It’s a fall tradition: The release of Tatler’s annual best-dressed in Britain list and royals, ranging from Kate Middleton to Meghan Markle, have long appeared within the coverage. (The Princess of Wales topped the list in 2022, while the Duchess of Sussex earned the number one spot in 2018, the same year she wed Prince Harry.) But this past week, Tatler teased the first 10 of its 25 most fashionable names for 2025—and neither Kate nor Meghan made the cut.
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The full list—a tentpole part of Tatler’s September issue and featuring 25 names in total—will be released on August 9, but there was a surprising member of the British royal family dotting the top 10 this year: Princess Anne’s daughter, Zara Tindall, clocks in at number 7.
We’ll admit that, for years, we’ve closely followed Zara’s fashion evolution with this year feeling especially fresh and timeless. From the breezy shirtdress she wore to watch the Royal Windsor Polo Cup Final to the on-trend, but still classic-feeling butter yellow mini dress she donned to support her husband at the Mike Tindall Celebrity Golf Classic, she seems to have kicked things up a notch as of late.
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Tatler had this to say about Zara earning a place in the top 10: “Riding with polish and dressing with panache, Princess Anne’s daughter is a vision on and off the horse. Her recent wardrobe hits have been nothing short of spectacular, from the perfect Rebecca Vallance tea dresses at Ascot to the tailored Fairfax & Favor pieces at Badminton.” Brava.
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As for Kate—and other members of the British royal family, including Princess Beatrice, who earned the top spot last year—there’s still a possibility they’ll be included in the 15 spots that remain. (Both have dressed impeccably over the past year and are equally deserving of a spot.)
Needless to say, we’ll be saving the date for the full reveal on August 9.