• Duchess Kate shows up in an outfit that is not typical for her
  • She wears short shorts
  • Does her look fit royal protocol?

What a rare sight that Duchess Kate (40) delivers in her public appearance! Prince William's wife (40) is known for making her fashion choices in line with royal protocol and more on the conservative side.

Duchess Kate: She is wearing short shorts

In her latest appearance, however, Duchess Kate surprised us with an unusual look. At the Commonwealth Games in Plymouth, she showed up in short white shorts that allowed a rare glimpse of her legs, which you can see in the video above. 

But that's not all. Later in the day, Duchess Kate changed into a sportier outfit, which consisted of even shorter shorts. While the white shorts ended just above the knee in the morning, the blue shorts show a lot more leg.

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Duchess Kate: Does she violate the royal dress code?

This sight of Duchess Kate is very unusual, as the royal protocol has clear rules in this regard. According to Harper's Bazaar, dresses should never sit "more than three or four inches above her knee". During her Caribbean trip, Duchess Kate showed her most beautiful looks and proved that her closet isn't just about dresses and long trousers.

Learn more by watching the video above!