Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, has developed a savvy strategy to address her royal duties. Above, she emphasizes comfort without compromising style—all while rocking a killer pair of heels. Known for her elegant style, she has faced the challenge of wearing killer stiletto heels during public engagements since marrying Prince William in 2011. What’s apparent in her recent looks are not just her style choice, but her focus on comfort and practicality.
In 2023, Middleton writ large turned heads—most notably at 43 years old. She made a statement with her commanding stiletto heels when visiting the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A). Even while crossing a very engaging high-ceilinged open metal gird floor, she showed her elegance holding onto a shiny glass railing. On her first visit, she researched through 500,000 creative works from the museum’s vast collections and archives. That experience completed her transformation into the model rising powerful public activist.
We’ve noticed that the Princess of Wales has a pattern of wearing excellent shoes for important royal events. At the Tusk Conservation Awards in 2013, she sported amazing silver platform stilettos. Matching them with a sequinned popsicle pink Jenny Packham evening gown, she certainly cut a striking dash. In 2019, she chose ombre glitter Jimmy Choos to go with an elegant Barbara Casasola gown at a state banquet. With every sartorial decision, she’s proven her skill in meshing avant garde high fashion with the expectations of her royal station.
In addition to her signature heels, Middleton has been spotted wearing jazzy shoes from Meghan Markle’s wardrobe, including the ‘Deneuve Bow-Tie Pumps’ by Aquazzura in 2023. What her fabulous fashionista flair shows is that she knows to choose heels that feel high but modernly covered.
Kate Middleton’s shoe size is usually between a 5.5 to a 6 in British sizing. But because of the differences between European and American shoe sizes, she often has to buy a pair of shoes in two different sizes. This intentional styling strategy affords her comfort to engage in the many activities on her itinerary. In summer she opts for larger sizes to allow for the possibility of feet swelling. This decision illustrates her serious-minded approach, even while introducing the glamour.
At the Our Greatest Team Rises – BOA Olympic Concert in 2012, at the Royal Albert Hall, she wore her most extreme stilettos. This was a wildly ambitious move to prove she was not afraid of fashion’s most difficult challenge. Lately, she’s been taking her ensembles up a notch with striking heels from Rixo and chic Castañer wedges. These decisions, together with colorful gowns pictured above, highlight her astounding range and resourcefulness.
