In photos: A look back at Kate Middleton's style

Margaret Atwood recently commented said that Kate Middleton "dresses quite uneventfully." Whether you agree or not, it's hard to argue that the Duchess ever looks anything but polished.

By Chatelaine

April 9, 2015

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Kate Middleton arrives to her Royal Wedding on April 29, 2011.

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In photos: A look back at Kate Middleton's style

Kate, the bride

Prince William and Kate attend a dinner in support of the British Olympics Team before the London 2012 Olympics.

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Prince William and the Kate Middleton supporting Team GB (British Olympics Team) at a dinner in countdown to the London 2012 Olympics

Kate, the red-carpet celebrity

Kate visits Unicef's emergency supply centre in Copenhagen in November, 2011.

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Kate, the humanitarian

The Duchess arrives at Parliament Hill for Canada Day Noon Show Celebrations on July 1, 2011 in Ottawa.

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Kate, the royal representative

Kate attends the National Review of Queen's Scouts at Windsor Castle on April 21, 2013.

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Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge attends the National Review of Queen's Scouts at Windsor Castle on April 21, 2013. (Photo by Olivia Harris - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Kate, the expectant mother

Kate plays with baby Prince George.

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Kate, the mother

Kate runs along the beach at Manly, on Sydney's north shore, on April 18, 2014.

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Kate, the vacationer

Prince William, Kate and Prince Harry at Buckingham Palace.

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Kate Middleton, Prince Harry, Prince William at Buckingham Palace

Kate, the sports fan

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Kate, the girl next door

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The Duchess is shown the Downton Abbey servants bells by actor Brendan Coyle (John Bates) during an official visit to the set of on March 12, 2015.

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Kate, the Downton Abbey fan

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