Kate Middleton's 10 Prettiest Looks in Honor of Her 30th Birthday

She married a prince, took trips to Los Angeles and Canada and settled in Wales all in the last year of her 20s - and now Kate Middleton is turning 30 on Monday, January 9th. To celebrate a milestone in the life of a Duchess we compiled her 10 prettiest looks, starting with that very Royal McQueen wedding dress. Between dresses by Temperley, Issa, Reiss and more, there was a lot of pretty to choose from. Click through for what made the cut, plus see all of the most memorable style moments of the past year. By: Kerry Pieri

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Velvet was the word for a chic black Alexander McQueen gown at the The Sun's Military Awards in London.
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A red carpet star in lavender Alexander McQueen and Jimmy Choo clutch and shoes at the BAFTA Brits to Watch event at the Belasco Theater in Los Angeles.

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Erdem

Lovely in a lace Erdem dress and L. K. Bennett shoes at a morning service aboard the HMCS Montreal in Champlain Harbor in Quebec.

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Reiss

Kate loves her white Reiss, as shown here, paired with Sylvia Fletcher at Lock and Co. hat, which she donned to the Canadian Museum of Civilization in Gatineu, Quebec.

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Kate took the public's collective breath away in a pink Jenny Packham dress at the ARK Gala dinner at Kensington Palace.Read more: The Hottest Long Hairstyles To Try Now

Diane von Furstenberg

Kate opts for a bold color in a gorgeous green Diane von Furstenberg dress.Read more: How to Build Your Perfect Wardrobe

L. K. Bennett

Kate went bold in a red L. K. Bennett coat and boots at a UNICEF Emergency Supply Center in Denmark.Read more: 20 Street Style-Inspired Coats to Get You Through Winter

Jenny Packham

Flower power: Kate in a Jenny Packham dress and L. K. Bennett shoes at a match at the Santa Barbara Polo and Racquet Club.
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A more subdued "party version" of the church gown, Kate was McQueen all day at her wedding

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Does it need mentioning? Kate was a stunning bride in a white Alexander McQueen gown.

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