Loyal followers of royal fashion will know that elegant evening gowns, head-turning hats and killer heels come with the territory. However, there have been times when the likes of the Princess of Wales, Meghan Markle, and Duchess Sophie have stepped out, not to attend a royal engagement but for a private outing.
These moments, though they garner less attention, have seen the royal style set show the versatility of their individual styles. When the rulebook detailing appropriate wear for formal events is shelved, these ladies have proved that a casual look can still showcase the more understated or orchestrated side of one’s personal taste.
Keep scrolling to see our favourite off-duty royal style moments…
© Getty ImagesThe Duchess of Sussex
Meghan Markle met Prince Harry in July 2016 when the former Suits actress travelled to London for Wimbledon. She was spotted at said tennis tournament sitting in the stands in a black wrap dress and a Ralph Lauren tan bag to match her gladiator heels.
© Getty ImagesDuchess Sophie
In 2015, the Duchess of Edinburgh was joined by her daughter, Lady Louise Windsor, at the Festival of British Eventing at Gatcombe Park. She sported a casual striped T-shirt with three-quarter-length trousers and slip-on shoes.
© Getty ImagesQueen Letizia
In August 2010, Queen Letizia of Spain arrived at the Club Nautico in Palma de Mallorca. She oozed cool in trendy ballet pumps teamed with denim capris and an embellished T-shirt. Her Ray Ban aviators added to the impact of the look.
© GettyQueen Mary
In August 2024, King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark swapped formal royal engagements for a day at the Olympics. Spotted at the Tennis Men’s Semifinal match between Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Felix Auger-Aliassime of Canada, Queen Mary donned white chinos with open-toe sandals, a blue cotton shirt and oversized shades.
© Getty ImagesPrincess Diana
Princess Diana was the ultimate style icon of the 90s when it came to off-duty fashion. Perhaps our favourite look came in 1995 when she was spotted leaving the Harbour Club fitness centre in Chelsea. She teamed peach cycling shorts with Reebok trainers and a graphic sweatshirt.
© Getty ImagesPrincess Charlene
Before marrying Prince Albert in 2011, Princess Charlene swam competitively. In June 2007, Charlene was spotted arriving at the Monte Carlo Bay Hotel for a private party and looked stunning in white. Nowadays, she’s all about a pair of designer heels, but here, Prince Albert’s then-girlfriend chose laid-back sandals and wore her platinum blonde hair unstyled.
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