Kate Middleton Is Radiant! See the Royal Beauty’s Effortless Transformation Through the Years

1995

Kate, who can be seen in the middle front row, adorably smiled and posed for a pic at St Andrew’s School. Her Royal Highness attended school from 1986 until 1995 and participated in sports. She looks so young!

2002

The gorgeous duchess, who was about 20 years old at the time, showed off a sexy sheer dress that she wore over a black bandeau bra and cheeky black bottoms. Kate walked in St Andrews University’s Charity Fashion Show in March 2002.

2004

Kate smiled and posed for a super cute pic while attending the Game Fair at Blenheim Palace in August 2004. At the time, she was dating William.

2005

Kate and William can be seen smiling for a pic at their graduation from St Andrew’s University in 2005. Following the ceremony, the royal duo embarked on a new chapter in their lives. Although William pursued a career in the army while Kate worked for her parents’ party planner company, the two remained close.

2007

The stunning royal stepped out to attend the book launch of Simon Sebag Montefiore’s Young Stalin in May 2007. Kate showed off her signature long brown locks while out and about at the event.

2008

Hot mama! Kate had her slim figure on full display in super sparkly outfit while attending The Day-Glo Midnight Roller Disco at the Renaissance Rooms in Vauxhall in 2008. The event, which was organized by Kate, was held to raise money for charity.

2009

Prior to becoming a royal, Kate was allowed to walk around freely without being bombarded by fans. The English native was spotted shopping solo in London in June 2009. At the time, Kate and William got back together after taking a few years off to focus on other things.

2010

Kate was glowing as she stepped out for the Teenage Cancer Trust Christmas Spectacular and Reception in Norfolk, England, in December 2010. Following the performance, William met a group of young cancer patients from across East Anglia.

2011

It’s official! Kate became a member of the royal family after marrying William in April 2011. The gorgeous bride looked absolutely stunning as she tied the knot with her longtime love.

2012

Kate paid a visit to Buckingham Palace in October 2012 to meet with medalists from the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. We love her look!

2013

Kate and William made their debut as parents when introducing their first child, George, to the world in July 2013. Look how happy the proud mama looks!

2013

Date night! The duchess donned a beautiful gown while attending the screening of David Attenborough’s Natural History Museum Alive in London in December 2013.

2014

Kate looked pretty in pink while paying a visit to the Blessed Sacrament School in July 2014. We love that the duchess and her husband care so much about the importance of good education.

2015

Baby No. 2! Kate and William introduced their second child, Princess Charlotte, to the world in May 2015.

2016

Kate came dressed in a gorgeous red gown and the Cambridge Lover’s Knot tiara for the annual Diplomatic dinner at Buckingham Palace in December. She also wore stunning diamond drop earrings from the queen’s collection.

2017

Radiant diplomacy! Kate looked heavenly in a light blue gown while attending a dinner in Paris while on a March royal visit to France with Prince William.

2018

William and Kate expanded their brood even more after welcoming son Prince Louis in April 2018. The duchess was all smiles as she donned a red dress outside the hospital.

2019

Kate got to show off her sailing ability as well as her killer legs in a rare appearance while wearing shorts as she competed in the King’s Cup regatta at Cowes on the Isle of Wight in August. She and William even went head-to-head in the regatta on separate boats in support of their charitable causes.

2020

The loving mama looked cute and casual as she stepped out in a pair of pink pants and a white top for an outing at Battersea Park in September 2020. Kate met with other moms and dads to learn about their experiences with parent-to-parent support, as well as chat with parent-powered organizations like Home-Start, National Childbirth Trust and Mush.

2021

The duchess wore her most glamorous look to date in a glittering gold Jenny Packham gown to the James Bond No Time To Die world premiere in London on September 28. Both Prince William and the film’s star Tom Cruise along with the rest of the world were in awe of her movie-star quality beauty and presence.

Instead of her signature bouncy curls, the royal wore her brunette locks straight over her shoulders during her appearance in late January. She also tucked the right part of her hair behind one ear, while the left side flowed beautifully beside her face.

2022

A future queen and her gorgeous family! Kate looked so regal while standing with Prince William and their three children on the balcony of Buckingham Palace on June 5, the final day of Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations. It would be their last public appearance alongside the monarch, who died on September 8 at the age of 96.

Upon the queen’s death, King Charles III elevated William and Kate from the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and Cambridge to Prince and Princess of Wales. William is now first in the line of succession for the throne behind his reigning father, and one day Kate will be his Queen Consort.

May 2023

She looked stunning at the coronation of King Charles III.

December 2023

Kate greeted bystanders outside of the Christmas morning service at Sandringham Church with the royal family.