Right from the start, Princess Kate was recognized for her smart fashion choices. In fact, the popularity of her style decisions led to the term "the Kate effect" being coined, to refer to items of clothing that immediately sold out following her endorsement.
Author Catherine Mayer recently released the book, Divide and Rule: Royal Women and Their Battles. An expert on royal women, Mayer speaks exclusively to Marie Claire about how Princess Kate's style choices will be remembered, and why she's so important.
