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Kate Middleton style: The Duchess of Cambridge's best-ever Jenny Packham looks


UPDATED MARCH 1, 2019 6:20 AM EST

Kate Middleton wearing Jenny Packham

British designer Jenny Packham is known for her sophisticated, feminine styles, which makes her a perfect fit for the always-elegant Duchess of Cambridge. Kate has opted for Jenny Packham looks for some of her highest profile public engagements, from formal state dinners to introducing babies Prince George and Princess Charlotte to the world for the first time following their births. Scroll through to see all the Duchess' best Jenny Packham moments. Third time's a charm! Kate Middleton stepped out once again in Jenny Packham for her third departure from the Lindo Wing on April 23, just hours after welcoming her new bundle. The mom-of-three debuted her and Prince William's newborn baby boy wearing a red dress with a white lace collar. The look was reminiscent of Princess Diana leaving with Prince Harry in red. Kate wore Jenny when she left the hospital with Princess Charlotte and Prince George. Photo: Getty Images
On February 27, the Duchess of Cambridge visited the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (RCOG) wearing a bespoke blue Jenny Packham military-inspired coat worn over a matching blue dress. Kate completed her ensemble with Jimmy Choo shoes and a blue clutch. Photos: Getty Images
On February 19, 2018, the Duchess of Cambridge was a red carpet star, making a dazzling entrance to the British Oscars – the BAFTAs – at London's Royal Albert Hall accompanied by Prince William. Duchess Kate, pregnant with their child, wore a forest green empire waist Jenny Packham gown featuring a crossover neckline, cap sleeves and ribbon belt detail. The royal accessorized the beautiful dress with sparkling diamond and emerald jewelry. Photos: Getty Images
The cross-over silhouette with short sleeves is a favorite of the Duchess! For example, the royal has worn this beautiful teal version at least three times. She first wore it twice in London and then in December 2014 during her royal visit to New York City with Prince William. Photo: GC Images/Getty Images
The Duchess of Cambridge looked regal in a bespoke, lace gown by Jenny Packham, which she topped off with the Cambridge Lover's Knot Tiara. The stylish royal recycled the scarlet number for the 2016 Diplomatic Reception held at Buckingham Palace. Kate first wore the dress in 2015 to her first state banquet dinner with Chinese President Xi Jinping and his glamorous wife Peng Liyuan in 2015. Photo: Dominic Lipinski PA Wire/PA Images
For her arrival into Canada for their 2016 royal tour, Kate Middleton opted for a Jenny Packham blue dress with a matching hat from Lock Hatters. She accessorized with the Queen's maple leaf brooch. Photo: Dominic Lipinski-Pool/Getty Images
The blushing Duchess dazzled in a pearlescent rose sequin gown by Jenny Packham on two separate occasions. The stylish royal first wore the elegant piece in 2011 for the ARK (Absolute Return for Kids) Gala dinner (left) and again in 2016 for a charity dinner raising funds East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices.
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Blue for her baby boy! Kate emerged from the Lindo Wing in 2013 wearing a bespoke, cornflower dress featuring white polka dots, while proudly holding her newborn son Prince George.
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The stylish royal was a ray of sunshine leaving London's St. Mary's hospital with her baby girl, Princess Charlotte in 2015. To introduce her daughter to the world, Kate opted for a bespoke cream and yellow silk dress with a buttercup print by the British designer.
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Kate turned heads in a daring teal gown for the 2012 Our Greatest Team Rises - BOA Olympic Concert held at London's Royal Albert Hall. The royal stepped out for the event wearing the stunning piece, which featured a sheer lace back, lace cap sleeves, a Swarovski beaded belt, and a flowing chiffon skirt.
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This Jenny Packham number was the perfect dress for Kate and William's trip to Santa Barbara in 2011. The handpainted silk dress had cap sleeves and muted tones.
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Spectacular for Spectre! Kate Middleton dazzled in a blue sheer gown by the designer to mingle with James Bond himself in 2015. The dress is from Jenny's 2011 Spring/Summer ready-to-wear collection.
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The Duchess wore this knee length primrose yellow dress, made from silk crepe during the final leg of their Canadian trip in 2011. She paired the look with her favorite L.K. Bennett pumps and a straw clutch from the designer.
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During their Singapore visit in 2012, Kate paid respects at the Kranji War Memorial in a duck egg blue colored dress with a buttoned front bodice, lace overlay on the bodice and sleeves and a full, pleated skirt.
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An LBD with a twist. Kate wore this black dress with embellished crystal ferns on the shoulder during their visit in New Zealand in 2014.
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The fashionable royal, who was roughly 12 weeks pregnant at the time in 2014, wore a baby blue Jenny Packham gown and nude L.K. Bennett heels to the Wildlife Photography of the Year awards, held at London's Natural History Museum, of which Kate is a patron.
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Way to make a statement! For her first carpet back since giving birth to Prince George in 2013, Kate went with a gold sparkly gown from the designer for the Tusk Conservation awards. The dress from Jenny's 2012 Spring/Summer collection was paired with Jimmy Choo heels.
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Kate chose this Grecian-style dress for the 2011 black-tie reception at St. James Palace for the National Memorial Arboretum.
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During the Jubilee tour in 2012, Kate wore this three-quarter sleeve silk Jenny Packham dress upon their arrival in Singapore. The knee-length pale pink stunner featured hand-painted orchids and a kimono inspired neckline/waist detailing.
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A glittering number for a glittering reception. Kate kept in tune with India's culture in this Bollywood-inspired number for their welcome reception in Mumbai in 2016. The chiffon silk bespoke dress was also beaded in India. The Duchess wore earrings from Indian designer Amrapali.
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For the Queen's Coronation Ceremony in 2013, a very pregnant Kate chose this combo set of jacket and dress and a matching fascinator.
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The Duchess of Cambridge wore this white and gold gown to an official dinner hosted by Malaysia's Head of State Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah of Kedah on day three of their Jubilee tour in 2012.
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