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18 Times Kate Middleton Made Us Forget She's a Royal

EntertainmentPublished Jun 6, 2016
By Meredith Gordon
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Kate Middleton is the newest royal and the reigning queen of fashion, but it wasn't too long ago that she was a regular girl dating her college sweetheart.  

Kate really is a regular girl at heart. And occasionally, she dips back into her roots and looks like just another woman passing us on the street. (Okay, sort of.) Here are some of our favorite times when the duchess was just plain old Kate.

Image via Splash News

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Take a Hike
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Take a Hike

If it weren't for the huge pack of photogs stalking Kate and William, she'd look like just another gal on a hike with her sweetheart.

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Full of Hot Air
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Full of Hot Air

Kate shows off her athletic side. She can even play volleyball with a balloon.

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Gridlock

Royals really are just like us. They get stuck in traffic, too.

More from The Stir: 17 Pics That Prove Kate Middleton Can Do Anything in High Heels

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Fit for a Future King
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Fit for a Future King

To the untrained eye, this is just another family watching a polo match, not two future kings.

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Mommy and Me
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Mommy and Me

Good to know even royal toddlers are a handful.

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Zip It
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Zip It

Even royals know there's nothing more comfortable than a soft hoodie.

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Snack Attack
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Snack Attack

Nothing comes between a pregnant lady and her snacks. Nothing! Kate and William look like a regular couple at a ball game.

More from The Stir: 16 Times Kate Middleton & Pippa Middleton Could've Passed for Twins

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Baby Walker
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Baby Walker

Kate may have eyes on her all the time, but it's clear that she only has eyes for her kids -- just like most moms!

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Spike Heels
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Spike Heels

Doesn't everybody play volleyball in jeans and heels? Kate totally could've passed for a commoner here.

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Captain of Her Own Ship
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Captain of Her Own Ship

Kate clearly has a thing for sailing. If we saw her out on the high seas, we'd think it was her job.

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Thirst for Knowledge
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Thirst for Knowledge

Just another girl in the stands of a tennis match, trying to stay cool on a warm day.

More from The Stir: 16 Times Kate Middleton Swooned Over Prince William

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Torch Song
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Torch Song

Kate might still look stunning when she's dressed down, but she definitely has a more casual, relaxed vibe going on here.

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Dog Eat Dog
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Dog Eat Dog

Kate really does look like just another mum at the park in this shot, don't you think?

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Playing the Field

Oh my ... are those tennis shoes we see on her feet instead of pumps?!?

More from The Stir: 18 Ways Kate Middleton Is Just Like Princess Diana

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City Slickers

On a trip to Canada, Kate looks like just another cowgirl on the ranch.

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Natural Beauty
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Natural Beauty

Kate is lucky she can even look good in a fleece. That's not true for everyone.

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Princess Bride
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Princess Bride

The day before her wedding, Kate didn't show any sign of cold feet. She was just another bride getting ready to marry her prince. (Literally.)

More from The Stir: 19 Times Kate Middleton's Bum Was as Perky as She Is

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Mall Rat

Days before her wedding, Kate did what every bride does. She shopped for last-minute items.

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