Royal fans have praised Kate Middleton’s attitude on social media after the royal was filmed gracefully stepping out of a helicopter – in heels.
Footage has been shared of a visit the Princess of Wales, 41, made to a Royal Navy air base today.
The mother-of-three, who has been Commander-in-Chief of the Fleet Air Arm since last month, was filmed gracefully jumping from the helicopter at the Royal Navy Air Station in Yeovilton.
And the move won praise from fans, who noted how easily the royal navigated the steps of the plane – despite wearing high heels.
An X (formerly Twitter) user wrote: “The way Catherine jumps out of the helicopter in high heels like it’s nothing.”
Kate Middleton was filmed stepping out of a helicopter wearing heels, which received rave reviews from fans
Royal watchers took to X (formerly Twitter) to comment on the royal family’s ability to navigate tricky terrain in heels
Another said: ‘She is amazing…Catherine has always been very graceful and athletic.’
In a similar vein, another X user wrote, “Beauty and grace. She’s just amazing.’
Meanwhile, another said: ‘The Princess of Wales is such a vibe, movie star glam but boss energy and power. I love how much everyone just connected to her and you can tell they want to impress her.”
One social media user noted that the royal family did not need any help disembarking.
They wrote: ‘He wanted to help her get down, but Princess is the sporty boss.’
Others joked about what they would have done if they had had to step out of a helicopter in high heels.
One said: ‘I would have tripped and twisted my ankle (laugh out loud).’
And another agreed, adding: ‘I would have needed at least half the men there to help me.’
A number of social media users were impressed by the royal family’s ability to move in heels – while others joked about how difficult they would have found it
The shoes in question were £650 black pumps with a chunky heel from Gianvito Rossi.
Kate paired them with a £549 black blazer from Holland Cooper that she has worn before, with gold button detailing and fitted trousers.
She styled her long, thick brunette locks in bouncy, blow-dried waves, with her new ’70s-style bangs framing her face perfectly.
To show off her natural beauty, the mother of three kept the makeup simple with a hint of blush, a nude lip and a bronze eye, and she paired them with white topaz Kiki McDonough teardrop earrings.
On arrival at the naval base, the Princess was pictured shaking hands with workers in the tower, where staff work hard to ensure the safe operation of RNAS Yeovilton.
While there, she had the opportunity to interact with crew members aboard an airborne Wildcat flight.
Kate stepped out of the helicopter with ease and grace as she landed on the ground during her engagement today
The Princess of Wales, 41, looked ready for business as she arrived at RNAS Yeovilton this morning in a black blazer and trousers
Footage from the tower showed the princess concentrating on the runway outside while wearing headphones. She was accompanied by an officer who communicated with the airborne crews.
She also heard the roar of an F-35B Lightning from RAF Marham as it ‘buzzed’ through the control tower.
For the final part of her visit, the Princess visited the Wildcat Training Center and assisted the crews being trained to load the anti-shipping Sea Venom missile onto the Wildcat Mk2 helicopter.
Kate then tried flying a Wildcat Mk2 in a simulator, which allows aircrew to practice flying over land or on ships.
The maritime attack helicopter is designed to operate from the Royal Navy’s frigates and destroyers.
The Princess of Wales was in a training version of a Royal Navy Wildcat helicopter during her visit, where she took part in a flight simulator
The princess is depicted sitting in the cockpit of the Merlin Mk II helicopter
The King went to the air station for helicopter flying training in 1974, when he was Prince of Wales.
More than 4,000 employees work at the site, which is home to a number of frontline squadrons and training units.
Captain Duncan Thomas, Commander of RNAS Yeovilton, said afterwards: “I am delighted and privileged to have welcomed the Princess of Wales to the Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton, at the start of what I am sure will be a long and rewarding relationship will be in her. capacity as Commodore-in-Chief of the Fleet Air Arm.
“We are all extremely excited about this opportunity and I am delighted that Her Royal Highness will be able to support and inspire our exceptionally talented sailors, aircrew and wider workforce in the years to come.”
Last month, the King appointed Princess Kate Commander-in-Chief of the Fleet Air Arm, a position previously held by Prince Andrew.