In news that shocked no one, the Duchess of Cambridge was named to Vanity Fair's 72nd Annual International Best Dressed List.
The magazine credits Middleton's "whirlwind of fashion success" for being included on a particularly royalty heavy list this year. Kate is joined by Princess Charlene of Monaco, the King of Bhutan, Princess Alexandra of Greece, Countess Matilde Borromeo, Prince Antonius von Fürstenberg, Her Highness Sheikha Moza Bint Nasser of Qatar, and Nicolas Mirzayantz of Greece.
Here are some of the looks that helped earn her Best Dressed Honors...
Britain's Prince William and his then fiancee Kate Middleton visit St. Andrews University in Fife, Scotland on February 25, 2011.ReutersCatherine, Duchess of Cambridge leaves Clarence House to travel to Buckingham Palace for the evening celebrations following her wedding to Prince William in London April 29, 2011ReutersBritain's Prince Willam and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge arrive for an official welcome ceremony at the Somba K'e Civic Plaza in Yellowknife, Canada July 5, 2011. Kate is wearing a beige ‘Bullet’ dress by Malene Birger.ReutersA photo of Kate Middleton wearing skinny jeans that might not fly at BYU-Idaho. reutersAfter the Royal couple toured North America, rumors of Kate being "too thin" began to circulate. Kate was seen standing beside Nicole Kidman, and looked surprisingly skinnier than the tall and lean Kidman. Anorexic rumors also started stirring, though Kate has not been diagnosed with an eating disorder.ReutersKate Middleton looks at the engagement ring given by her fiance, Britain's Prince William, as they pose for a photograph in St. James's Palace, central London November 16, 2010.ReutersBritain's Prince William, and Kate Middleton sit during their wedding ceremony In Westminster Abbey, in central London April 29, 2011.Reuters
