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This Year in Royal Fashion! See Kate Middleton's 18 Best Style Moments of 2018

From tiara-topped gowns to chic maternity wear, Kate proved that there's no topping her wardrobe
By Stephanie Petit December 27, 2018 04:15 PM
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Prince William and Catherine Duchess of Cambridge visit to BBC Broadcasting House, London, UK - 15 Nov 2018

Kate Middleton just capped off another fashionable year, which included some of her signature brightly colored outfits, like this teal long-sleeved dress with a pleated skirt by Emilia Wickstead. The royal mom of three sported the dress for a November outing with Prince William at The BBC.

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In November, Kate attended a service honoring the Centenary of the Armistice at Westminster Abbey rocking one of her new go-to accessories – an elaborate headband (this one is black silk velvet!) in place of a fascinator. Kate completed her look with an emerald green coat with velvet details by one of her favorite brands, Catherine Walker.

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The royal knows a thing or two about casual summer style as well! Kate chose a light blue, off-the-shoulder dress with white pinstripes from Zara to enjoy the sunny weather with her kids while William played in a polo match this July.

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The Duke & Duchess Of Cambridge Attend The Global Ministerial Mental Health Summit
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Lovely in lilac! Kate stepped out with Prince William for the inaugural Global Ministerial Mental Health Summit in October. She wore a light purple Emilia Wickstead dress featuring long sleeves, a piece she previously sported during her family's visit to Germany in July 2017.

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For her last pre-maternity leave engagement, Kate nailed casual chic in a cream-colored coat by Goat (shop a similar look for less here!) and printed top by Hobbs, which she paired with black skinny jeans. She carried a black clutch and wore drop pearl earrings.

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Prince William and Catherine Duchess of Cambridge visit to Norway - 02 Feb 2018
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Snow bunny! Princess Kate showed you can still look cute while bundled up during a visit to Oslo's Holmenkollen resort. She fought off the freezing temperatures in a colorful ski jackets from Kjus and white beanie from Barts.

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Prince William and Catherine Duchess of Cambridge visit to Evelina Children's Hospital, London, UK - 11 Dec 2018
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The royal mom has never shied away from a festive outfit around the holidays, and this green dress with white polka dots was the perfect selection for her outing to Evelina London, a special clinic that cares for kids with rare and complex conditions, this December.

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Royal visit to Scandinavia - Day Two
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For her final night in Sweden before she and Prince William headed to Norway for the second leg of their Scandinavian tour, Kate went with a non-maternity dress despite her baby bump. With the ornate, floral-printed velvet dress, she kept her accessories relatively simple. She wore a thin pair of silver earrings and her Gianvito Rossi D'Orsay Suede Sandals.

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The wedding of Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank, Pre-Ceremony, Windsor, Berkshire, UK - 12 Oct 2018
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Kate has always nailed wedding guest wear! She chose a burgundy ensemble by her own wedding dress designer, Alexander McQueen, and a matching velvet beret by go-to milliner Philip Treacy for Princess Eugenie's fall wedding.

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Prince William and Kate Middleton hit the red carpet for the annual BAFTA Awards (the British equivalent of the Oscars) in February. Her dress choice for the evening was a deep green cap-sleeved gown by Jenny Packham. The dress featured a black sash underneath her bust, which accentuated her baby bump. She accessorized with emerald jewelry, suede Prada heels and a black clutch.

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Catherine Duchess Of Cambridge - February 28, 2018
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Perfect in prints again! While seven months pregnant, Kate debuted the "Victorian Giants: The Birth Of Art Photography" at the National Portrait Gallery in London. Kate, a patron of the gallery, wore a black flower print dress by Orla Kiely and nude suede shoes.

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The Duke And Duchess Of Cambridge Attend The Tusk Conservation Awards
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Kate proved once again that she's the queen of the royal rewear at the 2018 Tusk Conservation Awards in November. She wore a dress that has been in her closet for years: a teal floor-length gown with lace cap sleeves and a belted waist by Jenny Packam that she debuted in 2012.

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For Prince Louis' christening in July, she wore an Alexander McQueen dress with a structured shoulder detail and a dramatic Jane Taylor headpiece fit for a princess.

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The mom of three turned heads in a canary yellow dress by Dolce & Gabbana as she made her way to the royal box at Wimbledon this summer. The knee-length number featured flutter sleeves and a flattering pencil skirt.

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The Duke & Duchess Of Cambridge Host Christmas Party For Families Of Military Personnel Deployed In Cyprus
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In her perhaps most festive look of the year, Kate opted for a festive tartan skirt by Emilia Wickstead with a Brora cropped cashmere black cardigan and matching boots while hosting a Christmas party for military families at Kensington Palace.

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Tiara time! Kate dazzled as she headed to an annual reception held by Queen Elizabeth at Buckingham Palace for diplomatic representatives and staff. She topped a sequined gown with the Lover's Knot tiara for the white-tie event and pearl drop earrings.

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Catherine Duchess of Cambridge opens V&A Photography Centre, London, UK - 10 Oct 2018
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Kate wore an off-the-shoulder fitted tweed dress by Erdem that featured a deep purple belt, button detailing and a flared skirt for an October visit to the Victoria and Albert Museum. She accessorized with matching Jimmy Choo velvet heels, a clutch and $1,220 crystal and pearl embellished hoop earrings from Erdem.

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The Duke And Duchess Of Cambridge Visit Sweden And Norway - Day 3
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Kate Middleton didn't walk to dinner at the royal palace in Oslo in February — she floated. While pregnant with Louis, the royal was impossibly chic in a flowing blush gown from Alexander McQueen. And the bridal look was fitting since McQueen also designed her stunning wedding gown in 2011.

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