Royal Style Watch end of year special: see the royals' best outfits of 2018

Which is your top royal look of the year?

December 28, 2018Dec 28, 2018, 3:08 PM GMT

Kate Middleton in a blue gown and tiara walks with a man in military uniform.

It's time for a bumper Royal Style Watch special! What a year 2018 has been – from beautiful bride Duchess Meghan in Givenchy to Princess Eugenie on her wedding day wearing Peter Pilotto. We've seen Meghan's extensive and seriously stylish wardrobe on the royal tour and Duchess Kate has bounced back from her third maternity leave more fashionable than ever, recently stepping out in on-trend tartan. While European royals Queen Letizia and co have wowed us week in week out with stunning ensembles.

In a near impossible task, we've whittled our favourite royal ladies' best outfits down to a select few in our RSW round up of 2018. Take a look at their most spot-on looks below.

Kate's McQueen gown

One of our absolute favourite dresses on the Duchess! Didn't Kate look amazing in this exquisite blue Alexander McQueen gown at a state banquet at Buckingham Palace? The royal teamed the dazzling dress with Princess Diana's Collingwood pearl earrings, Queen Alexandra's wedding gift necklace and the beautiful Lovers Knot tiara.

Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, walking together in formal attire at an event.

Meghan's Royal Variety outfit

The pregnant Duchess wowed everyone in this stunning monochrome floral top by Safiyaa and black floor-length skirt at the Royal Variety Performance.

A woman in a white gown and tiara walks down steps, surrounded by people.

Princess Eugenie's bridal gown

We still can't stop staring at Eugenie's wedding dress! The royal was breath-taking in the Peter Pilotto gown, featuring a low cut back to reveal the Princess' scoliosis scar. Eugenie looked radiant on her special day with husband Jack Brooksbank.

Woman in teal gown and headpiece walks with boy in navy suit.

Beatrice's elegant teal dress

Beatrice looked so chic in this teal Roksanda gown with a coordinating headband by Stephen Jones at her sister Eugenie's wedding. She also wore a pair of nude Gianvito Rossi nude heels – the same pair the Duchess of Cambridge wore when introducing Prince Louis to the world.

Two women with dogs sit on a bench under a large tree, smiling for the camera.

We couldn't leave out Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie's British Vogue debut! They both looked gorgeous in their fashion-forward outfits, don't you think?

Sarah, Duchess of York, in a navy dress and blue heels, walking outdoors.

Sarah's chic guest look

The mum of Princesses Eugenie and Beatrice wore this gorgeous navy and pink dress by Emma Louise Design to the wedding of Meghan and Harry in May. She looked fantastic!

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, walking down steps holding hands.

Meghan's wedding dress

Here it is, Duchess Meghan's beautiful bridal gown by Clare Waight Keller for Givenchy. The simple yet classic dress surprised us all and the design is timeless.

Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, walking hand-in-hand, he in a black tuxedo, she in a white gown.

Meghan evening bridal gown

Thanks Meghan for treating us to two amazing wedding dresses! The Duchess' evening gown was a sleek halter neck number designed for her by Stella McCartney.

Queen Elizabeth II in a turquoise suit and hat with pink flowers, smiling and holding a black handbag.

The Queen's best look

We think the Queen is simply stunning in this vibrant outfit. Just love that bright light turquoise shade, the pink flowers in her hat and her matching pink lippy. The monarch wore the ensemble to a visit to Berkshire in October.

Kate Middleton in a yellow dress holding a handbag, walking among seated spectators.

Duchess Kate in yellow

Has Kate ever looked better? Sunny yellow is so her colour and she looks fabulous in this figure-hugging dress by Dolce and Gabbana at Wimbledon.

Kate Middleton, wearing a black top and red plaid skirt, smiles while walking.

The Duchess does tartan

Another style win for Kate. The mum-of-three stepped out in the Emilia Wickstead midi skirt in December looking so festive. Love it.

A woman in a white floral gown stands in a room with ornate furniture and a red rug.

Camilla's angelic dress

The Duchess of Cornwall was a vision in this beautiful floor-length white dress with pretty silver embellishment on the top layer. She wore it to an official dinner in Athens in May.

Sophie, Countess of Wessex, in black top and silver skirt, stands with a man in a black suit on steps.

Sophie's metallic skirt

Just wow. The Countess of Wessex hit high style notes during her trip to Paris when she stepped out in this gorgeous metallic pleated skirt by Emilia Wickstead.

A woman in a navy blue dress and heels walks past a suited man.

Letizia's daring dress

We loved this plunging midnight blue cocktail dress by the stunning Queen Letizia of Spain. The monarch wore it to 40th anniversary of the Spanish Constitution in Madrid and got tongues wagging online with the racy lace detail.

Woman in white polka dot dress and blue heels walking, two men in suits behind her.

Polka dots for Letizia

Such a fun dress and one we'd love in our own wardrobes. Queen Letizia wore the cute monochrome polka dot number on a royal outing in Spain in September.

Kate Middleton in a yellow floral gown and Prince William in a black tuxedo walking together.

This floral Erdem gown is another of our favourites on Kate this year. She wore it for the first evening engagement of she and Prince William's royal tour of Sweden and Norway in January.

Kate Middleton in a gray plaid dress with a maroon belt, smiling and walking.

She stunned in Erdem (once again!) for a visit to the Victoria & Albert Museum in October. The embellished bouclé-tweed midi dress, £1,395, fit her like a glove. She teamed it with her Jimmy Choo Romy heels in Bordeaux velvet.

Lady Kitty Spencer stands on a red carpet in a black gown, holding a clutch.

Lady Kitty's wow dress

Lady Kitty Spencer, the niece of the late Princess Diana, wore this gorgeous black and jewelled dress to the premiere of A Star Is Born in London in September. Such a glam gown.

Charlene, Princess of Monaco, stands in front of a 'Princess Grace Awards' backdrop, wearing a black suit and white shirt.

Charlene's chic braces

A unique look for a royal and one we LOVED. Princess Charlene of Monaco was such a trend setter in this cool trouser suit, crisp white shirt and retro braces at the Princess Grace Gala Awards in New York.

Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, greet guests at a formal event.

Meghan wowed everyone in her first ever royal gown during her royal visit to Fiji in October, teaming it with a pair of show-stopping diamond earrings.

Mary, Crown Princess of Denmark, in a blue dress and cape, smiling as she walks.

Mary's cape dress

Such a sophisticated look! Crown Princess Mary of Denmark looked sensational in this navy cape dress for a school visit in Copenhagen.

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands standing together, dressed in formal attire, with a large floral arrangement in the background.

Maxima oozes glamour in orange

Queen Maxima of the Netherlands looked sensational in this burnt orange one-shouldered gown with stud detailing on a visit to Cape Verde. One of her best outfits!

Queen Rania of Jordan stands on a red carpet in a white blouse and pink skirt, holding a white purse.

Rania's 50s look

We stepped back in time with the beautiful Queen Rania of Jordan in April when she showcased this elegant outfit. What a cute skirt and blouse combo and we love those heels.

A woman in a pink jacket and black pants walks down a tiled path.

Rania nails athleisure

We're so into this look! Rania channels her inner Cheryl as she works her casual-chic trousers and sporty top – with heels. Amazing.