Princess of poise KATE'S NEW HIGH

Is there anything the Princess of Wales can’t do? She’s been recognised as the action woman of the royal family since marrying Prince William 14 years ago, but she still continues to surprise and impress with her physical prowess and quiet confidence.

- Judy Kean

In the latest example of Her Royal Highness being totally unfazed by something most of us would find extremely challenging, Kate was seen walking backwards down a steep flight of steps in 10cm stiletto heels.

A video of her graceful descent after peering into the cockpit of a fighter jet during a visit to an air force base went viral, with people commenting about how they were in awe of her ability to pull off a tricky manoeuvre with such ease.

“In reverse, in heels and still a masterclass in elegance,” wrote one royal fan.

The fact that mum-of-three Kate, 43, could manage the feat so effortlessly shouldn’t come as a shock, given that in the past she’s been photographed playing a number of sports - including hockey, football and netball - in towering heels during official visits. She even managed to whack a cricket ball while wearing heels during a visit to Christchurch in 2014.