The Princess of Wales's most striking royal moments occur before the cameras are properly rolling.
This week, Kate quietly arrived at her engagement behind the wheel of her own car.
The 44-year-old welcomed England's World Cup-winning women's rugby team to Windsor Castle on Thursday, but it was her low-key arrival that caught the eye online.
In a video circulating on social media, a witness saw Kate driving herself through the castle gates, getting out of the driver's seat and walking across the gravel in a striking red Alexander McQueen pantsuit.
The Prince and Princess of Wales live at Adelaide Cottage in Windsor Great Park, just a 3.6-mile drive from the King's Berkshire residence, close enough for a quick spin rather than a full caravan.
While royal engagements often come with a driver in tow, getting behind the wheel is unprecedented.
Queen Elizabeth II famously loved driving around her private estates, often behind the wheel of a Range Rover, while Prince Philip once chauffeured former US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama during their visit to Windsor in 2016.
The tradition continues today in a slightly more ecological form. King Charles has developed a fondness for eco-friendly vehicles and has been seen driving electric cars and even hydrogen-powered models, reflecting his long-standing environmental interests.
