Kate Middleton’s shoulder-baring gown was her slinkiest look – ever

The mother of two attended The Earthshot Prize 2022 at MGM Music Hall in Boston alongside her husband where she stunned in a vibrant mint green slinky gown.

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The Bardot-style garment from Solace London featured long fitted sleeves and a belted waist with a leg split up the back of the skirt. 

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It was teamed with Princess Diana’s emerald and diamond choker and the most incredible sparkling heels.

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Kate’s style has evolved from the understated looks she wore to weddings as Prince William’s girlfriend in the noughties and her boho chic jeans and boots combo worn to horse events prior to her royal wedding.

The Princess isn’t the only royal who has truly finessed their fashion after turning 40. Join HELLO! in meeting the royal style set over forty whose best looks might just be yet to come…

The Duchess of Edinburgh, 59

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Duchess Sophie turned 40 in 2005. At the time at which she married Prince Edward in 1999, Sophie loved a skirt suit. By 40 she had mastered the art of styling said skirt suits with knee-high boots – a style she has brought into her 50s with a refined twist. 

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Some of Sophie’s best looks of late have continued to feature knee-high boots, including the leather ensemble she wore on a visit to the Brooklands Museum last October.

Meghan Markle, 43

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Meghan Markle saw in her fortieth year in 2021. She came into her own as she styled up a storm at the Salute to Freedom Gala in New York in the most striking of red gowns custom designed by Wes Gordon for Carolina Herrera.

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The first three years of her best decade have included red carpet gowns to stylish daytime looks that outrank her fashion from outings during her time as an actress in Suits by a mile.

Queen Mary of Denmark, 52

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Queen Mary has worn only the most elegant of looks since entering her fourth decade. The early days of her time as a royal featured an array of outlandish hats and bold prints.

Since then, Mary has refined her style to include a plethora of cinched skirts, silky blouses, and beautiful strapless gowns including the floral Lasse Spangenberg number she wore last week to a dinner in honour of the 400th anniversary of the Danish Stock Exchange.

Zara Tindall, 43

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Zara Tindall was unrecognisable in unearthed photos from her twenties. Long gone are the days of her noughties shades and low-rise jeans.

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Since turning 40, Princess Anne’s daughter is all about an elegant A-line dress in the summer and a chic tailored coat and boots in the winter.

Queen Letizia of Spain, 52

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Before her marriage to King Felipe, Queen Letizia was a journalist who wore nothing but plain suit jackets on TV.

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Since stepping into the royal limelight post-40, the mother of two has pulled out some impeccable looks – the peak of which was undoubtedly the pink peplum jacket and matching pencil skirt from Carolina Herrera she wore to King Charles’ coronation in 2023. 

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A truly bold departure from her news anchor wardrobe that signifies being fabulous after 40.