Kate Middleton’s 20 best evening dresses, from the regal pink gown she wore for Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee Caribbean tour, to her Jenny Packham dress for No Time To Die’s premiere

Apr 3 , 2022

Kate Middleton always looks gorgeous, but we particularly love these 20 evening gowns she wore. Photos: @markacuthbert/Twitter; Reuters; @dukeandduchessofcambridge, @dukeandduchessofcambridge/Instagram

The Duchess of Cambridge might wear high street fashion brands such as Zara and Gap, but she can definitely step out in glamorous style too

She often favours gowns by Alexander McQueen and Jenny Packham, and pumps by Jimmy Choo, but also turned heads in a Swarovski crystal-covered gown

While Kate Middleton often wears clothes from high street fashion brands like Zara and Gap, she’s also not afraid to go all out on extravagant gowns when the occasion calls for it.

From Disney-princess worthy gowns by Alexander McQueen to sleek silhouettes by Jenny Packham, here are 20 times the duchess turned heads in eye-catching evening gowns.

Kate Middleton and Prince William at a gala dinner for children’s charity, Ark. Photo: @Elizabe71165893/Twitter

In June 2011, the Duchess of Cambridge dazzled in a Swarovski crystal-covered gown at a gala dinner for children’s charity, Ark. The Jenny Packham gown was covered in rose-coloured sequins and layered mesh at the neckline.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge arrives at the BAFTA Brits to Watch event in Los Angeles, in 2011. Photo: Getty Images

The following month, Middleton attended a BAFTAs reception in a lilac dress by Alexander McQueen. She paired the dress with a clutch and glittering platform sandals by Jimmy Choo.

Britain’s Prince William and his wife Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, arrive for a British Olympic Team gala event in London, in 2012. Photo: AFP

Middleton wore a memorable teal gown to a gala celebrating Great Britain’s Olympic team in May 2012. The Jenny Packham gown featured a jewelled waistband and sheer shoulder overlays.

Britain’s Prince William and his wife Catherine arrive to attend the Tusk Conservation Awards at The Royal Society in London, in 2013. Photo: Reuters

In September 2013, she wore a sparkly silver dress to the Tusk Conservation Awards. The shimmering sleeveless dress was another Jenny Packham design.

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