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24 photos of what Kate Middleton used to wear before she became a Duchess

  • <p>Before 2011 Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge was simply known as Kate Middleton and she didn't have any tiaras or rules about skirt lengths in her life. </p><p>While we're all over the Duchess' modern-day colour-blocking talents and elegant take on classic style, before she was Duchess, Kate wore things like sparkly leopard print and spaghetti straps. Yes, really.</p>
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    24 photos of what Kate Middleton used to wear before she became a Duchess

    Before 2011 Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge was simply known as Kate Middleton and she didn't have any tiaras or rules about skirt lengths in her life.

    While we're all over the Duchess' modern-day colour-blocking talents and elegant take on classic style, before she was Duchess, Kate wore things like sparkly leopard print and spaghetti straps. Yes, really.

  • <p>Before her graduation, 2005</p>
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    Kate Middleton's outfits before she became a Duchess

    Before her graduation, 2005

  • <p>At her University graduation, 2005</p>
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    Kate Middleton's outfits before she became a Duchess

    At her University graduation, 2005

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  • <p>At a wedding, 2005</p>
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    Kate Middleton's outfits before she became a Duchess

    At a wedding, 2005

  • <p>At the Festival of British Eventing, 2005</p>
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    Kate Middleton's outfits before she became a Duchess

    At the Festival of British Eventing, 2005

  • <p>Christmas shopping, 2005</p>
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    Kate Middleton's outfits before she became a Duchess

    Christmas shopping, 2005

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  • <p>At the Cheltenham Festival, 2006</p>
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    Kate Middleton's outfits before she became a Duchess

    At the Cheltenham Festival, 2006

  • <p>At a wedding, 2006</p>
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    Kate Middleton's outfits before she became a Duchess

    At a wedding, 2006

  • <p>At a Wimbledon party, 2006</p>
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    Kate Middleton's outfits before she became a Duchess

    At a Wimbledon party, 2006

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  • <p>At the polo, 2006</p>
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    Kate Middleton's outfits before she became a Duchess

    At the polo, 2006

  • <p>At a royal parade, 2006</p>
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    Kate Middleton's outfits before she became a Duchess

    At a royal parade, 2006

  • <p>At a store opening party, 2007</p>
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    Kate Middleton's outfits before she became a Duchess

    At a store opening party, 2007

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  • <p>Leaving a London club, 2007</p>
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    Kate Middleton's outfits before she became a Duchess

    Leaving a London club, 2007

  • <p>Out and about, 2007</p>
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    Kate Middleton's outfits before she became a Duchess

    Out and about, 2007

  • <p>Out for a walk, 2007</p>
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    Kate Middleton's outfits before she became a Duchess

    Out for a walk, 2007

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  • <p>At the Cheltenham festival, 2007</p>
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    Kate Middleton's outfits before she became a Duchess

    At the Cheltenham festival, 2007

  • <p>Out and about, 2007</p>
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    Kate Middleton's outfits before she became a Duchess

    Out and about, 2007

  • <p>At the Cheltenham races, 2007</p>
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    Kate Middleton's outfits before she became a Duchess

    At the Cheltenham races, 2007

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  • <p>Out and about, 2008</p>
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    Kate Middleton's outfits before she became a Duchess

    Out and about, 2008

  • <p>Out and about, 2008</p>
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    Kate Middleton's outfits before she became a Duchess

    Out and about, 2008

  • <p>At a roller disco, 2008</p>
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    Kate Middleton's outfits before she became a Duchess

    At a roller disco, 2008

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  • <p>At a wedding, 2008</p>
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    Kate Middleton's outfits before she became a Duchess

    At a wedding, 2008

  • <p>At the polo, 2008</p>
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    Kate Middleton's outfits before she became a Duchess

    At the polo, 2008

  • <p>At a party, 2008</p>
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    Kate Middleton's outfits before she became a Duchess

    At a party, 2008

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  • <p>Skiing with Prince William, 2008</p>
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    Kate Middleton's outfits before she became a Duchess

    Skiing with Prince William, 2008

<p>Before 2011 Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge was simply known as Kate Middleton and she didn't have any tiaras or rules about skirt lengths in her life. </p><p>While we're all over the Duchess' modern-day colour-blocking talents and elegant take on classic style, before she was Duchess, Kate wore things like sparkly leopard print and spaghetti straps. Yes, really.</p>
<p>Before her graduation, 2005</p>
<p>At her University graduation, 2005</p>
<p>At a wedding, 2005</p>
<p>At the Festival of British Eventing, 2005</p>
<p>Christmas shopping, 2005</p>
<p>At the Cheltenham Festival, 2006</p>
<p>At a wedding, 2006</p>
<p>At a Wimbledon party, 2006</p>
<p>At the polo, 2006</p>
<p>At a royal parade, 2006</p>
<p>At a store opening party, 2007</p>
<p>Leaving a London club, 2007</p>
<p>Out and about, 2007</p>
<p>Out for a walk, 2007</p>
<p>At the Cheltenham festival, 2007</p>
<p>Out and about, 2007</p>
<p>At the Cheltenham races, 2007</p>
<p>Out and about, 2008</p>
<p>Out and about, 2008</p>
<p>At a roller disco, 2008</p>
<p>At a wedding, 2008</p>
<p>At the polo, 2008</p>
<p>At a party, 2008</p>
<p>Skiing with Prince William, 2008</p>
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