Princess Kate’s Best Red-Carpet Looks Through the Years

The Princess of Wales wears an ethereal white one-shoulder gown from Alexander McQueen (which she repurposed after wearing it to an event in 2019) to the 2023 EE British Academy Film Awards, an occasion that marks her first official red-carpet appearance in three years. She styles the gown with a statement pair of black velvet opera gloves, and accessorizes with gold dangling earrings featuring ornate rose-gold petals.

Princess Kate wears a striking green off-the-shoulder gown from Solace London (rented from Hurr) for a green-carpet appearance at the Earthshot Prize Awards in Boston during her weeklong visit to the United States. She pairs the gown with dazzling silver pointed-toe pumps and coordinating green jewelry, including an emerald-and-diamond choker necklace that once belonged to Princess Diana.

The princess embodies black-tie elegance during the London premiere of Top Gun: Maverick at Leicester Square. She steps out on the red carpet in a sleek black dress from Roland Mouret featuring a white off-the-shoulder detail, and accessorizes with black pumps, a matching clutch, and Robinson Pelham’s Tsar Star diamond drop earrings.

Kate re-wears a lilac goddess gown by Alexander McQueen to walk the green carpet at the Earthshot Prize Awards, held at Alexandra Palace in London. She was previously seen in the gown in 2011 at the BAFTA Brits to Watch event in Los Angeles.

The royal makes a dazzling red-carpet appearance at the London premiere of No Time to Die at Royal Albert Hall in a gold Jenny Packham gown. She coordinates with statement gold earrings and classic nude pumps from Aquazzura, topping off the look with an elegant updo.

Kate wears an elegant white one-shoulder gown from Alexander McQueen to the 72nd EE British Academy Film Awards at Royal Albert Hall in London.

Princess Kate (known at this point as the Duchess of Cambridge) walks the red carpet at the 71st EE British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) at Royal Albert Hall in London.

Pregnant with Prince Louis, she wears a deep-green Jenny Packham gown paired with a black belt and clutch. She adds some sparkle with a statement emerald-and-diamond necklace.

Kate wears a black off-the-shoulder gown with a white floral print from Alexander McQueen to the 70th British Academy Film Awards at Royal Albert Hall in London. She pairs the sophisticated gown with diamond drop earrings.

The royal brightens the red carpet in a white crochet Self-Portrait dress and red velvet clutch during the London premiere of A Street Cat Named Bob at the Curzon Mayfair.

Kate wears a relaxed baby-blue chiffon gown from her go-to designer, Jenny Packham, during the world premiere of Spectre at Royal Albert Hall in London. She tops off the look with a silver belt, matching sparkling silver clutch, and an elegant pinup hairdo.

Kate wears a sleek ivory gown from Roland Mouret for the royal film performance of Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom in London. She pairs the piece with a metallic, multilayered beaded necklace and a black velvet clutch, topping off the look with a half-up, half-down ’do.

The newlywed royal wears a lilac goddess gown from Alexander McQueen to attend the BAFTA Brits to Watch—her first major red-carpet event as the new Duchess of Cambridge—at the Belasco Theatre in Los Angeles.