READY TO SOAR IN HER NEW ROLE THE PRINCESS OF WALES SWEET AND STYLISH ON AN ACTION-PACKED DAY AT THE AIRFIELD

Flying solo while husband Prince William travelled to New York, the Princess of Wales embraced her new royal role as commodore-in-chief of the Fleet Air Arm with a visit to one of the U.K.'s busiest military airfields.

- ROSALIND POWELL

Kate, 41, was the picture of poise and elegance as she arrived at Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton wearing a favourite black blazer paired with black trousers and chunky heels. 

Little did she know she'd be accessorizing her stylish outfit with a bright orange life vest!