The Top 13 Times Kate Middleton Played Fashion Diplomat

Since her wedding in 2011, the Duchess of Cambridge has been paying close attention to one of the queen's secret style weapons: sending diplomatic messages of appreciation in the way that she dresses. Her majesty has always paid her respects through what she wears and the way that she wears it, and Kate has been an eager pupil.

Kate has shown time and time again that an outfit can speak volumes. On the eve of her royal tour of India and Bhutan, we're taking a look at highlights from the times the young duchess has paid her diplomatic respects with her wardrobe — so far.