The Princess of Wales has been awarded the top position on British Vogue’s inaugural ‘best dressed’ list.

Kate, 43, was described as an ‘eternal influencer’ and was listed alongside high fashion names including Alexa Chung, Sienna Miller, Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell and Victoria Beckham.

The royal made the list for her ‘penchant for vintage’, while it was noted that her ‘quiet support’ can change the trajectory of a brand.

Indeed, the Princess has long been known for the ‘Kate effect’ – her ability to rapidly sell out her enviable wardrobe items with every public appearance – with Vogue even predicting a rise in her fashionable influence when she starts to hand out royal warrants in the new year.

At the same time, Vogue released a separate list comprising 55 most stylish A-listers and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, was notably absent – despite telling the New York Times last year that her clothing choices are ‘one of the most powerful things that I’m able to do’.

The fashion bible unveiled its list of 50 fashionable Brits yesterday, insisting that it’s ‘not so much about clothes as it is a point of view’.

Some stars, such as Claudia Winkleman, were credited with helping put British fashion ‘on the map’, particularly thanks to her role on Celebrity Traitors.

The list consisted of ‘the eternal influencers’, led by the Princess of Wales, ‘the breakout stars’, such as Aimee Lou Wood and ‘the eccentrics’, such as Emma Corrin.

Amal Clooney led the stars ‘truly committed to a look’, the ‘industry insiders’ included Bella Freud and the ‘music makers’ included Charli xcx, Raye and Dua Lipa.

Best-dressed men were also included, such as Josh O’Connor in ‘the fashion boyfriend’ category.

The celebrities were praised for a ‘willingness to buck existing trends’, being ‘culture shapers’ and staying ‘in their own lane’.

Kate and her husband Prince William will be able to grant royal warrants for the first time from 2026.

For the royal family it is a chance to give brands an ultimate seal of approval and for the rest of us it allows a rare insight into the Windsor shopping basket.

This prestigious task, once a hallmark of Queen Elizabeth II ‘s reign, will mark another significant step in Kate’s journey as a senior royal, underscoring her increasing role in shaping the monarchy’s modern image.

With the ‘Kate Effect’ adding a reported £1 billion to the British fashion industry, a nod from the Princess of Wales could be one of the highest honours a brand can receive.

King Charles began issuing warrants as the Prince of Wales in 1980, although this job was not given to Princess Diana after their wedding the following year.