Kate Middleton is thankfully back in the spotlight and taking on more of her royal duties and public appearances, and she is already rocking outfits for the transition into fall.
The Princess of Wales made an appearance today at the RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire, where she not only wore a chic fall-coded suit, but also made an inaugural visit since receiving a new title from her father-in-law, King Charles. It was an exciting moment not just for her as a royal leader, but also for fans who have been loving her style choices so far this year and are clearly excited to see her out and about. Read more about her special visit and outfit below.
Kate Middleton Makes A Visit To The RAF Coningsby As Royal Honorary Air Commodore
Today, on October 2nd, Kate made a special visit to a Royal Air Force base known as RAF Coningsby, which is located in Lincolnshire, England. It's a historic site for aviation related to the royal family, and today marked an important day for Kate, as she was given a new royal title by her father-in-law related to the Royal Air Force in 2023, but didn't make her first official visit that honored the role until today.
In 2023, the mom-of-three was named the station's Royal Honorary Air Commodore, a title that ties back to her husband, Prince William, who was named Honorary Air Commandant of RAF Coningsby by his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, in 2008. As Royal Honorary Air Commodore, it doesn't mean the princess will be flying planes anytime soon. However, it does mean she'll be attending meetings and events for the base, maintaining its relationship with the royal family.
For her first official visit to the base as Royal Honorary Air Commodore, Kate wore a chic pantsuit that was perfect for fall. It was a light grey suit with a matching, tailored blazer and pants, and a darker, blue-grey sweater blouse underneath. She paired the outfit with black accessories, including a stylish black belt with a silver buckle, and classic black high heels.

The Internet Reacts To Kate Middleton's Public Appearance & Suit On Social Media
As per usual, during and after her visit, high-quality videos of the princess were shared on social media, where her adoring fans could get a glimpse as to what her visit was like and, of course, what she decided to wear. Now that we're transitioning into the fall season, people are keeping a close eye on what members of the royal family are wearing, curious as to what's in their fall wardrobe.
Once fans caught a glimpse of Kate's visit and fall look, they praised her style and elegance on platforms like Instagram.
"Radiant and beautiful," wrote a fan.
"Love this suit!" added another. "Just right for this occasion."
"Beautiful at all times with her sincere smile," commented an enthusiastic fan.
We're excited to see that not only is Kate seemingly enjoying her time making more public outings this time of year, but we're also waiting to see what other fall-themed looks she and her style team decide to put together.


