"But now feels the perfect moment to salute Britain's chicest figure, back to health - and back to being a Brit-fashion heroine," the article read.
Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, was notably excluded from the 2026 list despite previously topping the ranking in 2018.
She recently expressed interest in entering the fashion space, saying on a podcast in 2025, "The category of fashion is something I will explore at a later date, because I do think that's an interesting space for me."
The 2026 rankings featured several prominent public figures behind the Princess of Wales.
NHS television doctor Dr. Raj Arora took second place, and British sprinter Temi Ojora placed third.
Actor Edward Bluemel claimed fourth place following tailored appearances at Wimbledon and on the red carpet. Twenty-year-old DJ Gjin Lipa rounded out the top five.
Other notable figures included Royal Academy Trust chair Batia Ofer, filmmaker Jemima Khan, and various members of British high society.
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Tatler's historical rankings have previously featured other royals, including Princess Beatrice in first place in 2024 and Zara Tindall in seventh place in 2025.
