Kate Middleton's best looks from her first year as Princess of Wales

• Kate Middleton became the Princess of Wales a year ago.

• She's shown off different facets of her style while taking on new royal responsibilities.

• Insider rounded up the best looks Kate has worn in her first year as an official princess.

Ahead of Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral in September 2022, Kate Middleton and Prince William met with troops who were set to participate.

Middleton wore a black, military-esque coat by Catherine Walker with buttons down its bodice and epaulettes on its shoulders.

She completed the look with a black hat, semi-sheer tights, leather heels, and the late Queen's pearl earrings from her Silver Jubilee.

A few months later, Kate attended the Christmas Day Service at St. Mary Magdalene Church while wearing a navy-green ensemble.

Her Alexander McQueen coat had a high neckline, multiple pockets, and a long pleated skirt.

She wore it with a handful of accessories in rich tones and textured fabrics, like dark velvet boots, brown leather gloves, and a green, wide-brimmed hat adorned with ribbon.

She also visited Boston, Massachusetts, that month, and showed the more colorful side of her wardrobe.

She wore a burgundy pantsuit designed by Roland Mouret with matching pumps and a baby-pink blouse. The shirt's long bow added a feminine flair to her outfit.

To kick off 2023, Kate and her husband wore matching red pieces for a Royal Foundation Centre event.

The Prince of Wales wore a blue suit with a red tie, which matched Kate's vibrant red suit.

Alexander McQueen designed her asymmetrical blazer and pleated pants, which she wore with red heels, a matching clutch, and geometric earrings from Chalk.

For the Wales versus England Six Nations rugby game in February, Kate wore a coat that featured the colors of both teams.

Her houndstooth-print Catherine Walker coat was both red and white, mirroring the colors of both rugby teams.

The BBC reported that, on the day of the match, the Prince of Wales described his wife's attire as "diplomatic," though she was rooting for England. Her team went on to win the game.

For the Commonwealth Day Service in March, Kate wore a printed set with lots of flair.

Designed by Erdem, her navy-blue outfit included a fitted blazer top with peplum detailing at the waist, and a mermaid-style skirt that flared just above her ankles.

She wore the outfit with velvet pumps and a wide hat.

Kate subverted expectations by wearing teal to the St. Patrick's Day Parade at Mons Barracks the same month.

Rather than wearing true green as most do on St. Patrick's Day, the Princess of Wales opted for a Catherine Walker coatdress in a shade of teal often referred to as "St. Patrick's Blue," as People reported.

The color also matched the plumes the 1st Battalion of Irish Guards wear in their hats, which was a fitting choice for Kate as she inherited the title of Colonel of the battalion from William in December 2022.

She paired the look with coordinating shoes from Gianvito Rossi and a hat designed by Jane Taylor London.

Kate's blue ensemble for an Easter service at St. George's Chapel in April 2023 coordinated with her family members' looks.

The Waleses marked the full family appearance with coordinating blue ensembles, and Kate chose another Catherine Walker coatdress for the occasion. It had a two-toned lapel and pocket detailing.

A matching hat and nude heels tied the look together.

The Princess of Wales chose a more relaxed look for a visit to the charity the Anna Freud Centre in May 2023.

Kate's emerald dress was designed by Suzannah London. She wore it with white-and-black shoes from Alessandra Rich.

The gown's detailing and slightly puffy sleeves created a more relaxed, but still professional, look.

Kate put a royal spin on the sheer fabric trend with her dress for a garden party at Buckingham Palace in May 2023.

Designed by Elie Saab, the powder-blue dress had a sheer overlay and was covered in velvet embellishments.

An oversized bow sat on her neck, and a coordinating hat with a large flower completed the ensemble.

Even better, the look was recycled. Kate previously wore it to the 2019 Royal Ascot.

The princess popped in polka dots while opening Hope Street, a residential space for women in Southampton, in June 2023.

Puffy sleeves and a ruffled neckline gave the navy, polka-dot dress from Alessandra Rich a feminine feel.

She paired the look with a white clutch and black-and-white heels.

The pink dress Kate wore to officially open the Young V&A at V&A Museum of Childhood in June 2023 was perfect for the summer of "Barbie."

First worn by the princess to Wimbledon in 2021, the Beulah London dress had short sleeves. Buttons lined the bodice, and it belted at the waist.

White shoes accented the summery outfit, which was just one of the pink looks she wore over the summer.

Kate showed off her penchant for polka dots at The Order of The Garter service at St. George's Chapel the same month.

The white dress was designed by her go-to designer Alessandra Rich. Polka dots covered the form-fitting, long-sleeve dress, and it cinched at the waist.

A black hat with polka-dot feathering and black-and-white shoes completed the ensemble.

Kate also showed off her curtsying skills at the event.

She embraced a more casual side of her style at the Out-Sourcing Inc. Royal Charity Polo Cup in July 2023.

Kate chose another Beulah London dress for the polo game, which William played in, this time in a shade of pale blue.

The long-sleeve dress flowed to Kate's ankles, and it was covered in stripes of floral print.

She paired it with nude heels.

Kate's lime-green dress for Wimbledon 2023 felt playful and fresh.

The dress from Self-Portrait had a shirt-like bodice, with a collar, large buttons down the center, and pocket detailing.

It cinched at the waist with a belt, creating a peplum silhouette, while the ruched skirt flowed to Kate's ankles.

She paired the dress with a purple brooch and nude heels.

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