Given the public platform they have — and the wardrobes and stylists they have access to — many members of the royal family have become style icons. Through the years, royals including Princess Diana and Kate Middleton have set the standard for fashion, and it doesn't stop at their fabulous evening gowns or their over-the-top hats. Their shoe collections are also pretty impressive, and that means that when it comes to boots, they have some of the best in the game.
Between tall boots, short boots, boots with heels, and boots that lace up, it's hard to compete with what these royals are working with (and even the men surprise us with their footwear every once in a while, when the occasion calls for it). Some of the ladies tend to wear classic pumps and heels more often, but when they do wear boots, they end up pulling off some of their best looks.
Ready for some major fall and winter fashion inspiration? Here are 20 of the royals' most stylish boot moments.
All-Terrain Footwear
Though the Duchess of Cambridge certainly loves a glam moment as much as the next gal, no one can ever say she doesn't show up ready for whatever the day might bring. Here, she knew she was going to be outdoors, so she wore boots that could handle the dirt and grass (and somehow still looked totally adorable).
Going for Green
Since Meghan Markle has always been such a fan of neutrals, it's always special when we see her bust a pop of color out of her closet like she did with these boots. There are a lot of damp, chilly days in the UK, and the Duchess of Sussex came prepared with these green boots by designer Sarah Flint. They're so cute!
A Little Bit of Suede
It looks like some of Meghan's shoe style is rubbing off on Prince Harry! A photographer caught him getting out of the car in these suede ankle boots, proving that fancy footwear isn't just for the ladies. He's looking good — and it's nice to see a departure from the leather oxfords he usually wears.
Kate's Signature Boots
Kate is all about the style staples she knows work for her, and these Penelope Chilvers tassel boots are one of them. We've seen her wear them countless times over the years, and they seem to be one of her favorites. It's easy to see why — they're stylish, they go with anything, and she can wear them with jeans and skirts.
A Matching Pair
With Meghan and Harry on such an outdoorsy outing, it makes sense that they both chose boots that day — it was more about function than anything else. Still, we love that they're basically matching, and like the other photo, it just goes to prove that Harry really is a boot person (even if he doesn't know it).
Beatrice in Boots
Princesses Eugenie and Beatrice have always been known for pushing boundaries with their style, and this look is no exception. Bea's all-black outfit is complemented beautifully by her tall black studded boots — she looks so chic. We could totally see Meghan sporting these boots, too.
A Festive Look
They don't call Princess Diana a style icon for nothing. Here's an example of one of her more festive looks, which she wore a few days before the Christmas holidays kicked off. These bright red boots really made a statement, especially in contrast with her cream sweater and skirt.
All Laced Up
Here's another royal lady who always looks good in red — even though her boots are much different than her late mother-in-law's. Kate's lace-up booties, by London label L.K. Bennett, are too cute with her tights and dress. This is definitely a look she should consider repeating this fall and winter.
Shades of Neutral
Here's the queen of neutrals herself, showing everyone how it's done. Meghan's slouchy, caramel colored Stuart Weitzman boots are such a fab wardrobe staple, and they pair so nicely with her coordinating bag, gloves, and hat. Standing next to Harry really emphasizes how much he needs to step up his fashion game when he's with her!
Ready To Ride
Prince William isn't big on boots, but sometimes they're required for the activity at hand. Here, he's having fun at a polo match, where he wore these riding boots. We know these are specifically for the sport, but if you ask us, he should consider wearing something similar for other activities. Wonder what Kate would think …
A Classic Fashion Statement
Leave it to Eugenie to make it a little funky while also keeping it classic. These black slouch boots are an elevated version of a more timeless look, and they look so cute with her floral dress. She's been taking a step back from outings now that she has a baby at home, but she should wear these again soon!
Plaid & Boots
Kate has always been the master of coatdresses, so seeing how cute this blue plaid one is doesn't take us by surprise. But she really brought it to the next level with these Aquatalia boots! We're sure she was warm and stylish, all at the same time in this outfit.
Walking in the Sand
When a royal obligation includes visiting a beach, the proper footwear is necessary (after all, it's not like William and Kate take their shoes off in the sand in public — at least, not that they let us witness). These boots kept their feet warm and dry — and hopefully kept them from bringing sand home with them.
All-Black Everything
Nobody does a sophisticated look like this quite like Meghan Markle! The sweater, the coat, the low bun, and of course the boots all come together so flawlessly here. And while she does have a lot of heel going on, at least it's a chunky heel — we don't even want to think about trying to work with that kind of height in a stiletto.
Even the Queen
We most often see Queen Elizabeth in pumps, but sometimes, she has no choice but to wear boots if that's what the occasion calls for. A good example of this is when she was out riding her horse. Like her grandson William, she knows that boots are best for that kind of thing.
Warm Tones
Everything about this look of Kate's screams fall uniform to us, and we are loving it — but it wouldn't be complete without those Aquatalia boots. Because she usually opts for tall boots, it's not often that we see her in a pair of ankle boots, but this look is definitely working for her.
Film Festival Chic
Well, here's the photo we needed to prove that Eugenie is cooler than we'll ever be! She's posing on the red carpet at a film festival in an outfit more chic than many of the royals ever have the opportunity to wear, including a pair of taller-than-tall black boots.
Little Black Booties
Here's Beatrice, killing the fashion game yet again. This entire outfit is on point (even though we imagine that the Queen would have some words with her granddaughter about why she isn't wearing tights). That wine colored bag pairs so well with her dress, and of course the boots are stealing the show.
Ready for the Holidays
Another festive look from Kate, right around the holidays. This pic was snapped during the Cambridges' train tour in December 2020, and Kate understood the assignment. We're getting all the winter vibes here from her coat, scarf, and tall boots.
An Iconic Fashion Moment
This photo might be one of the most iconic of Diana because this, friends, is an Outfit. The entire look is so well put together, from the blazer to the jeans to the sweatshirt to that baseball cap — and of course, Diana's western boots are part of it all, too. So effortlessly cool!
