Now autumn is giving way to the winter weather, we're all looking for ways to bolster our wardrobes with pieces that are just that little bit warmer and more robust. And that's exactly why the Princess of Wales' practical but stylish riding boots caught our eye.

The Princess of Wales has a pair of trust knee-high leather riding boots in chocolate brown which she's been photographed wearing multiple times over the years - for over two decades, in fact. They were first seen publicly in 2004, and again in 2016 (while exploring Great Bear Rainforest in Bella Bella, Canada) and 2018 (during a visit to an activity centre in London).

bella bella, bc september 26: catherine, duchess of cambridge and prince william, duke of cambridge walk through the great bear rainforest in bella bella, canada, during the third day of the royal tour to canada on september 26, 2016. prince william, duke of cambridge, catherine, duchess of cambridge, prince george and princess charlotte are visiting canada as part of an eight day visit to the country taking in areas such as bella bella, whitehorse and kelowna. (photo by: dominic lipinski wpa pool/getty images)
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Prince William and Kate in Canada.
london, england october 02: (embargoed for publication in uk newspapers until 24 hours after create date and time) catherine, duchess of cambridge visits sayers croft forest school and wildlife garden on october 2, 2018 in london, england. sayers croft is an activity centre aimed at educating and involving children and the local community in the environment. (photo by karwai tang/wireimage)
Karwai Tang
Kate in London in 2018.
london, england october 02: catherine, duchess of cambridge, boots detail, during a visit to sayers croft forest school and wildlife garden on october 2, 2018 in london, england. sayers croft is an activity centre aimed at educating and involving children and the local community in the environment. (photo by mark cuthbert/getty images)
Mark Cuthbert

Kate's exact boots are the £475 leather pair by Penelope Chilvers and they're currently in stock at Next (at time of writing) although some sizes are beginning to sell out. The same pair was even worn by the actress (Meg Bellamy) who played Kate in The Crown.

Penelope Chilvers Brown Wide Fit Long Tassel Leather Boots

Penelope Chilvers Brown Wide Fit Long Tassel Leather Boots

Penelope Chilvers Brown Wide Fit Long Tassel Leather Boots

£475 at Next

Alternatively, this real leather pair from Dune are currently on sale, reduced from £159 to £111 (at time of writing). They have a buckle detail which is similar to Kate's original pair.

Dune London Tooni - Brown Buckle-Detail Knee-High Boots

Tooni - Brown Buckle-Detail Knee-High Boots

Dune London Tooni - Brown Buckle-Detail Knee-High Boots

Now 30% Off
£111 at Dune London

However, you're looking for something a little more affordable, Primark's 'Faux Leather Knee High Boots' are a great choice for £26, and channel the same look and chocolate colour, but at a fraction of the price. It's worth remembering that these are faux leather, however, so they won't be as hard-wearing as the real thing:

Faux Leather Knee High Boots

Faux Leather Knee High Boots

Faux Leather Knee High Boots

£26 at Primark USA

The Princess of Wales has worn her own pair of riding boots for more than two decades, making them on of her most trusted wardrobe staples. A trust pair of comfortable boots are an absolute essential for winter, and never go out of style - as proven by Kate.