12 Photos of Queen Elizabeth, Meghan Markle, and More Photos of Royals Wearing Wellies
Because what's more British than a Windsor in a Wellington boot?
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The UK's reputation for rain is rooted in truth, and so the country's most famous residents, the royal family, know a little something about dressing for inclement weather. The Windsors are pros at managing umbrellas, topping off their ensembles with a classic Barbour coat, and navigating their duties while wearing Wellington boots.
Here, take a look back at the royals' best Wellie-clad rain looks.
October 30, 2018
On a particularly rainy day during Meghan and Harry's royal tour of New Zealand, the Duchess sported a stylish pair of waterproof Muck Boots.
October 30, 2018
That same Day, Meghan participated in in a traditional "Wellie wanging contest," which involves tossing the boot as far as you can.
February 04, 2014
Prince Charles sloshed through water in a pair of Hunter Argyll boots while visiting the village of Muchelney, which had been hard hit by flooding in February 2014.
June 17, 2012
At a charity polo match in 2012, Kate accessorized her suede jacket and jeans with a pair of Le Chameau boots (and a perfectly coiffed blowout).
May 11, 2012
Muddy grounds didn't stop the Queen from attending the Royal Windsor Horse Show back in 2012. She just put on some Wellies and was ready to go.
December 05, 2008
Camilla dressed for any sort of winter weather while on a walk with a pup at Sandringham.
May 29, 2004
Prince William, who appeared to be wearing a pair of Le Chameau Wellies, almost looked the part of a farmer in this photo taken at a Duchy Home Farm in Gloucestershire.
December 10, 2000
Prince William sported a pair of well-worn Wellies on his expedition to southern Chile.
October 22, 1994
Splashing through the River Gairn near Balmoral requires the sturdiest of Wellies. Here, Princes William and Harry make their way through the water alongside their nanny, Tiggy Legge-Bourke.
June 06, 1987
Princess Diana loved a matching moment for her boys. In this photo from a 1987 polo match, they're both wearing Barbour jackets and Wellies with frog faces.
May 1981
In this photo taken at Balmoral shortly before Charles and Diana's royal wedding, the soon-to-be Princess sports a classic green pair of Hunter boots. Hunter has long been a favorite brand of the Windsors, and it currently holds two warrants, which are essentially royal seals of approval from the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh.
October 06, 1967
Something about spending time at Balmoral seems to require a royal wardrobe of Wellington boots. Here's the Queen on a walk back in 1967.
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