Jeans are a staple in every woman's wardrobe, and royal ladies have proved they are no different. While nothing turns heads like a bespoke designer gown, Europe's royal women know the key to looking good when they are off-duty is a pair of fabulous jeans.
The Princess of Wales, the Duchess of Sussex and the Duchess of Edinburgh have all also been known to rock a pair of fashion-forward jeans. From high-waisted to cropped to slouchy, we round up the best royal trouser moments, starting with…
We may be used to seeing the Princess of Wales sport a tailored power suit or figure-flattering coat dress, but the mother-of-three does have several pairs of jeans in her fashion repetoire! Back in 2022, the royal carried out an engagement at the Natural History Museum rocking a pair of denim straight-leg jeans from & Other Stories.
The fashion-forward royals also has a pair of silhouette-skimming black jeans, which she tends to wear for more outdoorsy engagements and off-duty occasions.
Even the Queen wears jeans, apparently. The 76-year-old wife of King Charles wore denim skinny jeans and suede boots in a regal navy hue, pairing her outdoorsy outfit with a crisp, candy pink shirt and navy V-neck jumper.
Queen Camilla layered with a smart blazer, and accessorised with her beloved green leather bag by Demellier London.
Meghan's style file at the 2023 Invictus Games was an ode to the classic skinny jean. The mother-of-two rocked a series of jeans, including these crisp white Ralph Lauren split-hem ones.
Back to before they were married, Meghan looked ultra-cool in a pair of ripped jeans, which she paired with an aptly named 'The Boyfriend' shirt. She was taking a break from filming Suits at the time, and accompanied Harry to the Invictus Games in Toronto.
Duchess Sophie may have a penchant for pastels and ultra-feminine fits, but royal style fans loved it when she rocked a pair of grey skinny jeans during an outdoorsy engagement back in 2022.
Princess Caroline of Monaco's daughter Charlotte – an ambassador of Gucci – attended the brand's party in 2017 wearing a pair of their embroidered tiger jeans.
The Monaco royal family are known for their love of Chanel. Here, Grace Kelly's daughter Princess Caroline rocks a pair of diamond-patterned dark jeans.
Princess Maria-Olympia is one of the most fashionable royals around. She pairs her cropped, ripped jeans with ankle boots and a simple strappy top – a strong summer look.
