The world's most stylish royals

Duchess Kate isn’t the only royal known for her fashionable taste. There are plenty of others who have a flair for sophisticated, polished style. From Denmark to Jordan, take a look at other noted royals.

Princess Letizia of Spain, a former journalist, is married to Felipe, Prince of Asturias, the heir apparent to the Spanish throne. The former news anchor still leans toward classic, camera-ready outfits, favoring pantsuits, shift dresses, and sophisticated separates.

A former Olympic swimmer from South Africa, Princess Charlene of Monaco ascended into royalty in 2011 upon her marriage to Albert, Prince of Monaco. She favors monochromatic hues, chic sheaths and is a fan of the Swiss fashion house, Akris.

Denmark's Crown Princess Mary is the royal who topped Duchess Kate in a 2013 poll of the world’s most stylish royal. The Australian-born crown princess boasts a wardrobe that ranges from Dolce & Gabbana to Louis Vuitton and Prada. She favors feminine, body-hugging gowns and is frequently seen on Vanity Fair’s annual International Best-Dressed list.

While this Nordic princess loves to don designs by Elie Saab and Matthew Williamson, she’s equally comfortable promoting the works by her native retailer, H&M. In 2010, Crown Princess Victoria married her personal trainer, Daniel Westling. The couple have had two children since then.

This Thai princess is a former fashion student who embraces bold style statements and is a front-row staple every year at Paris Fashion Week. Siriwanwaree Nareerat is often seen wearing Chanel or Jean Paul Gaultier but has a soft spot for Pierre Balmain.

The Argentine native ascended from princess to queen consort last year after her husband assumed the Dutch throne abdicated by Queen Beatrix. Queen Maxima of The Netherlands tries to shine the spotlight on Dutch designers such as Viktor & Rolf and Spijkers en Spijkers.

Although she’s more remembered as an Olympic silver medal-winning equestrian, the eldest granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth also has gained attention for her fashion sense. The new mom is a fan of brands such as Mulberry and L.A.M.B. and recently starred in a Rolex campaign.

This former commoner and single mother has come a long way since she married Norway’s Crown Prince, Haakon, in 2001. Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway's sense of style has has grown more refined since then, too, although she mainly plays it safe with neutral tones and classic designs, including those by her favorite, Valentino.

Elisabeth von Thurn und Taxis, the German princess sometimes referred to as TNT, not only embraces the latest fashion trends, she has written about them as a Vogue editor at large. Before her magazine career, the London socialite wrote an online arts and fashion journal called “The Princess Diaries.” She sometimes drifts toward a more bohemian look, and often favors bright colors and layered textures.

The daughter of Monaco's Princess Caroline and the granddaughter of the late Grace Kelly, Princess Charlotte, a dedicated equestrian, is equally at home in jodhpurs and boots or in the more formal Chanel or Alberta Ferretti she favors. A frequent name on Vanity Fair’s Best Dressed list, Charlotte also recently starred in a series of Gucci ads..

Although it may be difficult for many to forget the wacky Philip Treacy hat she wore to the wedding of her cousin, Prince William, Princess Beatrice of York has has since toned down her look. With the help of a stylist, her fashion evolution has resulted in a much more demure and elegant style.

Princess Keisha Omilana of Nigeria is a California girl who moved to Chicago to earn a degree in fashion design before transitioning into modeling. She became royalty after marrying Prince Kunle Omilana of Nigeria but still occasionally graces the runway.

The life of this former commoner and single mother changed after she married Norway’s Crown Prince Haakon in 2001. So did her sense of style, which grew more refined over the years. Princess Mette-Marit of Norway is known for playing it safe with fashion, favoring neutral tones and classic designs, including those by her favorite, Valentino.

Saudi Princess Deena Al-Juhani Abdulaziz, an upscale boutique owner, displays her chic sense of style every year at New York Fashion Week. There she gets ideas for her shop, D’NA, which is known to stock labels including Miu Miu, Marni, Alexander Wang and Haider Ackermann.

The wife of Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck quickly became known as a fashion icon of the Far East for her refined mainstream look, as well as her updated approach on her tiny nation’s traditional colors and gowns.

Considered by many as one of the world’s most elegant and poised women, the wife of King Abudullah II of Jordan once worked in marketing for Citibank before taking a job with Apple in Amman. The mother of four prefers sheath dresses or pencil skirts that reflect her fashion flair while being mindful of her Muslim faith's modesty guidelines. She tends to favor Armani Prive and Elie Saab.

The Venezuelan native worked in the fashion industry – as an event planner for Diane von Furstenberg – before she met prince Nikolaos of Greece and Denmark while on the job. Princess Tatiana of Greece and Denmark has since used her fashion pedigree to her advantage, often securing front-row seats at couture shows.