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SHE might be one of the Senior members of the Royal family, but even Kate Middleton has had funny fashion fails.

Although the stylish Princess of Wales in the East Midlands recently, her outfits haven't always gone to plan - or worked in her favour.

Most recently, the Princess of Wales also had to balance like a ballerina to remove the stuck trousers from her footwear
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Most recently, the Princess of Wales also had to balance like a ballerina to remove the stuck trousers from her footwearCredit: Getty
Kate - like many women - has experienced the struggles of stilettos in tiny grates
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Kate - like many women - has experienced the struggles of stilettos in tiny gratesCredit: Rex Features

From sudden and unexpected gusts of winds to heel troubles, the relatable mum-of-three has proved she's just like the rest of us quite a few times.

Here, Fabulous takes a look at some of her most memorable style blunders...

Green dress for a green screen

While in Massachusetts, the USA, Kate and hubby Prince William took part in the prestigious Earthshot Prize Awards.

The 41-year-old stunned royal fans in a jaw-dropping green evening frock she had rented, as well as a striking emerald green choker that once belonged to her late mother-in-law, Princess Diana.

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But after style lovers praised the royal for rocking a more sustainable option, they soon pointed out a different potential of the posh dress - using it as a green screen.

Used in the TV and media industry, green screens allow parts of your body to 'disappear' by making them 'invisible' - and needless to say, the internet went wild.

The show-stopper of anoutfit saw Kate being turned into all kinds of things, including baked beans, pepperoni pizza, sweets, fruit and veggies, .

Fans of the Royal family took to Twitter where they showed off their most creative designs of Kate's green dress, including this avocado toast and even a pepperoni pizza
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Fans of the Royal family took to Twitter where they showed off their most creative designs of Kate's green dress, including this avocado toast and even a pepperoni pizzaCredit: Twitter

Heely awkward

Stunning Kate, mum to Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, also isn't immune to the odd heely awkward footwear fail.

During a visit to an addiction centre in Essex, the down-to-earth royal was left in hysterics after her heel got caught in a metal grate.

The Princess of Wales even looked elegant as she had a heely bad footwear fail
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The Princess of Wales even looked elegant as she had a heely bad footwear failCredit: Getty - Contributor

Despite the mini blunder, Kate remained calm and collected, as staff watched her skillfully weave the heel out - all while heavily pregnant.

After shrugging off the slightly embarrassing moment, the Princess carried on with her royal duties wearing a a posh £660 coat.

Caught up

Sadly, 2023 has also seen a few relatable mishaps, with Kate most recently .

On a visit to a textiles company - once owned by her great-grandfather - the mum wore a chic forest green Burberry suit.

But as she was snapped getting out of the car, photos revealed that one of her trouser legs had become stuck inside the heels.

As always, however, Kate noticed the blunder and quickly fixed the mess, elegantly balancing on one leg like a ballerina as she pulled the bottoms out of the footwear.

Kate perfectly styled out getting heels stuck on her trousers
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Kate perfectly styled out getting heels stuck on her trousersCredit: Getty

Her paternal great-grandpa, Noel Middleton, sold the family-run business, William Lupton & Co to A W Hainsworth in 1958.

The mill made the fabric used for the uniform worn by Prince William on his wedding day in 2011 and the adorable jacket sported by son Prince Louis at King Charles’ coronation in May.

We've seen Kate incorporate more suits in the recent months, and according to one fashion whizz, Miranda Holder, it might be to do with her changing role as a royal.

Miranda told : "It was announced earlier this year that the Palace would no longer release details of what and who Kate is wearing.

''Most probably in an attempt to focus the world's media on the important work the royals conduct rather than their fashion choices, but despite this recent lack of information, Kate is still hailed as a fashion icon globally, with the ‘Kate effect’ bringing good fortune to the brands she champions.

"Perhaps this is why Kate’s image seems to have evolved yet again, with the Princess wearing more and more suits in her latest role, and wearing them exclusively for royal appointments since she returned from the summer break."

Twinning

The Princess' style is often copied by fans of the Royal family - but what happens when Kate arrives to a party sporting an identical outfit worn by another guest?

This unfortunate - and unplanned - faux pas took place in 2014, as the Royal power couple was attending a pals' wedding in Gloucestershire.

It was at this moment when an unnamed woman, thought to be Sarah Baillie , realised the 41-year-old was wearing the same blue tweed M Missoni coast she had picked.

The mum-of-three looked incredible as she sported the tweet coat - as did the other guest who was wearing the exact same outfit
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The mum-of-three looked incredible as she sported the tweet coat - as did the other guest who was wearing the exact same outfitCredit: Paul Edwards - The Sun

The show-stopper of a coat, from the brand's 2010 collection, is a firm wardrobe favourite for Kate and she's worn it on a number of occasions.

It is believed that the thrifty mum had snapped the blue coat from a second-hand store Bicester Village.

Our own Marilyn Monroe

The Royal family is said to have a nifty fashion hack to prevent dresses and skirts from blowing up in the wind - by simply adding mini weights into the hem.

The late Queen, for instance, was believed to have circular lead curtain weights sewn into all her handmade outfits, which weigh less than an ounce.

But as careful as Kate might be, the mum's also had her fair share of Marilyn Monroe moments when out and about.

The stunning Royal was battling with breezy weather as she laid a wreath at the India Gate, in New Delhi, India, to honour the soldiers from Indian regiments who served in World War I
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The stunning Royal was battling with breezy weather as she laid a wreath at the India Gate, in New Delhi, India, to honour the soldiers from Indian regiments who served in World War ICredit: Getty - Contributor

While visiting New Dehli, India, and honouring the 70,000 soldiers who died fighting for the British Army, the royal battled with the breezy weather.

During a wreath-laying at India Gate, a sudden gust of wind caught her gorgeous £2.4k dress.

Kate tried her best to keep her composure and struggled to control the white frock.

Back to front

Eagle-eyed royal fans also spotted that in 2019 the fashion lover was wearing her £750 Gucci blouse the wrong way around.

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According to the high-end luxury brand, the chic purple blouse with elegant collar detailing is intended to be worn with the buttons on the back - however, the Princess of Wales had given the garment a new look.

Needless to say, despite Kate not following the brand's original design, the blouse became a hit among social media users and it's since been sold out.

The chic purple blouse with elegant collar detailing is intended to be worn with the buttons on the back
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The chic purple blouse with elegant collar detailing is intended to be worn with the buttons on the backCredit: PA:Press Association
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