OG Kate Middleton fans know the delight of seeing the princess in her ever-present espadrille wedges in the 2010s. From her sky-high Stuart Weitzman Corkswoon heels to beachy Castañer espadrilles, there was one point when Princess Kate was rarely seen in anything other than a wedge or her beloved nude L.K. Bennett Sledge pumps. And while the style (mostly) shifted out of her wardrobe over the years, it's back in a major way for summer 2025, as Kate's "royal sister" Duchess Sophie showed during a recent outing.
The Duchess of Edinburgh attended an afternoon tea in Windsor, England, on June 2 in a summery blue eyelet dress by sustainable brand Aspiga—and one of the season's hottest shoe trends. Like Kate, Sophie is a longtime fan of British luxury footwear brand Penelope Chilvers, and she paired her breezy midi dress with white cotton espadrille wedges by the brand.
