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A fashion student has been given the seal of Royal approval after being chosen to design a pair of shoes for the Duchess of Cambridge.

Becka Hunt, 20, was one of six footwear design degree students to unveil their shoe creations to Kate at Leicester's De Montfort University yesterday.

And the talented designer was left delighted when the Duchess picked out her blue suede shoes as her favourite.

Student Becka Hunt holds up the winning shoe design for Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, at De Montfort University in Leicester

The winning blue suede shoe design with intricate cream lace by Becka Hunt chosen by The Duchess of Cambridge today

The shoe competition was set up as part of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee visit to the university.

Becka's blue suede high heels with cream lace beading and an open front will now be made up and presented to Kate at a future date.

Becka said: 'I'm absolutely overwhelmed. The colour of the shoes was inspired by Kate's engagement ring.

'I'm hoping this will get my name out there. I'm in shock still - it means everything and it is a massive thing for my career.

'I don't know where exactly my career will go, but as long as I'm designing shoes I'll be happy.

Delighted: The moment that footwear design student Becka finds out that her creation has won the competition

Talented: Becka's dream to one day become a professional shoe designer became a reality when her shoe creation was chosen by Kate

'She is the biggest fashion icon. Everyone looks at what she is wearing constantly and she always looks amazing."

Professor Dominic Shellard, vice-chancellor of De Montfort University, said the win was a 'huge honour and magnificent opportunity' for Becka.

He said: 'When asked who their first commission was for at their first job interview, she will be able to reply, 'The Duchess of Cambridge, the world's leading fashion icon'.'

Catherine was visiting Leicester along with the Queen and Prince Phillip on the first date of the UK Diamond Jubilee tour.

They travelled from St Pancras station in London to Leicester by train before going on to visit various parts of the city.

Queen Elizabeth and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge watch a fashion show at De Montfort University during a visit to Leicester

Style icon: Kate, who today wore an elegant teal suit by L.K. Bennett and pillbox hat by James Lock, has become a trend setter