• Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, in 1960s-style Gucci, visits the Victoria and Albert Museum on June 29, 2017, in London. Getty Images
    Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, in 1960s-style Gucci, visits the Victoria and Albert Museum on June 29, 2017, in London. Getty Images
  • The Duchess of Cambridge wears red Alexander McQueen in a new portrait by Paolo Roversi released on January 8, 2022, to celebrate her 40th birthday on January 9. Paolo Roversi / Kensington Palace via AP
    The Duchess of Cambridge wears red Alexander McQueen in a new portrait by Paolo Roversi released on January 8, 2022, to celebrate her 40th birthday on January 9. Paolo Roversi / Kensington Palace via AP
  • Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, who wears lavender Alexander McQueen, arrive at the 2011 Bafta Brits To Watch Event at the Belasco Theatre in July 9, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. Getty Images
    Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, who wears lavender Alexander McQueen, arrive at the 2011 Bafta Brits To Watch Event at the Belasco Theatre in July 9, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. Getty Images
  • Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, wears The Vampire's Wife to attend a reception at the Guinness Storehouse's Gravity Bar in Dublin, Ireland, in March 3, 2020. EPA
    Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, wears The Vampire's Wife to attend a reception at the Guinness Storehouse's Gravity Bar in Dublin, Ireland, in March 3, 2020. EPA
  • Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, in gold Jenny Packham, and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, arrive for the world premiere of the James Bond film 'No Time to Die' at the Royal Albert Hall in London on September 28, 2021. EPA
    Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, in gold Jenny Packham, and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, arrive for the world premiere of the James Bond film 'No Time to Die' at the Royal Albert Hall in London on September 28, 2021. EPA
  • Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, wears a pink Marks & Spencer suit to work from home at Kensington Palace in March 2020. Kensington Palace / Instagram
    Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, wears a pink Marks & Spencer suit to work from home at Kensington Palace in March 2020. Kensington Palace / Instagram
  • Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, wears a red Miu Miu cashmere jumper, in the 'Royal Carols – Together At Christmas trailer', filmed at Westminster Abbey on December 8, 2021. ITV
    Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, wears a red Miu Miu cashmere jumper, in the 'Royal Carols – Together At Christmas trailer', filmed at Westminster Abbey on December 8, 2021. ITV
  • Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, in pink Me+Em, during a meeting with Mila Sneddon and her family at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh, on May 27, 2021. Getty Images
    Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, in pink Me+Em, during a meeting with Mila Sneddon and her family at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh, on May 27, 2021. Getty Images
  • Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, who wears a red Catherine Walker coatdress, at Westminster Abbey for the 'Royal Carols – Together At Christmas' carol concert on December 8, 2021. Getty Images
    Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, who wears a red Catherine Walker coatdress, at Westminster Abbey for the 'Royal Carols – Together At Christmas' carol concert on December 8, 2021. Getty Images
  • Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, in a red Alexander McQueen coat, arrives for the launch of the Hold Still campaign at Waterloo Station, London, in October 20, 2020. Getty Images
    Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, in a red Alexander McQueen coat, arrives for the launch of the Hold Still campaign at Waterloo Station, London, in October 20, 2020. Getty Images
  • Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge wearing Alexander McQueen, on their wedding day, April 29, 2011. AP
    Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge wearing Alexander McQueen, on their wedding day, April 29, 2011. AP
  • Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, wears Erdem to a reception at the Fotografiska Gallery in Stockholm, Sweden, on January 31, 2018. Getty Images
    Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, wears Erdem to a reception at the Fotografiska Gallery in Stockholm, Sweden, on January 31, 2018. Getty Images
  • Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, wears a Needle & Thread dress at a reception at Buckingham Palace to mark the UK-Africa Investment Summit in London on January 20, 2020. Reuters
    Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, wears a Needle & Thread dress at a reception at Buckingham Palace to mark the UK-Africa Investment Summit in London on January 20, 2020. Reuters
  • Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, who wears a yellow Roksanda Ilincic dress, at the Sydney Opera House on April 16, 2014. Getty Images
    Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, who wears a yellow Roksanda Ilincic dress, at the Sydney Opera House on April 16, 2014. Getty Images
  • Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, wears a purple Gucci blouse to work from home at Kensington Palace in November 2020. Instagram / Kensington Royal
    Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, wears a purple Gucci blouse to work from home at Kensington Palace in November 2020. Instagram / Kensington Royal
  • Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, who wears green Jenny Packham, at a reception hosted by the British High Commissioner at the Pakistan National Monument in Islamabad, on October 15, 2019. Getty Images
    Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, who wears green Jenny Packham, at a reception hosted by the British High Commissioner at the Pakistan National Monument in Islamabad, on October 15, 2019. Getty Images
  • Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, who wears Alexander McQueen, at the 73rd Annual British Academy Film Awards at the Royal Albert Hall in London on February 2, 2020. She first wore the McQueen dress in 2012. EPA
    Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, who wears Alexander McQueen, at the 73rd Annual British Academy Film Awards at the Royal Albert Hall in London on February 2, 2020. She first wore the McQueen dress in 2012. EPA
  • Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, wears blue Roland Mouret to SportsAid's 40th anniversary dinner on June 9, 2016 in London. Getty Images
    Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, wears blue Roland Mouret to SportsAid's 40th anniversary dinner on June 9, 2016 in London. Getty Images
  • Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, wears Alexander McQueen to the 72nd Annual British Academy Film Awards at the Royal Albert Hall in London on February 10, 2019. EPA
    Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, wears Alexander McQueen to the 72nd Annual British Academy Film Awards at the Royal Albert Hall in London on February 10, 2019. EPA
  • Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, in teal Jenny Packham, and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, arrive at 'Our Greatest Team Rises – BOA Olympic Concert' at the Royal Albert Hall on May 11, 2012. Getty Images
    Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, in teal Jenny Packham, and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, arrive at 'Our Greatest Team Rises – BOA Olympic Concert' at the Royal Albert Hall on May 11, 2012. Getty Images
  • Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, in black velvet Alexander McQueen, and Prince Harry attend The Sun Military Awards at Imperial War Museum on December 19, 2011 in London. Getty Images
    Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, in black velvet Alexander McQueen, and Prince Harry attend The Sun Military Awards at Imperial War Museum on December 19, 2011 in London. Getty Images
  • Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and Kate Middleton, who wears a blue Issa dress, in St James Palace, London, after announcing their engagement on November 16, 2010. Getty Images
    Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and Kate Middleton, who wears a blue Issa dress, in St James Palace, London, after announcing their engagement on November 16, 2010. Getty Images
  • Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, wearing Alexander McQueen, arrives for the 70th Annual British Academy Film Awards at the Royal Albert Hall in London on February 12, 2017. EPA
    Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, wearing Alexander McQueen, arrives for the 70th Annual British Academy Film Awards at the Royal Albert Hall in London on February 12, 2017. EPA
  • Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, in gold Jenny Packham, attends a gala dinner in support of East Anglia's Children's Hospices' Nook appeal at Houghton Hall in King's Lynn, Norfolk, on June 22, 2016. Getty Images
    Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, in gold Jenny Packham, attends a gala dinner in support of East Anglia's Children's Hospices' Nook appeal at Houghton Hall in King's Lynn, Norfolk, on June 22, 2016. Getty Images
  • Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, wears a pale pink Jenny Packham dress to attend the Ark 10th Anniversary Gala Dinner at Perk's Field in London on June 9, 2011. Getty Images
    Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, wears a pale pink Jenny Packham dress to attend the Ark 10th Anniversary Gala Dinner at Perk's Field in London on June 9, 2011. Getty Images
  • Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, in a Zara leopard print skirt and Massimo Dutti turtleneck, arrives at Ely and Caerau Children’s Centre in Cardiff, Wales, on January 22, 2020. Getty Images
    Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, in a Zara leopard print skirt and Massimo Dutti turtleneck, arrives at Ely and Caerau Children’s Centre in Cardiff, Wales, on January 22, 2020. Getty Images
  • Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, who wears black lace Temperley London, attend the UK premiere of 'War Horse' on January 8, 2012 in London. Getty Images
    Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, who wears black lace Temperley London, attend the UK premiere of 'War Horse' on January 8, 2012 in London. Getty Images
  • Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, wears a floral Faithfull midi dress to visit to The Nook in Framlingham Earl, Norfolk, one of three East Anglia's Children's Hospices, on June 25, 2020. Getty Images
    Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, wears a floral Faithfull midi dress to visit to The Nook in Framlingham Earl, Norfolk, one of three East Anglia's Children's Hospices, on June 25, 2020. Getty Images
  • Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, wears pale blue Mulberry for an engagement in Ballymena, Co Antrim, Northern Ireland, on February 28, 2019. Getty Images
    Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, wears pale blue Mulberry for an engagement in Ballymena, Co Antrim, Northern Ireland, on February 28, 2019. Getty Images
  • Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, wearing a Warehouse sweater and green Jigsaw culottes, visits The Angela Marmont Centre For UK Biodiversity at the Natural History Museum in London on October 9, 2019. Getty Images
    Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, wearing a Warehouse sweater and green Jigsaw culottes, visits The Angela Marmont Centre For UK Biodiversity at the Natural History Museum in London on October 9, 2019. Getty Images
  • Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, in nautical stripes and LK Bennett trousers, attends the King's Cup Regatta at Greenwich on May 7, 2019 in London, England. Getty Images
    Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, in nautical stripes and LK Bennett trousers, attends the King's Cup Regatta at Greenwich on May 7, 2019 in London, England. Getty Images
  • Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, in silver Amanda Wakeley, attends the In Kind Direct charity at Clarence House, London, on October 26, 2011. Getty Images
    Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, in silver Amanda Wakeley, attends the In Kind Direct charity at Clarence House, London, on October 26, 2011. Getty Images
  • Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, wearing her second Alexander McQueen wedding dress, leaves Clarence House to travel to Buckingham Palace for the evening celebrations following her wedding to Prince William on April 29, 2011 in London. Getty Images
    Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, wearing her second Alexander McQueen wedding dress, leaves Clarence House to travel to Buckingham Palace for the evening celebrations following her wedding to Prince William on April 29, 2011 in London. Getty Images
  • Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, in a paisley Ralph Lauren blouse, visits the Faberge in 'London: Romance to Revolution' exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum on December 2, 2021. Getty Images
    Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, in a paisley Ralph Lauren blouse, visits the Faberge in 'London: Romance to Revolution' exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum on December 2, 2021. Getty Images
  • Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, in yellow Emilia Wickstead, attends a garden party in the grounds of Buckingham Palace on May 22, 2013. Getty Images
    Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, in yellow Emilia Wickstead, attends a garden party in the grounds of Buckingham Palace on May 22, 2013. Getty Images
  • Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, in a red Catherine Walker coat attends the Commonwealth Day Service 2020 at Westminster Abbey on March 9, 2020. Getty Images
    Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, in a red Catherine Walker coat attends the Commonwealth Day Service 2020 at Westminster Abbey on March 9, 2020. Getty Images
  • Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, in gold and green Erdem, with British ambassador to Sweden David Cairns during a visit to Sweden on January 30, 2018. Getty Images
    Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, in gold and green Erdem, with British ambassador to Sweden David Cairns during a visit to Sweden on January 30, 2018. Getty Images
  • Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, in red houndstooth Alessandra Rich, walks with museum director Tristram Hunt during her visit to the Victoria and Albert Museum on May 19, 2021 in London. Getty Images
    Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, in red houndstooth Alessandra Rich, walks with museum director Tristram Hunt during her visit to the Victoria and Albert Museum on May 19, 2021 in London. Getty Images
  • Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, in a red Christopher Kane skirt and Polo Ralph Lauren turtleneck sweater, arrives to launch the Taking Action on Addiction campaign at Bafta on October 19, 2021 in London. Getty Images
    Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, in a red Christopher Kane skirt and Polo Ralph Lauren turtleneck sweater, arrives to launch the Taking Action on Addiction campaign at Bafta on October 19, 2021 in London. Getty Images
  • Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, in blue lace Temperley London, attends a World Mental Health Day reception at Buckingham Palace in London on October 10, 2017. Getty Images
    Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, in blue lace Temperley London, attends a World Mental Health Day reception at Buckingham Palace in London on October 10, 2017. Getty Images

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Kate Middleton's 40 most memorable fashion moments

The Duchess of Cambridge celebrates her 40th birthday on January 9

Farah Andrews
Farah Andrews

January 09, 2022

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Since marrying into the British royal family, the Duchess of Cambridge has become one of the most discussed stylish figures on the planet. And as she turns 40, her status as one of the most influential people in fashion shows no signs of fading.

Whenever she steps out, whether it's for a red carpet event, diplomatic reception or a dressed-down engagement, every inch of her look is dissected, discussed and replicated.

The British royal started as a demure dresser, sticking to coatdresses and formal gowns for engagements in 2011. However, in recent years – since teaming up with stylist Virginia Chadwyck-Healey – the duchess has started taking more style risks.

The Duchess of Cambridge wears gold Jenny Packham at the premiere of the James Bond film 'No Time to Die' in London on September 28, 2021. AP
The Duchess of Cambridge wears gold Jenny Packham at the premiere of the James Bond film 'No Time to Die' in London on September 28, 2021. AP

Most recently, she dazzled in a caped, glittering Jenny Packham gown at the James Bond No Time to Die premiere, and in a trio of Alexander McQueen dresses for the series of Paolo Roversi portraits released to celebrate her 40th birthday. The three portraits will be hung in Britain's National Portrait Gallery.

The Duchess of Cambridge wears Alexander McQueen to pose for a portrait in Kew Gardens, London. It was released to mark her 40th birthday on January 9, 2022. Photo: Paolo Roversi / Kensington Palace / AFP
The Duchess of Cambridge wears Alexander McQueen to pose for a portrait in Kew Gardens, London. It was released to mark her 40th birthday on January 9, 2022. Photo: Paolo Roversi / Kensington Palace / AFP

She certainly has a crop of favourite designers, which includes Packham, along with Catherine Walker, Mulberry, Temperley London and Alexander McQueen, also the fashion house behind her duo of wedding dresses in 2011. More recently, she has sported designs by the likes of Erdem, Me+Em, The Vampire's Wife, Gucci, Needle & Thread and Miu Miu.

Although she may have a royal budget and high-end designer taste, she doesn't shy away from a high street buys either, with Marks & Spencer, Zara, LK Bennett and Massimo Dutti among the affordable brands she regularly wears.

She is known to publicly repeat pieces, stepping out in a lavender Alexander McQueen Grecian-inspired gown for the 2021 Earthshot Prize ceremony that she first wore in Los Angeles in 2011. She also gave her purple Gucci blouse several wears and recycled the green Jenny Packham gown she wore in Pakistan in 2019 for The Royal Variety Performance 2021 in London in December.

Scroll through the gallery above to see 40 of Kate Middleton's most memorable fashion moments.

Tax authority targets shisha levy evasion

The Federal Tax Authority will track shisha imports with electronic markers to protect customers and ensure levies have been paid.

Khalid Ali Al Bustani, director of the tax authority, on Sunday said the move is to "prevent tax evasion and support the authority’s tax collection efforts".

The scheme’s first phase, which came into effect on 1st January, 2019, covers all types of imported and domestically produced and distributed cigarettes. As of May 1, importing any type of cigarettes without the digital marks will be prohibited.

He said the latest phase will see imported and locally produced shisha tobacco tracked by the final quarter of this year.

"The FTA also maintains ongoing communication with concerned companies, to help them adapt their systems to meet our requirements and coordinate between all parties involved," he said.

As with cigarettes, shisha was hit with a 100 per cent tax in October 2017, though manufacturers and cafes absorbed some of the costs to prevent prices doubling.

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