{"id":133585,"date":"2023-11-15T05:49:23","date_gmt":"2023-11-15T05:49:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bluemull.com\/?p=133585"},"modified":"2023-11-15T05:49:23","modified_gmt":"2023-11-15T05:49:23","slug":"kate-middleton-is-the-queen-thrifty-from-budget-flights-to-bargain-fashion-rails-the-sun-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bluemull.com\/beauty-and-fashion\/kate-middleton-is-the-queen-thrifty-from-budget-flights-to-bargain-fashion-rails-the-sun-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"Kate Middleton is the Queen Thrifty from budget flights to bargain fashion rails \u2013 The Sun | The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"

MARRIED to the future heir of the throne, and living in a luxurious royal residence doesn't stop Kate Middleton from being thrifty.<\/p>\n

The Princess of Wales, 41, has been snapped many times over the years shopping in bargain outlets, wearing high street labels, and putting her children in each other's hand-me-downs. She even chooses to do her own make-up for all public engagements, instead of hiring an artist.<\/p>\n

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While 'eco warriors' Meghan Markle and Prince Harry enjoy taking private jets, Kate and her brood are known to hop onboard a Flybe aeroplane when visiting Balmoral.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s not the first time Kate has shunned luxury travel – after reportedly turning down a first class airline ticket when she flew to the Caribbean in 2008.<\/p>\n

She is also said to love a bargain, and any expensive items of clothing are reworn by her younger children.<\/p>\n

1. Loves bargains from The Range<\/h2>\n

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Forget getting Christmas presents at Harrods or in designer stores, the Duchess of Cambridge stunned \u00adshoppers in 2018 by popping into budget store The Range to buy festive gifts.<\/p>\n

Kate, who was with Prince George\u00a0and\u00a0Princess Charlotte, mingled with crowds in cut-price outlet.<\/p>\n

She bought trolley-loads of pictures, children\u2019s books and artist materials then queued at the tills \u2013 to the amazement of those who spotted her.<\/p>\n

2. Did her own wedding make-up<\/h2>\n

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She may have access to the best make-up artists in the world, but for her highly-publicised wedding to Prince William in 2011, Kate had a rather frugal approach.<\/p>\n

The Princess did her own make-up for the big day, which was watched by millions around the world.<\/p>\n

She told aides that she \u201cknows her own face\u201d and looked simply breathtaking with the natural look she went for.<\/p>\n

3. Uses budget airlines<\/h2>\n

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Down-to-earth\u00a0Kate\u00a0and\u00a0William\u00a0travelled with the budget airline from Norwich International Airport to Aberdeen Airport to visit the late Queen.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The total cost for the family of five would have been just \u00a3365.<\/p>\n

Footage shows Prince William struggling across the runway while holding four bags with his son George, six, and daughter Charlotte, four, in tow.<\/p>\n

Stunned passengers also watched as Kate followed carrying one-year-old Louis, who appeared to be looking around the runway.<\/p>\n

Although all the royals use private jets upon occasion, including Kate, she has been known to shun special treatment in the past when she is heading on holiday.<\/p>\n

4. Makes packed lunches<\/h2>\n

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All eyes were on the royals when the Cambridges and the Sussexes went to the polo in 2019 to watch Prince William and Prince Harry take part in a charity match.<\/p>\n

Just like any other mum with hungry kids, Kate Middleton was seen handing round packed lunches to her excitable brood.<\/p>\n

Princess Charlotte was seen tucking into some tasty snacks from inside a colourful lunchbox.<\/p>\n

5. Likes the bargain rail at Bicester Village<\/h2>\n

Who doesn\u2019t love a bargain find? Kate Middleton certainly does.<\/p>\n

The Princess has been spotted visiting Bicester Village shopping outlet in Oxfordshire, according to author Mark Ellwood, who wrote Bargain Fever: How to Shop in a Discounted World.<\/p>\n

Mark wrote: "I went into\u00a0Reiss\u00a0to buy a sweater I bought at retail in navy, and they had it in brown for \u00a320. I got chatting to a beautiful English rose behind the counter and asked why they were so many Chinese shoppers in the store – there are no\u00a0Reiss stores in China – and she said: 'Oh, it\u2019s Kate Middleton \u2013 she\u2019s in here all the time.<\/p>\n

"'You look up and there\u2019ll be Kate and her same two friends going through the 60 per cent off rack.'"<\/p>\n

6. Shops high street<\/h2>\n

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