Kate Middleton is known for her perfect sense of style, but on Tuesday she managed to shock royal fans when she stepped out in some rather unusual headwear.
WATCH: Princess Diana in fits of laughter as Prince Charles wears a hard hat
During a visit to a steelworks in Wales with her husband Prince William, Kate was snapped wearing a regulation hard hat.
However, it seems she really can do no wrong in the fashion stakes as she even managed to make the bulky hat look chic!
William and Kate followed all the OH&S regs with their attire as they covered up in overalls, goggles, ear protectors and hard hats for their Port Talbot visit.
The couple chatted with staff and appeared deeply interested as they toured the control centre and learnt more about the inner-workings of the plant.
Their site visit came after a busy day of engagements for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, which had seen the royals visit RNLI Mumbles Lifeboat Station, near Swansea, and meet well-wishers on a walkabout by the seafront.
They also visited an ice cream parlour, where they met local families and Kate was surprised by two of her prep school teachers.
Their engagements later ended with a visit to Bulldogs boxing club in Port Talbot, which helps children who have overcome adverse experiences and mental health issues.
Kate’s steelworks visit comes after she showed off her frugal fashion sense on the red carpet last week.
On Sunday, the Duchess stepped out wearing a recycled frock at the 73rd BAFTAS.
Kate wowed the crowds as she made her way along the red carpet wearing a vintage Alexander McQueen gown, which she first wore during a 2012 visit to Malaysia.
The designer frock, which has been slightly altered since its first red carpet appearance, featured a billowy white skirt and high-waist bodice with intricate gold embellishment.
The Duke and Duchess were following the dress code for the BAFTAs, which had asked guests to ensure their fashion choices were sustainable.
Prince William also wore a suit to the event that he had worn on multiple occasions.
The last time Kate stepped out in the frock was to attend a dinner hosted by Malaysia’s Head of State, Sultan Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah, at the Istana Negara in 2012.
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