Trousers are a staple in every royal wardrobe, what with the dozens of engagements undertaken by these stylish women each year - and when the likes of the Duchess of Cambridge, Queen Letizia and Queen Rania give the preppy staple their own sartorial spin, the looks are anything but boring. From timeless takes to fashion-forward styling; high-waisted to cropped; and many of the rainbow's vibrant hues, we've rounded up the best royal trouser moments. Click through to see them all...
Meghan Markle reignited our love of trousers as the royal bride-to-be stepped out in Brixton with Prince Harry on Jan. 9 during her second official engagement with her future husband. The former Suits actress - who was dressed in a mix of Canadian and British labels - looked stylish in a pair of $760 wide-leg wool Burberry trousers, which she teamed with a grey coat by Canadian label Smythe and a sweater from Autograph by Marks & Spencer.
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Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge pulled off a nautical look in June 2017 during a visit to the 1851 Trust roadshow at the Docklands Sailing and Watersports Centre in London. Her classic outfit featured a pair of navy cropped J Crew trousers, which she teamed with a white top and tailored blazer from Zara. A pair of tweed loafers completed her look.
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Queen Rania looked super stylish as she stepped out of her car in New York to make her way to the We The Future event in 2017. Rania teamed a pair of black cigarette trousers with a double-breasted white blazer that featured a flourish of fabric at the hip and perfectly pushed-up sleeves. A pair of black-and-white heels and an oversized handbag completed her look.
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Queen Rania looked fashionable in a pair of black wide-leg slacks teamed with a cropped, baggy white sweater and black stilettos as she attended the Eureka Tech Academy in Amman, Jordan in 2017.
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Queen Rania of Jordan put together another fashion-forward outfit for a 2017 flight. She was spotted at Los Angeles International Airport dressed in a pair of black cropped trousers with a simple knit top and ankle boots, accessorizing with a retro-inspired flight bag as she made her way through the busy terminal.
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Mary, Crown Princess of Denmark took three-piece suiting to new heights in a stylish all-white outfit for a visit to Stockholm, Sweden with the rest of the Danish royal family in May 2017. The mother of four paired the power ensemble with a patterned heel and floral brooch.
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Mary, Crown Princess of Denmark's straight-leg trousers were the perfect length to show off her studded Valentino pumps when she attended the Designers Nest during Copenhagen Fashion Week in 2015. Mary topped the look off with a sleeveless peach trench vest and delicate jewelry.
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Princess Mary's slim-fit cropped trousers gave her outfit a classic look when she posed for photos with Prince Frederik of Denmark and their daughter Princess Isabella on her first day of school. Mary styled her outfit with a white bohemian blouse featuring flared sleeves and a pair of snakeskin pumps.
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Queen Letizia of Spain wore the perfect pair of flared trousers back in 2017 when she attended an audience at Zarzuela Palace in Madrid. The Spanish queen looked was classic to a tee in the high-waisted bottoms and a silky white long-sleeved blouse.
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Never one to shy away from colour, Queen Letizia attended a cultural school programme in Sama de Langreo, Spain, in 2017 wearing perfectly tailored white trousers with a sleeveless cherry-red blouse and matching cage sandals.
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Back in 2016, the beautiful monarch attended several audiences at Zarzuela Palace Palace in Madrid, Spain, and proved that a royal can recycle with style. Queen Letizia's straight-leg white trousers instantly drew attention to her bold red check blouse and matching stilettos (a favourite shoe at the time).
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Queen Letizia looked chic in white cigarette trousers once again when she attended the Santo Toribio de Liebana Monastery in Camaleno, Spain, in 2017. The Spanish queen styled them with an off-white recycled Hugo Boss top, which featured a a flared, peplum-inspired hem and chic grid pattern. A pair of nude ballet flats completed her figure-flattering look.
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Letizia of Spain is renowned for her timeless sense of style, which is often compared to that of the Duchess of Cambridge. The mother of two made a subtle statement by styling a white tuxedo-style blouse with a pair of pink trousers when she attended a graduation ceremony in 2013 in Pontevedra, Spain. A pair of pink heels anchored the feminine look.
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King Felipe VI of Spain and Queen Letizia of Spain attended the tribute concert 'In Memoriam' for terrorism victims at the Auditorio Nacional de Musica in Madrid in March 2017, and Letizia was dressed suitably for the occasion. Paying her respects in an all-black ensemble, the Spanish queen looked chic in a pair of wide-leg pants and a dotted blouse.
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Queen Maxima of the Netherlands ensured that all eyes were on her when she made a visit to a farm in Vietnam in 2017. The queen of bold pattens, colours and hats styled her sunny yellow trousers and matching vest with a crisp white v-neck and brown leather sandals.
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King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands hosted an official dinner for United Nation Secretary General Antionio Guterres at Palace Noordeinde in December 2017 at The Hague, Netherlands. For the occasion, Maxima opted for the perfect pair of black power trousers, to which she added a feminine lace top and slim black leather belt.
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When Princess Charlene stepped out to attend the 8th Annual Clinton Global Citizen Awards in New York in 2014, all eyes were on her fashion-forward, androgynous look. Charlene paired a white ruffled blouse adorned with a black bow tie with a tailored blazer, slim-fit black trousers and a pair of black pumps.
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Princess Charlene of Monaco made a statement in a wide-leg red Valentino jumpsuit when she attended the 2015 Monaco Red Cross Gala in Monte-Carlo. The one-shouldered design featured a stylish bow, and was teamed with a pair of silver sandals. The princess finished her look with a slick of red lipstick.
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Princess Charlene of Monaco rocked another seriously stylish jumpsuit at the Formula One 1 Grand Prix in Monte Carlo in 2016. The princess looked sharp in the white design, which featured a thick pink stripe down the sides of the legs. Charlene teamed her outfit with a pair of white leg-lengthening heels and accessorized with miniature drop earrings.
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Princess Madeleine of Sweden's wide leg trousers were the perfect staple to draw attention to her oversized leather blouse when she stepped out to attend "The Invisibility Project" seminar hosted by My Great-Day foundation at Grona Lund in Stockholm back in 2017. A pair of black pumps completed her avant-garde look.
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Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden meant business when she stepped out to attend the Royal Colloquium 25th Anniversary celebrations at Ulriksdal Palace Theatre in Stockholm in 2017. Victoria gave her checked double-breasted suit a feminine flourish by pairing it with a ruffled white blouse and dove-grey pumps.
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Princess Sofia of Sweden and Prince Carl Philip of Sweden cooridinated in stripes when they visited the Falun Mine world heritage site in 2015. Sofia tucked her black-and-white diagonal striped blouse into a pair of slim-fit cropped trousers, keeping chills at bay in a tailored red coat and black leather boots.
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Princess Sofia of Sweden looked smart in a pair of grey tailored trousers when she attended a lunch at Hotel Diplomat in Stockholm, Sweden back in 2016. A black coat embellished with gold buttons, a ladylike black handbag and a pair of chunky heeled boots completed her ensemble.
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Crown Prince Haakon of Norway and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway attend a lunch on the Norwegian Royal yacht "Norge" to celebrate the 80th birthdays of King Harald and Queen Sonja in May 2017 in Oslo. All eyes were on Mette-Marit's chic look, which paired wide-legged black trousers with a co-ordinating cape and a caramel-hued sweater.
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Princess Olympia of Greece stood out in a pair of elongating wide-leg grey trousers when she attended the Michael Kors show during New York Fashion Week in 2016. Olympia posed for photographs with designer Michael Kors dressed in an all-grey outfit, teaming her pants with a cropped roll-neck sweater.
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Princess Caroline of Monaco stepped out at the Chanel show during Paris Fashion Week in 2016 dressed head-to-toe in pieces from the French fashion house. Her outfit featured a pair of checked flares, a co-ordinating sweater vest over a white shirt and a cream jacket with geometric black detail. A classic quilted shoulder bag and black boots completed her look.
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