Kate Middleton's Best Royal Ascot Fashion Through the Years
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Every year, a highlight of the royal family's calendar is Royal Ascot. The annual horse racing event has a strict dress code, and even members of the royal family have to wear name tags. Kate Middleton has only been photographed at the competition five times, and will likely not be in attendance this year as she continues to receive treatment for cancer.
Though the Princess of Wales went to Trooping the Colour this past weekend, Kensington Palace has made it clear that her appearance does not signify a return to royal duties. In a letter, Kate shared that she hopes to "join a few public engagements over the summer," but is not "out of the woods" yet. "I am making good progress, but as anyone going through chemotherapy will know, there are good days and bad days," she wrote. "On those bad days you feel weak, tired and you have to give in to your body resting. But on the good days, when you feel stronger, you want to make the most of feeling well."
As Royal Ascot is underway, take a look back at Kate's best Ascot fashion through the years:
2023
Last year, the Princess of Wales wore a bright red Alexander McQueen dress, and Philip Treacy hat. She accessorized with dangly hoop earrings from Sézane.
More on Kate's 2023 outfit here
2022
In 2022, Kate made a bold statement in a polka dot dress by Alessandra Rich. Designer Rich later said in an interview, "She looked so beautiful. It was a crepe de chin, with an asymmetrical hem—she was like light in it, she looked amazing. It was the perfect choice for this incredible event."
She accesorized with Princess Diana's pearl and diamond drop earrings.
More on Kate's 2022 outfit here
2019
In 2019, the then-Duchess of Cambridge wore a light blue Elie Saab dress. (If the dress looks familiar, she rewore it to a Buckingham Palace Garden Party in 2023!)
More on Kate's 2019 outfit here
2017
For her second-ever appearance at the Royal Ascot, she wore a white lace Alexander McQueen dress.
2016
For her Royal Ascot debut, Kate opted for a white lace Dolce & Gabbana dress.
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