every year is a banner year—but 2022 in particular presented Kate Middleton with some of the highest highs we’ve seen since she became a royal.Some of those include: in January, becoming the (the first time anyone has been publicly known by that title in more than 25 years), and seeing Queen Elizabeth II celebrate 70 remarkable years on the throne at her in June. But these highlights were offset with notable lows—not the least of which, of course, was at 96 years of age on September 8.Sartorially, this made it an interesting year for the princess. Because there was, unfortunately, much to mourn for the royal family this year, we saw her wear more black than in years past.