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Who is Jenny Packham, what were her Kate Middleton royal baby outfits and who else has the British designer dressed?

JENNY Packham is a British designer with a well-known label of the same name.

The 53-year-old founded her brand in 1988, which specialises in ready-to-wear collections and bridal outfits.

 Jenny launched her brand in 1988
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Jenny launched her brand in 1988Credit: Getty - Contributor

Who is Jenny Packham?

The married mum-of-two lives in London with her husband, Matthew Anderson.

After graduating with a First Class Honours degree in fashion, she launched her line in the late 1980s with a ready-to-wear evening collection.

Introducing a bridal collection in 2007, the brand grew in popularity, seeing lingerie, bridal accessories and ready-to-wear accessories in 2011.

The brand is highly successful and counts a number of a-listers among fans.

 Taylor Swift  has worn a yellow number by Jenny
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Taylor Swift  has worn a yellow number by JennyCredit: PA:Empics Entertainment

Jenny Packham has stores and showrooms in London, New York, Paris and Hong Kong.

The label is also stocked at Harrods, Harvey Nichols, Selfridges, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue and Bergdorf Goodman.

And in 2016 she launched a collaboration with David's Bridal, 'Wonder by Jenny Packham'.

The line featured nine wedding dresses as well as a few bridesmaid outfits and accessories.

What were her Kate Middleton royal baby outfits?

 Kate wore Jenny Packham when presenting both her children to the world
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Kate wore Jenny Packham when presenting both her children to the worldCredit: Getty Images - Getty

The Duchess presented all three of her children to the world while wearing Jenny Packham.

The new mum gave birth to Prince George on July 22, 2013 and presented him on the steps of the Lindo Wing wearing a bespoke, cornflower dress featuring white polka dots.

And when she had her second in 2015, Princess Charlotte, Kate once again stepped out in a dress by the designer, outside St Mary's Hospital in Paddington.

This time it was a cream and yellow silk dress with a buttercup print.

 Kate wore this cornflour blue and polka dress in 2013
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Kate wore this cornflour blue and polka dress in 2013Credit: Getty - Contributor

When Kate gave birth to the latest royal prince on April 23, 2018, she stepped out in a red and white Jenny Packham dress.

The colours of the England flag where befitting of the occasion - St. George's day.

 Kate chose a red and white Jenny Packham when she presented the new prince on St. George's day
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Kate chose a red and white Jenny Packham when she presented the new prince on St. George's dayCredit: PA:Press Association

Kate Middleton is one of Jenny Packham's most well-known fans, and frequently wears her dresses.

The Duchess is said to have a close working relationship with the designer, stepping out for her first state banquet, the BAFTAs, an Olympic concert, film premieres, and tours in Japan and India while wearing one of her creations.

 A-lister Angelina Jolie has worn the designer a number of times
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A-lister Angelina Jolie has worn the designer a number of timesCredit: Getty - Contributor

She also wore Jenny Packham while pregnant, attending the Queen’s Coronation Ceremony in 2013, during her first pregnancy, and visited the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (RCOG) earlier this year, while expecting her third child.

Who else has Jenny Packham dressed?

A number of celebrities have worn Jenny Packham gowns over the years.

Some notable faces include Angelina Jolie, Blake Lively, Taylor Swift, Kate Hudson, Jennifer Lopez, Oprah, Helen Mirren, Cameron Diaz, Emily Blunt, Kate Winslet and Adele Adkins.

Adele Adkins, better known as Adele, wore a bespoke dress by the designer when she picked up the award for Best Original Song Award for the movie Skyfall during the 85th Academy Awards.

 Adele wore Jenny when picking up an award
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Adele wore Jenny when picking up an awardCredit: Rex Features

And it isn’t just Kate who opts for a Packham gown while pregnant, with Kate Winslet wearing a red number for a film premiere in 2013.

Showing her bridal range is as popular as her evening wear, Kim Sears, who married tennis ace Andy Murray in 2015, did so in a Packham creation.

The couple tied the knot at Dunblane Castle, with Kim wearing a bracelet-sleeved dress with an embellished belt.

Proud Dad Prince William returns to Lindo Wing with Prince George and Princess Charlotte after Kate Middleton gives birth to a baby boy - their third child at St Mary's hospital
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