Catherine, Princess of Wales has stepped out in numerous gorgeous, elegant, and show-stopping outfits through the years, cementing her status as a royal fashion icon. But what separates Kate Middleton from other style stars is that she dresses with purpose consistently, using her fashion choices to pay tribute to an important figure or group, support a cause, send a message, or show solidarity. She hasn't always had success with this. For example, her attempt at honoring the Solomon Islands with her dress during a 2012 visit went horribly wrong and later became one of her most inappropriate outfits ever . But after more than a decade as a member of the British royal family, Kate has clearly mastered subtle sartorial messaging.

It could be as simple as donning an outfit by a designer who

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