Kate Middleton is loaded for her smooth gliding at a recent public event.

The Prince of Wales, who posted her first garden party this year at the Buckingham Palace, was spotted smoothly walking as her Ralph Lauren heels braved through the mud.

Kate was spotted in a stunning Self Portrait dress and a matching black-and-white hat for the day.

In praise, one person wrote: "Walking on grass in stilettos is not for the weak… but Princess Catherine makes it look effortless."

Another noted: "She does make it look like she is gliding. Such a classy woman." A third said: "It can be done, but takes practice. Catherine is a master of it."

This comes as expert Jennie Bond earlier said : “The extraordinary glamour and youthful star quality that the Princess brings to any event has been somewhat missing during her absence.

“The PR team will not, of course, be putting any pressure on Catherine, but they must be hoping that the success of this trip to Italy is a precursor to more overseas tours, flying the flag for Britain and the British monarchy,” she noted.