Breaking away from her usual monochromatic style, Kate Middleton brought a vibrant twist to royal fashion during her recent visit to a children's center in Nuneaton, England.

Donning an audacious green leopard-print midi dress from Cefinn ($493), the 41-year-old Princess of Wales made a striking impression as she pursued her mission to promote early childhood development at the Riversley Park Children's Centre.

To complete the ensemble, Middleton chose pristine white pumps by Jimmy Choo, a Mulberry handbag in matching white, and a pair of green amethyst earrings ($881) by Kiki McDonough, a designer who is among her preferred jewelers. She has a similar design in citrine in her collection.

The princess's bold choice in apparel drew much admiration from fashion enthusiasts who praised her outfit as "cute" and "gorgeous" on the Royal Fashion Police Instagram account. However, the choice of white pumps harking back to the 1980s fashion trends sparked a debate among followers.

While one Instagram user complimented Middleton's fresh look, they expressed their disapproval of the white footwear. Other users echoed this sentiment, expressing their disfavor for the princess's penchant for white high heels, associating it with an "80s hype."

Despite the divided opinion on her shoe choice, Middleton's visit was marked by a jovial incident. While addressing the gathering, she was interrupted by a baby's loud burp, causing a burst of laughter among the parents present. Captured on the Daily Mail Royals TikTok account, Middleton's jovial response of "Well done, you!" added to the humor of the moment.

During her visit, the princess interacted with personnel involved in a study on infant distress, sponsored by her Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood. She also received a warm welcome from local school children who gathered outside the center.

Interestingly, Middleton wasn't the only royal to embrace the green dress trend this week. Queen Camilla too sported a green ensemble featuring a white polka dot print by Samantha Sung ($859), as she attended a bee-themed garden party and a naming ceremony for a new Household Calvary Drum Horse.

It seems that the fashion-forward royals might be setting a trend for summer wardrobe coordination within the palace.