11 times the Duchess of Cambridge dressed just like one of us
March 2012
The Duchess of Cambridge chose a charcoal-hued dress by Orla Kiely for a visit to the Dulwich Picture Gallery. [Photo: Getty]
April 2011
The first label the Duchess of Cambridge donned following her nuptials? Zara, of course. Kate opted for a powder blue dress by the Spanish brand as she embarked upon her honeymoon with Prince William. [Photo: Getty]
May 2011
Back in May 2011, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited the White House. And for the momentous occasion, Kate Middleton chose an oatmeal-hued dress by high-street favourite, Reiss. Unsurprisingly, the ‘Orla’ dress crashed the website in a matter of hours. [Photo: Getty]
June 2011
Stick to what you know. Kate opted for a cream ‘Peacock’ dress by Reiss for a visit to the Epsom Downs in 2011. Again, the dress sold out within a matter of minutes… [Photo: Getty]
January 2013
On January 11 2013, the Duchess of Cambridge donned a burgundy-hued dress by Whistles to a private viewing at the National Portrait Gallery. Artist Paul Emsley famously unveiled his portrait of the royal on the evening. [Photo: Getty]
March 2013
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited the Child Bereavement offices five years ago and for the occasion, Kate dressed her bump in a peter pan-collared dress by Topshop. [Photo: Getty]
April 2013
Kate Middleton dressed her LK Bennett clutch with a mint Mulberry coat for the National Review of Queen’s Scouts on 21 April, 2013. [Photo: Getty]
April 2013
The Duchess of Cambridge donned a polka dot dress by Topshop to visit the Harry Potter studios back in 2013. The dress fell victim to the ‘Kate Effect’ and sold out within minutes. [Photo: Getty]
April 2014
During the Royal Tour of New Zealand, the Duchess of Cambridge was spotted in a checked shirt by GAP. She finished the look with a buttoned blazer and navy tailored trousers. [Photo: Getty]
April 2014
The Duke and Duchess brought Prince George on a three-week tour of Australia and New Zealand back in 2014. And for the occasion, Kate donned a floral dress by LK Bennett. The ‘Lasa’ dress sold out within hours. [Photo: Getty]
June 2014
For an event at the National Maritime Museum, Kate Middleton donned a monochrome dress by Jaeger. [Photo: Getty]
There’s no denying the Duchess of Cambridge‘s hold over the fashion industry.
The ‘Kate Effect‘ has been in full swing ever since the royal fell into the media spotlight as a fresh-faced twenty-something.
And it was the 36-year-old’s now-famous blue Issa dress (which she donned in her engagement photographs) that secured her position as one of the world’s most respected style muses.
With an innate ability to crash endless shopping pages of the Internet (and almost send one label under) – the royal’s sartorial influence is incomparable.
And perhaps what draws so many women to lust over her wardrobe, is the notion that it is just so darn relatable.
When the Duchess of Cambridge isn’t sitting prim enjoying afternoon tea with the Queen, she’s donning Topshop’s latest line or sending us potty over Zara’s current must-have.
Yes, it turns out Kate is just like us. And when it comes to championing the high street, the 36-year-old gives the royal touch.
Take a look back at the Duchess of Cambridge’s best high street moments to date.
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