Kate Middleton’s Jeans: Your Complete Guide To Her Denim Wardrobe

She's famous for her pristine dress coats and pointed pumps. But Kate Middleton is also a pro at something you might not necessarily expect from a future queen: jeans. Whether they're high-waisted or straight-leg or skinny, the royal has proved time and time again that she's a dab hand at mixing denim into the more off-duty side of her wardrobe. But where does she buy her jeans? And what styles or washes does she gravitate towards? Keep reading for your ultimate guide to shopping her true blues.

Black Jeans

During a visit to Wales, where the activities included playing pool and planting a tree at Blaenavon Heritage Centre, Middleton was perfectly dressed for the occasion in a hard-working pair of black skinny jeans from Frame. The exact pair is no longer available to shop, but there are plenty of other styles that fit the bill like the brand's Le High Skinny.

Straight-Legged Jeans

For an appearance at the Natural History Museum, Middleton chose a straight-leg pair of jeans in a lighter wash from & Other Stories, the brand's Favourite Cut Jeans. The exact pair is no longer available but there's a very similar cut and wash for £75. (Stories' jeans, FYI, are famous in fashion circles for being some of the most comfortable on the high street).

Skinny Jeans

Middleton's a long-time fan of the denim from Zara. In March 2020, on a visit to Teagasc Research Farm, she wore the brand's Revolve Black Jeans, tucking her denim into a favourite pair of riding boots for a look that's practical and polished. They're now sold out, but there are plenty of skinny jeans with the high waist you're looking for at the retailer.

Cropped Jeans

One of her go-to outfit formulas is slim-fit jeans with a double-breasted blazer, which exactly the combination she chose for a visit to Bisham Abbey National
Sports Centre, Marlow, in October 2023. Cropped at the ankle and ever-so-slightly flared, these jeans are a classic from Mother.

Low-Rise Jeans

In the early '00s, low-rise jeans were everywhere. Middleton got the memo, styling hers with a tan leather belt and suede riding boots in August 2005. Levi's does a mid-rise, slim-fit jean that is a slightly more wearable version of the jeans we all remember wearing (and eventually deleting from our wardrobes post-Y2K).

Boot-Leg Jeans

Another nostalgic favourite? Not just low-rise jeans but low-rise boot-leg jeans. Yes, really! Kate Middleton wore them way back in December 2006 - and, believe it or not, they're having a bit of a moment in 2024. Polo Ralph Lauren's boot-cut jeans have a hint of stretch for added comfort.

Khaki Jeans

On a winter visit to the King Henry's Walk Garden, Islington, Middleton wore a dark khaki pair of jeans with a button-up tweed jacket for a look that would definitely pass muster on a footpath somewhere green and pleasant. Get the look with these olive-coloured jeans by Paige.

Natalie Hammond is Grazia’s Senior Fashion News Editor. She loves winter, hates summer and can often be found writing about the weather (and what on earth to wear).