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Royals on the red carpet: Incredible photos of Princess Kate, Princess Beatrice, Meghan Markle and more

The British royal family always shine brightly in the spotlight

Royals on the red carpet
Phoebe Tatham
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When it comes to red carpet events, we can always count on the royal family to deliver some sartorial gold. Over the years, the likes of Princess Kate, King Charles and Meghan Markle have stepped into the limelight to attend a plethora of star-studded events.

From BAFTA appearances to glitzy film premieres, the royals are always upping their fashion game with each appearance. Join HELLO! as we take a closer look at some of their finest moments on the red carpet…

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Princess Eugenie

Princess Eugenie on red carpet at Vogue World event © Getty Images

Sarah Ferguson's daughter, Princess Eugenie, looked picture-perfect in September as she attended Vogue World: London 2023 at Theatre Royal Drury Lane. For the memorable occasion, the 33-year-old resembled a green goddess in an opulent silk dress crafted by Fendi. She elevated her look with a pair of silver kitten heels and a pair of dazzling diamond drop earrings.

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Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi

Princess Beatrice and Edoardo on red carpet © Getty Images

Princess Eugenie was joined on the red carpet by her sister Princess Beatrice and Beatrice's husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi. Resembling a ray of sunshine, the mother-of-one made a bold statement in a patterned floral cape dress designed by Richard Quinn. She elevated her eye-catching look with a pair of patent leather shoes and a punchy red lip.

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King Charles and Queen Camilla

Camilla and Charles at Skyfall premiere © Getty Images

Royal couple King Charles and Queen Camilla were all smiles in 2012 at the royal world premiere of Skyfall. Stepping out on the red carpet, the besotted couple looked ultra-glamorous in their finest threads. Camilla wowed in a sumptuous purple velvet dress, while Charles looked oh-so-dapper in a smart tuxedo and a bow tie.

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Prince William and Princess Kate

Prince William and Princess Kate at EE BAFTA Film Awards© Getty Images

Prince William and Princess Kate turned heads on the red carpet at this year's EE BAFTA Film Awards. The couple made quite the entrance as they entered the spotlight before meeting category winners and EE Rising Star Award nominees.

As ever, Kate served up some high-octane glamour, donning a reworked Alexander McQueen cream gown complete with a whimsical shoulder tie, a billowing skirt and ruched detailing. For a touch of drama, the mother-of-three spruced up her look with a pair of sleek black gloves and dramatic gold earrings. William, meanwhile, cut a suave figure in a velvet Tom Ford tuxedo. 

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Prince William and Prince Harry

© Getty Images

Back in 2017, royal brothers Prince William and Prince Harry twinned in smart tuxedos with matching black bow ties at the European premiere of Star Wars: The Last Jedi. The sibling duo appeared to be in high spirits as they walked the red carpet together and shared a rare giggle.

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Late Queen Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth II at 'A Bunch of Amateurs' Royal Premiere© Getty Images

The late Queen famously wore every colour of the rainbow during her impressive 70-year reign. From vibrant oranges and reds to pretty pastels, Her Majesty certainly made a bold statement whenever she was in the limelight. And she did just that in 2008 when she attended the Cinema & Television Benevolent Fund Royal Film Performance of A Bunch of Amateurs.

Oozing elegance, the royal donned a crimson dress adorned with shimmering sequins and a floaty skirt. She accessorised with a classic black bag, an opulent diamond necklace and a pair of dazzling diamond earrings. Perfection! 

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Princess Diana

Princess Diana at For Your Eyes Only premiere © Getty Images

The late Princess Diana wowed in cherry red at the premiere of For Your Eyes Only in 1981. Stepping out in style, the mother-of-two looked the picture of elegance in her playful frock which featured spaghetti straps, a love heart neckline and whimsical ruffles galore.

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Princess Kate and Prince William 

Prince William, Kate Middleton and Tom Cruise at Top Gun: Maverick premiere © Getty Images

Prince William and Princess Kate joined actor Tom Cruise on the red carpet as they arrived for the premiere of Top Gun: Maverick at Leicester Square in May 2022. For the special occasion, the royal couple didn't fail to impress, opting for sleek, coordinating outfits in shades of white, navy and black.

Channelling their inner movie stars, Kate looked breathtaking in a chic Roland Mouret dress with a Bardot neckline, while William looked smart in a natty McQueen suit and velvet loafers.

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Princess Kate, Prince William, King Charles and Queen Camilla

British royals at No Time To Die premiere© Getty Images

In 2021, the royals were out in full force for the No Time To Die world premiere at the Royal Albert Hall. Dressed up to the nines, Princess Kate and Prince William joined King Charles and Queen Camilla on the red carpet where they posed for a plethora of heartwarming family snapshots.

The then-Duchess made a head-turning entrance in a spectacular gold gown crafted by Jenny Packham. Camilla, meanwhile, looked glamorous in an ice blue, floor-length dress adorned with glittering gems.

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at Lion King premiere © Getty Images

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were all smiles at the premiere of The Lion King in 2019. Stepping out in London, Suits actress Meghan exuded elegance in a figure-flattering black midi dress complete with sheer sleeves. 

She accessorised with some slingback heels and finished off her look with a coordinating satin clutch. Prince Harry, meanwhile, echoed his wife's outfit in a dapper black tuxedo and a smart black bow tie. 

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