If royal fashion were an Olympic event, Catherine, Princess of Wales, would likely emerge victorious among her contemporaries and nab the gold, but her expertise in dressing for her role didn't develop overnight. Kate Middleton has had quite a few misses in terms of clothing and accessories, especially in the early years of her marriage to William, Prince of Wales. However, she might have gotten caught in even more pitfalls if she hadn't had two late predecessors serving as her royal fashion guide: Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Diana.

Over the years, Kate has worn plenty of outfits that were inspired by other royals . She has been especially influenced by both her mother-in-law and the queen, as seen in everything from her polka-dot dress at the 2022 Royal Ascot race that paid homage

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