Princess Beatrice's incredible transformation - from royal wedding's hat to fashion icon

has undoubtedly come a long way in fashion. The King's niece has noticeably when it comes to public engagements.

In her teens, she was known for her bold, risky and avant-garde looks. However, it seems like a lifetime ago that and daughter, alongside her sister , faced considerable negative attention for their fashion choices whenever they stepped out in public in their 20s. Do you remember their outfits at and wedding in 2011? , with some going as far as comparing them to Cinderella's stepsisters. However, a decade later, Princess Beatrice has taken a leading position when it comes to fashion.

On Tuesday, May 13, Beatrice stepped out and attended a charity fundraiser at Kew Gardens in London to support the Elephant Family - a wildlife conservation founded by the Queen's late brother, Mark Shand.

The princess looked remarkable in the striking red gown by Rebecca Vallance, who is an Australian fashion designer. The frock cost £960, and she paired the look with chic Jimmy Choo heels and glittering diamond earrings worth a whopping £25,800.

Onlookers hailed her look and acknowledged her elegant transformation. She was branded as "gorgeous" by royal fans.

Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, one user shared: "Princess Beatrice has come so far when it comes to her fashion choices ever since she's married, she is beautiful & looking gorgeous every time she steps out, Motherhood suits her well, Edo & Princess Beatrice brings out the best in each other, wishing their family all the best."

"Just gorgeous. Beatrice has really come into her own, and it is lovely to see," added another.

While a third chimed in and said: "She looks amazing in that color! She just oozes happiness and contentment in her own body."

Earlier this month, on Easter Sunday, Princess Beatrice joined her mother and father, alongside other senior royals including King Charles and Queen Camilla, .

She made a striking fashion statement in a stylish gold patterned headband as she chatted with her husband, , in the grounds of St George's Chapel ahead of the seasonal service.

Beatrice radiated beauty and sophistication as she donned the regal look. Her headpiece looked stunning against the contrasting colour of her deep sea moss dress, which featured a block of white pearl buttons placed across its front and along its sleeves.

More recently, Beatrice's wardrobe has been filled with sharp hemlines, smart tailoring and statement shades of pink and blue.

Back in 2022, Princess Beatrice attended in a sleek monochrome dress by the it-girl brand Saloni.

She completed the look with trademark details synonymous with her style - including a belted waist, long flowing skirt, and modest neckline. The design also featured exaggerated puff sleeves which made her stand out from the crowd.