This Is the Classic Shoe That Royals Wear With Everything

Kate wears black heels to a variety of big events, frequently matching her accessories, dress, even her dress' bottom layer to her footwear.

While visiting Madrid in 2015, Queen Rania of Jordan paired her midi skirt with simple black heels, elongating her legs and turning the ensemble into something superflattering.

Will black heels pair well with pastels? Yes, so long as you tie in some black accents like Princess Madeleine.

While Letizia's leather culottes were a bit edgy, she made sure to balance out the look with a classic shoe choice.

Black and white is a timeless combo, which is probably why Victoria opted to pair her light coat with contrasting footwear.

Yes, tights can be chic — especially if you take a cue from Maxima and pair 'em with black heels, creating a streamlined look.

All-black everything is always elevated, as demonstrated by Mette-Marit.

Got a big event coming up? Black pumps are always a great go-to option to wear with gowns.

Black pumps are the perfect shoe for dinner, date night, and important events, plus you can always spice them up with — or use them to tone down — a standout dress like Princess Mary's.

Princesses wear leather pants? You bet! And when they do, they pair those bottoms with pointy black heels.