34 times Kate Middleton turned heads in a show-stopping evening gown

Daniel Boan,Celia FernandezApr 24, 2020, 20:32 IST

Kate Middleton has an impressive collection of evening gowns.WPA Pool/Samir Hussein/Karwai Tang/Getty Images

Kate Middleton has quite a few show-stopping evening gowns in her royal wardrobe.
She has many dramatic ball gowns from designers such as Alexander McQueen and Jenny Packham.
Sometimes, the duchess switches it up in sleek evening gowns from brands such as Temperley London and Gucci.
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Kate Middleton has amassed an impressive wardrobe since joining the royal family in April 2011.

While the duchess often dons clothing from accessible brands like Zara and Topshop, every now and then, she pulls out all the stops in an extravagantly designed ball gown that looks fit for a princess.

Sometimes, Middleton reaches for billowing Cinderella-like gowns by Alexander McQueen. For other occasions, she'll turn to Jenny Packham for sleek, modern silhouettes.

Here are 34 times the duchess has turned heads in a show-stopping evening gown.

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The Duchess turned heads again when she recycled a sparkling blue gown from 2016.

Kate Middleton at a celebration at Buckingham Palace in London. Chris Jackson/Getty Images

Middleton ended her royal tour of Pakistan in a gorgeous green dress.

Kate Middleton and Prince William in Pakistan in 2019. Star Max/ AP Images

The duchess put a new spin on her 2017 BAFTA gown for a gala in 2019.

Kate Middleton at the 2019 Portrait Gala. Karwai Tang/ WireImage/ Getty Images

For a state banquet with US President Donald Trump and his family in June, she wore a bridal-inspired gown by Alexander McQueen.

She went with another elegant Alexander McQueen design. Victoria Jones- WPA Pool/Getty Images

That same month, Middleton wore a rose-pink ball gown to the 100 Women in Finance gala in London.

Middleton channeled her inner Sleeping Beauty. Chris Jackson/Getty Images

In February 2019, Middleton wore Alexander McQueen yet again at the BAFTAs.

Middleton debuted a new white dress for the BAFTAs. Samir Hussein/Getty Images

The duchess dazzled in a crystal-covered blue gown for the Queen's Annual Diplomatic Reception in December 2018.

She looked like a Disney princess in the Cinderella-style gown. WPA Pool/Getty Images

She brought back this eye-catching teal dress, which she first debuted in 2012, for the Tusk Conservation Awards in November 2018.

Middleton often recycles old dresses and clothing items. Jeff Spicer/Getty Images

In October 2018, the duchess dazzled in a mermaid-style ball gown during a state banquet at Buckingham Palace.

She looked like a real-life Disney princess. WPA Pool/Getty Images

She went with a dark-green dress by Jenny Packham at the 2018 BAFTAs.

Middleton was one of the few attendees who did not wear black at the ceremony. Chris Jackson/Getty Images

The following month, she turned heads in an ethereal design by Alexander McQueen during a dinner at the Royal Palace of Norway.

This was one of Middleton's most angelic looks yet. Chris Jackson/Getty Images

Middleton wore a bold printed dress while visiting Sweden in January 2018.

Middleton went with an eye-catching floral print. Pool/Samir Hussein/Getty Images

The duchess went with an icy-blue gown at ITV's Royal Variety Performance in November 2017.

Middleton appeared to be channeling her inner Elsa from "Frozen." WPA Pool/Getty Images

In April 2017, she wore a whimsical red dress to the opening night of "42nd Street" at the Theatre Royal in London, UK.

The tulle dress had a voluminous skirt. Karwai Tang/Getty Images

That same month, she turned to Jenny Packham again for a dinner at the British Embassy in Paris, France.

She completed the look with neutral-colored shoes and a matching clutch. SC Pool - Corbis/Getty Images

Middleton donned yet another lace gown while visiting the National Portrait Gallery in March 2017.

Middleton wore an eye-catching shade of dark green. Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images

At the BAFTAs in February 2017, she rocked an off-the-shoulder design by Alexander McQueen.

McQueen is one of Middleton's go-to designers. Daniel Leal-Olivas/AP Images

In November 2016, the duchess wore a dress by Self Portrait to the premiere of "A Street Cat Named Bob."

She paired the gown with a dark-red Mulberry clutch. David M. Benett/Getty Images

That same week, she wore a flowy red gown to the Taj Hotel in Thimphu, Bhutan.

Middleton paired the look with black heels. Pool/Getty Images

During her and Prince William's visit to India in April 2016, Middleton wore a royal-blue gown with a matching shawl.

The duchess wore the gown to a gala fundraiser in Mumbai. Mark Cuthbert/Getty Images

That same month, she attended the world premiere of "Spectre" in a light-blue Jenny Packham gown.

The duchess brought her royal style to the red carpet. Joel Ryan/Invision/AP Images

She went with a colorful floral frock for the 100 Women In Hedge Funds gala in October 2015.

The duchess wore an eye-catching pattern. Mark Cuthbert/Getty Images

The next month, the duchess donned a black lace gown for ITV's annual Royal Variety Performance.

Middleton paired the dress with black heels. Mark Cuthbert/Getty Images

Middleton opted for a light-blue gown at the Wildlife Photographer of the Year awards in October 2014.

She accessorized with light-beige heels. Arthur Edwards/Getty Images

In September 2013, she wore a sparkly silver dress to the Tusk Conservation Awards.

The duchess dazzled on the red carpet. Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images

The duchess debuted a special design by Alexander McQueen during a visit to Malaysia in September 2012.

The dress' sleeves and neckline were lined with gold lamé. Pool/Getty Images

Middleton wore a memorable teal gown to a gala celebrating Great Britain's Olympic team in May 2012.

Prince William chose a classic black tuxedo for the occasion. Alastair Grant/AP Images

In January 2012, she made one of her earliest movie-premiere appearances in a black lace gown.

She paired the dress with a black velvet clutch. Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images

One month later, she debuted a black velvet gown at The Sun's 2011 Military Awards ceremony.

Her ornate necklace added a pop of color. Anwar Hussein/Getty Images

In November 2011, Middleton wore a one-shoulder gown to a reception at St. James's Palace.

Prince William looked chic in a double-breasted tuxedo jacket. WPA Pool/Getty Images

That same month, the royal turned heads in a light-blue gown during a charity event at Clarence House.

Middleton accessorized the glamorous dress with sparkling jewelry. Handout/Getty Images

Later that year in October, she wore a fiery shade of red to a gala hosted by 100 Women in Hedge Funds.

Prince William was at her side in a black tuxedo. Handout/Getty Images

The following month, Middleton attended a BAFTAs reception in a lilac dress by Alexander McQueen.

This was one of Middleton's earliest red-carpet looks. Julian Parker/AP Images

In June 2011, the Duchess of Cambridge dazzled in a Swarovski crystal-covered gown at a gala dinner for children's charity, Ark.

The duchess shimmered on the red carpet. Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images

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