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She is one of the most stylish royals in the world, but it would seem even Kate Middleton turns to the women in her life for fashion inspiration. For her debut engagement on King Charles’s coronation weekend—a lunch for world leaders at Buckingham Palace—the Princess of Wales stepped out in a pair of shoes favored by her equally elegant sister-in-law, Meghan Markle.
Kate, 41, cut a chic figure in towering black suede Aquazzura slingback pumps—the signature Bow Tie 105 style, to be precise. Crafted at the label’s Italian atelier, the heels are shaped in a classic feminine pointed style that is cut out at the sides of the heel. The finishing touch is the sweet bow at the back. The stilettos proved the perfect accessory for her sleek monochrome outfit, which consisted of a custom black-and-white Jenny Packham dress and a simple black clutch.
She is far from the first royal woman to showcase the Aquazzura design, however. The Duchess of Sussex first wore the shoes for a royal engagement in June 2018, just a month after her wedding, and they quickly became a staple of her royal wardrobe. A particularly spectacular moment came in October that year when she paired the signature stilettos with an unforgettable Oscar de la Renta gown for a reception on the royal tour of Australia.
Kate Middleton Kicked Off Coronation Weekend in a Custom Jenny Packham Dress
The princess accessorized with Queen Elizabeth II’s pearl earrings.
Aquazzura is a brand loved by royals across Europe. Princess Beatrice wore the Forever 105 black suede pumps on Easter Sunday, while Queen Máxima of the Netherlands (among the foreign royals attending King Charles’s coronation) recently donned the designer while hosting President and Mrs. Macron. The Princess of Wales has several styles in her wardrobe, including the pointed pair she dazzled in on the BAFTA red carpet.
It marks the start of a whirlwind three days of engagements for the Prince and Princess of Wales and other senior royals. Tonight, William and Kate are expecting to support King Charles and Queen Camilla in hosting a reception for foreign royals at Buckingham Palace. It echoes a similar engagement held on the eve of Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral, although, of course, this is a far more celebratory occasion.
Tomorrow the Prince and Princess of Wales will be front and center at the Coronation of King Charles. The couple will be joined by their three children, Prince George, nine, Princess Charlotte, eight, and Prince Louis, five. Prince George has been given an important role as one of the eight Pages of Honour. Kate Middleton was seen arriving with her children at Westminster Abbey this week—suggesting the young Wales children will be well-versed in what to expect.
