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Kate Middleton Makes Genius Footwear Choice to Avoid Same Fashion Mistake Her Mom Made

Smart move

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Kate Middleton is the queen of stilettos. She regularly wears this footwear style when she steps out for official events, even if she must stand for hours. Although she’s done everything from archery to table tennis in stilettos, the royal made a smart footwear choice during her latest royal outing. 

This week, the Princess of Wales, 43, stopped by a Welsh charity called Tŷ Hafan, which is dedicated to helping families and children with life-shortening conditions. I immediately noticed that Princess Catherine opted against her go-to stilettos and, instead, wore a chunky heel.

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The royal was sporting a black-and-white check dress from Zara that featured a pleated skirt, a belted waist and a prominent bow, which was a huge trend in 2024. (If the outfit looks familiar, that’s probably because she previously wore it in 2021 when she visited University College London.) She accessorized with a cream-colored coat and black shoes with a chunky heel. 

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Perhaps Princess Catherine knew she’d be walking on grass and wanted to avoid a mishap like her mom, Carole Middleton. Last year, the royal’s mother attended a horse racing event dubbed the Royal Ascot. 

At one point, the heel of Carole’s shoe got stuck in the grass. She was momentarily barefoot as several people dashed to help her—including her superhero son-in-law, Prince William. The future monarch held his mother-in-law’s hand with a smile as someone freed the stuck shoe.

Lesson learned. 

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