Kate Middleton Turns 41: The Princess of Wales’ Landmark Style Moments
Revisit Kate Middleton's most memorable outfits through the years
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge attends the “No Time To Die” World Premiere at the Royal Albert Hall on September 28, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)
In honor of Kate Middleton‘s 41st birthday on Jan. 9, we’re revisiting some of her most iconic looks of all time.
Known for her exquisitely curated royal wardrobe, the Princess of Wales has often paid homage to her late mother-in-law’s inimitable legacy through sartorial expression. The Issa London blue silk-jersey Sapphire London wrap dress that she wore to officially announce her engagement to Prince William mirrored that of the blue suit set adorned by Princess Diana for the very same occasion. Similarly, the Princess opted for a Jenny Packham polka-dot frock to present Prince George to the public after giving birth, which echoed the green polka-dot ensemble worn by Diana to present Prince William as a newborn.
The Princess also has a tendency to call upon her favorite designers time and time again, and repeatedly wears Jenny Packham and Alexander McQueen. Opting for streamlined and timeless looks, the royal family member’s signature style is certainly fit for a queen.
In celebration for the Princess’ 41st birthday, here are Kate Middleton’s top style moments, bound to go down in royal family history.
Kate Middleton in Issa London at her engagement announcement in 2010
Prince William and Kate Middleton pose for photographs in the State Apartments of St James Palace on November 16, 2010 in London, England to announce their engagement. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
Kate Middleton wears an Alexander McQueen wedding gown in 2011
LONDON, ENGLAND – APRIL 29: Their Royal Highnesses Prince William Duke of Cambridge and Catherine Duchess of Cambridge exit Westminster Abbey after their Royal Wedding on April 29, 2011 in London, England. (Photo by Ian Gavan/GP/Getty Images)
Kate Middleton wears Jenny Packham to the London Olympics Gala in 2012
Britain’s Prince William and his wife Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, arrive for a British Olympic Team GB gala event at the Royal Albert Hall in London, on May 11, 2012. AFP PHOTO / POOL / ALASTAIR GRANT (Photo credit should read ALASTAIR GRANT/AFP via Getty Images)
Kate Middleton wears Jenny Packham after the birth of Prince George in 2013
LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 23: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge depart The Lindo Wing with their newborn son at St Mary’s Hospital on July 23, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Ferdaus Shamim/WireImage)
Kate Middleton wears Jenny Packham after the birth of Princess Charlotte in 2015
LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 02: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge leave The Lindo Wing of St Mary’s Hospital with their newborn daughter, Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, on May 2, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images)
Kate Middleton wears Alexander McQueen to Pippa Middleton’s wedding in 2017
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Princess Charlotte of Cambridge attend the wedding of Pippa Middleton and James Matthews at St Mark’s Church on May 20, 2017 in Englefield Green, England. (Photo by Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)
Kate Middleton wears Jenny Packham after the birth of Prince Louis in 2018
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge depart the Lindo Wing with their newborn son Prince Louis of Cambridge at St Mary’s Hospital on April 23, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage)
Kate Middleton wears Alexander McQueen to Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s wedding in 2018
Princess Charlotte of Cambridge (L) and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, (R) after attending the wedding ceremony of Britain’s Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan Markle at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, in Windsor, on May 19, 2018. (Photo by Andrew Matthews / POOL / AFP) (Photo credit ANDREW MATTHEWS/AFP via Getty Images)
Kate Middleton wears Alexander McQueen to a Dutch State Dinner in 2018
Britain’s Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, (L) walks with Rear Admiral Ludger Brummelaar (R) as they attend a State Banquet in honour of King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands at Buckingham Palace in London on October 23, 2018, on the first day of the Dutch King and Queen’s two-day state visit. (Photo by John Stillwell / POOL / AFP) (Photo credit should read JOHN STILLWELL/AFP via Getty Images)
Kate Middleton wears Jenny Packham to the No Time To Die premiere in 2021
Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge attend the “No Time To Die” World Premiere at Royal Albert Hall on September 28, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage)
Kate Middleton wears The Vampire’s Wife in first official joint portrait with Prince William in 2022
The first joint portrait of Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge by British artist, Jamie Coreth on June 23, 2022 in Cambridge, England. (Jamie Coreth/Fine Art Commissions/Kensington Palace via Getty Images)
