Prince William and Kate Middleton Set a Date, Kate Passes Our Style Test

by Marissa Gold (Subscribe to Marissa Gold's posts)
Posted Sep 23rd 2009 at 1:30PM

The three sides of Kate Middleton's style. Photo: (2)Indigo, Getty Images | Danny Martindale, Getty Images

When Prince William first began dating Kate Middleton, an entire generation of women (OK, maybe several generations) clamored for a glimpse of what made this particular one so special.

After all, William was the prince to millions of girls' princess fantasies, so it was only natural to wonder what it was about Middleton that helped her make the cut.

And make the cut, she did -- the pair reportedly have set a date to wed in 2012, when William turns 30.

But back to Middleton for a minute.

The icon, who made Vanity Fair's Best Dressed List, shows a chameleon-like ability to adapt her style to various situations.

At the far left, she masters the English aristocratic look (complete with customary hat) at a wedding.

In the middle, she exhibits effortless style while watching a Polo match in skinny jeans, a flowy top and a leather jacket.

At the right, Middleton gets into character for a Roller Disco benefit, proving not only that she can let loose and have fun (for charity, of course), but that she has the bod to wear just about anything.

Do you think Kate Middleton has royal style? Is she fit to be a princess? Leave a comment below!

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Filed under: CELEBRITY STYLE, Celebrity
Tags: kate middleton, KateMiddleton, marriage, prince william, PrinceWilliam, set a date, SetADate, wed, wedding

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Melanda, 9-23-2009, 4:23PM

Kate has shown she has class and elegance to handle whatever she needs to do to become Royal.She knows how much William admires his late Mother and has tried to emulate what made Diana special.She is much classier than Fergie,Camilla and the rest of the Royal consorts.I think William has been prudent and wise.

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Isabel, 9-23-2009, 4:29PM

Three years of waiting before she is a bride? This doesn't even include the last several years of "service." Bless her heart, she's already learning how to be selfless.

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Rhonda, 9-25-2009, 1:34PM

Yes, I guess it will take three years to design and create the royal dress, the cake, the invitations, the table adornments, and the hundreds of other royal things needed for this wedding. I guess they can't just throw the wedding at the VFW hall and serve chicken, beef, and mostacolli and a keg of beer!

Lary, 9-24-2009, 6:38AM

Shor is

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DJ, 9-24-2009, 6:53AM

This beautiful young lady more than deserves this. She is not only in love with the Prince, but she is willing to become the type of person that England requires of their Royals. She has shown that she knows all about being in the spotlight and not only can maintain her life but is able to deal with how the rest of he life will play out. That William loves her is apparent when they are together, and only good wishes and happiness are sent their way.

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ken, 11-22-2010, 3:50PM

Problem she is good looking and her to be is not too swift. Son like father. Money talks .
Amazing these Royals, they have a life of going to the races etc. They could get a real job and see how the rest live and breath. The UK is so brain washed to pay for these blue blood slum dogs. The cost of this wedding would be better used to feed the hungry in the UK or bring better medical care to their poorly run and costly national health service. Amazing when Diana died in her crash, she had never had a real job in her life but was worth $60 Million.

Edith Smith , 9-24-2009, 6:57AM

Well....It's about time. Now after the wedding, If grandma will step down and make you KING and Queen ...we'll be all set.. Good luck to both of you edie

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ElwynEvenstar, 9-25-2009, 12:42PM

Edith, that would be nice but William isn't next in line to the throne. His father Charles is. They aren't likely to skip a generation just because the young people think William would make a sexy king!!

Lori, 9-24-2009, 7:13AM

A girl to make Mum proud..The royal family should be very proud of them both.

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Lacy, 9-24-2009, 7:41AM

William has class, something his mama instilled in him! He has picked a very very classy lady and I only wish them both the very very best. She knows ROYALITY and shows it everywhere she goes. Thank goodness William took after Mamas ideals and not his fathers. Congrads Will... And back to the fairytale ---- Happy ever After!

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Patricia, 9-24-2009, 8:13AM

The real question we should ask is, " Does Kate make the cut for Prince William?" As unhappy as his parents and many of his ancestors have been with their marriages, nothing would make me happier than to see these two young people joined together in lasting wedded bliss!

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Rob, 9-24-2009, 8:31AM

I have to laugh e very time I see anything from this "Style" section on AOL. Frankly anything they endorse has to be suspect because they have so damm much class

UNFORTUNATELY IS IS ALL LOW! and AOL wouldn't know class or style if it came up and bit them in the ass.

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Mary Anna, 9-25-2009, 7:39AM

Well Rob sweetie, I can tell you have zero class,since we all know "Class,real class,that is" never bites you on the ass.lol

Speaking to another lower class person,Nathaniel....Would you mind writing your comment over again,since it seems very few of us haven't the slightest clue what you're trying to say?

Patty, 9-25-2009, 2:06PM

Rob,

Did something come over to you to make an outburst like that? Do you have Tourettes? Personally, I know if I HATED a "Style" section as much as you do this one, I wouldn't be reading it and/or commenting on it. Spending alot of time Rob, on a site you despise.

Hmmmmm, all different types of people aren't there?

Bev, 9-24-2009, 8:39AM

WHY WAIT?

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Nin, 9-24-2009, 12:55PM

Why Wait - is correct. Do it and get on with your lives!!

Jack, 9-25-2009, 9:40AM

They are waiting until William finishes his training as an air rescue pilot in the RAF. The course is very demanding and requires most of his time for the next twelve months--not a very condusive environment to begin a new marriage.