Catherine, Princess of Wales — better known as Kate Middleton , the wife of Prince William — has become a style icon ever since entering the public eye.
While 2022 ended in somber fashion for the royal family with the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the year provided plenty of opportunities for the princess to show off her keen sense of style. Here are some of her most stunning looks from the past year.
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In March, the prince and princess of Wales attended a reception at the estate of Cahal Pech in Belize, hosted by the country’s Governor General.
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Kate went for a subdued but stylish blue turtleneck for an event at the Ukrainian Cultural Center in London.
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This green dress gave off definite tropical vibes for an extended royal tour of the Caribbean.
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This stunning photo of Kate in a white power suit was taken during that same tour of the Caribbean.
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Kate dressed down somewhat with this colorful dress for a tour of Trenchtown in Kingston, Jamaica.
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Much like the late queen, Kate often opts for bright colors so she can be more easily spotted in a crowd.
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This, the final image of Kate in Belize, shows her in sleek white Alexander McQueen pants and a jacket from Yves St. Laurent.
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William and Kate checked out a cocoa farm during their trip to the Caribbean.
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Kate opted for a more formal look as she, William, and their two children — George and Charlotte — arrived at a church service.
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The Royal Ascot is a place for bold dresses and big hats, and Kate did not disappoint for the 2022 event.
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Kate was on point in this pastel blue number for an Easter service in April.
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The annual Earthshot Prize Ceremony is a black tie event, and Kate’s mint-green dress was a perfect complement to William’s tux.
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William and Kate looked every bit the power couple as they arrived in Boston for a quick three-day visit.
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She wore full royal regalia for an event to honor the visit of South Africa’s president.
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This dress was made by Alexander McQueen, one of Kate’s favorite designers.
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After the death of the queen in September, Kate and others wore black.
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This beautiful photo shows a carefree Kate walking her two kids to school.
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The royal couple arrived in Manchester to commemorate a memorial to the victims of a 2017 terrorist attack that killed 22 people.
