Kate Middleton and Prince William marked a fresh start by moving to Forest Lodge, as Adelaide Cottage became "a place of pain," royal biographer Sally Bedell Smith tells PEOPLE.

When the Princess of Wales arrived at a Windsor Castle state banquet this month, she surprised royal watchers with her choice of tiara—signifying how she is increasingly embracing her role as queen in waiting.

The Princess of Wales made a light-hearted confession to a fan during the Royal Family's traditional Christmas morning walk to church at Sandringham about her heavy winter coat choice

The Princess of Wales is at a defining moment—shaping her and Prince William’s life as they settle into a new home and a more prominent royal role

The Princess of Wales rewore a red polka-dot Alessandra Rich dress that she first sported for an appearance on the BBC’s “A Berry Royal Christmas.”