquet
The Princess of Wales wore a gown by Jenny Packham.
Kate Middleton Returns to a Familiar Formula in a Blue McQueen Coat and Sentimental Jewelry for the German State Visit to the United Kingdom
The Princess of Wales previously wore the coat for Christmas services in 2023.
Kate Middleton Styles Croc Embossed Pumps to Anna Freud Centre in London
The Princess of Wales donned a pair of heels she's styled before.
Kate Middleton Slips Into Emerald Green Velvet Manolo Blahnik Pumps for Royal Variety Performance
It marked her first red carpet appearance with Prince William in two years.
Kate Middleton Honors Queen Elizabeth II With Diamond Statement Earrings for Royal Variety Performance
The Princess of Wales joined her husband, Prince William, for the evening's annual event.
Kate Middleton’s Roland Mouret Suit Sets Confident Tone for London Summit
The Princess of Wales attended the Future Workforce Summit on Tuesday.
Kate Middleton Honors Armistice Day in Classic Catherine Walker Coatdress
The Princess of Wales led the service at the The National Memorial Arboretum.
Kate Middleton Picks Catherine Walker, Once Again, for Remembrance Sunday Service in London
The Princess of Wales wore the "Evie" coat, which has a high collar and three diagonal pintucks across the…
Kate Middleton Establishes a Pointed Black-and-White Silhouette in Alessandra Rich at the Festival of Remembrance
The Princess of Wales paired the peplum dress with Bahrain pearl earrings, a diamond thistle brooch and black…
Kate Middleton Embraces Earthy Tones in Ralph Lauren, Barbour and More During Northern Ireland Trip With Prince William
The Princess of Wales' look incorporated brands like With Nothing Underneath, Really Wild and more into her…