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Politics, society and economics aside, the British monarchy has always been a point of interest and fascination when it comes to style and fashion. The current Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, is known for her simple-yet-classy look. Here's a look at her most talked-about outfits ever.
Days ahead of the royal couple's visit to India and Bhutan, the Duchess welcomed guests from both countries at her London home. She donned a sheer blue polka-dotted floor-length dress by Saloni Lodha, an Indian-origin designer she has favoured previously as well. The dress had a deep V at the back, showing some skin, that many thought was a bit daring for the royal. (Source: AP)
Possibly the most famous look after the birth of princess Charlotte, Duchess Kate mesmerised the world with her gorgeous red ensemble while welcoming China’s President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan at Buckingham Palace for a State Banquet. Fans were not surprised to see Kate looking stunning in red, given that it is the colour of China's flag, and symbolises good fortune and joy. (Source: AP)
Kate Middleton impresses in white for a solo appearance. Known for her impeccable sense of style, Kate Middleton was chic in a white shift dress with navy blue trim by Jaeger and matching pumps. (Source: Reuters)
Labeled as the most stylish Duchess ever, Kate Middleton was effortlessly chic in a pleat-detailed cornflower blue coat by Alexander McQueen with navy-blue pump heels and a matching clutch. (Source: Reuters)
For their arrival in Australia, Kate changed into a yellow-and-white blocked Ryedale dress from the Roksanda Ilincic spring 2014 collection. She accessorized it with nude L.K. Bennett pumps for the occasion. (Source: Reuters)
Kate Middleton dressed up for Easter Sunday services in Australia in a pale lilac-hued Alexander McQueen skirt suit and matching hat by Jane Taylor. The royal accessorised the look with L.K. Bennett Harper suede pumps and an Alexander McQueen clutch. (Source: AP)
British Royals – Prince William and Kate Middleton – along with Hollywood A-listers like Hugh Jackman, Bradley Cooper, Victoria Beckham upped the glamour quotient at London's Centre Court on July 6 for the Wimbledon Men's final. The royal fashionista was chic in a blue green check wrap dress. She let her straight hair fall lightly on her shoulder and accesorised her look with a beige box clutch. (Source: AP)
The Duchess of Cambridge attended The Cinema and Television Benevolent Fund's Royal Film Performance 2015 of the James Bond 007 film "Spectre" at Royal Albert Hall on October 26 in London. The royal was an epitome of old Hollywood glamour in Jenny Packham. (Source: Reuters)
Kate Middleton stuns in a pale blue-buttoned coat by Seraphine. The Duchess picked it up for a chilly winter morning. Isn't it perfect? (Source: AP)
Kate Middleton was again seen in an outfit by her favourite designer Alexander McQueen. Kate looked elegant in a peach dress that she teamed with nude pumps and a box clutch. (Source: AP)
Reportedly wearing a new dress for a surprise prison visit to Send Prison in Surrey, Kate's demure yet classy white tweed outfit was from a London-based brand called The Fold. The dress has a fitted silhouette, v-neckline, pencil skirt and peplum details at the waist. Her Jimmy Choo shoes in a coordinated grey lent the grace that the duchess in known for. (Source: katemiddletonstyle.org)
An outing to London elementary school saw the Duchess in a chic navy blue loose fitting dress by Madderson London with a navy, white and pink embroidered tweed-patterned trim. Black tights and pumps once again finished off her look, leaving her stylish, yet comfortable. (Source: AP)
The Duchess cut a pretty picture in the late morning sun with a spray of flowers in her hand. She matched the blue coat with navy blue pumps and a matching clutch. (Source: Kate Middleton)
Kate Middleton looked lovely in a pastel pink Alexander McQueen coat with pearl button details and Jane Taylor hat during her appearance at Commonwealth Service at Westminster Abbey in 2015. (Source: AP)
The Duchess made yet another style statement in a red belted dress that's said to have become quite a hit with the ladies. (Source: AP)
The Duchess of Cambridge chose a midnight blue Jenny Packham dress at a dinner for London's National Portrait Gallery. But more than the dress what dazzled onlookers is the diamond necklace borrowed from the queen. It's a Cartier diamond known as the 'Nizam of Hyderabad', given to Queen Elizabeth II in 1947 for her wedding to the Duke of Edinburgh. (Source: AP)
Braving a pouring rain and strong wind, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Kate and William each held their own black umbrella as they walked from their motorcade to the National Sep 11 Memorial and Museum. Kate looked beautiful in this gorgeous fuchsia Mulberry coat. (Source: AP)
Sporting the oft-worn colour of blue, William and Kate visited the city of Dundee in Scotland on October 23 — the couple's first official visit to Dundee. Kate cut a fine figure in a blue wool coat and matching kilt by Scottish fashion designer Christopher Kane. Monique Jessen from People magazine tweeted about the coat, saying it was a “slim fitted dogtooth wool tailored coat with belt”, and the kilt was a “mini dogtooth wool kilt with belt”. Both pieces were reportedly made bespoke for Kate. The outfit was teamed with Aquatalia’s Rhumba boots in black suede and a Stuart Weitzman Muse bag in black suede. (Source: AP)
On November 17, William and Kate visited the French Embassy in Knightsbridge, London, to sign the book of condolence and pay tribute to the Paris attack victims. For the solemn occasion, Kate wore black with a small white polka dot pattern suit, from an unidentified designer. This is apparently the third time she's worn this suit. (Source: Youtube)
The Duchess of Cambridge joined prominent figures of the British Royal Family at the National Service of Remembrance in Whitehall, London on November 8. Wearing black as a mark of respect, the Duchess is said to have worn a bespoke piece by Alexander McQueen. She teamed the coat with a pair of Baroque Pearl Drops by Annoushka on Kiki McDonough hoops. (Source: BBC)
On October 21, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended a “Creative Collaborations” event at Lancaster House, London, joining the Chinese President and his wife. The duchess looked beautiful in a purple lace dress, paired with coordinating shoes and clutch bag. The dress from Dolce & Gabbana, called the Lace Guipure Dress is a knee-length fitted outfit, featuring a high neckline. Style-spotters have made an educated guess about her shoes, saying it may be a Gianvito Rossi. Her clutch was the familiar Bayswater clutch in conker suede. (Source: AP)
Effortlessly stylish in the belted number, it’s hard to believe that Kate Middleton was six months pregnant when this photo was taken. (Source: AP)
The Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton who is five months pregnant, went de-glam as she stepped out in a black hooded jacket, skinny jeans and boots on December 16 in east London as she paid a visit to the 23rd Poplar Beaver Scout Colony. (Source: AP)
Kate Middleton chose a mod black Goat “Washington” swing coat with contrasting beige tabs on the cuffs when she met with Chirlane McCray, wife of New York mayor Bill de Blasio. The royal finished out the look with Cornelia James Imogen merino wool gloves with side bow, suede Muse clutch by Stuart Weitzman for Russell & Bromley and towering Episode “Angel” pumps all in black. (Source: AP)
During the royal couple's first official visit to the U.S., Kate picked a coat by British maternity label Seraphine.She was five-months pregnant with their second child. (Source: AP)
Kate Middleton cut an elegant figure in a gorgeous Alexander McQueen cream coat with a matching hat, pearl drop earrings and nude coloured pumps. (Source: AP)
The Royal style icon looked fabulous in a pre-fall 2013 wool crepe Allie coat by Erdem. She finished out her look with nude pumps and clutch. (Source: AP/Reuters)
Kate Middleton looked regal in a golden Alexander McQueen lace dress for a garden party at Buckingham Palace in London on June 10. The party was held to celebrate Prince Philip’s 93rd birthday. (Photo: AP)
Kate Middleton showed off her tiny baby bump for the first time during her first pregnancy in a grey MaxMara dress while on a visit to a drug de-addiction centre. (Photo: Reuters)
For the christening of Prince George, Kate Middleton chose a dress by Alexander McQueen and a Jane Taylor hat. She looked royal as ever. (Source: AP)
Kate Middleton was glowing in her loosely-fitted peach Jenny Packham dress and coat with a sleek belt just above the baby bump. She matched her dress with a long blazer jacket. Kate, who was accompanied by her husband Prince William,accessorised the dress with a matching pillbox hat, which she had worn last year for the Jubilee celebrations at St Paul's. (Source: AP)
