Kate Middleton's best looks since she became the Princess of Wales
Kate Middleton became the Princess of Wales in September 2022.
She's shown off different facets of her style while taking on new royal responsibilities.
Kate has embraced pantsuits, and for her two public appearances in 2024, she wore chic dresses.
Kate Middleton became the Princess of Wales after Queen Elizabeth II died in September 2022.
The mom of three, who celebrated her 43rd birthday on Thursday, has had fun with her fashion since her title changed, showing off a sleeker side of her style.
Following her abdominal surgery and chemotherapy treatment in 2024, Kate made a handful of appearances, and her recent royal looks seemed to blend the best of royal tradition with modern trends.
Business Insider looked back at some of the best ensembles Kate has worn since becoming the Princess of Wales.
Ahead of Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral in September 2022, Kate Middleton and Prince William met with troops who were set to participate.
Middleton wore a black, military-esque coat by Catherine Walker with buttons down its bodice and epaulettes on its shoulders.
She completed the look with a black hat, semi-sheer tights, leather heels, and the late Queen's pearl earrings from her Silver Jubilee.
In December 2022, Kate attended the Christmas Day Service at St. Mary Magdalene Church while wearing a navy-green ensemble.
Her Alexander McQueen coat had a high neckline, multiple pockets, and a long pleated skirt.
She wore it with a handful of accessories in rich tones and textured fabrics, like dark velvet boots, brown leather gloves, and a green, wide-brimmed hat adorned with ribbon.
She also visited Boston, Massachusetts, that month, and showed the more colorful side of her wardrobe.
She wore a burgundy pantsuit designed by Roland Mouret with matching pumps and a baby-pink blouse. The shirt's long bow added a feminine flair to her outfit.
To kick off 2023, Kate and her husband wore matching red pieces for a Royal Foundation Centre event.
The Prince of Wales wore a blue suit with a red tie, which matched Kate's vibrant red suit.
Alexander McQueen designed her asymmetrical blazer and pleated pants, which she wore with red heels, a matching clutch, and geometric earrings from Chalk.
For the Wales versus England Six Nations rugby game in February 2023, Kate wore a coat that featured the colors of both teams.
Her houndstooth-print Catherine Walker coat was red and white, mirroring the colors of both rugby teams.
The BBC reported that, on the day of the match, the Prince of Wales described his wife's attire as "diplomatic," though she was rooting for England. Her team went on to win the game.
For the Commonwealth Day Service in March 2023, Kate wore a printed set with lots of flair.
Designed by Erdem, her navy-blue outfit included a fitted blazer top with peplum detailing at the waist, and a mermaid-style skirt that flared just above her ankles.
She wore the outfit with velvet pumps and a wide hat.
Kate subverted expectations by wearing teal to the St. Patrick's Day Parade at Mons Barracks in March 2023.
Rather than wearing true green as most do on St. Patrick's Day, the Princess of Wales opted for a Catherine Walker coatdress in a shade of teal often referred to as "St. Patrick's Blue," as People reported.
The color also matched the plumes the 1st Battalion of Irish Guards wore in their hats. It was a fitting choice for Kate as she inherited the title of Colonel of the battalion from William in December 2022.
She paired the look with coordinating shoes from Gianvito Rossi and a hat designed by Jane Taylor London.
Kate's blue ensemble for an Easter service at St. George's Chapel in April 2023 coordinated with her family members' looks.
The Waleses marked the full family appearance with coordinating blue ensembles, and Kate chose another Catherine Walker coatdress for the occasion. It had a two-toned lapel and pocket detailing.
A matching hat and nude heels tied the look together.
The Princess of Wales chose a more relaxed look for a visit to the charity the Anna Freud Centre in May 2023.
Kate's emerald dress was designed by Suzannah London. She wore it with white-and-black shoes from Alessandra Rich.
The gown's detailing and slightly puffy sleeves created a more relaxed but still professional look.
Kate put a royal spin on the sheer fabric trend with her dress for a garden party at Buckingham Palace in May 2023.
Designed by Elie Saab, the powder-blue dress had a sheer overlay and was covered in velvet embellishments.
An oversize bow sat on her neck, and a coordinating hat with a large flower completed the ensemble.
Even better, the look was recycled. Kate previously wore it to the 2019 Royal Ascot.
The princess popped in polka dots while opening Hope Street, a residential space for women in Southampton, in June 2023.
Puffy sleeves and a ruffled neckline gave the navy polka-dot dress from Alessandra Rich a feminine feel.
She paired the look with a white clutch and black-and-white heels.
The pink dress Kate wore to officially open the Young V&A at V&A Museum of Childhood in June 2023 was perfect for the summer of "Barbie."
First worn by the princess to Wimbledon in 2021, the Beulah London dress had short sleeves. Buttons lined the bodice, and it belted at the waist.
White shoes accented the summery outfit, just one of the pink looks she wore over the summer.
Kate showed off her penchant for polka dots at The Order of The Garter service at St. George's Chapel in June 2023.
The white dress was designed by her go-to designer, Alessandra Rich. Polka dots covered the form-fitting, long-sleeved dress, which cinched at the waist.
A black hat with polka-dot feathering and black-and-white shoes completed the ensemble.
Kate also showed off her curtsying skills at the event.
She embraced a more casual side of her style at the Out-Sourcing Inc. Royal Charity Polo Cup in July 2023.
Kate chose another Beulah London dress for the polo game, which William played in, this time in pale blue.
The long-sleeve dress flowed to Kate's ankles, and it was covered in stripes of floral print.
She paired it with nude heels.
Kate's lime-green dress for Wimbledon 2023 felt playful and fresh.
The dress from Self-Portrait had a shirt-like bodice, with a collar, large buttons down the center, and pocket detailing.
It cinched at the waist with a belt, creating a peplum silhouette, while the ruched skirt flowed to Kate's ankles.
She paired the dress with a purple brooch and nude heels.
Kate embraced a power suit in September 2023.
Kate wore a green suit from Burberry to visit the textile company, AW Hainsworth.
The jacket was slim-fitted while the pants were slightly wider, giving her a long look. A white blouse and gold jewelry completed the professional ensemble.
The princess wore a chic sweater set to visit Nottingham Trent University in October 2023.
The cream ensemble was designed by Sézane, consisting of a sweater with button detailing on the sleeves and a pencil skirt.
The sweater material of the ensemble made it feel perfect for fall. Kate paired the effortless ensemble with cream shoes and a matching purse.
A casual jacket and jeans was a nice change of pace for Kate in October 2023.
During a visit to Moray, Scotland, Kate paired a checked Burberry jacket with flared jeans and boots, and she added a red flower to her lapel.
Her jacket subtly matched William's green outerwear, and the pattern was the perfect fit for a visit to Scotland.
Kate chose a red coatdress with a statement bow for a state visit at the end of November 2023.
The princess turned to Catherine Walker for her dress in November, when she was ceremonially welcomed by the president and first lady of the Republic of Korea.
The red coatdress flowed past her knee, draping over her arms almost like a wrap. An asymmetrical bow on the gown's collar acted as a modern touch, and coordinating red shoes, a red purse, and a red hat tied the look together.
She attended the "Together at Christmas" celebration with an all-white outfit that looked more Hollywood glam than royal chic in December 2023.
Kate tapped menswear bespoke tailor Chris Kerr for her cream coat, which flowed to her ankles.
She paired the structured coat with a white blouse, matching high-waisted trousers, nude shoes, and a mini-purse. The outfit looked both trendy and timeless.
Kate made her much-anticipated return to the public eye in June 2024 at Trooping the Colour in a white Jenny Packham outfit.
Jenny Packham designed the knee-length dress Kate donned for Trooping the Colour 2024, which marked her first public appearance of the year. The Princess of Wales announced she was undergoing chemotherapy in March 2024.
The dress was upcycled, as Kate was previously seen wearing it at a luncheon before King Charles' coronation in May 2023. But Packham added a black-and-white bow and altered the belt to give it a second stripe for Trooping the Colour, making it look new.
She paired the dress with a coordinating white hat, pointed-toe heels, and the Irish Guards Regimental Brooch on her lapel to highlight her role as Colonel of the Irish Guards.
When she made her first solo appearance of the year at Wimbledon in June 2024, Kate wore a purple dress.
Kate attended the men's final of Wimbledon 2024 with Princess Charlotte at her side.
She arrived in a purple dress designed by Safiyaa London. The dress featured cap sleeves, a cinched waist, and a tea-length skirt with pleats. Ruching on the bodice added dynamism to the boatneck bodice, as did a navy brooch shaped like a bow.
Nude shoes and a pair of sunglasses completed the ensemble.
Kate paired a classic coatdress with modern accessories for the ceremonial welcome of the Amir of the State of Qatar in December 2024.
Alexander McQueen designed the double-breasted burgundy coatdress Kate wore to the ceremony, which was the first she attended in 2024.
Her coordinating hat was from Sahar Millinery, and Kate played up the autumnal vibes of her look with brown gloves, a brown Chanel clutch, and brown knee-high boots from Gianvito Rossi.
She chose pearly jewelry to complete the ensemble, including a four-strand choker Queen Elizabeth and Princess Diana both wore in the past.
Kate used a scarf to make her outfit for the Christmas walk at Sandringham coordinate with her family members' looks.
The Prince and Princess of Wales participated in the royal family's annual walk through Sandringham on Christmas with their children, and Prince William, Prince George, Prince Louis, and Princess Charlotte all wore navy ensembles.
Instead of matching her family, Kate donned an emerald green coat from Alexander McQueen with a matching beret from Gina Foster. She wore black boots and gloves with the look, but the standout accessory of her ensemble was her navy and green tartan scarf, which connected her look to her family members' outfits.
It complemented Charlotte's look in particular, as Charlotte's blue coat featured a checked pattern.
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