{"id":275788,"date":"2025-07-19T22:03:16","date_gmt":"2025-07-19T22:03:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/275788\/"},"modified":"2025-07-19T22:03:16","modified_gmt":"2025-07-19T22:03:16","slug":"ditch-denim-shorts-for-kate-middletons-go-to-this-summer-you-can-grab-a-pair-in-asda-for-14","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/275788\/","title":{"rendered":"Ditch denim shorts for Kate Middleton\u2019s go-to this summer &#8211; you can grab a pair in Asda for \u00a314"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>WITH summer upon us, ditching trousers in favour of shorts is often the most tempting option.<\/p>\n<p>However, if restrictive denim shorts don\u2019t seem appealing, there is a refined alternative &#8211; one that has earned the approval of none other than the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/who\/kate-middleton\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Princess of Wales<\/a> herself.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, at the Bahamas Platinum Jubilee Sailing Regatta.\" height=\"960\" width=\"569\" data-credit=\"Getty\" data-img=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/catherine-duchess-cambridge-bahamas-platinum-1010601992.jpg\" data-caption=\"Princess Kate demonstrated how a pair of chino shorts should be part of your summer wardrobe\"   loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/catherine-duchess-cambridge-bahamas-platinum-1010601992.jpg\" role=\"img\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>3<\/p>\n<p>Princess Kate demonstrated how a pair of chino shorts should be part of your summer wardrobeCredit: Getty<a href=\"#\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Woman wearing khaki shorts and a white tank top.\" height=\"902\" width=\"674\" data-credit=\"Asda\" data-img=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/khaki-casual-chino-shorts-1010602522.jpg\" data-caption=\"You can pick up a pair of khaki chino shorts from Asda for \u00a314\"   loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/khaki-casual-chino-shorts-1010602522.jpg\" role=\"img\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>3<\/p>\n<p>You can pick up a pair of khaki chino shorts from Asda for \u00a314Credit: Asda<\/p>\n<p>Princess Kate, 43, doesn\u2019t often wear shorts, but when she does she is unsurprisingly the picture of elegance.<\/p>\n<p>One of her favourite types are chino shorts, which are both comfortable as well as stylish.<\/p>\n<p>We saw the future Queen wear a dusty green pair in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/travel\/18101416\/royal-tour-bahamas-penthouse-kate-middleton\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Bahamas <\/a>during her and Prince William\u2019s Caribbean Tour, as they took part in a sailing regatta.<\/p>\n<p>The shorts were clearly perfect for the practical activity, being lightweight and breathable, but also looked chic with their streamlined shape and high-waist.<\/p>\n<p>Kate also demonstrated how they can look smart, by dressing them up with a sleek belt.<\/p>\n<p>Thankfully the royal-approved chino shorts trend doesn\u2019t have to break the bank.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/direct.asda.com\/george\/women\/skirts-shorts\/khaki-casual-chino-shorts\/G008097270,default,pd.html\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noreferrer noopener\">Asda<\/a> currently has a pair in a khaki colour similar to Kate\u2019s, and they cost just \u00a314.<\/p>\n<p>The chino shorts come in sizes eight to 24, and currently have five-star reviews.<\/p>\n<p>The shorts have two side pockets, with two mock back pockets behind.<\/p>\n<p>They also have a turned up hem, and loops, should you wish to take style notes from Kate and add a belt.<\/p>\n<p>Princess Kate bounces into the Royal Box on Centre Court to cheering crowds as she watches the Wimbledon women\u2019s final<\/p>\n<p>We previously saw Kate<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/fabulous\/9684002\/kate-middleton-wears-shorts-first-time-since-royal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> showcasing her sea legs<\/a> in a pair of navy blue shorts as she went head to head with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/who\/prince-william\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Prince William<\/a> at the King\u2019s Cup event.<\/p>\n<p>Appearing on the royal documentary Meghan and Harry: A Royal Baby Story, royal journalist Ashley Pearson revealed that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/who\/kate-middleton\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kate Middleton<\/a> can be restricted in what she wears.<\/p>\n<p>Commenting on Kate&#8217;s unique position in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/topic\/royal-family\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Royal Family<\/a> (and how this plays into her fashion choices), Ashley said: &#8220;Kate Middleton has a whole other set of rules and restrictions because she&#8217;s going to be Queen.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;She and Meghan are not on the same page. Kate Middleton has to wear her skirts a certain length.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, at the Bahamas Platinum Jubilee Sailing Regatta.\" height=\"960\" width=\"671\" data-credit=\"Getty\" data-img=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/catherine-duchess-cambridge-bahamas-platinum-1010602024.jpg\" data-caption=\"Kate also demonstrated how they can look smart, by dressing them up with a sleek belt\"   loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/catherine-duchess-cambridge-bahamas-platinum-1010602024.jpg\" role=\"img\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>3<\/p>\n<p>Kate also demonstrated how they can look smart, by dressing them up with a sleek beltCredit: Getty<\/p>\n<p>Kate Middleton&#8217;s down-to-earth school run look<\/p>\n<p>Whilst we have previously seen stunning images of Kate dropping the children off at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/fabulous\/19535117\/prince-louis-george-charlotte-new-school\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lambrook School<\/a>, it turns out, on a day-to-day basis, things are much less glossy than you may imagine.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>A friend told the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/news\/uk-world-news\/inside-kate-middletons-unglamorous-mum-30115037\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Daily Record<\/a>: &#8220;There are no blow-dries &#8211; it&#8217;s always\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/topic\/hair\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hair<\/a>\u00a0up in a ponytail.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;She&#8217;s either in her gym clothes, or a dress and sneakers, very little makeup, apologising as she&#8217;s late for the school run before dashing off.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt&#8217;s the life of a working mum with three young children &#8211; just a different sort of day job to most.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>In fact, when George and Charlotte attended their previous school of St Thomas&#8217; in South London, it was reported that parents barely gave Kate a second glance during drop off and pick ups.<\/p>\n<p>One parent told the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/news\/article-5976287\/Revealing-portrait-Prince-George-fifth-birthday.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Daily Mail<\/a>\u00a0: &#8220;No one really gives Kate a second glance when she does the school drop-off.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We have a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/topic\/victorias-secret\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Victoria&#8217;s Secret<\/a>\u00a0model doing the school run, too, and the dads are far more interested in her.&#8221;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"WITH summer upon us, ditching trousers in favour of shorts is often the most tempting option. 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