Kate Middleton has caused quite a buzz in the fashion world during her royal tour with Prince William.  She attended a welcoming ceremony ahead of  a state dinner in Singapore wearing a stunning printed dress by American-based designer Prabal Gurung (who was born in Singapore).

Paying tribute to the country you’re visiting by wearing local designs? Now that’s what we call diplomatic dressing.

A modified version of a catwalk look in Gurung’s Spring 2012 collection, the wool and silk-blend shift dress features an eye-catching floral design in vibrant purple hues. Oooh fancy. She even went above and beyond, getting Prince William (older brother of Prince Harry-of-Hotnes s, who you might have heard of…) to go all school formal circa 1991 with a matching maroon tie.

Kate has also been spotted in an oriental kimono-style dress by UK designer Jenny Packham, patterned with orchids – Singapore’s national flower.

Kate Middleton in a peach Jenny Packham dress at a children's hospice.

Kate Middleton wearing a $30 ASOS wrap dress while shopping for nursery furniture in Chelsea, London.

Kate Middleton wearing a $76 polka dot Topshop dress at a Warner Bros event in London..

The Duchess of Cambridge attends The Art Room Reception at the National Portrait Gallery

Charles, Camilla and Kate at Queen Elizabeth II's annual summer garden party on May 22 in a lemon-yellow Emilia Wickstead coat dress.

Kate in the 'Sophia' dress by Erdem to launch a counseling program at Willows Primary School in Manchester.

Kate Middleton stunning in a bright red Versace coat.

Kate Middleton in a cream-coloured coat at Clare Charity Centre in Saunderton, Buckinghamshire, England.

The Duchess a blue Malene Birger coat at the unveiling of a new subway at London's Baker Street Underground.

At a scout training day dressed in a Barbour coat, blue skinny jeans, Le Chameau Vierzon Nord boots, and a Scouts neckerchief.

Kate Middleton at a Scouts ceremony at Windsor Castle

Kate Middleton in a MaxMara wrap dress

Kate in a brown Hobbs coat

Kate Middleton on the Swiss slopes

Kate Middleton at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards ceremony

Kate Middleton at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards ceremony

Kate Middleton leaving the hospital

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Kate's hair: Before and after.

Kate's £1,400 silk pleated Mulberry ‘Cabbage’ dress

The Daily Mail compared Kate's hair and dress to Princess Diana's in this photo

Kate at the opening of Commonwealth Street, Honiara

Kate at the opening of Commonwealth Street, Honiara

Will laying a wreath at the Pride of the Nation memorial to the WWII Scouts and Coastwatchers.

Will laying a wreath at the Pride of the Nation memorial to the WWII Scouts and Coastwatchers.