The Duchess of Cambridge, Katherine, seems to be following in the footsteps of her mother, Carol Middleton, as she recently boarded a commercial flight back to London from her first solo overseas tour.
Just like her successful air hostess mother, Katherine donned a vintage air hostess style collared suit, exuding elegance and sophistication.
Sporting a bespoke pale blue skirt suit by French-born fashion designer Katherine Walker, the Royal stepped onto the 7.15pm British Airways flight from the Netherlands after completing her whirlwind trip.
With her brunette locks neatly scraped back into a sleek bun, Katherine appeared to be channeling an air hostess look as she embarked on her official royal duties without her husband, Prince William.
Passengers on the flight were left stunned when they saw the Duchess boarding the plane in Rotterdam.
Excitedly, they took pictures of her on their mobile phones as she made her way to her seat on the front row of the aircraft.
The scheduled flight, the last of the day from Rotterdam to City Airport, was filled with members of the public who were surprised to see royalty among them.
Accompanied by bodyguards and her team, Katherine kept a low profile during the 50-minute flight.
She engaged in conversation with a member of her team throughout the journey.
Upon landing a couple of minutes early, she was the first to be escorted off the plane.
A car awaited her on the tarmac at London City Airport, whisking her away before other passengers were allowed to disembark.
Earlier in the day, the Duchess visited the Morefshuus Museum in The Hague, where she indulged in her passion for art.
As a patron of the National Portrait Gallery and a history of art graduate, Katherine has a profound knowledge of famous paintings.
She spent time studying the renowned masterpiece “Girl with a Pearl Earring” and enjoyed a personal tour of an exhibition featuring Dutch old masters on loan from the Royal Collection.
Standing in front of Vermeer’s enigmatic figure, Katherine appeared to be a perfect match for the girl with the pearl earring.
Her choice of jewelry, a pair of diamond and pearl earrings borrowed from the Queen, further accentuated her connection to the painting.
The Duchess made sure photographers had ample time to capture her in front of the masterpiece, as she regarded the visit as a real treat.
During her visit, Katherine also showed interest in Carol Fabritius’ “The Goldfinch” and asked numerous questions about the presentation of the paintings.
Although she is familiar with many of the Queen’s paintings, seeing them in this setting provided a different context for her.
Overall, the Duchess’s visit to the museum was part of a day filled with engagements in the Netherlands.
It marked her first solo foreign trip on official royal duties without Prince William.
Katherine’s elegant appearance in a bespoke pale blue skirt suit by Katherine Walker, along with her chic bun hairstyle, showcased her impeccable style and grace.