Anyone who’s been to India will tell you there are some essential pieces of clothing every traveller should have tucked away in their tattered Kathmandu backpack.
You know, the staples — a floor-length beaded gown, some key Alexander McQueen pieces, wedge heels, that kind of thing.
OK, so the reality for most visitors to India is closer to loose-fitting pants (printed with elephants, usually), floaty cotton blouses, scarves and comfy sandals. But not for the Duchess of Cambridge. Ohhhh no.
Will and Kate (or “WillKat”, as local media have apparently nicknamed them) are on tour in India this week, and our favourite royal was sure to pack some eye-popping designer outfits and, of course, those beloved wedge heels of hers.
Which she wore for a round of soccer and cricket, naturally:
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Her signature shoe is the "Corkswoon" by Stuart Weitzman, and it's become a staple for the Duchess over the years.
Kate's worn her wedges for just about every kind of Royal engagement (everything from a volleyball game to a visit to Manly Beach in Sydney), and most famously, for her first public appearance after baby George was born.
They're like her personal version of a trusted pair of Nikes.
A brief history of the Duchess of Cambridge in wedges. (Images: Getty)
Sure, those wedges look pretty comfy — at least, as comfy as you can expect a heeled shoe to be — and Kate seems happy enough to wear them for cricket/soccer/volleyball.
But just quietly, we reckon it's about time she joined the rest of us on the activewear bandwagon. Even high fashion activewear, if that's what it'll take (look, she was pictured in $426 trackies recently, it's bound to happen eventually).
Just imagine how her range of motion on the cricket pitch could have been improved were she in a pair of Stella McCartney x Adidas sneakers and Alexander Wang leggings. Just imagine.
Watch: On the topic of activewear, here are some of the MM Team's latest picks. (Post continues after video.)
Now, back to the rest of the Duchess' India wardrobe.
She opted for a red, paisley-patterned Alexander McQueen skirt suit while paying her respects to the victims of the 2008 terror attack at Mumbai's Taj Hotel.
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'WillKat' also attended a Bollywood-inspired Charity Gala, to which Kate wore a sapphire, floor-length gown by her favourite designer, Jenny Packham:
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Lovely. Just lovely.
But hey — we're sure the elephant-print pants will be making an appearance any day now.
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Look, I know that she's never used her degree, worked a day in her life and that her function since her engagement appears to be making royal heirs and being fashion/ arm candy now... so all that can be said of her (despite being nearly Diana's final age - a woman who'd used her time, her title and her position of privilege far better), is the name of the place she is visiting, 'who' she is wearing, the colour of her outfit, which jewelry and her hairstyle... but I feel like it should be reported that the couple met with children from Magic Bus, Childline and Doorstep, three non-governmental organisations, at Mumbai’s iconic recreation ground, the Oval Maidan.
The charity hosting the ball deserve a mention: the event was hosted by The British High Commission in partnership with The British Asian Trust, of which Prince Charles is founder and president. The black-tie gala hopes to raise money for three charities that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are supporting during their India tour – Magic Bus, Doorstep, and Childline.
I think your comment is a bit harsh. She has made many sacrifices, tries to lead her life as normally as possible, appears to have excellent values and is a dedicated mother which could be described as the most challenging "job" considering the future they can expect. Diana's weakness was that she pursued the limelight and the attention of the public - and I admire Kate for sheltering her children and herself from that,
Imagine if you had directed that comment at SAHM. Imagine the outcry to say that a woman who is a mother has "not worked a day in her life". Every single time Kate steps out the door, any product associated with her sells out. Anything her children wear or are seen in, sells out. You could argue that she is working simply by being Kate. I would also like to know how exactly Diana used her position better. Is it the causes she supported that you think are more worthy?