Kate Middleton; Meghan Markle.Photo: Chris Jackson/Getty Images; BACKGRID
Kate MiddletonandMeghan Markleare embracing a summer-style staple.
On Sunday, Kateheaded to the historic naval town of Plymouthto take part in the Great Britain Sail Grand Prix. Before changing into a wetsuit for the boat race, the Duchess of Cambridge wore a nautical-inspired look featuring a striped navy sweater with white linen shorts.
It wasn’t until 2019 thatKate first wore shorts in publicas a member of the royal family. That was also for a charity sailing race, with her sea-friendly outfit also consisting of New Balance sneakers and a baseball cap.
Kate, 40, alsoopted for a pair of khaki shortsduring her visit to the Caribbean withPrince Williamearlier this year for yet another sailing outing.
Kate Middleton in 2019.
Meghan, 40, has been spotted rocking shorts a number of times this summer. While supportingPrince Harryand his polo team at the Santa Barbara Polo Club, not far from their Montecito home, the Duchess of Sussex twice wore shorts with a blouse in the same color —once in white, andonce in blue.
Meghan Markle in 2016.Ray Tamarra/GC Images
They were also part of Meghan’s wardrobe ahead of her marriage toPrince Harry, like in 2016 when she arrived atTodayin striped shorts with a matching blazer.
Sophie, Countess of Wessex.Tim Rooke/Shutterstock
Although it’s rare for women of the royal family to wear shorts during engagements —Queen Elizabethhas never worn them in public and has been seen in pants only a handful of times throughout her reign — there are no rules against it.
Not only has Kate worn shorts during her athletic outings, but the Queen’s daughter-in-law Sophie, Countess of Wessex recently sported a pair of pink shorts with a t-shirt supportingDame Deborah James' Bowelbabe fundwhile paddleboarding in Gibraltar.
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The Duchess Of Cambridge Joins The 1851 Trust.Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty Images
Kate has recently incorporated moretrousersandsuitsinto her royal wardrobe, and it’s not uncommon to see her injeansfor casual events.
source: people.com
