The Princess of Wales is a fashion icon celebrated for her romantic and glamorous gowns. Often drawn to chiffon styles with interesting details like drapes or off-the-shoulder designs, the mom of three is known for wearing beautiful statement gowns on the BAFTA red carpet.
Frequently found wearing bridal inspired designs with feminine and delicate details, Kate loves to put her spin on elegant eveningwear.
Though the Wales skipped the ceremony last year, there is great hope from royal watchers that the princess will make an appearance this Sunday February 22nd at the film awards alongside husband Prince William (who is President of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts). This year the ceremony will be hosted by Scottish actor Alan Cumming at Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall.
Here are Kate Middleton’s Best BAFTA Gowns of All Time:
2011 Lovely in Lilac
Looking like an etheral and modern princess, the future Queen Catherine was a standout at the annual film awards in a dreamy confection by Alexander McQueen. The princess elevated the style with a sparkling white belt and ultra-high silvery stilettos.
2017 Flower Power
Following her marriage to Prince William and years spent learning the royal ropes, the comely princess brought a little floral fantasy to the BAFTA red carpet again with her daring off-the-shoulder evening dress by Alexander McQueen. The Long Tier Violet Jacquard Dress cost nearly $8,000 and featured a floral motif over a black backdrop.
2018 Enchanting in Emerald
Appearing in an Jenny Packham for another outing at Royal Albert Hall, the princess was rocking a serious pregnancy glow (while expecting Prince Louis) in part thanks to her glamorous green gems. Opting to pair a stunning emerald accessory suite with an empire waist gown by Jenny Packham, Kate’s then-BAFTA look felt striking and sophisticated.
2019 Bridal Beauty
Facing a fury of flashbulbs in all white, Kate brought the bridal vibes to the BAFTAs in 2019 in a Grecian-style asymmetrical one-shoulder gown by Alexander McQueen. Capturing the essence of a fairytale princess — the look was giving Wuthering Heights; Kate’s ensemble felt regal, elegant and timeless.
2020 Glittery in Gold
Proving old can be new again, the princess recycled a throwback evening dress from her closet circa 2012. Outfitted in the sustainable style last seen at a state dinner in Malaysia, the Alexander McQueen dress brought glam and glitter to the red carpet. Defined by gold embroidered floral motif, the designer dress had serious wow factor.
2023 Swan Song
Proving once again she’s an eco-minded fashionista, the former Duchess of Cambridge looked resplendent in an upcycled one-shoulder McQueen gown with a rosette detailed shoulder swapped in favor of a flowy drape.
