Sarah Ferguson, the former wife of Prince Andrew, stepped out on Friday night to attend an event at private member's club Oswalds in London's affluent Mayfair - and her striking outfit has surprised royal fans.
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In photographs published by the MailOnline, the 62-year-old royal rocked a military-style jacket in a daring red hue, layered over a figure-flattering black slip dress. Accessorising to the nines with a Mini Vanity Filigree Caviar Bag from Chanel and layers of delicate gold jewellery, Sarah was a vision of style for the elegant evening out.
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Yet it was the royal's choice of footwear that seriously got royal fans talking. The mother of Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie donned a pair of navy velvet loafers, handmade by Del Toro X Rotten Roach.
The £380 slippers bore a cryptic message embroidered across the toe that read: "Never complain" and "Never explain".
The Duchess of York donned the statement shoes for her night in Mayfair
Fashion-forward fans were quick to react to the royal's statement footwear, flooding the comments on fan Instagram account @royalfashionpolice.
"Full marks for sense of humour though with the shoes!" wrote one, as another penned: "Oh my god those shoes are EVERYTHING."
"I love the shoes, they are so cheeky," a third fan quipped.
Sarah's style statement comes just after the royal shared a photo of The Queen to mark her birthday. The Duchess wrote: "Happy Birthday Your Majesty. What an amazing day of celebrations for the most inspirational Head of State, leader, Wife, Mother, Granny, Great Granny and Mother in Law."
© Photo: Getty ImagesSarah pictured attending Dame Joan Collins 88th birthday at Claridges
The monarch looked radiant in the photo that Sarah shared, wearing a pink overcoat and matching hat that carried a lace design. Fans were amazed by Sarah's loving tribute, and they were quick to share well-wishes with the Queen and praise the author for her post.
One said: "Wonderful photo!! @sarahferguson15," while a second posted: "Blessed and Happy Birthday to the Icon Queen, most beautiful photo Duchess blessings to all."
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A third shared: "Beautiful!!! Such an icon… you are so blessed to know her," and a fourth added: "Elizabeth is from a generation that is long gone she is most definitely a woman to be admired, happy birthday Elizabeth."
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