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Kate Middleton is arguably one of the best dressed royals of our generation. She has an affinity for classic pieces, but is not afraid to experiment with bold colors. Women around the world are constantly inspired by her sophisticated sense of style.
The Duchess has donned several designs by the great Alexander McQueen over the years. Take a look at some of our favorite McQueen looks from the fashionable royal.
Arguably one of the best dressed royals of our generation, Kate Middleton has fully embraced one of the world's most sophisticated-yet-cool luxury brands, Alexander McQueen. The Duchess has donned several designs by brand, these days headed by creative designer Sarah Burton, over the years – including her iconic lace royal wedding dress. Scroll through for some of our favorite Duchess Kate + McQueen moments.
Kate Middleton made a surprise appearance alongside her royal relatives. The Duchess of Cambridge, who wore a pale blue Alexander McQueen coatdress, joined her husband Prince William as well as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at Westminster Abbey to mark the centenary of the Royal Air Force on Tuesday, July 10.
The dress, which was paired with nude pumps, was very close in style to the one she wore to Meghan and Harry's wedding in May.
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Third time's a charm! Duchess Kate opted for a cream Alexander McQueen dress for her son Prince Louis' christening. In keeping with her own tradition, she opted for the color and designer for her third child's big day. The royal mom-of-three looked elegant wearing her royal wedding dress designer and a matching hat embellished with flowers by Jane Taylor.
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Kate Middleton wore a pastel Alexander McQueen to the 2018 Trooping the Colour. She matched the icy blue dress with cap sleeves with a fascinator by Juliette Botterill.
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A month after welcoming her son Prince Louis, Kate Middleton wore a yellow Alexander McQueen coatdress to brother-in-law Prince Harry's wedding to Meghan Markle on May 19. Many at first thought it was the same dress she wore to Princess Charlotte's christening in 2015 as well as an outing with Prince William, but this had a slight difference: buttons on the sleeves.
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Kate made sure to stun on her last royal tour before welcoming baby number three in April 2018. The Duchess, who was escorted into a dinner at the royal palace in Oslo by Norway's King Harald, was mesmerizing in a blush Alexander McQueen gown. The dress featured a sheer cape and a diamond-encrusted pattern at the shoulders. To complement the look, she wore her hair in an elegant updo and accessorized with drop earrings and a bracelet Queen Elizabeth wore on her wedding day.
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While pregnant with her third child in January 2018, Duchess Kate gave Alexander McQueen a maternity twist while on a royal tour in Sweden. For a visit to Stockholm's Karolinska Institutet, the Duchess wore an elegant white bouclé dress from the fashion house.
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For a royal tour of Germany, the Duchess stepped out in a red Alexander McQueen dress for a garden party honoring Queen Elizabeth on July 19, 2017. The off-the-shoulder maxi dress features a cotton and silk-blend crinkled-chiffon frock from the designer’s Spring 2017 collection.
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The Duchess of Cambridge opted for Alexander McQueen in one of her favorite wardrobe hues, white, to kick off the royal tour of Poland and Germany on July 17, 2017. Kate looked absolutely stunning as she arrived in Warsaw with her husband Prince William and her children Prince George and Princess Charlotte, wearing a tailored peplum design in ivory wool and silk-blend twill.
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Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge attended Ascot for the second time ever wearing a long-sleeved Alexander McQueen dress with a high collar and peplum waist. The royal accessorized with her signature nude accessories – pumps and a clutch – as well as a lace fascinator.
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For the 2017 Trooping the Colour, Kate was pretty in pink Alexander McQueen. She paired her long-sleeved dress with a fascinator by Jane Taylor.
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For her younger sister's wedding in May 2017, Kate wore Alexander McQueen just like she did for her own nuptials in 2011. This time, she wore a silk blush dress that was Elizabethan-inspired.
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The Duchess of Cambridge exuded Hollywood glamour stepping out to the 70th EE British Academy Film Awards in London wearing a floral printed, off-the-shoulder gown by Alexander McQueen, which featured a tiered skirt.
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It was another gold-winning look for the Duchess of Cambridge at a reception held for Team GB Olympic and Paralympic medalists. The royal stepped out to the Buckingham Palace event sporting a poppy-printed silk gown by Alexander McQueen, which featured a nipped-waist and long, cuffed sleeves. Kate accessorized the stylish look with her bordeaux Gianvito Rossi suede pumps and a matching clutch bag.
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For the second day of the 2016 royal tour in Canada, Kate paid homage to the color of the Canadian flag in this patterned Alexander McQueen dress with matching red pumps.
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Also during the summer of 2016, Kate showed up in style to support Andy Murray during the Wimbledon Men's Final. The Duchess chose one of McQueen's fun numbers, a dress printed with butterflies, lipstick and other funky prints.
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Kate looked chic and fab during her first trip to India, wearing McQueen at the Taj Hotel in Mumbai.
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Topping the list is Kate's stunning wedding dress, designed by Sarah Burton, creative director for Alexander McQueen. The Duchess looks like a vision in this modern take on the classic wedding dress.
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Burton again captures the simplicity and elegance of Kate with this minimalist gown for the reception following the wedding.
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There's no rest for the Duchess! Soon after the wedding celebrations, Kate attended the Irish Guards Medal Parade in Windsor, England. Here is a sleek double breasted McQueen coat.
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Burton dressed the royal in this matching cable knit ensemble for William and Kate's stop in Canada during their North American tour in 2011.
Kate could be a movie star herself in this Alexander McQueen flowy gown, designed for the 2011 BAFTA Brits to Watch event in Los Angeles.
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William and Kate, along with brother-in-law Harry, look striking in black for a charity event.
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Kate makes a bold choice with this scarlet red Alexander McQueen outfit for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebration in 2012.
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The Duchess emodies sleek and sophistication in this custom lace dress.
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Kate opts for a shorter dress and Alexander McQueen coat with this look and pulls it off with a matching cocktail hat. She wore the coat just months earlier at another event.
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Kate dons this fun Alexander McQueen dress for the Singapore stop during the Diamond Jubilee Tour.
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Kate looks every bit the professional in this white two-piece outfit while sharing a look with William.
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While in Malaysia, Kate wore this gorgeous gown with a gold polka dot overlay.
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It seems Kate has taken a liking to Alexander McQueen coats! Here's another picture of the Duchess wearing a coat, this time in deep purple.
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Kate also loves this scarlet red Alexander McQueen clutch. It adds a nice pop of color to her otherwise classic pieces.
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This time, the Duchess opts for a flowy plaid coat while visiting St. Andrew's School.
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William and Kate make a stunning couple! Kate shines in her signature white, two-piece ensemble.
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Kate's style seems to be maturing as seen with this Alexander McQueen cerulean coat.
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Kate looks chic in this matching blouse and pencil skirt combination - definitely inspiration for an office look.
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Kat isn't often seen wearing grey, but she manages to look stunning in this patterned coat.
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Kate has proved herself to be a queen in her own right, at least in the fashion world. The Duchess wears a navy coat and matching cocktail hat here.
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In one of her latest Alexander McQueen looks, Kate wears scarlet red - a welcome change from her more muted pieces.
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