Torben Severson has departed Amazon after 17 years to join OpenAI.
Severson will serve as Vice President and Head of Global Business Development at OpenAI.
OpenAI has hired over 400 employees in the past year, including a handful of former Amazon staffers.
A top executive announced on Monday that he had departed Amazon after 17 years to join OpenAI.
Torben Severson, who served as chief of staff to Amazon’s retail CEO Doug Herrington, said in a post on LinkedIn that he left the mega-retailer in October. Severson will now serve as Vice President, Head of Global Business Development at Sam Altman’s AI company.
“Joining OpenAI at such a defining moment in technology is an opportunity I couldn’t pass up,” Severson wrote in his LinkedIn post. “I’m drawn to moments of transformation — and it’s rare to be part of something so squarely at the frontier of what’s possible.”
A spokesperson for OpenAI confirmed Severson’s new role. Severson and a spokesperson for Amazon did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
News of the move was first reported by The Information.
OpenAI’s global business development team is responsible for building out the company’s outside partnerships and commercial strategy.
Severson spent much of his time at Amazon in business development, working on partnerships with other companies, including warrant deals. Most recently, he became Herrington’s technical advisor, a highly coveted role that involves joining the CEO in nearly every meeting and call.
He is one of more than a dozen former Amazon employees to join OpenAI over the past year, according to data from LiveData Technologies, a workforce tracking database. Over the past year, OpenAI has hired more than 400 workers, the database shows.
Citadel founder Ken Griffin was up in his flagship Wellington fund in November.
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Citadel, Balyasny, ExodusPoint, and more all made money in November.
Big-name funds battled a choppy equities market, though stocks bounced in the second half of the month.
Many hedge funds outperformed the modest 0.1% gain in November by the S&P 500 index.
Hedge funds’ biggest names had a solid November despite an early-month sell-off of hot tech stocks.
Citadel, Balyasny, and ExodusPoint all made money in the month, people close to the managers told Business Insider.
Miami-based Citadel, run by billionaire Ken Griffin, was up 1.4% in its flagship Wellington fund. The fund has made 8.3% for the year. The manager’s Tactical Trading fund, which combines the firm’s quant and flesh-and-blood stockpickers, is up 16.3% in 2025 after 2.6% gain last month.
The $30 billion Balyasny continued its strong year with a 2.5% gain in November. The manager is now up 15.3% in 2025. ExodusPoint pushed its year-to-date returns to 15.6% with a 1.2% bump in November.
These firms and many other multistrategy managers outperformed the S&P 500 last month; the index gained just 0.1% thanks to an early-month sell-off of tech stocks that was partially reversed by strong earnings from chipmaker Nvidia and solid iPhone sales by Apple.
The index for the year has still made more than 16% in 2025, which is greater than many funds’ year-to-date gains.
The firms below declined to comment. More performance figures will be added to the table and the article as they are learned.
Ukrainian drone-maker Wild Hornets said its interceptor took down a Russian drone carrying an air-to-air missile.
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Ukraine used an interceptor drone to take out a Russian Shahed carrying an air-to-air missile.
Wild Hornets, a Ukrainian company that makes the Sting interceptor drone, confirmed the incident.
The missile-armed Shahed appears to be Russia’s attempt to counter Ukrainian aircraft.
A Ukrainian defense manufacturer said Monday that its interceptor took down a Russian drone armed with an air-to-air missile, an unusual configuration signaling a new battlefield tactic.
Wild Hornets, a defense-tech firm making drones for the Ukrainian military, said that the Darknode battalion of Kyiv’s 412th Nemesis Brigade used its “Sting” interceptor drone to shoot down a Russian Shahed carrying a Soviet-era air-to-air missile.
Alex Roslin, the foreign support coordinator for Wild Hornets, told Business Insider that the recent engagement marks the first time a Sting interceptor has taken down a Shahed-type drone carrying an air-to-air missile.
Russia’s Shahed-style strike drones are typically armed with explosive warheads alone and are designed to dive toward a target before detonating on impact; these one-way attack drones haven’t been widely spotted carrying any external munitions.
Wild Hornets said in a statement that Russia appears to be using the air-to-air missiles to counter Ukrainian helicopters, one of the tools that Kyiv has relied on to intercept Shahed-type drones.
Neither Russia’s defense ministry nor its US embassy responded to a request for comment.
Another exclusive: the Darknode battalion of the 412th Nemesis Brigade used an interceptor STING drone to shoot down a Shahed carrying an R-60 air-to-air missile. pic.twitter.com/UseJQNAlpA
Video footage of the engagement, captured from the perspective of the Sting interceptor drone, appears to show a propeller-driven Geran-2 — the Russian variant of the Iranian-designed Shahed-136 — carrying the missile.
Wild Hornets identified the equipped weapon as the R-60, a short-range guided missile with a 10-kilometer (6-mile) range developed by the Soviet Union for fighter jets. The missile, which entered service in the early 1970s, has extensive combat experience and has been deployed in various Middle East conflicts.
Sergey Beskrestnov, a Ukrainian military expert, wrote on the Telegram messaging app that the incident marks the first time an R-60 missile has been detected on a Shahed, adding that the combination “is designed to destroy helicopters and tactical aviation aircraft that hunt Shaheds.”
Beskrestnov shared photos purporting to show the wreckage of a downed Shahed and the missile. Business Insider could not independently verify the authenticity of the imagery.
Ukraine has increasingly relied on aircraft, including fighter jets and helicopters, to shoot down Russian drones. Adding missiles to the drones may be Moscow’s attempt to suppress these air defenses. The add-ons could reduce effectiveness, though, by putting limits on overall payload capacity.
It is not the first time in the war that drones have been armed with missiles. Ukrainian naval drones equipped with surface-to-air missiles have, for instance, shot down Russian aircraft over the Black Sea. The adaptation was made in response to increased Russian combat air patrols.
The Sting interceptor, made by Wild Hornets, is one of many in use by the Ukrainian military.
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But the missile-armed Shahed marks a new development for Russia as it seeks to gain an advantage over Ukraine in what officials describe as a cat-and-mouse game of defense technology between the two sides.
Lt. Col. Yurii Myronenko, Ukraine’s deputy minister of defense for innovation, told Business Insider last month that Russia has already been trying to hit Ukrainian aircraft and helicopters midair with Shaheds.
Myronenko, a former drone unit commander, said Russia is testing new deep-strike weapons, including modified Shaheds. He did not mention air-to-air missiles, though.
Facing a growing Russian drone threat, Ukraine in recent months has turned to interceptor drones like Wild Hornets’ Sting for cheap air defense solutions.
The Sting costs roughly $2,500. Wild Hornets said in November that Ukrainian forces can use the interceptor drones to take down more than 100 Shaheds — estimated to cost between $20,000 and $70,000 — in a single night.
On Sunday, the company said Sting interceptors had taken down new Geran-3 drones — Russia’s jet-powered Shahed variant — for the first time during an attack the previous night.
Parker Henry is married to Hunter Henry, tight end of the New England Patriots.
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Parker Henry is married to New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry.
She met him while studying nursing and married the same year she graduated.
Today, they have two kids, and one on the way.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Parker Henry. It has been edited for length and clarity.
When my husband, Hunter Henry, signed with the New England Patriots in 2021, I was skeptical about moving to Boston. Yet after we arrived, I was surprised that Massachusetts reminded me of Arkansas, where Hunter and I grew up. The weather is similar, and the people in both places are so loyal.
We bought a house in Massachusetts, near the stadium, and both our children were born here. Because of that, Massachusetts feels so much like home. We have a great community, both within the team and outside it.
We’ve always returned to Arkansas, where we own another house, in the offseason. Now that my son is in preschool, that’s getting harder. We don’t want to take him away from the school that he loves. I’m also pregnant, due in March, and we’re planning to stay in New England year-round for the first time. In the future, we’ll play it by ear each season.
I try not to think about moving for Hunter’s job
Where we call home could change if Hunter were traded. That’s one of those things you try not to think about, but I’d be lying if I said it wasn’t on my mind. We’ve been very, very fortunate to be in New England for five years.
I remind myself that worrying won’t change anything. It’s the reality of the NFL that you can be uprooted at any time. Ultimately, whether it’s Massachusetts, Arkansas, or somewhere else, I know home is where your people are.
Before kids, I worked as an RN while Hunter played
Hunter and I started dating when we were at the University of Arkansas. He was a year ahead of me, and I was still completing my nursing degree when he was drafted to the Chargers (who were first based in San Diego, then Las Vegas).
We had a long-distance relationship before getting married in 2018. That was also the year I graduated and started working as a labor and delivery nurse. Working as a nurse for two and a half years gave me a sense of purpose and fulfillment.
I stopped working when we moved to Massachusetts, and I found out I was expecting our son. Now, my purpose and fulfillment come from raising our soon-to-be three kids. I don’t think I’m done with nursing, though; I joke that I’m going to become a school nurse to follow the kids.
Traveling to away games can be difficult, so we watch from home
The kids and I go to all the home games. If Hunter’s traveling, things are more complicated. We can’t travel or even stay with the team, so I need to figure out our flights and accommodations. The team always flies home after the game, no matter how late it ends, so Hunter gets home before the kids and me if we travel to away games.
Because of that, we usually only go if we have friends or family in the city where he’s playing. I’d rather be at home to greet him after the game and spend the next day together.
Instead, my son and I watch every away game. He still naps from 1 to 3 p.m. every day, so sometimes we have to negotiate that he can watch the second half if it’s an early game.
Being an NFL wife isn’t all glitz and glam
The fascination with NFL wives and girlfriends is funny to me. We’re just human beings, trying to wake up and get through the week. The glitz and glam isn’t all it’s cracked up to be, especially when you’re handling the mental load of running a home, getting the kids to school, and packing lunches.
Hunter has no idea what’s going on at home during football season. I rely on paid help, since we don’t have family living near us. It really does take a village.
I also recently got a Skylight calendar, which helps tremendously because Hunter can just glance at it and see if our son has preschool that day, or if we have an event coming up. My son loves the calendar too. Now that he’s older, he wants to know everything about Hunter’s schedule. He likes seeing where Daddy’s traveling, when he’ll be home, and what time the games are, and the calendar helps him feel connected, even when Hunter is on the road.
Omnicom recently closed a $9 billion acquisition of IPG, creating the largest ad agency company.
In an interview with Business Insider, Omnicom’s leadership team outlined its strategy.
CEO John Wren said Omnicom’s new scale will help it strike better commercial terms.
Madison Avenue’s center of gravity is shifting.
Omnicom is now officially the world’s largest ad agency holding company, thanks to its $9 billion acquisition of Interpublic Group, which closed Friday.
The combination brings together creative and media agencies, health marketing specialists, and production studios. They are all set to be underpinned by data from its Acxiom data-management company and Omni, which the company describes as its advanced intelligence platform.
The agency mega-merger is also set to bring about more than $750 million in cost savings, including 4,000 job cuts related to the transaction, the company said Monday.
Omnicom chairman and CEO John Wren told Business Insider in an interview on Monday that the merger would give the company fresh agility and scale.
“We will be in a position, for the foreseeable future, to be able to create the best commercial terms for our clients,” Wren said. “Underpinning that is a platforms group powered by generative AI that will be far unmatchable unless you’re one of the big six tech companies.”
Announced in December, the stock-for-stock transaction was initially valued at about $13 billion, but closed at roughly $9 billion because both Omnicom and IPG’s shares fell in the months after.
Wren said Omnicom’s stock price is “set to correct very quickly because of all the benefits that we’re going to get” from the IPG acquisition.
Business Insider spoke with Wren and other members of the Omnicom leadership team to learn what the deal reveals about the health of the advertising business, an industry facing multiple competitive threats and the rise of new technologies, such as AI. They also shared why Omnicom clients and staff should feel exhilarated by the close of the deal, and how the ad group’s AI strategy differs from its competitors.
This interview has been edited for clarity and length.
Business Insider: How would you characterize the current state of Madison Avenue? Some of the observers and analysts looking at this merger have said it doesn’t reflect an industry in a position of strength.
John Wren: In terms of where this is all headed, and why I think there is tremendous growth, is that with the improvements that are coming on board with technology, with the unique database that we’re going to be able to provide our employees for insights and knowledge, we’re going to get closer and closer to that holy grail of wanting to be paid based upon agreed KPIs and performance.
We get paid well when you, the client, do well, and we suffer when you suffer.
That’s where it’s moving toward.
Business Insider: A lot of the focus today has been on the job cuts related to the transaction. There have already been thousands of job cuts across IPG and Omnicom since the deal was first announced. How should current Omnicom employees feel about their job security going into 2026?
Wren: IPG was fairly aggressive throughout the first three quarters of 2025. Quite a bit of that was right-sizing them for some of the business casualties they had in the past.
I’ve never taken cuts lightly at all, because they affect not only the individual but the individual’s family. This is an acquisition, but our people approach it from a talent point of view, as if it were a merger of equals, where, if there were two people competing for one position, the best person won — not because they were Omnicom, they win by default.
We held very true to something I said very early on, that people who are generating revenue and creating ideas and growth for clients, their jobs were to be safe. In principle, I think we accomplished that. We did it pretty fairly between the two groups.
We’ve been planning for this and rather anxious about it, because we don’t want to leave employees with the impression that, oh, this is just going to be a rolling cut and uncertainties.
We’re trying to get as much of it done now —between today and December 15 — as is humanly possible and is correct. It’s principally over, so people can be secure, but it’s never quite finished because there’s ongoing stuff that doesn’t have anything to do with the client, doesn’t have anything to do with the product, this has to do with us becoming faster and more efficient.
Troy Ruhanen, Omnicom Advertising CEO: This move, ultimately, has energized our staff and has energized our clients as they are able to see the full potential of what we can be as an organization.
Our staff feel they’re capable of being much more of a business partner to our clients, and our clients feel like they can trust us to complete the brand experience.
We’ve had a really good reaction already from our clients around this news and the capabilities we are bringing together and the places where we are going to demonstrate clear leadership.
Business Insider: It seems the ad industry has a “frenemy” relationship with AI. You’ve got no choice but to embrace it. CEOs are asking CMOs to figure out their AI strategies, and you can act as the consultant there. But AI also threatens to automate away many of the services that you once charged those CMOs for. How do you strike the right balance between those things, and what makes Omnicom AI’s strategy different from WPP and Publicis?
John Wren: Some of that we’re not going to disclose to you.
This technology probably has an immediate and serious impact on how we can become more efficient. Our current model, which has been morphing, is based on time and materials. As you’re eliminating manual types of functions or revitalizing them in some way, you’re going to lose some of that labor, but you’re going to become more expert.
We’re going to increasingly get more and more confident about our abilities to be paid for performance. In order to get there, the client’s KPIs have to be clearly articulated and explained, and we have to be certain that we can add value to that activity, which we believe we will.
But it’s going to be a journey. It’s not a light switch.
Business Insider: What separates you from an Accenture in this area?
John Wren: Our data is going to be better. Our insights as a result of that are going to be better. Our geography.
How do you add value to that? It’s our creative IP and what you do with that to enrich your at-the-moment data that differentiates you, and that’s where we are planning to be.
We’re servicing two-thirds of the leading companies in the world. I hope to expand that relationship with more. We provide services, but we also do a hell of a lot of observation in terms of who’s moving, at what pace.
We are constantly disrupting and trying to cannibalize ourselves so we are fit for purpose.
Paolo Yuvienco, Omnicom chief technology officer: There are several factors that really differentiate us.
One is around the first-mover partnerships we established early on, as early as 2022, as it relates to generative AI. We are working side-by-side with the leading researchers within some of the largest technology companies in the world, looking at the advancements that they’re making. They’re asking us, what are the appropriate use cases for these research projects that they have within their labs. So, because we’re adopting the technology and we’re operationalizing that technology at great speed, we have the advantage over many of our competitors.
Our data, bar none, is the most elite dataset in the industry. On the buy side, the connected graph around identity for that dataset is the most robust and most comprehensively supported graph in the industry. Then our platform strategy, where computation really fuels creativity, is allowing us to create this neural network of commerce, of media, of creativity, using agentic AI to turn data into desire and desire into growth.
We can do it faster than any one of the competitors out there, whether they are direct competitors or adjacent competitors, like the management consultancies.
Over 20 years later, Kate is not only William’s wife and the mother of their three children but also the Princess of Wales, one of the most senior members of the royal family.
Kate’s style has changed with her position in the monarchy, going from simple streetwear to cohesive and elegant.
Take a look back at Kate’s style evolution.
Kate Middleton dressed like a typical college student when she entered the public eye.
Kate Middleton at her graduation from the University of St Andrews in 2005.
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Kate was on the public radar while she was in college at the University of St Andrews, as she and Prince William first became romantically involved when they were students there in 2002.
When she was spotted in public at the time, Kate dressed like an average college student, wearing casual looks like jeans or relaxed dresses.
For instance, at her college graduation in 2005, Kate wore a simple white blouse and black miniskirt with sheer, black tights and black heels. She carried a brown Longchamp bag, making the look feel casual.
Kate’s style was more relaxed and daring before she became a royal.
Kate Middleton and Pippa Middleton in 2007.
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As she and William figured out their adult relationship, Kate lived a fairly normal life for a woman in her early 20s, wearing casual looks and slightly elevated outfits for nights out.
When she was out on the town in London in February 2017 with her sister Pippa Middleton, Kate wore a floral-patterned halter dress that hit her mid-calf and had a slightly open back.
The dress had a low neckline, which Kate emphasized with a beaded necklace. She carried a chunky black bag that didn’t exactly match the look.
Kate looked every bit the royal when she and William announced their engagement in 2010.
Kate Middleton and Prince William announced their engagement in 2010.
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As Kate prepared to become a member of the royal family, her style became more professional and traditional.
For Kate and William’s engagement announcement, she wore an Issa dress with long sleeves, a V-neckline, and a knee-length skirt that flared slightly. It cinched at her waist with ruched fabric. Black, close-toed heels completed the look.
Kate mixed shades of brown at her first royal engagement in February 2011.
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Kate’s first royal engagement as a future member of the royal family was a naming ceremony at the Trearddur Bay Lifeboat Station in Wales.
She arrived in a taupe Katherine Hooker coat, which she paired with brown accessories, including tights, ankle boots, gloves, and a clutch.
The ensemble already felt more cohesive than her pre-engagement looks, as all her accessories matched.
A feathered fascinator designed by Vivien Sheriff added a royal touch to the outfit, though it was a bit flashier than the headpieces she wore later in her royal career.
Kate’s 2011 wedding dress is arguably her most iconic look of all time.
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The form-fitting bodice had a sweetheart neckline and long sleeves, overlaid with intricate, floral lace in a pattern that honored the United Kingdom.
Its full skirt formed a dramatic train that was nearly nine feet long. Kate also wore a tiara and a veil to the nuptials, looking every bit the princess.
The dress became iconic immediately, as brides around the world tried to emulate the look on their own wedding days.
She changed into a simpler dress for her reception.
Kate Middleton arriving at her wedding reception in 2011.
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Sarah Burton also designed Kate’s Alexander McQueen reception dress.
The gown had a similar silhouette to her ceremony dress, with its strapless, sweetheart neckline and full skirt. However, the satin dress didn’t feature any lace, creating a cleaner look, and it didn’t have a train either.
A fuzzy shrug with quarter-length sleeves and a sparkly belt brought some glamour to the look.
Kate wore another Alexander McQueen dress to the 2011 BAFTAs.
Kate Middleton at the BAFTA Brits to Watch event in 2011.
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As she settled into her role as a royal, Kate seemed to have no problem elevating her wardrobe. Her glamorous dress for the BAFTAs was made of a pale-purple chiffon fabric, and a sparkly white belt cinched her waist.
Details like a boat neckline, short sleeves, and a subtle ruffle on the hem added a romantic feel to the gown.
She paid homage to Princess Diana during a royal tour of Malaysia in September 2012.
Kate Middleton in September 2012.
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Since she married Prince William, Kate has occasionally nodded to Princess Diana with her fashion, highlighting their shared role in the royal family.
For instance, in 2012, Kate and William went on a royal tour of Southeast Asia as part of Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations. At a stop in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Kate wore a pale-blue dress from Beulah London and a coordinating headscarf.
Princess Diana wore a similar headscarf in 1996 during a visit to Pakistan, and her ensemble also featured button detailing.
She honored Diana again after Prince George was born in July 2013.
Kate Middleton and Prince William after she gave birth to their daughter, Princess Charlotte.
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After William was born on June 21, 1982, Diana and then-Prince Charles posed outside the Lindo Wing at St Mary’s Hospital in London with their newborn son.
Kate and William did the same after Prince George was born on July 22, 2013, and they went on to do the same after the births of Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. Like her mother-in-law, Kate wore a polka-dot dress for her first photo call as a mother.
Jenny Packham designed the blue-and-white dress, which had a shift silhouette and short sleeves.
Kate sometimes coordinates her looks with her kids’ outfits, as she did during a 2016 royal tour.
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Jenny Packham designed the structured, knee-length dress Kate wore when she and her family arrived in Canada in September 2016.
The blue dress had quarter-length sleeves, puffy shoulders, and a folded collar. Her matching hat from Sylvia Fletcher for Lock & Co. featured maple leaves, as did her diamond brooch, nodding to the Canadian flag.
Prince George and Princess Charlotte also wore blue ensembles, so Kate had a sweet matching moment with her family.
On the same trip, Kate put a subtle, modern spin on a classic silhouette.
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Preen designed Kate’s tea-length dress, which had a slightly flared, pleated skirt and was cinched at her waist.
The square neckline was subtly asymmetrical, making the dress feel modern. Kate completed her look with red, pointed-toe shoes, a red purse, and the same diamond brooch.
Kate’s floral dress for the 2017 BAFTAs had a daring neckline for a royal.
Kate Middleton in 2017.
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The black, floral Alexander McQueen gown had an off-the-shoulder, scooped neckline.
It cinched at Kate’s waist and flowed into a dropped-waist, tiered skirt. She later rewore the dress in 2019, adding sleeves to make the look feel new.
Kate’s coatdress for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s May 2018 wedding embodied her style.
Alexander McQueen designed the white dress, which Kate first wore to Princess Charlotte’s christening in 2015. She paired the dress with a large, floral hat designed by Philip Treacy.
The simple silhouette and recycled nature of the garment are hallmarks of Kate’s style.
In March 2019, Kate experimented with trousers.
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When she visited the Henry Fawcett Children’s Centre in London, Kate wore a blouse and trousers, a marked departure from her usual style.
Her purple Gucci top had bow detailing on the collar, and she paired it with black, wide-legged pants from Jigsaw and black pumps.
The outfit could have been a business-casual look in an office.
Kate recycled a dress she first wore in 2012 at the 2020 BAFTAs.
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The 2020 BAFTAs had a “sustainable fashion” theme, so Kate pulled out a dress she first wore to a state dinner during her 2012 visit to Malaysia for the occasion.
The white dress had an empire waistline and was overlaid with sheer fabric adorned with gold embellishments. Kate’s sparkly gold shoes and clutch added to the glamorous ensemble.
Some of Kate’s best looks are monochromatic, like an all-red outfit she wore in October 2021.
Kate Middleton in October 2021.
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Kate often pairs modern touches with familiar silhouettes for her royal looks, as she did with an all-red look for the Forward Trust in October 2021.
She wore a form-fitting Ralph Lauren turtleneck with a midi-length skirt by Christopher Kane, which she paired with a beige clutch and coordinating heels. The top was tucked into the skirt, so the ensemble almost looked like a dress at first glance.
The tea-length dress worked perfectly for a modern royal.
She also embraces regal touches, like the cape on a dress she wore in September 2021.
Kate Middleton in 2021.
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Jenny Packham designed Kate’s glittering gown for the premiere of “No Time to Die.” The gown was form-fitting and covered in reflective sequins.
A cape was built into the back of the dress, trailing behind Kate as she walked. Kate wore her hair up, spotlighting the regal detail.
Kate’s dress for another film premiere in May 2022 was among her most daring looks to date.
Kate Middleton attends the “Top Gun: Maverick” Royal Film Performance in May 2022.
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Kate arrived at the premiere of “Top Gun: Maverick” in a black Roland Mouret gown. A stripe of white fabric created an off-the-shoulder neckline, and the figure-hugging dress cinched at Kate’s waist.
The tight silhouette and sleeveless neckline brought a sexy edge to Kate’s look.
Kate looked effortlessly chic as she became the Princess of Wales in September 2022.
Kate Middleton and Prince William meet troops that participated in Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral in September 2022.
Kate’s first appearances with her new title came amid Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral services, and she opted for structured, chic outfits at the events that subtly honored the late Queen.
For instance, on September 16, 2022, when she and William met with soldiers who would participate in the Queen’s state funeral, Kate wore a black coatdress designed by Catherine Walker. The silhouette looked similar to a military uniform with buttons down the center and shoulder detailing, making it a fitting ensemble for the occasion.
Kate completed the outfit with a hat with subtle swirled detailing and pearl earrings that belonged to the Queen.
She showed off a new side of her style during a visit to Boston in December 2022.
Kate Middleton during a visit to Boston, Massachusetts, in December 2022.
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Just a few months after becoming the Princess of Wales, Kate struck a new tone with her style, donning a suit instead of a dress or skirt during a trip to Boston.
Designed by Roland Mouret, the burgundy suit included a slim jacket and flared trousers. The suit had a professional vibe, while the pale-pink blouse Kate wore added a feminine touch thanks to the bow on its collar.
Burgundy, pointed-toe heels completed the look.
Kate continued to blend traditional royal styles with modernity in May 2023.
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Kate wore a pale-blue dress designed by Elie Saab to a garden party at Buckingham Palace ahead of King Charles’ coronation.
The dress had a classic tea-length silhouette, but it was overlaid with semi-sheer fabric covered in sequins that made it feel fresh. Lace detailing embroidered the bodice, and a bow adorned the collared neckline.
She paired the dress with matching shoes and a coordinating hat from Philip Treacy with a large flower on it.
The outfit was also among Kate’s recycled ensembles, as she first wore it to the Royal Ascot in 2019.
She wore one of her best looks to date, a monochromatic set, in October 2023.
Kate Middleton in October 2023.
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For a visit to Nottingham Trent University, Kate wore a cream sweater and matching, midi-length skirt designed by Sézane.
Button detailing on the sleeves added a touch of color to the outfit, which Kate paired with a matching clutch and heels.
The outfit felt cohesive and effortlessly chic.
However, Kate also wore more traditional royal looks in 2023, like a red coatdress in November.
Kate Middleton in November 2023.
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Kate donned the Catherine Walker coatdress for a ceremonial welcome at Buckingham Palace when the president and first lady of the Republic of Korea arrived in the UK.
The loose-fitting garment featured an oversize bow on the neckline for a fashion-forward touch, and Kate paired the garment with a matching hat and heels.
It was a timeless royal ensemble.
Kate’s white dress for Trooping the Colour was a stylish choice for her first appearance of 2024.
Kate Middleton at Trooping the Colour in June 2024.
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Kate was absent from the public eye for the first six months of 2024, quietly undergoing surgery and chemotherapy for cancer. After public scrutiny reached a fever pitch, Kate revealed her cancer diagnosis in March 2024, but she didn’t attend a royal engagement until Trooping the Colour in June.
For the event, Kate turned to familiar designers. She wore a white Jenny Packham dress with a navy belt at the waist and a matching bow on the neckline. Her Philip Treacy hat coordinated with the look.
Jimmy Choo designed her white pumps, and she carried a navy clutch from Mulberry. The look was stylish and subtly festive, striking the right tone for the Princess of Wales’ first event after her diagnosis.
She attended her first solo royal engagement of 2024 in a purple dress with ruching.
Kate Middleton attends Wimbledon in July 2024.
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In July 2024, Kate continued her return to royal engagements by attending Wimbledon with Princess Charlotte.
For the occasion, she wore a short-sleeved purple dress from Safiyaa London. It had ruching on the bodice and a flared, midi-length skirt. A bow-shaped brooch made the dress pop, and Kate paired the colorful dress with nude heels.
Kate continued to recycle looks in 2025, wearing a jacket she’s had since 2007 in February.
Kate Middleton in February 2025.
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When she and William visited the Meadow Street Community Garden and Woodland in Wales, Kate dove into the recesses of her closet, pulling out a brown Ralph Lauren jacket she was first photographed wearing in 2007.
She paired the vintage jacket with a brown turtleneck, a plaid Gucci skirt, and knee-high brown boots.
Thanks to the neutral tones, the look felt both elevated and outdoorsy, which was ideal for the garden visit.
The princess highlighted how her style has evolved with a green suit in May 2025.
Kate Middleton in May 2025.
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In May 2025, Kate visited London’s British Fashion Council to present the Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design, which the late monarch first presented in 2018.
Kate wore an olive-toned Victoria Beckham suit, including an oversize jacket and wide-legged pants, for the occasion. Her white Knatchbull blouse with ruffle detailing on the front brought a retro touch to the modern look, which the princess completed with nude heels.
The well-fitted suit felt both professional and elegant, summing up Kate’s modern approach to royal style.
Kate solidified her future queen style during a state dinner at Windsor Castle.
Prince William and Kate Middleton attend a state dinner at Windsor Castle in September 2025.
Kate donned a glittering gold gown for the occasion. Phillipa Lepley designed the dress, which had a cream silk base that hugged her figure in the bodice. A gold, lace overlay with a high neckline and long sleeves added drama to the look.
Kate wore royal regalia atop the dress, including a blue sash, and she paired the dress with Queen Mary’s Lover’s Knot tiara.
The ensemble was regal in tone, hinting at the kind of formal attire Kate may favor when she becomes queen consort someday.
She further evolved her suit style in October 2025.
Kate Middleton visits RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire in October 2025.
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As Royal Honorary Air Commodore, Kate visited RAF Coningsby in October.
For the visit, she wore a gray Bella Freud suit, which consisted of fitted trousers and a longer jacket. Both had a subtle plaid pattern, and rather than a blouse, Kate paired the suit with a fitted charcoal T-shirt.
Black heels, a black belt, and sapphire earrings completed the ensemble, which felt slightly more casual than other suit looks Kate has worn in the past.
Kate walked a red carpet in an elegant gown in November 2025.
Kate Middleton and Prince William visit the Royal Variety Performance at Royal Albert Hall in November 2025.
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In November 2025, Kate and William made an appearance at the Royal Variety Performance at the Royal Albert Hall. The Princess of Wales walked the red carpet in a figure-hugging gown from Talbot Runhof.
The velvet dress was a deep green, giving it a wintry feel. It featured a pointed neckline, off-the-shoulder sleeves, and a delicate train.
It was an elegant look, as Kate often wears, but the form-fitting shape gave it a slightly daring edge as well.