For Meghan, 44, who has worked hard to re-establish her brand in the style world, being omitted from such a significant list will not go unnoticed. This is, after all, one of British fashion’s biggest honours.
Meanwhile, Princess Catherine’s, 43, inclusion comes under an elite group whose impact on British style remains constant and culturally defining.
It is a fitting placement for Catherine, whose polished wardrobe has made her one of the most consistently influential dressers of her generation.
Her presence alongside Lady Beckham feels especially fitting. The Princess of Wales often turns to Beckham’s label for sleek tailoring and elegant dresses.
Catherine even stepped out earlier this year in a head-to-toe VB look, widely interpreted as a subtle show of support for the designer’s hit Netflix series.
For British Vogue, this list marks a new benchmark in recognising the figures who shape how the nation dresses.
It also reinforces how firmly Princess Catherine now stands at the centre of Britain’s modern fashion identity, while Meghan, notably absent, remains on the outside looking in.