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Kate Middleton Dazzles as She Walks Backwards in Stilettos Exiting a Fighter Jet

Kate Middleton recently turned a typical airplane exit into an extraordinary royal runway moment.

Exuding the elegance and confidence of a future queen, the Princess of Wales, 43, effortlessly descended eight steep steps in sky-high stilettos on Thursday, October 2, during her inaugural visit to RAF Coningsby as its Royal Honorary Air Commodore.

A video shared by Hello! Magazine captured Kate skillfully walking backwards down the stairs in her four-inch pointed-toe heels, steadying herself with one hand on the rail while engaged in conversation.

“She truly can do it all 😱😱😍😍😍😍,” commented one viewer. “That outfit is so chic. I’m genuinely amazed that she managed to exit a plane in high heels,” another added. A third fan chimed in, saying, “Such a clever move in stilettos! Princess Kate is stunning and graceful! The future queen of [the] United Kingdom.”

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Dressed in a smart grey checkered pantsuit, the mother of three — who shares Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, 7, with husband Prince William — achieved an ideal blend of military-inspired elegance and contemporary flair. The cinched blazer highlighted her figure, while the slim-cut trousers added a modern touch.

She accessorized with silver earrings featuring a blue diamond centerpiece, and styled her signature bouncy blowout in a half-up, half-down look.

During her visit, she closely examined a Typhoon aircraft and even sat inside while being shown around the new Typhoon Future Synthetic Training facility in Coningsby, England.

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Her Royal Highness not only received insights into the station’s operational role but also engaged with Quick Reaction Alert personnel and their families, charmingly getting down to the eye level of children thrilled to meet the Princess of Wales.

While on site, Kate shared that Prince Louis aspires to be a fighter pilot, as reported by People, stating, “I will tell him it takes eight years and a lot of hard work.”

Just days prior to her visit to RAF Coningsby, Kate treated her kids to a memorable outing, stopping by the set of the new Harry Potter TV series with her family.

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According to the Daily Mail, Kate took her three children to meet some of the cast and watch scenes as the stars filmed the upcoming HBO show on September 26.

Kate has definitely re-entered the royal spotlight following her battle with cancer, announcing her remission in January.

“[She’s] prioritizing her family and well-being over [intense] responsibilities,” an insider told Us Weekly in August. “This is a choice made together by Kate and William.”

“They’ve set boundaries regarding what they will and won’t do to ensure their mental health and family life,” another insider remarked. “While they take their duties very seriously, they are unafraid to decline requests when needed.”