Princess Kate is rodeo-ready in skinny jeans and knee-high boots in epic throwback photo

There's nothing we love more than a royal throwback, and this week we've delved deep into the archive of Princess Kate's style.

The then-girlfriend of Prince William rocked a rodeo-ready ensemble to attend the Festival of British Eventing at Gatcombe Park in Stroud back in 2005 – and her outfit was oh-so-noughties. Taking the equestrian theme very literally, Princess Kate opted for a head-to-toe, cowboy-worthy look John Wayne would be proud of.

She donned blue skinny jeans, a brown corduroy jacket, knee-high boots, and a matching wide-brimmed hat as she milled around the horseracing event.

Kate slung a coordinating suede bag over one shoulder and added a black belt to cinch in her low-slung jeans (personally, we think this Y2K trend should never have come back).

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Completing her retro aesthetic was a knitted vest layered over a white shirt. The piece de resistance was a giant heart-shaped necklace in baby blue. We're obsessed!

Kate is no stranger to country and western-inspired looks, and previously sported a similar style when she attended the Calgary Stampede Parade in Canada.

The Princess of Wales rocked a white lacy shirt and slim-fit bootcut jeans, topped off with an actual cowboy hat, black boots, and a statement belt.

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Her most daring throwback look of all? Back in 2001, the beautiful brunette famously caught Prince William's eye when she rocked a sheer mini dress on the runway of a charity fashion show at St. Andrews University.

Prince William, who paid £200 for a front-row seat, allegedly whispered to his friend, "Wow, Kate's hot!," when she strutted down the runway at St. Andrews Bay Hotel.

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These days, you wouldn't catch Kate in anything less than polished perfection. The mother-of-three prefers to keep things simple by wearing tailored blazers, smart suits, and her go-to feminine midi dresses, always opting for minimal, elegant accessories.

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Her look has subtly evolved since she officially became the Princess of Wales, and she's even ditched headbands from her repertoire in a bid to elevate her style.