Kate Middleton may not have been born into royalty, but she certainly knows how to look regal.
Middleton, who became the Duchess of Cambridge when she married her college sweetheart Prince William in 2011, has lived much of her adult life in the public eye. In that time, she's become a major fashion icon. In fact, her style is so beloved, she's created a phenomenon called the Duchess Effect: When Kate wears something, it almost instantly sells out.
In honor of her 35th birthday on January 9th, here's a look at 35 of her most iconic ensembles.
Here's how Kate looked on June 23, 2005: The day of her graduation from St. Andrew's University.
By the time Kate earned her diploma in the history of art, she and Prince William had already been dating for about two years.
She tried out an eccentric feathered hat as William's wedding guest in 2006.
A few months later, she rocked a hat with ribbons shaped like a giant heart.
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