Kate Middleton Swaps Her Favorite Heels for These Trending Ballet Flats

Fred Bronson On May 21, 2003, 38.1 million viewers watched Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken battle it out to become the winner of season two of “American Idol.” When Ryan Seacrest opened the envelope, he proclaimed, “After 24 million votes, the winner of ‘American Idol’ 2003 is… Ruben Studdard!” Aiken was not surprised — he saw the name on the card before Seacrest read it out loud. Studdard and Aiken went on to have successful careers, starting with their debut albums, which both topped the Billboard album chart. Twenty years to the day of the season two finale, Studdard and Aiken will return to the “Idol” stage for the season 21 finale to perform one of the songs they are singing every night on stage for their 20th anniversary tour. The two “Idol” stars sat down backstage while on tour to talk to Variety about their time on the series, their enduring friendship and this shared milestone.

Myleen Klass has been named as the I'm A Celebrity South Africa winner, making her the first ever I'm A Celeb Legend. The singer and TV star is the first star to win the brand new title, after competing in both the main show in 2006 and the new spin-off series.

that skinny jeans were DOA, Kate Middleton came in hot with some much-needed CPR.On April 27, the made a public appearance in Wales wearing an undoubtedly cool pair of grey , a cozy green turtleneck sweater, chunky hiking boots, and an olive jacket from a between Alexa Chung and Barbour, one of Middleton's longtime favorite brands. Though the exact coat is no longer in stock, you can achieve nearly the exact same look with the brand's $395 . According to , and Kate Middleton made a stop at the Little Dragon Pizza Van to pick up 22 pies for the Central Beacons Mountain Rescue Team.

Prince William and Kate Middleton went on a rescue mission while visiting Wales ahead of King Charles III's upcoming coronation. Prince William and the Princess of Wales met with volunteers of the Central Beacons Mountain Rescue Team on Thursday. Middleton and William both wore matching red coats – the same ones as the rescuers – for the outing.

There they are! Netflix is giving fans of The Crown their first glimpse of young Prince William and Princess Kate in the upcoming sixth season.

Princess Catherine (aka Kate Middleton) and Prince William let their inner adventurers out on Thursday (April 27) during a visit to Wales.

Kate Middleton and Prince William looked in great spirits as they delivered pizza to hardworking mountain rescue workers on Thursday. The Prince and Princes of Wales are on a two-day trip to Wales, where earlier in the day 41 year old Kate was seen fearlessly abseiling down into a quarry before mingling with the workers at the Central Beacons Mountain Rescue Team headquarters in Merthyr Tydfil.

jig is up — and it’s going viral. As things are shaking up in Buckingham Palace, Princess of Wales Kate Middleton’s savvy secret to looking picture-perfect in photos is becoming all the rage online. “Royals fans are going crazy for the ‘Princess Shuffle’ that Kate uses to discreetly get closer to people in pictures,” wrote TikTok account @The.Royal.Watcher — a profile dedicated to all things related to the crown. The clip, which has fetched a staggering 2.4 million views, features recently resurfaced footage of Middleton, 41, meeting with Mary, Crown Princess of Denmark, and Queen Margrethe II at Christian IX’s Palace in February 2022.As royal photographers begin snapping frames of the distinguished dignitaries, Middleton, donning a posh pair of black stilettos, is seen doing a subtle heel-to-toe jig, scooting closer to her hosts without looking down at her feet. And fans of the well-regarded Windsor family are going wild over the footwork. “‘The Princess Shuffle!’ I love everything about this,” praised a diehard of Middleton’s moves. “That’s a neat trick! Years of practice!” cheered another. “Shufffffffle!! Discreet and elegant love you Kate,” an equally impressed fanatic raved. “And in heels! I would definitely get caught on the carpet and wipe out,” another joked. However, not everyone was dazzled by the royal’s ability to photogenically cut a rug. “This is less discreet and less smooth than just taking that tiny step over,” spat an underwhelmed onlooker. “You mean she takes a step to the side? I’m certain that is the most important thing she has done in years,” said another, lightly shading Middleton, wife to Prince William and mother of three. #fyp #katemiddleton #katemiddletonstyle #princessofwales #princewilliam

A new love story is blooming on “The Crown”.

press dubbed her “Waity Katie,” because of how long it took him to marry her – they’d tie the knot a decade later, in 2011. “The Crown” Season 6 will be the final season of Netflix’s hit drama about the royal family. The show has spanned decades so far, going back to the early days of Queen Elizabeth II.

casting department a raise, because Ed McVey and Meg Bellamy, the actors hired to play and , respectively, as college students in the sixth and final season of The Crown, are dead ringers for the future king and queen of England. At least, if these first look Netflix photos are anything to go by. On April 27, the streamer released the first official photos of the pair from the forthcoming season.

The first look images of The Crown‘s Prince William and Kate Middleton are finally here!

The Princess of Wales showed her sporty side as she fearlessly abseiled down into a quarry on a day spent mingling with mountain rescue climbers during a trip to the South Wales Valleys on Thursday. Kate, 41, and her husband Prince William, 40, headed to the Central Beacons Mountain Rescue Team headquarters in Merthyr Tydfil before then socialising with climbers and community members at the nearby Dowlais Rugby Club.The volunteer-run organisation, which covers the central area of the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park including Pen y Fan, is celebrating its 60th birthday.The club, which is a feeder club to Cardiff Blues, is a popular spot for the climbers to socialise and relax when they are off duty. Kate wrapped up warm in a red £600 The Mountain Equipment Kongur MRT Women's Jacket and jeans, paired with boots and a jumper.

Netflix has unveiled first-look images of Prince William and Kate Middleton’s budding romance in The Crown Season 6.

's sixth and final season, featuring Prince William and Kate Middleton during the early days of their romance as university students at St Andrews.In the upcoming season, the Netflix series will chronicle the couple's relationship, beginning with their first meeting at the University of St Andrews in Scotland in 2001. According to the streamer, Prince William starts at St Andrews determined to lead as normal a life as possible while he still can.

“The Crown” has offered a first look at the new actors inhabiting the roles of Prince William and Kate Middleton in the Emmy-winning Netflix series’ upcoming sixth and final season. 23-year-old Ed McVey takes on the role of Prince William, while newcomer Meg Bellamy plays Kate.“The Crown” Season 6 moves the story forward into the 2000s as Prince William starts at University in St Andrew’s, determined to lead as normal a life as possible while he still can.

Back at Prince William's wedding in 2011, Prince Harry didn't deliver the best man speech but he was allowed to say a few words before the main event.

Kate Middleton is making headlines for an appearance she had back in February 2022 during a visit to Denmark.During the trip, Kate, 41, met with Mary, the crown princess of Denmark, and Queen Margrethe at Christian IX's Palace in Copenhagen. The resurfaced moment is going viral on TikTok and has been dubbed «the princess shuffle.»In the clip, Kate is seen standing next to Queen Margrethe, who beckons her closer.

Kate Middleton knows how to keep things smooth.

In the five years since the Prince and Princess of Wales welcomed their third child, Prince Louis, it’s become apparent that the Royal couple aren’t planning on having any more children. But that hasn’t stopped Kate from feeling broody from time to time, and even talking about a potential baby number four in recent years.

Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton 'were never friends' and were 'too different' to ever bond, says one royal expert.

Kate Middleton called time on a long running family tradition this year. Prince Louis, her youngest, has an official picture published each year to mark his birthday and 2023 proved no different as the family shared a sweet snap of mum Kate pushing him along in a wheelbarrow. However, royal watchers noticed that it’s the first time proud mum Kate hasn’t taken his official birthday portrait herself.

Royal watchers had long hoped that Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton would band together as wives – but the women were never friends. "There wasn’t really any relationship between the two of them," True Royalty TV co-founder Nick Bullen told Fox News Digital. "It was the brothers – Prince William and Prince Harry – who were falling out, not the sisters-in-law, not the wives." Bullen is an award-winning documentarian who has been producing programs about the British royal family for 20 years.

Kate Middleton lends a helping hand and folds up a onesie during her visit to The Baby Bank on Monday (April 24) in Windsor, England.

won’t be attending King Charles’ coronation — and some are saying her gorgeous new look is suspiciously similar to sister-in-law Princess Kate Middleton. Markle debuted a sleek straightened hairstyle as she appeared via video link at her photographer friend Misan Harriman’s TED Talk over the weekend, sparking speculation among social media watchdogs. “PLASTIC SURGERY ALERT? Sad Meghan Markle wants to be Kate Middleton so bad,” one fired-up Twitter user railed, questioning whether the ex-actress had altered more than just her locks.

, 41, opted for the double-breasted blazer and cigarette trousers as a fuss-free outfit for a visit to The Baby Bank, an organization that provides families in need with essentials like diapers, strollers, and school uniforms. The charity focuses its efforts on Windsor, Maidenhead, Slough, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire—all areas that are close to where Kate grew up and to her and Prince William’s current family home of Adelaide Cottage, in Windsor Home Park.

Kate Middleton was seen in high spirits as she kindly helped sort newborn baby clothes during her visit to The Baby Bank charity in Maidenhead. During her royal engagement, the Princess of Wales, 41, spoke about her five year old son Prince Louis – after celebrating his birthday on Sunday.The mother of Prince George, nine, Princess Charlotte, seven, and Louis told staff at the donations centre that she could not believe her youngest son had already turned five.

pieceful birthday the royal children have.On Sunday, Kate Middleton and Prince William’s youngest child, son Prince Louis, turned five years old – and it’s a birthday that is marked in a sweet tradition, with his mom most likely staying up until midnight for a very special reason.In 2019, Middleton revealed that she likes to bake her own cakes for her children on their birthdays, and typically stays up until 12 to do so.“I love making the cake,” she admitted during a 2019 BBC Christmas special called “A Berry Royal Christmas,” where she teamed up with expert baker Mary Berry to prepare festive foods for the those who work with their various charities.“It’s become a bit of a tradition that I stay up until midnight with ridiculous amounts of cake mix and icing and I make far too much,” Middleton said at the time. “But I love it.”The Post reached out to reps for the royal family for further comment.In honor of his fifth birthday, Middleton and her husband posted a few rare photos of Prince Louie on their official Instagram page.

Prince William and Kate Middleton will celebrate their son Prince Louis' 5th birthday on Sunday.  On Saturday, Prince and Princess of Wales shared new photos of their youngest son to mark the occasion. "Someone’s turning 5 tomorrow…A very happy birthday to Prince Louis," the couple wrote in the caption of their Instagram post, adding emojis of a birthday cake and partying smiley face. In the first image, Louis was seen smiling as he sits on top of a pile of leaves and grass in a wheelbarrow while being pushed by his mother, who beams at him.

For the youngest of the Wales children, the most exciting countdown of the year is officially on... And we're not talking about his grandfather King Charles III's upcoming Coronation on May 6 - no, when the clock strikes midnight tonight (23 April), the young Prince Louis will celebrate his 5th birthday.The cheeky youngster is set to turn five on Sunday, and there's no doubt father Prince William and mother Kate Middleton will do all they can so Louis has a day to remember.To mark her little boy's special day, the Princess of Wales has posed for two brand new photos, which have been released in honour of the Prince's birthday.

Kate Middleton will have a "level of coordination" with what she wears to the King's Coronation that won't "outshine" The Queen Consort, a royal expert has said. On the day of the King's Coronation, the royal family will be dressed to impress in their finery, something which would have been planned to the smallest of details, including keeping in line with what others are wearing. And Kate, who is often heralded for her stylish and appropriate fashion choices, is expected to have an outfit that has been "very thought through|" for the big day.

King Charles III‘s coronation is coming up a lot quicker than fans have expected, and there are still so many questions about the day of events.

Royal watchers believe there is zero chance the battling brothers will mend things before their father’s coronation — and Kate Middleton couldn’t be more disappointed. A source recently told People magazine in this week’s issue that it was the Princess of Wales who came up with the idea to step out with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex following Queen Elizabeth II’s death in September.The insider alleged it was meant to be a first step in reconciliation between the brothers and their wives, one that proved to be difficult for everyone involved.

The Prince and Princess of Wales will visit a Welsh rugby club and socialise with mountain rescue climbers next week. William and Kate will attend Dowlais Rugby Club along with members of the Central Beacons Mountain Rescue Team in Wales on Thursday.The club, which is a feeder club to Cardiff Blues, is a popular spot for the climbers to socialise and relax when they are off duty.

Queen Elizabeth passed away just over seven months ago, and it's clear she's still very much in the hearts of those who loved her. To celebrate today, which would have been the monarch's 97th birthday, Prince William and Kate shared a photo on Instagram of her with several of the royal family's children.

Prince William and Kate Middleton declined an invite to Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz star-studded wedding last year for one reason.