Princess Kate's most famous lace cut-out ballgown she copied from 3 other royals

It's a rare occasion that royal fans catch a glimpse of the Princess of Wales in a Disney-worthy ballgown, so she leaves a lasting impression when she does.

One of her most iconic looks was the Jenny Packham gown she wore to the Tusk Conservation Awards in November 2018.

Featuring a V-neckline, lace-capped sleeves, sheer lace cut-outs at the waist and a belted silhouette, the jade green dress not only lent itself to the glamorous event, but also marked a more daring style for the royal.

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Kate may have felt emboldened to push the style boundaries as she followed in the footsteps of three other royal ladies. Princess Alexandra of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg was the first to debut a crimson version of the gown with cream lace accents at Queen Margrethe's 40th jubilee in January 2012. She teamed it with the Baden Floral Tiara and a gold clutch.

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One year later, Princess Alexandra of Luxembourg was a glamorous wedding guest at Prince Felix of Luxembourg and Claire Lademacher's nuptials in the periwinkle-blue design from Jenny Packham. Ensuring the dress remained the centre of attention, Alexandra wore her brunette hair in an intricate updo.

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By October 2013, the dress had once again made an appearance in the royal circles, with Princess Madeleine of Sweden opting for a soft Cinderella-blue hue for a gala in New York. A black faux fur jacket and matching peep-toe heels added the finishing touches to her look.

Despite Princess Kate's appearance taking place years later, she proved that the timeless design was just as striking paired with her signature bouncy blow-dry and a matching teal clutch.

Princess Kate's most iconic ballgowns

Living in the public eye since her royal wedding with Prince William in 2011, Kate is no stranger to dressing for diplomatic events and royal galas. Here, we explore some of her other most memorable ballgown moments…

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Gold goddess

Jenny Packham is one of Kate's go-to designers for formal eveningwear, thanks to the brand's signature embellishments. At the London premiere of No Time to Die in 2021, Kate hit the headlines as the ultimate Bond Girl in a heavily embellished gold dress featuring floor-length caped sleeves and sheer panelling.

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Ethereal in white

Kate looked resplendent in a white one-shouldered Alexander McQueen dress at the 2019 BAFTAs. Proving it was one of her favourites, she recycled it for the 2023 BAFTAs with contrasting black opera gloves.

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Monochrome moment

Roland Mouret was responsible for the royal's form-fitting black column gown at the premiere of Top Gun: Maverick in 2022, which featured a contrasting white off-the-shoulder neckline.

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Pretty in pink

The Princess' pleated pink Gucci gown created the ultimate romantic, ethereal silhouette at the 100 Women in Finance Gala in 2019.