Ever a fan of a classically elegant look, the Princess of Wales could have been a prima ballerina in photos unearthed from one of her earliest outings with Prince William after their royal wedding.
Kate, now 43, made an appearance at a pre-luncheon reception for sovereigns and guests in celebration of Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee at Windsor Castle in May 2012 in a pale pink look fit for a ballet dancer.
© GettyHer powder pink dress featured a flippy skirt and long sleeves. The bodice was fitted with the skirt more of an A-line cut, creating the illusion of a leotard and tutu.
© GettyHer satin heels with a rounded toe also had the charming whimsical quality of a ballet slipper, elevating her whimsical look with their likeness to a pointe shoe.
Kate is not the first royal lady to wear a balletic look. Join HELLO! and take a look at the best photos where royal ladies around the world channelled Swan Lake for public outings.
The Duchess of Edinburgh
© GettyThe Duchess of Edinburgh looked as if she would nail a perfect plié on day four of Royal Ascot 2023. She wore a Suzannah London wrap dress with a floral hat and nude shoes.
Meghan Markle
© GettyThe Duchess of Sussex got the balletic memo for Trooping the Colour in 2018. Meghan wore a bespoke Carolina Herrera in a baby pink hue with a matching hat that had her looking stage-ready.
Princess Charlene
© GettyPrincess Charlene looked ready for the barre in 2012 as she arrived at the Christian Dior Haute-Couture Show as part of Paris Fashion Week. Her peplum-skirted Dior dress paired perfectly with her patent platformed pumps, giving her the elegant silhouette of a ballet dancer.
Queen Maxima
© GettyQueen Maxima had all the poise of a ballerina in 2004 when she attended the wedding of Denmark's King Frederik and Queen Mary. Her layered petal-esque dress, teamed with satin pink shoes and the Dutch Star tiara, had all the grace of Anna Pavlova.
Princess Beatrice
© GettyPrincess Beatrice brought a balletic vibe to Wimbledon in 2023 when she made an appearance alongside her husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi. Her Emilia Wickstead was belted at the waist and featured a beautiful skirt fit for twirling.
Princess Anne
© GettyPrincess Anne was the original ballerina in 1973 when she stepped out with her then-fiancé, equestrian champion Mark Phillips, in the grounds of Buckingham Palace. Anne rocked the flippiest skirt with tartan pink panels and a matching cropped jacket. Her bouffant hair also had a certain star quality.
