Exciting news for Duchess Catherine as she makes ‘inspiring’ appearance with Duchess Meghan Markle
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Duchess Catherine has topped a list of the ‘coolest females’, according to a new study.
- The Duchess of Cambridge (opens in new tab) has been dubbed ‘most inspiring’ in a new study as she topped a list of the ‘coolest females of the moment’.
- Duchess Catherine appeared on the list alongside Duchess Meghan Markle and the duo’s grandmother-in-law Queen Elizabeth.
- In other royal news (opens in new tab), Prince William reveals bizarre trick for overcoming his fear of public speaking (opens in new tab).
The Duchess of Cambridge has been voted ‘most inspiring’ in a new study after she topped a list of the ‘coolest females of the moment’.
Researchers from agency Perspectus Global polled 2,000 British women on which global females they consider the ‘coolest and most inspiring’.
And the stylish royal topped the list, making an appearance alongside her sister-in-law the Duchess of Sussex (opens in new tab) and the duo’s grandmother-in-law Queen Elizabeth II.
Former First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama, who recently released new documentary Becoming (opens in new tab), made the list, as well as fellow former First Lady and ex-presidential candidate Hilary Clinton.
And they weren’t the only politics-focused ladies to feature on the list as New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern also featured.
The high-profile role models appeared on the list alongside a number of Brits who have made it to Hollywood, including Game of Thrones (opens in new tab) Emilia Clarke, Harry Potter (opens in new tab) and Beauty and the Beast’s Emma Watson and Killing Eve (opens in new tab) writer Phoebe Waller Bridge (opens in new tab).
“During these strange and uncertain times, it’s fantastic to see strong, powerful women coming to the fore,” said Evie Porter Spokesperson and Head of Projects at Perspectus Global.
“From her Hold Still photography project to a video call with a new mum and virtual bingo session with care home residents, Kate has shown just how cool and inspiring she is.”
And when it came to why the diverse group of women made the list, characteristics that were deemed important included being humble (34%), empowering other women (32%), caring for others (43%) and having a strong sense of identity (57%).
Wondering who else made the list? See here…
Coolest Females Of The Moment
- The Duchess of Cambridge - 23%
- Michelle Obama - 21%
- The Queen - 20%
- Billie Eilish - 20%
- Adele – 19%
- Greta Thunberg - 14%
- Jacinda Ardern – 13%
- Katy Perry - 12%
- Emma Watson - 12%
- Kylie Jenner - 11%
- Beyoncé - 11%
- Phoebe Waller Bridge - 10%
- Alex Scott - 10%
- Taylor Swift - 9%
- Meghan Markle - 9%
- Meryl Streep - 8%
- Chrissy Teigen - 8%
- Emilia Clarke - 7%
- Rachel Riley - 7%
- Hilary Clinton – 6%
- Oprah Winfrey - 6%
- Lucy Bronze - 6%
- Reese Witherspoon - 5%
- Melinda Gates – 5%
- Gigi Hadid – 5%

Aleesha is a digital shopping writer at woman&home—so whether you're looking for beauty, fashion, health or home buys, she knows what the best buys are at any moment. She earned an MA in Magazine Journalism from City, University of London in 2017 and has since worked with a number of brands including Women's Health, Stylist and Goodto. A year on the w&h news team gained her invaluable insight into where to get the best lifestyle releases first—as well as an AOP awards nomination.
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