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The Duchess of Cambridge's best Christmas outfits

Kate has worn some stunning festive looks over the years...

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Kate Middleton always look perfectly festive when she steps out at Christmas, whether making royal appearances in the run-up to the big day or attending the Christmas Day church service at Sandringham with Prince William and the rest of the royal family, including Her Majesty The Queen.

Kate has already stepped out in a number of festive looks this year – including on the recent royal tour of Scotland, England and Wales that she and Prince William carried out, and for the charity pantomime performance she attended in London with the entire Cambridge family – so we have rounded-up all of the Duchess of Cambridge's most stylish seasonal outfits from Christmases past and present.

And, while we don't yet know how the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will be spending this Christmas, or whether we will get a chance to see Kate's Christmas Day 2020 look, it's safe to say that the royal's festive outfits are always as chic as can be...

From the stunning burgundy look Kate chose for her first festive season as a royal to the forest green coat she wore for her latest appearance alongside Prince William and the rest of the royals at Windsor Castle, here are Kate Middleton's best Christmas outfits of all time...

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The Duchess of Cambridge - December 2020

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As she and Prince William prepared to depart on their three-day royal tour of the UK at London's Euston Station in early December, the Duchess wore a forest green tailored coat with a coordinating tartan scarf that felt perfectly festive.

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The Duchess of Cambridge - December 2020

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Kate chose a festive Fair Isle cream knit worn underneath a navy coat when she arrived in Manchester on the second day of her royal train tour with Prince William.

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The Duchess of Cambridge - December 2020

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The Duchess wore a red tailored coat by Alexander McQueen with a very festive red tartan scarf for an appearance at Cardiff Castle on the last day of the royal train tour of Scotland, England and Wales.

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The Duchess of Cambridge - December 2020

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Kate chose a forest green coat with a wintry faux fur collar as she gathered with other senior royals, including Her Majesty The Queen, in the quadrangle of Windsor Castle. The royal family's socially distanced appearance came on the last day of Prince William and Kate's royal train tour, and was designed to thank local key workers and volunteers for their efforts during the Coronavirus pandemic.

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The Duchess of Cambridge - December 2020

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Kate wore what felt like the perfect Christmas Day dress for a special performance of The National Lottery’s Pantoland at the London Palladium with her family. The black and white print of her long-sleeved Alessandra Rich midi dress was reminiscent of falling snowflakes.

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The Duchess of Cambridge - Christmas Day 2019

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Kate wore a belted grey coat by Catherine Walker, trimmed with faux fur detailing, on Christmas Day 2019. She completed her outfit with a dark green fascinator hat, and matching heels and a clutch bag.

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The Duchess of Cambridge - December 2019

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Kate is pictured leaving the Queen's annual Christmas lunch at Buckingham Palace on 18 December 2019, wearing a festive tartan dress by one of her go-to designers, Emilia Wickstead.

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The Duchess of Cambridge - December 2019

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Kate visits a Christmas tree farm in Buckinghamshire with families supported by the charity Family Action on 4 December 2019. She chose a bright red puffer jacket by Perfect Moment, worn over a green knit.

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The Duchess of Cambridge - Christmas Day 2018

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The royals attend the Christmas Day Church service at the Church of St Mary Magdalene on the Sandringham estate on Christmas Day 2018. Kate chose a red coat dress by designer Catherine Walker with a coordinating hat, while Meghan Markle wore a navy outfit by Victoria Beckham.

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The Duchess of Cambridge - December 2018

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Kate paid a festive season visit to Evelina London Children's Hospital on 11 December 2018 in London, wearing a dark green and white spotted L.K. Bennett midi dress.

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The Duchess of Cambridge - December 2018

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Will and Kate host a Christmas party for the families of military personnel deployed in Cyprus at Kensington Palace on 4 December 2018. The Duchess wore a festive red tartan midi skirt by designer Emilia Wickstead, paired with a fitted black cardigan.

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The Duchess of Cambridge - Christmas Day 2017

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Kate attends the Christmas Day church service at the Church of St Mary Magdalene in Sandringham on December 25, 2017. The royal completed her look with a black faux fur hat.

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The Duchess of Cambridge - December 2017

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Kate attends the 'Magic Mums' community Christmas party held at the Rugby Portobello Trust in London on 12 December 2017. The Duchess chose a burgundy tweed coat by maternity brand Seraphine.

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The Duchess of Cambridge - Christmas Day 2016

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The Duchess of Cambridge and Princess Charlotte attend church at Englefield in Berkshire with the Middleton family on Christmas Day 2016. On this occasion, Kate chose a tailored coat by Hobbs with a burgundy faux fur stole.

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The Duchess of Cambridge - December 2016

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Kate attends a Christmas party for volunteers at The Mix youth service in London on 19 December 2016. The Duchess chose a green and red printed dress by designer brand Vanessa Seward.

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The Duchess of Cambridge - Christmas Day 2015

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Kate attends church at Sandringham on Christmas Day 2015 in a forest green coat by Sportsmax with a matching hat by Lock & Co.

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The Duchess of Cambridge - December 2015

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Kate attends the Anna Freud Centre's Family School Christmas Party in London on 15 December 15 2015. She wowed in a bright red dress by Alexander McQueen for the occasion.

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The Duchess of Cambridge - Christmas Day 2014

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Kate at church in Sandringham on 25 December 2014, wearing a brown tweed coat by British brand Moloh.

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The Duchess of Cambridge - December 2014

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Kate wraps Christmas presents at the Northside Center for Child Development in New York on 8 December 2014 during a three-day visit to the city with Prince William. She wore a monochrome coat by high-end label Goat, paired with pearl earrings.

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The Duchess of Cambridge - Christmas Day 2013

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Kate and Prince William attend church on the Sandringham estate on Christmas Day 2013. The royal opted to wear a green and blue tartan coat from McQ by Alexander McQueen.

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