Kate Middleton made change when she joined Royal Family to 'prove herself' as future Queen
KATE MIDDLETON, 38, is a popular member of the Royal Family. After marrying Prince William, a style expert revealed Kate made a change to "prove herself" as a royal.
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Kate Middleton became a working royal and the Duchess of Cambridge when she married Prince William, 37, in 2011. She has gained many fans of her own and might have used one trick in particular to prove herself in the role.
Before Kate and Prince William married, not much was known about the Duchess of Cambridge.
While the couple had been dating for nearly 10 years, many heard her speak for the first time in their engagement interview in 2010.
After the wedding, the mother-of-three threw herself into her royal role and was regularly seen performing duties on behalf of the monarch.
Over the years, she appears to have grown in confidence and gained a huge number of fans of her own.
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When she joined the Royal Family, Kate went through a change that might have helped her do that, according to Anthony McGrath, celebrity stylist and lecturer at the Fashion Retail Academy in London.
The royal seemingly used her style choices to grow in confidence and show she was up for the duties of the role.
Anthony told Express.co.uk: "As Kate transitioned to her role as the Duchess of Cambridge, her style inevitably evolved.
"Since Kate has been in the limelight she has always been somewhat of a conservative dresser."
Opting for more conservative looks, Kate might have been following royal protocol.
Members of the family are reportedly encouraged to follow style rules such as wearing tights and avoiding short hemlines.
By quickly channeling this look, it is possible Kate was trying to prove herself in the family.
"Whether she wanted to prove herself to the Royal Family or it was her own personal style, who knows, but she was rarely seen in anything too risqué," the expert explained.
"Since marrying Prince William and officially becoming a member of the Royal Family, her outfits have certainly become more modest.
"Think higher necklines, long sleeves and dresses that sit at the knee."
Kate's style has been commended over the years and outfits will often sell out quickly after being seen on the Duchess.
While opting for reserved clothing options, Kate started to carve her own style which has become recognisable.
Anthony added: "She had to leave behind the flirty and floaty dress, thigh-skimming minis and low-cut evening gowns.
"Instead, she introduced skirt suits and coat dresses, which have since become staple items in her wardrobe and are frequently her go-to looks for public engagements.
"She also introduced an array of A-lines dresses in various different colours, decorative hats for formal events and closed-toe shoes.
"Stockings also became a 'must' every time she wore an outfit that bared her legs."