What can’t Kate Middleton do in heels?
The Prince and Princess of Wales, both 41, are visiting Wales today to celebrate their national holiday, St David’s Day, and the sporty mum of three showed off her competitive side as she beat her husband in a spin class race — in spite of her long skirt and heeled shoes.
Wearing a black and white houndstooth Zara skirt and a simple white turtleneck, the princess hopped on a bike at Aberavon Celtic Leisure Center to compete in a friendly 45-second race against her husband and fellow spin class participants.
in a video shared on twitter by Hello! For the magazine’s royal editor, Emily Nash, Middleton paddles out in her black suede Gianvito Rossi boots, with the front of her skirt allowing her to twirl with glee.
Middleton thinks Prince William—who makes an inadvertent comment about her heels once they’re finished—is the winner, turns to her and claps, then with astonishment walks off after the race. is announced as the winner.
This isn’t the first time the royal has gone sporty in heels; She’s played volleyball in sky-high wedges and skinny jeans and once attended a field hockey game wearing an Alexander McQueen coat and heeled boots.
Before her big competition, Middleton covered up with an ivory coat by Alexander McQueen, sporting a yellow daffodil on its lapel to represent St. David’s Day.
She wore the open-toed outerwear to reveal the print of her Zara skirt, which cost only $24 when it was sold by the retailer.
accessorized with a pair of Middleton faux pearl and crystal earrings ($112) From Late London, black gloves and one of her favorite Mulberry “Amberley” crossbody bags in a black Croc print.
It was the second time in the past week the princess sported a houndstooth wearing a red and white coat in a geometric print at a rugby match on Saturday – and channeled Princess Diana in the process.
With spring on the horizon, perhaps the princess will pursue a more sporty look in sassy boots.