While Prince William was studying at Eton, Kate Middleton, a boarder at Marlborough College, was rumoured to have posters of the prince on the walls of her dorm.

Archer helped usher Kate from girl-next-door to regal style icon, championing high-end designers such as Alexander McQueen and Jenny Packham. The so-called ‘Kate Middleton Effect’ — the phenomenon of fashion items selling out after she wears them — is estimated to contribute $1.27 billion a year to the U.K. economy.

Kate Middleton’s personal assistant Natasha “Tash” Archer, who has also become the Princess of Wales’ unofficial stylist, is leaving Kensington Palace after 15 years to pursue a new career path. Kate Middleton’s assistant Natasha “Tash” Archer is making a career switch.

Natasha, 37, began working for the Royal Family in 2010 when she was appointed a personal assistant to both the Prince and Princess of Wales.

Kate Middleton's hair looked noticeably lighter during French President Emmanuel Macron's state visit to the U.K. The Princess wore a Dior skirt suit and matching hat for the occasion. She debuted lighter locks earlier this year during an anniversary trip to Scotland with Prince William.

Kate, the Princess of Wales, joined her husband Prince William, King Charles III and Queen Camilla on Tuesday as they kicked off France's state visit to the U.K. The royals gathered at RAF Northolt in Windsor, England, to welcome French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte, at the start of their state visit.

The Princess of Wales dazzled in deep crimson this evening as she stepped out alongside Prince William for the State Banquet held in honour of French President.

Kate Middleton is managing her energy after her cancer diagnosis in 2024. The Princess of Wales announced in January 2025 that she was in remission from the disease.