Kate has consistently championed British designers since first stepping on to the public stage - and of course the manufacturers and retailers who depend upon their success.
The coat de rigeur of royals over recent years, the once-humble belted coat has cemented its place in public consciousness as the epitome of classic taste.
The Princess of Wales wore £176,664 worth of new clothing over the last 12 months, including a host of ball gowns and glittering new jewels for royal engagements.
Backing the Evening Standard s On The Breadline Christmas appeal, aimed at supporting people in the UK amid the crisis, Kate Middleton said it is a vital time to help the vulnerable.