2025 was a major year for the Princess of Wales. She resumed regular royal duties following chemotherapy treatment for an undisclosed form of cancer in 2024 and continued the apprenticeship for the historic role that awaits her — Queen consort of the United Kingdom.
And with her return came spellbinding sartorial statements — from regal and retro fashions (polka dot and lace) to modern suiting and tailored topcoats — the mom of three pulled off dynamic dressing for every occasion.
Over the years, the princess has edited her closet and made a convincing case for classic clothing. Not one to go too trendy with her wardrobe and attempt an experiment with cutouts, leather or belly-baring styles like those of Queen Letizia of Spain, the princess prefers modest, minimal and monochromatic fashion.
Often favoring a nostalgic aesthetic, Kate frequently pays tribute to her predecessors with her fashion choices — she embraces Princess Diana’s trademark polka dots, ruffle collar blouses and tartan prints. She also covets Diana’s favorite designers like Catherine Walker; she’s even fond of the same couture labels like Dior and Anya Hindmarch.
A full-time working royal since her marriage to Prince William in 2011, Kate has embraced opportunities to elevate and evolve her style — she now favors suits over dress coats, heels over booties and top handle bags in lieu of clutches.
Kate’s full return to royal life this past year was filled with milestone moments — the princess managed to dress as impeccably for countryside jaunts as she did for glamorous state banquets. She pulled off everything from cargos to capes to crowns.
Here are 4 of Kate Middleton’s Best Fashion Moments of 2025:
1. Dazzling in Dior
The princess was flawless in a blush pink jacket from Dior and coordinating tulle skirt during the summertime. Appearing every inch the royal ballerina, Kate was stunning for the French State Visit welcome ceremony in July 2025 at Windsor Castle. The ultra-feminine two-piece set was Old Hollywood Glamour at its finest.
2. Regal in Roksanda
Just five days after her major Dior triumph, Kate returned to the tennis court at Wimbledon in another winning look. Opting for a bespoke cobalt blue Roksanda dress, the princess inspired a new wave of jewel-toned summer dressing. The custom dress was a standout in Kate’s 2025 lookbook as it featured a draped fabric detail at the shoulder (resembling a bow) plus a fun two-tone marine blue skirt. The princess’ quintessential summer accessories elevated the stylish outfit — an Anya Hindmarch chalk colored square tote bag, LK Bennett floppy straw hat and Daniella Draper chain necklace added a touch of modernity and charm.
3. Resplendent in Runhof
Opting for a German brand for her Royal Variety Performance appearance, Kate was mesmerizing in a dark emerald ruched velvet gown in November 2025. Looking effortlessly elegant, the mom of three was glowing and glamorous in her green cocktail gown. The mermaid fashion moment was a major milestone sartorially and symbolically as the British beauty had been absent from attending the charity show for a number of years.
4. Perfect in Packham
Proving why she’s one of the greatest style icons in the world, Kate was stunning in a violet-blue gown by Jenny Packham for the state banquet for the German President and his wife Elke Budenbender in December. The glorious red carpet-worthy dress had all the trademarks of a legendary royal fashion moment — sequins, sparkle and shimmer. Plus, the sweeping evening gown featured caped shoulders for even more regal flair. The defining feature of this epic winter fashion statement? The ruby and diamond encrusted Oriental Circlet Tiara.
