Princess Catherine maintains her immaculate appearance through a combination of factors. While she does have a team of professionals dedicated to her image, her transformation over the years seems to go beyond just external changes.
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| Kate is pictured left in 2008 at a roller disco, aged 26 |
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| Kate is pictured aged 41 in May 2023 at King Charles's Coronation |
One important aspect of her evolution is her newfound confidence, which may be attributed to her role as a mother and her active lifestyle. Kate is known to lead an active life and incorporates exercise whenever she can, even engaging in activities like jumping on the trampoline with her children before school. The Plank is reported to be one of her go-to exercises.
In terms of her style and appearance, Kate's look has changed over time. In her 20s, during her university years, she embraced a carefree and youthful style. She often wore preppy clothes, such as smart blazers paired with tea dresses or jeans. Her natural brunette hair was left loose in waves, and she preferred light coverage foundation, gloss or subtle pink lipstick, and heavy eyeliner on her waterline.
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| The Princess is pictured in 2008 at a wedding |
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| Kate appeared carefree and youthful with her hairstyles more relaxed too. Pictured: Kate in Chelsea, London in 2006 |
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| Since entering the royal spotlight in the early 2000s Kate's look has completely transformed from the bronzed girl next door to an elegant Queen in waiting. Pictured: Kate in 2006 |
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| After the Princess graduated and left St Andrews University in the spotlight as Prince William's girlfriend, she began to emphasis her eyes more with dark shadow and liner. Pictured: Prince William and Kate in 2008 |
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| Kate and William on November 16, 2010 when they announced their engagement. Alice Hare believes this outfit choice showed the beginning of Kate's transition into a princess |
As she entered her 30s and early years of marriage, her makeup became more refined, subtle, and elegant. Her signature bouncy blow-dried hairstyle emerged during this period, and she experimented with hair color, adding honey-colored highlights. She still favored black eyeliner on her waterline but began to adopt a more natural and polished look overall.
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| She did her own makeup on her wedding day, stepping out at Westminster Abbey with a perfect natural makeup look that radiated bridal beauty |
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| She opted for a natural base with rosy blush, dark eyeliner and a timeless nude pink lipstick |
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| During her 30s, that Kate began to adopt her signature bouncy blow-dried hair style. Pictured: Kate at the Royal British Legion poppy appeal in 2013 |
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| August 2013 was the first time Kate debuted lighter 'bronde' locks she has since shown over summers before going dark again in winter. |
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| As she entered her 30s, her look became more refined, toning down her make up and having a more structured hair style. Pictured: Kate age 31 in 2013 |
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| The Princess switched back to a side parting in 2015 and got a fringe with some highlights |
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| During her first decade in the firm, her make-up became more defined, subtle and elegant. Pictured: Kate at Lancaster House Chinese President Xi Jinping State Visit to London in 2015 |
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| During the day, Kate would opt for a more natural look but rarely veered away from lashings of black eyeline. She is pictured in 2012 at the National Portrait Gallery |
In her 40s, Kate's style continued to evolve. She became more regal in stature and style, looking better than ever. She embraced a slightly more fashion-forward approach, mixing high-end designers with occasional high street pieces. Her bronzed look from her 20s gave way to a more structured hairstyle, and she transitioned from heavy black eyeliner to a flick on the upper eyelid. Kate's makeup became more on-trend, with deep smokey brown and bronze hues, blended for a softer yet striking effect. Her brows became fuller and bushier, and she began using bronzer and cream highlighter for a more dewy complexion. Overall, her makeup took on a more youthful and natural appearance.
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| Kate, Princess of Wales, opted for a green outfit for June's Trooping the Colour |
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| The Princess of Wales appeared in high spirits as she watched the Garter Day service in Windsor |
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| Kate swept her hair into a bun atop which she wore a floral diamond headpiece by Alexander McQueen for the King's Coronation |
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| She has abandoned her dark circles of eyeliner, opting for a flick on the upper eyelid instead |
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| Catherine, Princess of Wales departs after attending the reopening of the National Portrait Gallery on June 20, 2023 in London |
Aside from her physical appearance, Kate's confidence has grown, evident in her public speaking and her updated wardrobe choices. She now wears trouser suits, elegant coats, and bold designer blouses, often opting for "top handle" bags. Her sense of confidence and style has helped her stand out as a lesson in grown-up glamour among her European peers.
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| She also appears to have newfound confidence when out meeting members of the public |
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| Kate glows during a visit to Wales in 2023, with a pop of peach blush and rosy coloured lipstick |
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| Kate pictured on the Tube on May 4, as she headed to a pub in Soho with William |
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| There are many reasons for the transformation, including her evolving make-up look, embracing a more chic style, as well as a growing confidence, most likely down to having a decade of being a working royal under her belt. Pictured: Kate in 2022 at the Commonwealth Games |
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| Even dressed down, the Princess manages to look polished (seen here in Slough trying archery after the King's Coronation) |
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| It's all about the blush! Kate looks healthy and sunkissed during a visit to the Bahamas in 2022 |
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| The Princess of Wales pictured in Birmingham in 2023 |
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| A natural beauty - even in a cream jumper she looks fabulous |
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| She favours a bouncy blowdry for volume |
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| Even abseiling in Wales, the Princess's make-up looked perfect |
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| Kate in March 2023 during the St Patrick's Day Parade |
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| And in Aberfan, chatting and giggling with crowds lined up to see her |
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| Kate has had a stunning transformation. There are many reasons for this, including her evolving make-up look, embracing a more chic style, as well as a growing confidence, most likely down to having a decade of being a working royal under her belt |
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| The elegant Princess of Wales looked reflective as she gazed out of the window during the Queen's funeral |
In summary, Kate's transformation can be attributed to a combination of factors, including her active lifestyle, newfound confidence, and evolving sense of style.
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| There is also a new sense of confidence within the Princess. While public speaking once filled her with dread, leaving her to occasionally stumble over her words, she now has a renewed sense of confidence. Pictured: Kate attending the Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Prince Philip |
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| The Princess of Wales during the State Banquet at Buckingham Palace in November 2022 |
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