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We’re going to go ahead and declare Her Royal Highness Kate Middleton the Duchess of Style.

Long before her wedding on April 29th, 2011, the former Catherine Middleton was racing Prince William looking fashionable at all times. whether racing down slopes, playing worthy opponents on the court or hosting a classy soiree in a palace.

Britain’s royal family is a sporty one, mainly geared towards polo, horse racing, and salmon fishing (yes, that’s a sport). The Windsors love the great outdoors, which is why Catherine fit rights in.

It’s not particularly fair that someone as graceful as she looks as comfortable in a ball gown and tiara as she does in a half-zip and moccasins.

But here are her best looks from both settings: