<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Thanks to Meghan Markle, black pants are no surprise on a royal outing — but when Kate Middleton decided to opt for the look, we had to do a double take. On Dec. 5, the Duchess of Cambridge stepped out with<wm> the royal family, and Kate's stylish pants choice left everyone scratching their heads.

The black pants seemed to be the perfect combination of form-fitted trousers for the chilly winter mornings and elegant knee-length. But the real showstopper of the outfit was a stunning silver-gray top.

Over a navy blue coat with subtle ruffles, the outfit turned out flawless as the royal watched her children laugh playfully in the gardens of Kensington Palace.

But with so many high-profile engagements, it's not uncommon to</wm> see celebrities wearing their best clothes on the red carpet. However, the royal family rarely, if ever