10 Photos of Kate Middleton Before Joining the Royal Family

Kate's fashion has significantly changed since her pre-royal days. She no longer wears a cowboy hat and bulky trench coat; her fashion choices are cultured and refined.

Going Shopping

Kate and Pippa's bond is pure in this throwback photo. Their playful expressions suggest a fun night out together. While their lives have changed significantly but their sisterly relationship remains strong.

Partying With Pippa

Kate's style has become refined and appropriate for her royal role, she no longer attend nightclubs and worn revealing outfits.

Those legs

This photo from her pre-royal days highlights Kate's ability to blend in with the public. Even as a Princess, she continues to perform everyday tasks like picking up dry cleaning, especially when it involves her children. 

Running errands

Kate wore a pink cardigan and black skinny jeans. She looked casual and relaxed in this picture, but she no longer wears such outfits; her style has undoubtedly changed a lot. 

So Casual

Kate's persona has become more refined over the years. After becoming Princess, she no longer wears short skirts. Her style choices are now tailored and sophisticated.

Working Girl

Kate's style has evolved significantly since the 1980s. Her current fashion choices are more refined and appropriate for her royal role

80's kate

After becoming Princess, her choice of prints has become more polished and sophisticated; she no longer wears these wilder prints. 

A Wilder Look

Kate loved to wear jeans, but after becoming Princess her outfits now tend to be more formal, reflecting her royal role.

White jeans

Kate's oversized handbags were once a staple of her pre-royal wardrobe. As a Princess, her large purses from the early 2000s are no longer necessary.

Hobo bag

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