Catherine, the Princess of Wales, and her eight-year-old daughter, Princess Charlotte, stunned viewers on May 6 as they arrived at King Charles III’s Coronation wearing matching floral-inspired crystal headpieces.  RELATED: Colour, Tailoring and Hats Reigned Supreme at King Charles III’s Coronation Many royal watchers speculated as to whether Kate Middleton would wear a traditional tiara to the special occasion, as is customary for regal events such as last weekend’s, and if she would borrow one of her predecessor’s precious pieces of headwear for the day. Instead, the royal mother-daught ..read more

The year was 2007. Gossip Girl was in its first season, Tumblr had just launched, the original iPhone was hitting shelves and a young Kate Middleton and Prince William had ended their four-year relationship. They of course reunited three years later and wed in 2011, but before that memorable day, the Duchess of Cambridge was just a girl in her mid-20s, What A Girl Wants-ing her way through London à la Amanda Bynes. Today, the royal’s fashion is appropriately formal. Classic and feminine, the Duchess’s sense of style is sought after by the masses. But the 2000s were a different time, and while ..read more

Princess Diana is arguably more popular than ever. Spencer, the biopic starring Kristen Stewart, was one of the buzziest films of the year. Emma Corrin skyrocketed to fame after portraying the young royal in the most recent season of The Crown. And an on-set photo of Elizabeth Debicki (the actress replacing Corrin for the show’s final season) wearing a replica of the iconic “revenge dress” went viral almost instantly. So what’s the reason behind this eternal fascination with the life and fashion of Princess Diana? “She had everything people dream of in a princess,”says royal photographer Samir ..read more

For a small UK designer, Kate Middleton’s approval is about as good as it can get. Nicole Christie, founder of Glasgow-based sustainable luxury womenswear brand Ellipsis, can attest to this. After Daily Mail royal editor Rebecca English tweeted that the Duchess of Cambridge eyed one of Christie’s dresses (a caramel number handcrafted in silk satin backed crepe with draping sleeves and high split cuts) on a royal outing, social media praise started to roll in. “I hope the Duchess of Cambridge will wear this beautiful dress,” one user wrote on Ellipsis’ Instagram. On Twitter, another lamented to ..read more

Leave it to Kate Middleton to show up at the No Time to Die premiere and steal the proverbial thunder from all its stars. For release of the fifth James Bond film starring Daniel Craig, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge graced us with their presence on the red carpet. While the film stars came to slay — Ana de Armas and Léa Seydoux both sparkled in Louis Vuitton and Chopard, Daniel Craig donned a pink suede jacket, and Lashana Lynch wore a Vivienne Westwood ensemble — Kate Middleton outdid them all in a golden Jenny Packham gown. Clearly, this Royal has missed dressing up.   View this p ..read more

November 16, 2010 is a day that will go down in history. After seven years of dating, Prince William and Kate Middleton announced they were engaged. Finally! And for the fashion world, it was the day the “Kate effect” was born. Within minutes of appearing at the photocall, Catherine’s blue Issa London wrap dress sold out in the UK — and it went on to sell out in 43 countries including the United States. Such has been the case for so many Kate Middleton outfits since. Kate gave her first press interview that day, sitting down for the traditional engagement interview with ITV’s Tom Bradby, and s ..read more

A decade ago, Kate Middleton stunned royal watchers around the world when she stepped out onto the red carpet leading into Westminster Abbey and finally revealed the first full look at her wedding dress — a closely guarded (but oft speculated about) secret until that moment. Now, in honour of Kate and Prince William’s 10th anniversary, we’re looking back at all the intricate details of the iconic gown that has since inspired many a bride. Photography by Getty ImagesWho designed Kate Middleton’s wedding dress? English designer Sarah Burton, creative director of beloved English fashion house Ale ..read more

Compared to previous years, we didn’t see much of the royal family in 2020 due to the cancellation of public events necessitated by the coronavirus pandemic. So it was a rare occasion to see the entire Cambridge fam – the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge alongside their three children – photographed together at an event today. Prince William, Kate Middleton, Prince George, 7, Princess Charlotte, 5, and Prince Louis, 2, attended a special performance of The National Lottery’s Pantoland at The Palladium in honour of frontline workers and their families. The event, which had socially distant seating ..read more

Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, wrapped up a three-day trip across the U.K. today. The royal train tour, which saw the Duke and Duchess visit England, Scotland and Wales, was a thank you to front-line workers and organizations for their service during the coronavirus pandemic. Middleton brought her fashion A game for the occasion, particularly when it came to her coats – notably, all of which she had worn on previous occasions. (Mindful shopping is a move we’ll always encourage). See every look Kate Middleton wore on the 2020 royal train tour below ..read more

The impact that the Duchess of Cambridge and the Duchess of Sussex have on fashion around the globe is well-documented. What the Duchesses wear has become so important to consumers around the globe that the knock-on effect has been named the “Kate effect” and “Meghan effect” respectively. Items sell out, waitlists of thousands are created and website traffic spikes – it’s a dream come true for any brand that the royal pair choose to wear. Now their combined influencer value has been determined. According to The London Institute of Photography, Kate and Meghan have generated USD$2.4 million in ..read more