Royals Dominate Tatler’s Best Dressed List: Beatrice, Kate & Meghan Top Spots

Glamour, style, and elegance are attributes that royal women strive for when attending engagements and events.

The highest accolade for achieving such sartorial sophistication is being named among Britain’s best-dressed individuals. This year, Princess Beatrice has topped the prestigious list compiled by Tatler Magazine, marking a significant fashion milestone 13 years after she was mocked for her infamous ‘pretzel’ hat at the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.

Princess Beatrice’s triumph follows in the footsteps of other royals; Kate Middleton was the list topper in 2022, and Meghan Markle claimed the title in 2018, the year she married Prince Harry. Lady Eliza Spencer and her sister Amelia were jointly crowned in 2021.

Annabel Elliot, Queen Camilla’s sister, secured fifth place on this year’s list, demonstrating that fashion flair runs in the family. The late Queen Elizabeth placed 27th in 2018, further underscoring the royal connection to high fashion.

Lady Amelia Windsor, the granddaughter of the Duke of Kent, consistently featured on Tatler’s best-dressed lists, ranking 21st in 2018, second in 2019, and 12th in 2021.

Princess Beatrice has been described as “a beacon of sartorial elegance” for her 2024 win. This is a remarkable turnaround for the princess who faced heavy criticism for the Philip Treacy hat she wore to Prince William and Kate Middleton’s wedding in 2011. The headpiece was ridiculed and compared to a pretzel and even a toilet seat. But this year, Beatrice left an indelible mark at Royal Ascot in June with a stunning green floral 1950s-style dress by Emilia Wickstead.

Beatrice also shone at the wedding reception of Crown Prince Al Hussein and Rajwa Alseif in June 2023, wearing an elegant blush Reem Acra gown alongside her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi.

Annabel Elliot, Queen Camilla’s sister, featured fifth on this year’s list, indicating the strong family ties to the fashion world. Pictured outside Westminster Abbey after the Coronation ceremony of King Charles, Annabel stands out for her fashion sense.

Kate Middleton was honored as the best-dressed individual of 2022. Known for her impeccable style, Kate dazzled in a glitzy £2,500 gown by The Vampire’s Wife during an evening reception in Belize, part of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

Lady Eliza and Lady Amelia Spencer made headlines in 2021, as both were named joint best dressed. Their matching silver-glittery outfits at the Leopard Awards in London exemplified their fashion prowess and pay homage to their aunt, Princess Diana’s iconic style.

Lady Amelia Windsor, another royal fashionista, placed 12th in the 2021 list. Her off-the-shoulder gown at the Fashion Awards, paired with gold jewelry and heels, solidified her spot in the fashion world.

In 2020, Lady Kitty Spencer was named second on Tatler’s list. She looked effortlessly chic in a sheer black gown at the Bulgari Barocco fashion show.

Princess Alexandra of Hanover was fifth on Tatler’s 2020 list. She wore a stunning tweed coat dress at Paris Fashion Week.

Lady Amelia Spencer secured eighth place in 2020. She impressed at Paris Fashion Week in a Dior checked bustier gown paired with leather boots.

In 2020, Meghan Markle was 28th. She dazzled in a caped dress by Emilia Wickstead at the Commonwealth Day Service in March, marking her final engagement before stepping back from royal duties.

Lady Amelia Windsor was second on the list in 2019. She attended a Forte Forte store launch in London, donning a bold animal print coat.

Lady Kitty Spencer ranked 13th on Tatler’s list in 2019, where she exuded glamour in a gold gown at the Walpole British Luxury Awards.

Princess Beatrice placed 15th in 2019, indicating her steady fashion ascent. She looked stunning in a floral dress at the wedding of Prince Jean-Christophe Napoleon and Olympia Von Arco-Zinneberg in Paris.

Meghan Markle topped the list in 2018, the year she married Prince Harry. She wore a spectacular £100,000 dress by Clare Waight Keller for their wedding, which took 3,900 hours to create.

Queen Camilla, then the Duchess of Cornwall, ranked fourth in 2018. She wore an elegant cream dress at the Royal Air Force centenary service at Westminster Abbey.

Kate Middleton also made the list in 2018, placing 10th. She wore a dark forest green gown by Jenny Packham at the Bafta Awards, exuding elegance.

Lady Amelia Windsor placed 21st in 2018. She showcased her style in a Chanel mini dress at the Serpentine Summer Party.

Serena, Countess of Snowdon, featured in the 2018 list, placing 25th. She impressed in a cream coat dress and a white wide-rimmed hat at Harry and Meghan’s wedding.