Princess Kate's best Alexander McQueen style moments of all time

The day after it was announced that Sarah Burton would be leaving Alexander McQueen after a remarkable tenure at the avant garde British fashion brand spanning two decades, Kate donned the labels 'Leaf Crepe Jacket' in amethyst paired with matching high-waisted 'Cigarette Trousers' which she paired with Gianvito Rossi's 'Gianvito 105’ navy suede pumps Kiki McDonough's 'Lauren' Gold Pavé Diamond Leaf Earrings.

On a fine spring day in 2011, the world was swept up in a whirlwind of royal romance. Kate married her prince in a bespoke ivory lace gown by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen. Featuring a nine-foot train and a skirt designed to echo the opening of a flower, the piece will go down in royal wedding history.

Princess Kate looked radiant on a state trip to Malaysia in 2012 in a white short-sleeved gown, decorated with a flowy semi-sheer overlay and lavish gold adornments. She even rewore the piece at the BAFTAs in 2020.  

Channelling the Canadian flag on a tour of the country in 2016, Princess Kate opted for a white pleated dress with red contrast embroidery detailing. The piece featured a scalloped hem and she completed her look with vibrant red accessories.

The stylish royal turned to her beloved label yet again in 2017 when she attended the wedding of her younger sister Pippa to hedge fund manager James Matthews. Kate wore a pale pink V-neck midi dress with a fitted bodice and soft gathering at the cuffs.

The royal was a floral dream at the 70th BAFTAs ceremony in 2017, wearing a Bardot tiered maxi with a spring-like pattern and black ribbon accents.

At a lavish dinner held in honour of King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands in 2018, Princess Kate wore a blue taffeta fishtail gown by Alexander McQueen. 

At Trooping The Colour in 2019, Princess Kate wore a pastel yellow dress with smooth pleated lapels and a matching floral fascinator.

Princess Kate championed frothy texture for a state banquet held in 2019 to welcome President Donald Trump among other notable dignitaries.  

To mark her entrance into her fifth decade, Kate was photographed by Paolo Roversi in an off-the-shoulder white number with bow detailing by the beloved house.

Princess Kate attended the coronation of King Charles III wearing an ivory silk crepe gown. The piece was adorned with silver bullion embroidery, depicting rose, thistle, daffodil and shamrock motifs – the botanical emblems signifying the four nations. Layered over the top was the Royal Victorian Order mantle, a deep blue robe with scarlet edging.

The Princess of Wales visited The Foundling Museum in May 2023 while carrying engagements in London to highlight the effects of nurturing relationships in early childhood. For the event, she dazzled in a blush pink suit by the brand. After all, lee McQueen was celebrated for his impeccable tailoring.