Princess Kate’s Best Red-Carpet Looks Through the Years

See the Princess of Wales’s Hollywood-approved sartorial range.

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Catherine, Princess of Wales, has singlehandedly defined modern royal style with her casual off-duty looks, sophisticated ensembles for royal events, and red-carpet appearances through the years.

Over the last decade, the royal has walked several red carpets next to husband Prince William at star-studded celebrations, including at movie premieres, award ceremonies, and fundraising events with the Royal Foundation. On these occasions, the princess has debuted ensembles that both stay true to her iconic regal style and show off her Hollywood-approved sartorial range.

Ahead, see Princess Kate’s best red-carpet looks.

February 19, 2023

The Princess of Wales wears an ethereal white one-shoulder gown from Alexander McQueen (which she repurposed after wearing it to an event in 2019) to the 2023 EE British Academy Film Awards, an occasion that marks her first official red-carpet appearance in three years. She styles the gown with a statement pair of black velvet opera gloves, and accessorizes with gold dangling earrings featuring ornate rose-gold petals.

December 2, 2022

Princess Kate wears a striking green off-the-shoulder gown from Solace London (rented from Hurr) for a green-carpet appearance at the Earthshot Prize Awards in Boston during her weeklong visit to the United States. She pairs the gown with dazzling silver pointed-toe pumps and coordinating green jewelry, including an emerald-and-diamond choker necklace that once belonged to Princess Diana.

May 19, 2022

The princess embodies black-tie elegance during the London premiere of Top Gun: Maverick at Leicester Square. She steps out on the red carpet in a sleek black dress from Roland Mouret featuring a white off-the-shoulder detail, and accessorizes with black pumps, a matching clutch, and Robinson Pelham’s Tsar Star diamond drop earrings.

October 17, 2021

Kate re-wears a lilac goddess gown by Alexander McQueen to walk the green carpet at the Earthshot Prize Awards, held at Alexandra Palace in London. She was previously seen in the gown in 2011 at the BAFTA Brits to Watch event in Los Angeles.

September 28, 2021

The royal makes a dazzling red-carpet appearance at the London premiere of No Time to Die at Royal Albert Hall in a gold Jenny Packham gown. She coordinates with statement gold earrings and classic nude pumps from Aquazzura, topping off the look with an elegant updo.

February 10, 2019

Kate wears an elegant white one-shoulder gown from Alexander McQueen to the 72nd EE British Academy Film Awards at Royal Albert Hall in London.

February 18, 2018

Princess Kate (known at this point as the Duchess of Cambridge) walks the red carpet at the 71st EE British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) at Royal Albert Hall in London.

Pregnant with Prince Louis, she wears a deep-green Jenny Packham gown paired with a black belt and clutch. She adds some sparkle with a statement emerald-and-diamond necklace.

February 12, 2017

Kate wears a black off-the-shoulder gown with a white floral print from Alexander McQueen to the 70th British Academy Film Awards at Royal Albert Hall in London. She pairs the sophisticated gown with diamond drop earrings.

November 3, 2016

The royal brightens the red carpet in a white crochet Self-Portrait dress and red velvet clutch during the London premiere of A Street Cat Named Bob at the Curzon Mayfair.

October 26, 2015

Kate wears a relaxed baby-blue chiffon gown from her go-to designer, Jenny Packham, during the world premiere of Spectre at Royal Albert Hall in London. She tops off the look with a silver belt, matching sparkling silver clutch, and an elegant pinup hairdo.

December 5, 2013

Kate wears a sleek ivory gown from Roland Mouret for the royal film performance of Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom in London. She pairs the piece with a metallic, multilayered beaded necklace and a black velvet clutch, topping off the look with a half-up, half-down ’do.

July 9, 2011

The newlywed royal wears a lilac goddess gown from Alexander McQueen to attend the BAFTA Brits to Watch—her first major red-carpet event as the new Duchess of Cambridge—at the Belasco Theatre in Los Angeles.