Kate Middleton made the wrap dress a royal must-have, brought back the nude mid-heel pump, and made Alexander McQueen creative director Sarah Burton a household name—among many of her stylish accomplishments. Her royal style, genial charm and overall down-to-earth likability had made the Duchess likely the most watched style icon in the world—we’ll tip our fascinator to that!
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