Kate Middleton: a look back at her royal year in fashion
When Kate Middleton walked down the aisle at Westminster Abbey and became the Duchess of Cambridge, she also cemented her role as a fashion icon. During her first year of marriage, she has wowed in glittering gowns and won the hearts of fans with myriad ladylike looks
The dress that starts it all: Kate Middleton arrives for her April 29 wedding at Westminster Abbey in a gown by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen.Alastair Grant
After the ceremony, she changes into another Alexander McQueen satin gown and a white angora bolero for evening celebrations at Buckingham Palace.John Stillwell
The next day, the newlywed wears an $89 Zara dress while walking hand-in-hand with her husband outside Buckingham Palace.John Stillwell
The Duchess goes with a simple yet structured Reiss dress to meet the Obamas at Buckingham Palace on May 24.TOBY MELVILLE
The Duchess dazzles in a sparkling Jenny Packham gown at the the 10th annual ARK gala dinner at Kensington Palace in London on June 9.TOBY MELVILLE
Kate attends Wimbledon on June 27 in a sporty white dress by Temperley London.Kirsty Wigglesworth
The newlywed leaves London's Heathrow Airport on June 30 for a North American tour in a business-like navy Roland Mouret dress.Steve Parsons
After arriving in Ottawa, she waves to the crowd at Rideau Hall in a beautiful lace and crepe dress by Erdem Moralioglu. a Montreal-born designer.FRED CHARTRAND
To celebrate Canada Day, Kate shows her spirit by donning a Sylvia Fletcher hat and a maple leaf diamond brooch loaned to her by the Queen. The dress is the same Reiss dress she wore for her official engagement portrait.CHRIS WATTIE
At the evening celebrations on Parliament Hill, she switches to a bright silk jersey dress by Issa, one of her favourite designers.Fred Chartrand
Kate is the picture of elegance in a royal blue dress by Erdem at a ceremony on HMCS Montreal in Quebec City on July 3.Adrian Wyld
The Duchess leaves Quebec on July 3 in a blousy cream dress by Joseph, a British label.MATHIEU BELANGER
At a July 4 ceremony in Charlottetown, Kate gets into the Maritime feel with a sailor-style dress by Alexander McQueen.Robert F. Bukaty
Also on July 4, a more casual look: She wears skinny jeans and a Nike jacket for a dragon boat race.Robert F. Bukaty
On July 5 she wears jeans again, this time with a khaki shirt and Sebago boat shoes for a floatplane flight in Yellowknife.JONATHAN HAYWARD
The Duchess touches down in Calgary on July 7 wearing a summery dress by British designer Jenny Packham.Charlie Riedel
Later in the day she changes into a more casual outfit, featuring the 10-gallon hat presented to her on arrival, an oversized belt buckle and a Western-style Alice Temperley top.TODD KOROL
At the BAFTA Brits to Watch event in Los Angeles on July 9, she wows in an Alexander McQueen gown, Jimmy Choo 'Vamp Glitter' sandals and a matching clutch.POOL
Kate departs Los Angeles on July 10 wearing an outfit from Whistles, a high street chain.John Shearer
She takes a low-key approach for the wedding of Zara Phillips on July 30, wearing a brocade coat from 2006 and a hat by Gina Foster Millinery.REUTERS
On August 19, Kate visits a part of London damaged by the summer's riots in a military-inspired skirt/shirt combo by Alexander McQueen.POOL
The Duchess goes with a pale colour for once, greeting guests at London's Clarence House in mint-green gown by Amanda Wakeley on October 27.HO
Kate dons a red L.K. Bennett coat to visit the UNICEF emergency supply centre in Copenhagen on November 2.PHIL NOBLE
The Duchess shows off her slim figure in a luxe, velvet gown by Alexander McQueen at A Night of Heroes in London on December 19.POOL
Kate attends the London premiere of the film War Horse in a slinky black lace Temperley gown on January 8.POOL
Kate looks prim and proper in a tweed coat-dress by Irish designer Orla Kiely as she visits Rose Hill Primary School in Oxford on February 21.STEFAN WERMUTH
At the Dulwich Picture Gallery in London on March 15, she shows off her ironing skills in a grey Orla Kiely dress.POOL
To promote the approaching Olympics, Kate plays field hockey in London's Olympic Park on March 15 while sporting a Team GB sweatshirt and on-trend skinny coral jeans by J. Brand.POOL
The Duchess dons a Reiss dress dating back to 2008 for her first official speech on March 19 at the Treehouse in Ipswich, England.POOL
Prince William keeps her Matthew Williamson dress - complete with on-trend peplum - protected from the rain at the premiere of African Cats in London on April 25, her first public appearance in weeks.LUKE MACGREGOR
Kate wears a prim and proper blue tweed skirt and jacket by Rebecca Taylor to London's Goldsmiths's Hall on April 26.Alastair Grant
Later that day she changes into a form-fitting dress by Amanda Wakeley for a stop at the Imperial War Museum.SUZANNE PLUNKETT