Kate Middleton's daring aircraft stunt makes admirers go crazy

Kate commands attention at RAF Coningsby on visit as Air Commodore

By Web Desk
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October 03, 2025

Princess Kate left royal fans puffing with astonishment when she unconsciously performed a mindblowing trick while boarding an aircraft.

The Princess of Wales climbed down the aircraft’s boarding stairs backwards on Thursday at RAF Coningsby. While wearing heels that has now gone viral across social media.

Royal enthusiasts rushed to share their admiration for her poise and grace. One fan exclaimed, “I wear high heels all the time and no, I wouldn’t have done that so seamlessly and graciously.”

Another wrote, “She owned those stairs like a runway. Pure elegance with power in every step.”

The praise kept rolling in, “In reverse, in heels, and still a masterclass in elegance,” commented a third admirer, while a fourth added, “She's so naturally elegant.”

She made her first official visit to RAF Coningsby this week in her role as Royal Honorary Air Commodore, gaining a firsthand introduction to the station and the vital work of the Royal Air Force.

During the visit, the Princess received an overview of RAF Coningsby’s recent operations, including deployments to Poland in support of NATO missions. The station was also recently awarded the prestigious Stainforth Trophy for excellence in operational activities.

Kate met with a cross section of Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) personnel, the RAF’s 24/7 mission tasked with protecting UK airspace. RAF Coningsby is one of only two QRA fighter stations in the country, alongside RAF Lossiemouth.

She learned how airspace controllers detect potential threats or unidentified aircraft and trigger alerts, prompting pilots and ground crews to rapidly prepare Typhoon jets for interception.