tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-129997092601847012024-02-21T04:51:20.161-08:00All About Duchess of Cambridgedutchesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00347004555642479307noreply@blogger.comBlogger356125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12999709260184701.post-25113362457156582052013-01-06T13:57:00.000-08:002013-01-06T13:57:00.097-08:00William and Kate Holiday In France Before Royal Tour<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">William and Kate enjoyed a romantic break in <a href="http://www.theluberon.com/" target="_blank">The Luberon</a>, known as the heart of Provence. According to French publications <a href="http://www.people-looks.com/4287/37915/Kate-Middleton-et-William-en-France-photos-Le-couple-en-vacances-dans-le-Luberon/2012-09-07#Kate-Middleton-et-William-en-France-photos-Le-couple-en-vacances-dans-le-Luberon" target="_blank">La Provence and Dauphiné!</a> the couple arrived at Marignane Airport on Tuesday and stayed in the beautiful <a href="http://www.chateaudautet.com/about-the-property/" target="_blank">Chateau D'Autet</a>. The royals were photographed reading and working on their tans, and though the photo is a low resolution one, from what I can see it certainly does appear to be William and Kate.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFX_1zHntxiYZ1ZtTF4CZ9blJy6kxM3ogM_n42m-K8129O0FbJVrYIr26CbCmWq8AfOAPyvOuKaMOVY1gZazTcPMJvObX4YP7v-8zJzEWN1yz1t9_NKMA16qiXv_vXRDmoipDm_2SL_uc/s1600/kew.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="565" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFX_1zHntxiYZ1ZtTF4CZ9blJy6kxM3ogM_n42m-K8129O0FbJVrYIr26CbCmWq8AfOAPyvOuKaMOVY1gZazTcPMJvObX4YP7v-8zJzEWN1yz1t9_NKMA16qiXv_vXRDmoipDm_2SL_uc/s640/kew.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>People looks/La Provence</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Royal reporter <a href="https://twitter.com/RoyalReporter" target="_blank">Richard Palmer</a> shared the news via Twitter.</span><br /><div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO9Hp5PJtYBzhQ-7hCodVeZNWPgUjy0WgNpTOZRP0jd2EuGdbMlgNJizv_r0mlwAHAMFvYgY8IU0Yjk7BfBUdWUtY7nzbhcKNX8Gqae8yt4Ukn5e9SgKY0-mvXzCotaXnrz_yOst9ZvwU/s1600/spe.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO9Hp5PJtYBzhQ-7hCodVeZNWPgUjy0WgNpTOZRP0jd2EuGdbMlgNJizv_r0mlwAHAMFvYgY8IU0Yjk7BfBUdWUtY7nzbhcKNX8Gqae8yt4Ukn5e9SgKY0-mvXzCotaXnrz_yOst9ZvwU/s1600/spe.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Richard Palmer Twitter</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Kate wore a blue bikini which is similar to the one she wore during a <a href="http://www.justjared.com/2006/05/04/prince-william-shirtless/" target="_blank">2007 holiday</a> in Mustique. The Duchess is thought to have worn the same bikini in Mustique <a href="http://www.popsugar.com/Kate-Middleton-Pictures-Mustique-Vacation-William-21592121" target="_blank">in February</a>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxB5X2lUAx13I5jDBMYUMKqCN8gTijBNfpkDeg-g9bGkS5UR1FJuawF97GwBHnMSRMdH50vna2F5QT15GP9OeywB-kyKphosdSakrx6_-9BeBKY47eDrHlU5m1Xkfmc_ZQzH-1qpKoR-4/s1600/pps.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxB5X2lUAx13I5jDBMYUMKqCN8gTijBNfpkDeg-g9bGkS5UR1FJuawF97GwBHnMSRMdH50vna2F5QT15GP9OeywB-kyKphosdSakrx6_-9BeBKY47eDrHlU5m1Xkfmc_ZQzH-1qpKoR-4/s1600/pps.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>PopSugar</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The breathtaking </span><a href="http://www.chateaudautet.com/location/" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">Chateau D'Audet</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> enjoys a secluded location, set within 640 acres of 'fragrant woodland'. The former hunting lodge, in the east Luberon hills is owned by Viscount Linley (Princess Margaret's son) and his wife, making it an ideal location for the Cambridges to relax before the royal tour commences on September 11.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvlpT5vcYN42mv955BwihTg6_LKgc3RhShgh2-_7-K29G3D0v2nt6D_LFltkqDV72KCK4VMamx2l1VrNS1QrZpMlZ6Vyp6DQo5tq0yQU5fxFilDu5kNOq8_ugVeal9qzryzjYOgQgABRw/s1600/bd.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="477" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvlpT5vcYN42mv955BwihTg6_LKgc3RhShgh2-_7-K29G3D0v2nt6D_LFltkqDV72KCK4VMamx2l1VrNS1QrZpMlZ6Vyp6DQo5tq0yQU5fxFilDu5kNOq8_ugVeal9qzryzjYOgQgABRw/s640/bd.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Chateau D'Audet</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Viscount Linley spoke to <a href="http://www.countrylife.co.uk/property/newsinternational/article/517345/Country-Life-International-Interview-Viscount-Linley.html" target="_blank">Country Life</a> last year about the scenic property (with many thanks to the always informative Trisha):</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><blockquote class="tr_bq"><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><i>'We found the house by mistake, really. It stemmed from a conversation with a friend my wife sat next to at lunch one day in 1997. We didn't know the Luberon and decided to go on holiday there that summer. Once there, at dinner with the lady who'd organised our trip, we mentioned how we'd love to live there one day. We did look at other houses but this one was so compelling that we settled on it from the first'.</i></b></span></blockquote><div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The chateau is comprised of four main properties in which seventeen guests can be accommodated. The apartment is separate from the main house, offering guests their own self contained living space. The three bedroom apartment has a large drawing room with stunning views over the terraced gardens to the fields of lavender. I expect this is where William and Kate stayed.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu-xOaGXiKGU23Og_Yy_JtDnOj11GdlQJjVseod8oUG1zOQkybiYPwVvjh-4e75hZaSWtyaG_EzJ1uK6gMLqKvo2ZnVVfLyQoT1Z14qCKIhqe1ynG9P01VuMCoMeBbevsf58hgzrbll2c/s1600/vg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="476" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu-xOaGXiKGU23Og_Yy_JtDnOj11GdlQJjVseod8oUG1zOQkybiYPwVvjh-4e75hZaSWtyaG_EzJ1uK6gMLqKvo2ZnVVfLyQoT1Z14qCKIhqe1ynG9P01VuMCoMeBbevsf58hgzrbll2c/s640/vg.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Chateau D'Autet</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The heated pool is surrounded by sun loungers, parasols and a covered dining area adjoining the pool house. There is also a barbecue for poolside dining.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfTTd5VTwbpoESDy3po0EANaT3_x3PMrtjxRoojao7xj_f2yuQM43uoWKFRnyROdxL3wJyAEzrRimOJ-Q-xhplvE5Y-Vec5w7FwmaSUMt8OcVn5zzsLeK063cPbo1AKMXFH40n7u6pivQ/s1600/bwq.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="476" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfTTd5VTwbpoESDy3po0EANaT3_x3PMrtjxRoojao7xj_f2yuQM43uoWKFRnyROdxL3wJyAEzrRimOJ-Q-xhplvE5Y-Vec5w7FwmaSUMt8OcVn5zzsLeK063cPbo1AKMXFH40n7u6pivQ/s640/bwq.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Chateau D'Autet</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The terraces of the property are adorned with white roses set around a mulberry tree.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfk6kI5ZaRlcoh8ZfltvcWxqkUz1tAcSj2HsMf7IHaDzeHpZL4LYA6zSgLARlU0kHHg74C4-z5qSS04p2lP7Ise243gQxGY7RBScVk6VgfrTF2j01ly0GfxrHmhU9UDQBlinDiwrOMCCM/s1600/gfd.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="476" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfk6kI5ZaRlcoh8ZfltvcWxqkUz1tAcSj2HsMf7IHaDzeHpZL4LYA6zSgLARlU0kHHg74C4-z5qSS04p2lP7Ise243gQxGY7RBScVk6VgfrTF2j01ly0GfxrHmhU9UDQBlinDiwrOMCCM/s640/gfd.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Chateau D'Autet</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Luberon is a hidden treasure, spectacular countryside of vineyards and orchards, scenic villages and biking routes and numerous places to visit for tourists. To read more about the Luberon please <a href="http://www.theluberon.com/" target="_blank">click here</a>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgghb5KWzzvQp7dBsxCFqyM8IBvTl0lunTcfgYkeAJiw301fcFTzTBC_oE4beybEwtQzso9aaz_cG7dex_02-nCCGoxJAu4lhtLbTXQmMnLDutvZ2dQLJkRBWHMXqSnyARSGG4U4qF_p-Q/s1600/vds.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="224" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgghb5KWzzvQp7dBsxCFqyM8IBvTl0lunTcfgYkeAJiw301fcFTzTBC_oE4beybEwtQzso9aaz_cG7dex_02-nCCGoxJAu4lhtLbTXQmMnLDutvZ2dQLJkRBWHMXqSnyARSGG4U4qF_p-Q/s640/vds.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>The Luberon</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><div><div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The couple returned to London today and Kate did some shopping at Boots, Peter Jones and </span><a href="http://jackwills.com/en-gb/home" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">Jack Wills</a> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Brighton</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">, a brand that celebrates true British style. (With thanks to What Kate Wore)</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMOrnQZGJtKSuGQissp8iR8ERmALiGi_RuLjYjmyaEYMS9p_0EZqMRGl2vjTYO3KqXrAwg1rVWlDU3TF_ztP06mHk9MvXn1BIo1ITXm6rV1pfdznQXFQhbFqYEI08zLK2VsB7jsNeC-Ow/s1600/vf.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMOrnQZGJtKSuGQissp8iR8ERmALiGi_RuLjYjmyaEYMS9p_0EZqMRGl2vjTYO3KqXrAwg1rVWlDU3TF_ztP06mHk9MvXn1BIo1ITXm6rV1pfdznQXFQhbFqYEI08zLK2VsB7jsNeC-Ow/s1600/vf.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Jack Wills Brighton Twitter</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Duchess reportedly bought the floral-print silk <a href="http://www.jackwills.com/en-gb/product/debarn-blouse-015029002" target="_blank">Debarn Blouse</a>. Perhaps a piece for the tour? It is available for £79.50. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_Gdq6nvgCjRsCXS5FzOGQLkz-Qn8i3ro25EcTFGwRmAk80OxdiDluGgAy4jWURNsD6SY1jOz1Yp8FVMK0cUOR_PcrH06VZ6c0_dTqyF9rlNTQ5OCHJKQQhlrQWHlDECy5gomjY3FVq7I/s1600/jackwill.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_Gdq6nvgCjRsCXS5FzOGQLkz-Qn8i3ro25EcTFGwRmAk80OxdiDluGgAy4jWURNsD6SY1jOz1Yp8FVMK0cUOR_PcrH06VZ6c0_dTqyF9rlNTQ5OCHJKQQhlrQWHlDECy5gomjY3FVq7I/s1600/jackwill.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Jack Wills</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It has not yet been confirmed if William and Kate will attend the </span><a href="http://www.london2012.com/paralympics/spectators/ceremonies/closing-ceremony/" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">Paralympic Games Closing Ceremony</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> tomorrow night, although I think it a strong possibility.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> I hope you're all having a wonderful weekend!</span></div></div></div>dutchesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00347004555642479307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12999709260184701.post-84858366330454637072013-01-04T04:53:00.000-08:002013-01-04T04:53:00.105-08:00The Jubilee Effect: Highstreet, Jewellery and Keepsakes<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Good afternoon Duchess Kate readers,</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The sun is shining here in the UK and we are finally getting a taste of the long awaited summer weather. I hope the weather is equally pleasant in your corner of the world. For those of us missing Kate's somewhat regular appearances of late there is just over a week left before the Diamond Jubilee Weekend. Overall June is going to be a very busy month for the Cambridges. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Jubilee promises to be a memorable occasion with endless keepsakes on the market. The event is having a definite impact on the high street. Jewellery designer <a href="http://www.claudiabradby.com/" target="_blank">Claudia Bradby</a> has designed a beautiful selection of jewellery to commemorate the jubilee. Interestingly Claudia's husband Tom interviewed William and Kate <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NK3ODM5S0Lg" target="_blank">for their engagement announcement</a>, During Kate's time in Jigsaw she worked with Claudia, participating in the design of necklaces in the <a href="http://www.claudiabradby.com/everything/heritage_collection/" target="_blank">heritage collection</a>. Below we see Kate wearing one of the designs, <a href="http://www.claudiabradby.com/everything/heritage_collection/a_collection_of_fine_pearl_jewellery/camelia_necklace_bh15" target="_blank">the Cameila necklace</a>, after returning from a trip to Barbados.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaK4ECcG2HR2lkaA7Dc5XxBXOrVjFaV9zhHVpT32eX7t9Fee7vI_qYe3KTDLtWOY5T1aqzPLsvTFGvoNkOFDyBGADc0JLHrRsRVKOkyvqwVXvl7ayPPaORF-egf-lwkTxfhJeUmB-zJ-Q/s1600/claudia.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaK4ECcG2HR2lkaA7Dc5XxBXOrVjFaV9zhHVpT32eX7t9Fee7vI_qYe3KTDLtWOY5T1aqzPLsvTFGvoNkOFDyBGADc0JLHrRsRVKOkyvqwVXvl7ayPPaORF-egf-lwkTxfhJeUmB-zJ-Q/s640/claudia.jpg" width="468" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Claudia Bradby</i></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><br /></i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Claudia adores creating pieces with pearls. Below we look at the £69 <a href="http://www.claudiabradby.com/everything/style_and_gift_guide/diamond_jubilee_momentos/button_pearl_and_crown_bracelet_bh7" target="_blank">Button Pearl and Crown Bracelet</a>, the £78 <a href="http://www.claudiabradby.com/everything/style_and_gift_guide/diamond_jubilee_momentos/jubilee_pendant_cn32" target="_blank">Jubilee Necklace</a> and the £40.50 <a href="http://www.claudiabradby.com/everything/style_and_gift_guide/diamond_jubilee_momentos/crown_charm_bh8" target="_blank">Crown Charm</a>.</span><br /><div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie4uVKLw-UJzkiCYJtwsJZb4sFMVzbn2jmrSE_6ZqBoTj9QihMXSukum10gVHRzMXICFnP4wX58jpGUQb7TWUNO1DDR97ofqgfCchFYtM3_b8OlfUOSnuTkpBd258isdiSJ0eDnykdNDE/s1600/claud.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie4uVKLw-UJzkiCYJtwsJZb4sFMVzbn2jmrSE_6ZqBoTj9QihMXSukum10gVHRzMXICFnP4wX58jpGUQb7TWUNO1DDR97ofqgfCchFYtM3_b8OlfUOSnuTkpBd258isdiSJ0eDnykdNDE/s1600/claud.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Claudia Bradby</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Kate favourite <a href="http://www.linksoflondon.com/gb-en/" target="_blank">Links of London</a> has also designed some lovely pieces, all of which would look amazing on Kate, You can view their <a href="http://www.linksoflondon.com/gb-en/online-shop/collections/2012-collection/union-jack" target="_blank">Union Jack collection here</a>. I must say the <a href="http://www.linksoflondon.com/gb-en/online-shop/gifts/mens-gifts/17105-regal-nodding-dog" target="_blank">Regal Nodding Dog</a> caught my eye :)</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf2Jh3uC68dm3tJP6v1sSBL0fNVIJtq8fooODTkvMAp9AkxhzxXgpAKylCttSmIV_w52_UfqQ-Kcn43_FuZTJHVUDIJ8RXWe23g33D626Ry3hbgSp85XxXk8se3jHzHPAjcON8W86KMn8/s1600/regal.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf2Jh3uC68dm3tJP6v1sSBL0fNVIJtq8fooODTkvMAp9AkxhzxXgpAKylCttSmIV_w52_UfqQ-Kcn43_FuZTJHVUDIJ8RXWe23g33D626Ry3hbgSp85XxXk8se3jHzHPAjcON8W86KMn8/s1600/regal.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Links of London<br /><br /><br /><br /></i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Topshop has launched their <a href="http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CatalogNavigationSearchResultCmd?catalogId=33057&storeId=12556&langId=-1&viewAllFlag=false&sort_field=Relevance&categoryId=423012&parent_categoryId=203984&beginIndex=1&pageSize=20&intcmpid=W_HERO_HP_UK_WK39_COORDS_SHOP" target="_blank">Co-Ordinate With the Queen</a> collection. Nothing we're likely to see Kate wearing but lovely to see a high street brand taking inspiration from Her Majesty.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzjuU14NAraEGlFLJUoaq_NIvXwOrUiqL_w0DRSCy3-bjEX8D1q3P-L3_5vaR3YBxA1kYfOdeV3JmJzFuFcvUEQxLBU-GkcEU25aYAE8UaaUTzaMm1dH1ZbeuijokBJaIO7j3CkPHo4qo/s1600/tops.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzjuU14NAraEGlFLJUoaq_NIvXwOrUiqL_w0DRSCy3-bjEX8D1q3P-L3_5vaR3YBxA1kYfOdeV3JmJzFuFcvUEQxLBU-GkcEU25aYAE8UaaUTzaMm1dH1ZbeuijokBJaIO7j3CkPHo4qo/s640/tops.jpg" width="550" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Topshop</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.mandco.com/search?q=jubilee&searchsubmit=Search" target="_blank">M&Co</a> are selling a range of jubilee T-shirts for £15. I particularly like the t-shirt with a picture of a corgi.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSGv1QiUF2xRg_uQI17zSJQ_8-1f7IsBo8DXFhQ5dTqHPnz-6J9BY2ZS3zJnP53ztSkx2Rmx2N7Zsgt0J4azHp8EanD0tMN2Iw6Bc3DYtK_MyFX4L52EtGhBwWSQdKNKX1shtCieDGCYY/s1600/jub.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSGv1QiUF2xRg_uQI17zSJQ_8-1f7IsBo8DXFhQ5dTqHPnz-6J9BY2ZS3zJnP53ztSkx2Rmx2N7Zsgt0J4azHp8EanD0tMN2Iw6Bc3DYtK_MyFX4L52EtGhBwWSQdKNKX1shtCieDGCYY/s1600/jub.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>M&Co</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">LK Bennett are planning to release a fundraising t-shirt for Her Majesty's <a href="http://www.jubileetribute.org/the-trust/" target="_blank">Jubilee Trust</a> (With many thanks to the lovely Susan from <a href="http://www.facebook.com/WhatKateWore" target="_blank">What Kate Wore</a>) It will roughly cost £40, to be notified about the t-shirt you can sign up at the <a href="http://www.lkbennett.com/" target="_blank">LK Bennett website</a>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKx5lCsTi2-lW7HS4MAuFWbPjm8nCEFZz-qFaXxM9z9UYqm1tWItVbz6n9Wve3LOElO-Cd6OowTbFITJD2Y2rP7NjwuMfxTL80tb4qvVlaUNXDaXUyUg_E1K57wueE1D2_EMhSjl7oL_c/s1600/lkb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKx5lCsTi2-lW7HS4MAuFWbPjm8nCEFZz-qFaXxM9z9UYqm1tWItVbz6n9Wve3LOElO-Cd6OowTbFITJD2Y2rP7NjwuMfxTL80tb4qvVlaUNXDaXUyUg_E1K57wueE1D2_EMhSjl7oL_c/s400/lkb.jpg" width="332" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>LK Bennett</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">French Sole have released silver versions of their <a href="http://www.frenchsole.com/product_info3.php?collection_banner=Jubilee&shoe_id=HE475" target="_blank">Henrietta</a> and <a href="http://www.frenchsole.com/product_info3.php?collection_banner=Jubilee&shoe_id=AN49" target="_blank">Annie</a> shoes to mark the jubilee. I'm a huge fan of London and French sole personally, very comfortable and stylish shoes.</span><br /><div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXKQpeUzaG5VX7ZzmIZFOISebE8XME8b9ydXz3fnOOgQWqcMIpAmKe5Kqp1IMQObD3F-ewrY2m1xv0cOAAdR02moqaYcRvXAtNaOXq8C2llzIYvmT1u5ozINJtz9f6g7ilq2-f7heMJGg/s1600/fs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXKQpeUzaG5VX7ZzmIZFOISebE8XME8b9ydXz3fnOOgQWqcMIpAmKe5Kqp1IMQObD3F-ewrY2m1xv0cOAAdR02moqaYcRvXAtNaOXq8C2llzIYvmT1u5ozINJtz9f6g7ilq2-f7heMJGg/s1600/fs.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>French Sole</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For those of who have a handbag addiction this one is for you. <a href="http://www.aspinaloflondon.com/search?query=jubilee&search=1&x=0&y=0" target="_blank">Aspinal of London</a> is currently selling the jubilee inspired <a href="http://www.aspinaloflondon.com/eshop-catalogue/ladies-collection/handbags-and-clutch-bags/brit-collection/brit-manhattan-clutch/6418-brit-manhattan-clutch-with-chain" target="_blank">Brit Manhattan Clutch</a> for £325 and the £450 <a href="http://www.aspinaloflondon.com/eshop-catalogue/ladies-collection/handbags-and-clutch-bags/boston-handbag/6419-brit-boston-handbag" target="_blank">Brit Boston Handbag</a> and the £595 <a href="http://www.aspinaloflondon.com/eshop-catalogue/ladies-collection/handbags-and-clutch-bags/evening-and-clutch-bags/6594-the-aspinal-jubilee-clutch" target="_blank">Aspinal Jubilee Clutch</a>. The Boston handbag is quite reminiscent of Kate's Mulberry Polly Push Lock handbag.</span><br /><div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrz6i2lMse9V3OQzX7QGAOnN_GknbHNC2NpripMLmnmrXXYQUzrxy24wNmn3gLPXLxAHwWUI5lQMa6yqjx33b4NGAkrALVlKDY8BqHTNIS7hMNdeXvFz015dpC9o0XY8aVNfc-5kpMvfc/s1600/aol.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrz6i2lMse9V3OQzX7QGAOnN_GknbHNC2NpripMLmnmrXXYQUzrxy24wNmn3gLPXLxAHwWUI5lQMa6yqjx33b4NGAkrALVlKDY8BqHTNIS7hMNdeXvFz015dpC9o0XY8aVNfc-5kpMvfc/s1600/aol.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Aspinal of London</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Perhaps a candid or two will emerge of Kate walking Lupo in the sunshine before the next scheduled appearance :)</span></div>dutchesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00347004555642479307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12999709260184701.post-9565467945109581152013-01-02T00:30:00.000-08:002013-01-02T00:30:00.934-08:00Duchess Kate Recycles Emilia Wickstead Dress Coat at Garden Party<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Duchess Kate joined the Queen today for her first Buckingham Palace garden party. 8,000 guests attended the party which is considered one of the highlights of the summer season. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju46PmHDTjk_GSLwTY8Mikmmti0k17Dw0Q87FB16kZ1BM5rtS65S1lvjN_dAm-MObYgwa6aprA1ezLBc4qsStwIcCIHbFekPWtsAcr2heMIuOLMYHNpjBNn0VEa1SyfM_KS0CKyG3x2yk/s1600/kio.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju46PmHDTjk_GSLwTY8Mikmmti0k17Dw0Q87FB16kZ1BM5rtS65S1lvjN_dAm-MObYgwa6aprA1ezLBc4qsStwIcCIHbFekPWtsAcr2heMIuOLMYHNpjBNn0VEa1SyfM_KS0CKyG3x2yk/s1600/kio.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>PA</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It was a beautiful day in London for a garden party, with the sun shining throughout the afternoon.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIZDaOrPvZyrHzXvFS_aidKRyD9be1kvHUMBiIWk2B7gOj4Dx-9W7K8O8GtpZ9CMqPzl49x38cUXtVUDln6CFoOXkKQYk5d6HkWc7NFJ8LSWaU64neSGUiQdcFQX8Fcnd8_VWNBGOEWGo/s1600/jw.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIZDaOrPvZyrHzXvFS_aidKRyD9be1kvHUMBiIWk2B7gOj4Dx-9W7K8O8GtpZ9CMqPzl49x38cUXtVUDln6CFoOXkKQYk5d6HkWc7NFJ8LSWaU64neSGUiQdcFQX8Fcnd8_VWNBGOEWGo/s1600/jw.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Photographer James Whatling</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The national anthem was plated when the royals arrived and again when the party finished.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6MX1fgw0jZV1at7iGvclO7Ky_DwMBRdazRZgkfv6BaoOHpuu_M-hvfHJj_zvGy8g-Li_jWCZJTrftKvMFVyMJbs_G_Mh4eAwh6XwhMldo02IskiWx7HhHuzVh-trSIUbo52Co4AAaU0s/s1600/ap.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6MX1fgw0jZV1at7iGvclO7Ky_DwMBRdazRZgkfv6BaoOHpuu_M-hvfHJj_zvGy8g-Li_jWCZJTrftKvMFVyMJbs_G_Mh4eAwh6XwhMldo02IskiWx7HhHuzVh-trSIUbo52Co4AAaU0s/s1600/ap.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>AP</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Prince William's absence is reportedly due to work commitments at RAF Valley where he is a Search and Rescue pilot. During William's deployment in the Falklands, Kate proved she could take any solo event in her stride. The Duchess appeared to enjoy the day, mingling with guests.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV4rLchd3x5BinrL9rd_HWgIG2r4cNang9bkLaNrVxyTA6GdqeRLpo9AmHkRuRP1Nc7y3p1cisE-6yW2tbYI0GqFycTOhw73ms4VdRhkhRvO_G7aJBdezJqGuA3ajSMO99c8SRe0s62Xs/s1600/pa1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV4rLchd3x5BinrL9rd_HWgIG2r4cNang9bkLaNrVxyTA6GdqeRLpo9AmHkRuRP1Nc7y3p1cisE-6yW2tbYI0GqFycTOhw73ms4VdRhkhRvO_G7aJBdezJqGuA3ajSMO99c8SRe0s62Xs/s1600/pa1.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>PA</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tea and refreshments were served from buffet tables. At a typical party, around 27,000 cups of tea, 20,000 sandwiches and 20,000 slices of cake are consumed. Four hundred waiting staff are involved in the serving. You can watch a video about Royal garden parties on </span><a href="http://www.royal.gov.uk/RoyalEventsandCeremonies/GardenParties/WhathappensataGardenParty.aspx" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">The Official Website of the British Monarchy</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When asked how she was finding her first garden party Kate said</span><br /><blockquote class="tr_bq"><span style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">'It's very nerve wracking facing such a sea of people but great fun. Everyone looks pretty dressed up'.</span></blockquote><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When told the average guest consumes fourteen sandwiches Kate smiled and said</span><br /><blockquote class="tr_bq"><span style="color: #674ea7;">'<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Gosh, no really? Well I had better see what I can do about that'.</span></span> </blockquote><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Kate also spoke about how she's loving every minute of married life. When she is not out on an official engagement she is researching for the next one and finds she is kept very busy.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTTMsqfVdGeGCEX-X2LmsKKEN6DAuc-1eYUL3UDf5uFAhemR4iS1HwdyxboLaULsm2QZLOL5jgEJ4Voa4VYWWyIeuy8FDUK2WZWWBgibO5NLPvjIrdpbmwldmR0jNAv2I2hlvyhxd6jM0/s1600/kate.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTTMsqfVdGeGCEX-X2LmsKKEN6DAuc-1eYUL3UDf5uFAhemR4iS1HwdyxboLaULsm2QZLOL5jgEJ4Voa4VYWWyIeuy8FDUK2WZWWBgibO5NLPvjIrdpbmwldmR0jNAv2I2hlvyhxd6jM0/s1600/kate.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>PA</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Guests had an opportunity to explore the beautiful gardens, a wealth of wildlife and the summer house. Unlike the state rooms the gardens are not open to the general public. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqBsT-85d3TSzXjFjyLFYg2L8KUEA9Tmstog9mn62s9bhrOKn8cFUgC-buaG9moOETAlMeXjq42k95btgzUgGj4gwRU16oOraXhWrHNsb3IFzh1i61C62DnA3-YpNnhS7TMF9FYBGZZZI/s1600/pa5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqBsT-85d3TSzXjFjyLFYg2L8KUEA9Tmstog9mn62s9bhrOKn8cFUgC-buaG9moOETAlMeXjq42k95btgzUgGj4gwRU16oOraXhWrHNsb3IFzh1i61C62DnA3-YpNnhS7TMF9FYBGZZZI/s1600/pa5.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>PA</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Duchess Kate recycled the £1200 </span><a href="http://www.emiliawickstead.com/" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">Emilia Wickstead</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">, pale pink, Alice dress coat she wore to the </span><a href="http://hrhduchesskate.blogspot.com/2012/05/kate-looks-pretty-in-pink-for.html" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">Queen's Sovereigns' Luncheon</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> on May 18th. The bespoke piece, based on the Autumn/Winter 2012 collection is perfect for the occasion. I suspect Kate chose to recycle the piece so quickly as she is in the company of Her Majesty today and perhaps eager to deflect attention from her sartorial choices. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ8uY0yg4HjnS90Oipr3Ou0hOC7s6Vacj0O23e5pT4OpSXsohzrwCpYfXlaxN6cNQ4pXI6TwlbpAKKjYMMqi1xhIdWS6sZfVlVbED_BMEDEkQVSYy_4IPQT2RDffqXp3Zhb2j_4nS8Vkw/s1600/emilia.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ8uY0yg4HjnS90Oipr3Ou0hOC7s6Vacj0O23e5pT4OpSXsohzrwCpYfXlaxN6cNQ4pXI6TwlbpAKKjYMMqi1xhIdWS6sZfVlVbED_BMEDEkQVSYy_4IPQT2RDffqXp3Zhb2j_4nS8Vkw/s1600/emilia.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Emilia Wickstead/Reuters</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Kate teamed her dress with an oversized pink, straw and lace hat by milliner </span><a href="http://www.janecorbett.co.uk/Home.html" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">Jane Corbett</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDn3_p9XwBCkgm7m5UE-lwMkBq5Qt5N4Q82q8t76RIqDZJpr-Xz2Cr0PdEgoKHoXcAPLd2Ftpw5IB51JPjsy-y56rrczJSaLcbkH0OwGanlkTN9Dj8FW5V_mNrfcwblx5eaDZR8BafhIM/s1600/pa2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDn3_p9XwBCkgm7m5UE-lwMkBq5Qt5N4Q82q8t76RIqDZJpr-Xz2Cr0PdEgoKHoXcAPLd2Ftpw5IB51JPjsy-y56rrczJSaLcbkH0OwGanlkTN9Dj8FW5V_mNrfcwblx5eaDZR8BafhIM/s1600/pa2.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>PA</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Kate wore her favourite LK Bennett </span><a href="http://www.lkbennett.com/shoes/courts/CCSLEDGE214PATENT" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">Sledge 2 Pumps</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">. The taupe platform shoes are a staple in Kate's wardrobe, They are available for £185.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyuNEBcrQnT36ru7s_gwlpJ_KsRtjeOuTYajNJKY-uxy-8qzxWZVqwL7BXWVE3CWjynUQWE8Uumcr9Ir6EOY5JrJXKgPHp0pK9qPQQ0YTHoYe9Au5Zno0YndgKL32JyMQc7Uur4hfbyz0/s1600/sledge.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyuNEBcrQnT36ru7s_gwlpJ_KsRtjeOuTYajNJKY-uxy-8qzxWZVqwL7BXWVE3CWjynUQWE8Uumcr9Ir6EOY5JrJXKgPHp0pK9qPQQ0YTHoYe9Au5Zno0YndgKL32JyMQc7Uur4hfbyz0/s320/sledge.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> LK Bennett</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Kate carried her <a href="http://www.lkbennett.com/bags/clutch/BCNATALIE180FABRIC" target="_blank">LK Bennett Natalie Clutch</a>. The £160 clutch is currently out of stock.</span><br /><div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglkjBJBsUBEDpPSo5M2b9wzb5gWpOjvqYszbxKVHDMaCrvdDNe3R05hyeOE9gcba-lci94P8cGcbPHNd-1_3l1SMzwOJJAujCRp-I7o78Im-p4dZmA4EZxmOwFfMMQLlNvePIJX1AEu_Q/s1600/natalie.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglkjBJBsUBEDpPSo5M2b9wzb5gWpOjvqYszbxKVHDMaCrvdDNe3R05hyeOE9gcba-lci94P8cGcbPHNd-1_3l1SMzwOJJAujCRp-I7o78Im-p4dZmA4EZxmOwFfMMQLlNvePIJX1AEu_Q/s1600/natalie.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Kate opted for minimalist jewellery, wearing a classic pair of pearl drop earrings.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVZGsSoS1k2RwyYEIKOC_4EwClfcK75akHWoqngPxGVVJ2aey3HG4T1otuE9zQgGlIpEs4h1s_N8XsVMMVcHIskcvUKFpXIaB8-aqoodBe2iPNyjZ3BG_S0VVLUwjTt_WqiOZ68lPRCGY/s1600/pearls.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVZGsSoS1k2RwyYEIKOC_4EwClfcK75akHWoqngPxGVVJ2aey3HG4T1otuE9zQgGlIpEs4h1s_N8XsVMMVcHIskcvUKFpXIaB8-aqoodBe2iPNyjZ3BG_S0VVLUwjTt_WqiOZ68lPRCGY/s1600/pearls.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>PA</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Overall I really liked this look, I think it worked better this time, teamed with the hat. Did you prefer it today or at the Sovereign's luncheon? Kate seemed incredibly happy today and her winning smile is always a fabulous asset :)</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> You can watch a video from the party <a href="http://www.itv.com/news/update/2012-05-29/duchess-of-cambridge-arrives-at-jubilee-gala/" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikLKJzqj4WZ6ALqBG5NdhEoajKtfey_HVTXoQyoCNtgMPymXre5JqqByfcdBqFwpJv9NpxWYzVFYJ_QVyA6fOAy8-e57jG8QsQSb6p2pPCoRGEGNOcQulmNCsN6dXfhc-wjyLLPw5EmYE/s1600/vid.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikLKJzqj4WZ6ALqBG5NdhEoajKtfey_HVTXoQyoCNtgMPymXre5JqqByfcdBqFwpJv9NpxWYzVFYJ_QVyA6fOAy8-e57jG8QsQSb6p2pPCoRGEGNOcQulmNCsN6dXfhc-wjyLLPw5EmYE/s1600/vid.jpg" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">************</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In other news, 'The Jubilee Queen with Katie Couric' will air on ABC tonight at 9 pm EST. During Prince William's poignant interview he discusses missing his mother on his wedding day</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><blockquote class="tr_bq"><span style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">'It was the one time since she's died where I've thought to myself it would be fantastic if she was here. And just how sad really, for her more than anything, not being able to see it. I think she would have loved the day and I think, hopefully, she's be very proud of us both for the day. I'm just very sad that's she's not going to get a chance to meet Kate'.</span></blockquote><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Prince Harry also discusses his mother and how </span><i style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">'she would have loved Kate</i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">'. A rare interview with the Prince's not to be missed.</span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggyIxxsHh4bAhz5zzoLmh6gnuMlxsXSs8NBo-Eo4Wxt90IYEOAvktpkHucObtmvbhjM1UlSXTtBV3yxPtiiQAyGiR0iSDRkyrlzgxZJf0xyxwsJ4oLBMpBFOI-OdZ-qfBo-Rjh3IPXcFI/s1600/abc.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggyIxxsHh4bAhz5zzoLmh6gnuMlxsXSs8NBo-Eo4Wxt90IYEOAvktpkHucObtmvbhjM1UlSXTtBV3yxPtiiQAyGiR0iSDRkyrlzgxZJf0xyxwsJ4oLBMpBFOI-OdZ-qfBo-Rjh3IPXcFI/s1600/abc.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>ABC News</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: center;">************</div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Finally another engagement has been added to William and Kate's diary. The couple will join HM and Prince Philip in Nottingham on June 13th. They'll make a balcony appearance at city's council house.</span></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib8zb5wZp_eoQjJ9C2apTb0rypwXWu9n_MlTeb_Q41ZKJraY7BGzP95gQ40mxwKMz2AiudBkJ6fEFYGUg5BIy6QJEVTqqdn66HVmD4U_iXT8niEhGN5uEYjwtMFQd3XBFKUd3bkDd4b_k/s1600/rp.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib8zb5wZp_eoQjJ9C2apTb0rypwXWu9n_MlTeb_Q41ZKJraY7BGzP95gQ40mxwKMz2AiudBkJ6fEFYGUg5BIy6QJEVTqqdn66HVmD4U_iXT8niEhGN5uEYjwtMFQd3XBFKUd3bkDd4b_k/s1600/rp.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Richard Palmer </i></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><br /></i></span></td></tr></tbody></table></div>dutchesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00347004555642479307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12999709260184701.post-85390827117876987152012-12-31T09:26:00.000-08:002012-12-31T09:26:00.102-08:00The Duchess of Cambridge shines in purple Issa dress at Ottawa concert<div style="color: black; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span">It's been a glorious visit thus far for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Last night the couple enjoyed a concert in Ottawa as part of their official Canada day celebrations. The couple looked like any other, laughing and chatting throughout the concert. I think we were all hoping to see Kate wear something colourful and this evening she certainly didn't disappoint. Kate wore a beautiful purple Issa jersey dress. Kate's fifth outfit change in the space of 24 hours. No easy task as any woman would know.</span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></div><div style="color: black; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Once again she wore the maple leaf brooch she borrowed from the Queen. Her hair was swept back and she looked elegant as always. The couple spent half an hour at the event before retreating to a private event to watch the finale fireworks. Over half a million people gathered yesterday to see the Royal couple. In recent years I think Royals have lost the 'Wow' factor Diana brought. It is firmly back with Kate mania!</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGJvftyRgb_NKi-idY06pl13ieTxVv9xHKO2AB4PTLRczOxzfmaK_OVjo-wFJ9horDjXExreUln2XtBftevt5u6B4nYi9h4umXayYsINE-ARBj8ZQYvTQ2Jscj5gM8CAQUzNo0X6ElBA/s1600/pu3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGJvftyRgb_NKi-idY06pl13ieTxVv9xHKO2AB4PTLRczOxzfmaK_OVjo-wFJ9horDjXExreUln2XtBftevt5u6B4nYi9h4umXayYsINE-ARBj8ZQYvTQ2Jscj5gM8CAQUzNo0X6ElBA/s640/pu3.jpg" width="380" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Associated Press</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/g7feawHQBmQ?feature=player_embedded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif;"><br /></span>dutchesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00347004555642479307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12999709260184701.post-18535524631213556822012-12-29T12:44:00.000-08:002012-12-29T12:44:00.331-08:00William and Kate photographed at the gym together + News from the
Boodles Boxing Ball<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">William and Kate were photographed leaving <a href="http://www.harbourclub.com/">London's Harbour Club</a> gym on the 22nd of September after working out together. Gym goers were surprised none other than the Duchess standing beside them on the treadmill. Could you imagine? Kate even looks stylish leaving the gym in a fitted black jacket and pants with a long white t shirt underneath. It's quite amazing the royal couple do go to the gym together, they are obviously very comfortable with each other. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd3djkE158whk8eVTDb3yrNw1RaHJsDpapALuqIcWxdK1IYpBUk-hcYJ_iJ6_5Dmm4pGuY3SqfjdYhQMMp2_e1rNhLL1LuKAy0sA_fnLveSsBsS1rUzmd2gM4WDAb3__mTS-8tzn3LHWA/s1600/wk1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd3djkE158whk8eVTDb3yrNw1RaHJsDpapALuqIcWxdK1IYpBUk-hcYJ_iJ6_5Dmm4pGuY3SqfjdYhQMMp2_e1rNhLL1LuKAy0sA_fnLveSsBsS1rUzmd2gM4WDAb3__mTS-8tzn3LHWA/s1600/wk1.jpg" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">While it is always wonderful to see news photo's of the couple, I think we were all secretly hoping they would attend the <a href="http://www.boodlesboxingball.co.uk/">Boodles Boxing Ball</a>. I had anticipated they might make a surprise entrance as the ball is in aid of the <a href="http://www.starlight.org.au/Pages/default.aspx">Starlight Foundation</a>, a children's charity William has worked with and thinks incredibly highly of. Unfortunately the couple decided not to attend this year. I would love to see Kate in another evening gown and she is always at her most glamourous at this event. However, Pippa managed to steal the show tonight in a slinky red dress with a plunging neckline. Pippa spent the evening chatting to ex spice girl Geri Halliwell at the event which costs almost two thousand pounds for a table of ten. For more photo's from the Boodles boxing ball and news of Pippa in general click <a href="http://hrhduchesskate.blogspot.com/p/middletons.html">HERE</a>.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK5wga1p5r6JTvpxFILnhwGM5b-JU8pAYwI6iJmHrXYnXxmFcG6hmhb2zzPXF2LacMsBxH-zyiWG7je0-c-4T35l98QVT6N8YqCCT7RaoUSqSnzQ_NeRZ_uy5dhvO7-uOh_nX6HiyfG38/s1600/pb1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK5wga1p5r6JTvpxFILnhwGM5b-JU8pAYwI6iJmHrXYnXxmFcG6hmhb2zzPXF2LacMsBxH-zyiWG7je0-c-4T35l98QVT6N8YqCCT7RaoUSqSnzQ_NeRZ_uy5dhvO7-uOh_nX6HiyfG38/s1600/pb1.jpg" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Looking at Pippa's dress I couldn't help but notice how similar it is to the pink <a href="http://www.issalondon.com/">Issa</a> dress Kate wore to the event in 2008. One could certainly tell the pair are sisters. I think this is one of Kate's all time best looks.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmBqVqk3McQIUTrt_eJJFewqkXyaz3bnyxWirRWyvu62Z18Hi4IURzHFjDTQhBrgp7VP4vXbDZCCHCHAUik0KfxC7v6ADELy0wsRnazkNEAZWetFaxCgAhKsDlOP3lmQrtJey-RFKeHvM/s1600/boo1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmBqVqk3McQIUTrt_eJJFewqkXyaz3bnyxWirRWyvu62Z18Hi4IURzHFjDTQhBrgp7VP4vXbDZCCHCHAUik0KfxC7v6ADELy0wsRnazkNEAZWetFaxCgAhKsDlOP3lmQrtJey-RFKeHvM/s1600/boo1.jpg" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Duchess Kate also attended the event in 2006 and 2007 wearing a similar grey Issa dress which is particularly stunning!</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinQUGLBZpjln6BWreZxWuJ-6rGjsr7UL3zAmSS8Me2sYKLxV9zoBecAjlq6SMIUjUfai3kx-nX-3Cm1zhSvx9j6kfa_XyYL__Ek25sMYm7PoXlUXxIQSZ2iv6h3BGy9WN9n60rQenGc2Q/s1600/boo2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinQUGLBZpjln6BWreZxWuJ-6rGjsr7UL3zAmSS8Me2sYKLxV9zoBecAjlq6SMIUjUfai3kx-nX-3Cm1zhSvx9j6kfa_XyYL__Ek25sMYm7PoXlUXxIQSZ2iv6h3BGy9WN9n60rQenGc2Q/s1600/boo2.jpg" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Finally I was reading the Daily mail earlier and saw this simply adorable video footage of William and Harry as toddlers playing the piano for a photo shoot with Charles and Diana. In the 1985 video William is encouraged to kiss Harry on the forehead as a delighted Princess Diana watches on lovingly. Charles is seeing playing peekaboo with a handkerchief to encourage the boys to look at the camera. A wonderful momet where the entire family are very happy. We often only recall the demise of Charles and Diana's marriage but obviously there were happy family times too. Diana looks stunning and radiates in her role as a mother.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/nCM9CCSXBy0?feature=player_embedded' frameborder='0'></iframe> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">UPDATED: I received a request about Pippa's signet ring. Royal Reporter Richard Eden said</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"The ring is a clear indication that Kate will soon be a princess. Their father, Michael, was reported to have inquired about a coat of arms from the College of Arms back in 2007. When Pippa first wore the ring it looked as though the Middleton's had found their family crest".</span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There doesn't appear to be a clear photo available, however I will continue to search and update!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQwaerMUUmnMHvR_4jlme2JsK4_EYLoD1YVgyGTwSVOhX-0ASu0mSHRYCs3zvOb9mXgSTI_BJPdSODgGFU4rzJhgv_mvg9zIVUBfTURijubjz4LspFLipInsfGU4ieD5S8PVgsJv5uzx0/s1600/signet.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQwaerMUUmnMHvR_4jlme2JsK4_EYLoD1YVgyGTwSVOhX-0ASu0mSHRYCs3zvOb9mXgSTI_BJPdSODgGFU4rzJhgv_mvg9zIVUBfTURijubjz4LspFLipInsfGU4ieD5S8PVgsJv5uzx0/s400/signet.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Speaking of Pippa, judging by how close she and boyfriend Alex Loudon appear to be, I wouldn't be surprised if another Middleton wedding is on the horizon :)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzEUyMNQrh6XIGQdLGYOWQNzGdjxlsrkTSb2NxRyomXFCDqDz5PYb66jbdP1HfWM7zv6o1tSr7bfXWdfaG2Yb2v-JVycM-_juxymisjg8RAKRivZI0anTvEp2nUc5pYgXwygw3gcShIZQ/s1600/ap1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzEUyMNQrh6XIGQdLGYOWQNzGdjxlsrkTSb2NxRyomXFCDqDz5PYb66jbdP1HfWM7zv6o1tSr7bfXWdfaG2Yb2v-JVycM-_juxymisjg8RAKRivZI0anTvEp2nUc5pYgXwygw3gcShIZQ/s640/ap1.jpg" width="212" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Sources (Daily Mail, What Kate Wore Facebook, The Telegraph, Middletonlove.tumblr.com)</span></div>dutchesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00347004555642479307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12999709260184701.post-89324846999596030322012-12-27T03:09:00.000-08:002012-12-27T03:09:00.183-08:00Caring Kate shows her maternal side at EACH<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Yesterday St James' Palace confirmed <a href="http://hrhduchesskate.blogspot.com/2012/01/duchess-of-cambridges-patronages-to.html">Kate's Patronages</a>. Kate spent months researching worthy causes and one in particular touched her heart. Duchess Kate visited the <a href="http://www.each.org.uk/about_us/her_royal_highness_the_ducess_of_cambridge_becomes_royal_patron_of_each.htm">East Anglia's Children's Hospice</a> in November. If you read yesterdays post you'll know the centre supports and cares for children with life threatening conditions. One would imagine working with EACH would trigger an emotional response in anyone which is exactly what Kate discovered.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Kate met Grant and Charlotte Clemence whose daughter Fleur sadly died soon after birth last May from a rare heart condition. Duchess Kate met surviving twin, eight month old Sophia. Grant and Charlotte were taken aback at how loving and kind Kate was </span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b><i>'Kate was brilliant with Sophia and spent a lot of time with her. She couldn't stop playing with her and poking her cheeks. She was absolutely amazing and a totally genuine person. It was only supposed to be a short visit but she was here for about four hours. She was very emotional. She will make a very natural mother'.</i></b></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Rvyf-gWF3hw/TwZNaXiX2xI/AAAAAAAADu4/ZMpjEmgkRD4/s1600/gcs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Rvyf-gWF3hw/TwZNaXiX2xI/AAAAAAAADu4/ZMpjEmgkRD4/s1600/gcs.jpg" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Grant, Charlotte and Shophia with EACH CEO Graham Butland</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">EACH CEO Graham Butland was simply thrilled Kate chose to support the hospice. </span><br /><div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div><b><i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">'It was such a surprise that she wanted to come and visit us, and following on from that an even bigger surprise that she wanted to become patron. We are honoured, extremely proud and thrilled to be finally able to talk about it'.</span></i></b></div><div><b><i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I found this story particularly touching and it gives us a wonderful insight into the 'real Kate'. Despite being beautiful on the outside it's Kate's inner beauty that shines and obviously why William loves her so dearly. I believe we are going to see Kate do trojan work with her causes. Not to mention she is going to be a fantastic mother. Kate's patronage will be of significant importance to EACH in terms of awareness and funding essential for helping families like Grant and Charlotte. To read more about the Clemence family click </span><a href="http://www.princeofwales.gov.uk/personalprofiles/thedukeandduchessofcambridge/theduchessofcambridge/casestudies/each_sophia_and_fleur_clemence_762989148.html" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">here</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">. To find out more about EACH or to donate please click </span><a href="http://www.each.org.uk/donate" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">here</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Source (pronceofwales.gov.uk. BBC News)</span></div>dutchesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00347004555642479307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12999709260184701.post-11412685554036397292012-12-25T05:20:00.000-08:002012-12-25T05:20:00.251-08:00New York Fashion Week Designers dress Duchess Kate<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Following on from yesterdays post about Duchess Kate's impact on New York fashion week. I saw an amazing article in <a href="http://nymag.com/fashion/fashionshows/">NY mag</a> where top fashion designers are asked about Duchess Kate's fashion and which of there pieces they would ideally put her in. Each of these looks is simply gorgeous. I love the fact we are seeing clothes on the Runway that people can actually wear, all inspired by Kate! </span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Designer <a href="http://www.jasonwustudio.com/">Jason Wu</a> said if he could dress Kate he would put her in his blue ball dress. 'I think Kate Middleton's so beautiful she could wear anything from S/S 2012 collection and look gorgeous.'. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM1wdquCeWD90bhNTui3sbZXsaKFFVY5RIeEEP6gZvSHnPuZpEEt_sbBiFzuN65sfHdhsUcYLr9B7F_LS3-M-mnLBrlJK9wnV9o4zgF7sFJmsNSek-gLElmp9KgpupX0JvzH8IyKGPJqA/s1600/kfw1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM1wdquCeWD90bhNTui3sbZXsaKFFVY5RIeEEP6gZvSHnPuZpEEt_sbBiFzuN65sfHdhsUcYLr9B7F_LS3-M-mnLBrlJK9wnV9o4zgF7sFJmsNSek-gLElmp9KgpupX0JvzH8IyKGPJqA/s640/kfw1.jpg" width="428" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">John Zee, Creative director of Elle said he prefers Kate to Pippa as he loves a Queen. Zee would love to see Kate in a <a href="http://www.ysl.com/default/">YSL</a> tuxedo. 'I think she would look fantastic in that'.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-N7J9Br4JnNHxR5Gdo1jw4wZIyBQr8Ce3X4vCZVg70PbBrPUIyWZlh6F8MGJCjQNI2Kce5-sXWD2Q1z8ajpOcRWJSJxjzuSW9NbH4p8d95UNQpUG6EZKUOhhau48VqYZbQicwZPLBWSM/s1600/zee1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-N7J9Br4JnNHxR5Gdo1jw4wZIyBQr8Ce3X4vCZVg70PbBrPUIyWZlh6F8MGJCjQNI2Kce5-sXWD2Q1z8ajpOcRWJSJxjzuSW9NbH4p8d95UNQpUG6EZKUOhhau48VqYZbQicwZPLBWSM/s640/zee1.jpg" width="428" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Stylist, Mary Alice Stephenson said 'I'd love to give Kate a little edge. I think she's so pretty, but I think she's dressing in a formal elegant way and they need a little youthquake. I'd love to see her in Alexander Wang in Ohne titel'.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEpa7_s8CKw2E7eqwurnX5UVq1anF2v8WW4AjtLCybym382qIwwT_tw8VwVqC66BQ3cxRnPUBg_Urgi9o2QKI6rew5hECvVn4963rWU8jv-aJAVDnQlAfjIpST7-bL-cjuxyuSUJvdSLg/s1600/zee2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEpa7_s8CKw2E7eqwurnX5UVq1anF2v8WW4AjtLCybym382qIwwT_tw8VwVqC66BQ3cxRnPUBg_Urgi9o2QKI6rew5hECvVn4963rWU8jv-aJAVDnQlAfjIpST7-bL-cjuxyuSUJvdSLg/s640/zee2.jpg" width="428" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Designer, Sally La Pointe would love to see Kate wear the finale look from her show. She thinks Kate is beautiful and classic.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxrHAdYMMLFCB3q5AElvKuosxcw7uEcNTi3zQRWXjPnQ1rZZoYeygCuJLUuume_GEhJz_Akf0tRM8DFE4Wp27haL817Dm1vLB4jbWXDzcJxZ_Y2vw3IkDJrtaZ2C3-pOodbRr5-J0A53A/s1600/zee3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxrHAdYMMLFCB3q5AElvKuosxcw7uEcNTi3zQRWXjPnQ1rZZoYeygCuJLUuume_GEhJz_Akf0tRM8DFE4Wp27haL817Dm1vLB4jbWXDzcJxZ_Y2vw3IkDJrtaZ2C3-pOodbRr5-J0A53A/s640/zee3.jpg" width="428" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Designer Richard Chai said 'She looks very proper. She's doing a very good job of looking a Royal. I'd love to see her wear something colourful and printed'.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4JVBCGXDWsrhUVnE5nJwhyphenhyphenl_ZoXWSGN-sNGvvdSjpZdDVskSwLqdEPygibKLq0UXCoF0q7FCXdN-u1X11v0jawJxckO9UPbTvKAYX0hwRwpm7xwiaXWkYdw4i80ZoU_60qSYg05t9tbA/s1600/zee4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4JVBCGXDWsrhUVnE5nJwhyphenhyphenl_ZoXWSGN-sNGvvdSjpZdDVskSwLqdEPygibKLq0UXCoF0q7FCXdN-u1X11v0jawJxckO9UPbTvKAYX0hwRwpm7xwiaXWkYdw4i80ZoU_60qSYg05t9tbA/s640/zee4.jpg" width="428" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Finally stylist and designer, Nicola Formichetti thinks Kate is 'very chic'. His ideal look for Kate is a Zara Rhodes caftan. I must say I'm not entirely sure about this look for the Duchess :)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-Uu9Q88_EFsoYlA39c9368xleInevxLX8qFto0dQ9mPGeNtIq7PSbBaWhAUn-wfyfIknytjls3cqg1DSIjeVML4aONdTh9q8sn1iixFDQr8A0gGOtClq1wX9Bn34oa3K7M8KE-kQJ9pA/s1600/zee5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-Uu9Q88_EFsoYlA39c9368xleInevxLX8qFto0dQ9mPGeNtIq7PSbBaWhAUn-wfyfIknytjls3cqg1DSIjeVML4aONdTh9q8sn1iixFDQr8A0gGOtClq1wX9Bn34oa3K7M8KE-kQJ9pA/s640/zee5.jpg" width="428" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What do you all think of these looks? It's interesting to see Kate in different styles, I think the Jason Wu blue dress and the YSL tuxedo suit are absolutely stunning and would look amazing on Kate. I think Duchess Kate will experiment with more designers as time progesses and we may see her outfits like these in the future!</span></div>dutchesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00347004555642479307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12999709260184701.post-14536297468503567492012-12-22T05:49:00.000-08:002012-12-22T05:49:00.218-08:00Duchess Kate Reveals She 'Misses William Desperately' on Royal Visit to
Leicester<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Duchess Kate, The Queen and Prince Philip arrived in Leicester via train this morning to mark the beginning of the <a href="http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/Features/DG_WP200687" target="_blank">UK Diamond Jubilee tour</a>.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhobbYFHjzuDm5aUmKosxq5wDiwFRzCAkm5VHBH35RqXBNjDaEGAfyT5m8wCiBugStISioz83ndmqThNbZqHjl6NzOcwMTeQd7bVWGFsS-YSmO0-RH_ejdxrl3i3fARM5r0K98q7C7kLkY/s1600/hmy2.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Press Association</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhobbYFHjzuDm5aUmKosxq5wDiwFRzCAkm5VHBH35RqXBNjDaEGAfyT5m8wCiBugStISioz83ndmqThNbZqHjl6NzOcwMTeQd7bVWGFsS-YSmO0-RH_ejdxrl3i3fARM5r0K98q7C7kLkY/s1600/hmy2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black;"></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: left;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: left;">This photo of Kate looks like it was taken out of an old movie.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: left;"><br /></span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYtqQYhr1GI1Q1_pKP3CNv0QB4bJL8QDpGltx9gvA4KaMbgXvSapNglL5a_uDFZBR6eDjJytBw1esZk6vNKzPkFuTjjYZNZhJpMY3HLajy96-kPQGXa8Ychl3dA6cPS5LhjNLXu_jW_Tc/s1600/1940s.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>AP</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYtqQYhr1GI1Q1_pKP3CNv0QB4bJL8QDpGltx9gvA4KaMbgXvSapNglL5a_uDFZBR6eDjJytBw1esZk6vNKzPkFuTjjYZNZhJpMY3HLajy96-kPQGXa8Ychl3dA6cPS5LhjNLXu_jW_Tc/s1600/1940s.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black;"></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Mayor of Leicester, Sir Peter Soulsby said '</span><i style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We're a modern city that has changed most dramatically during the sixty years of Her Majesty's reign - and I think very appropriate that she should begin her tour here.'</i></div><i style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></i><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The people of Leicester have spent five weeks preparing for the momentous visit. More than 10,000 union jacks and 1,000 metres of bunting were delivered to Leicester City Council ahead of the visit. Areas around each of the venues being visited were decorated. If interesting in purchasing your own union jack or jubilee keepsake you can visit the </span><a href="http://www.2012queensdiamondjubilee.com/shop/" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">Official Jubilee shop</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">.</span></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimuZm54dD3_oTi3AoBneKHP15yZhtdizuqwzJqr1mtGEXNlk3k-_9Tcsl9l0MxKJ03v_MPsc5DhFGkmzXGHTPrNETVBVdCLa7A1YqgkbUjEHbvZdSaGkhhyphenhyphenKhCxer2Bh3t3hDGf0WH-xY/s1600/bunt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimuZm54dD3_oTi3AoBneKHP15yZhtdizuqwzJqr1mtGEXNlk3k-_9Tcsl9l0MxKJ03v_MPsc5DhFGkmzXGHTPrNETVBVdCLa7A1YqgkbUjEHbvZdSaGkhhyphenhyphenKhCxer2Bh3t3hDGf0WH-xY/s1600/bunt.jpg" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Could anyone but Kate exit a car with such grace :)</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Kate and Her Majesty applauded dancers who performed in honour of the visit. The Queen is wearing a pink outfit by Angela Kelly.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAevxVytoZ2XlybzuzI0UcuZgBPFQRR0lPWhUXS2ZQeeWxPtdezFV8yf0KtdCCBaxvCs4nMnI54oh7oxLLcPGNJUQ8OnBOlZkMnhebzjh4FgyF1GtqISvQJRS99iJgoLzWospTwmFihYM/s1600/brt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black;"></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Royals visited </span><a href="http://www.dmu.ac.uk/home.asp" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">De Montfert University</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> where Kate and the Queen watched a fashion show in a marquee featuring designs by four students. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6yuzS-2kW49Tv4xsAooNSWWGfd2weSzonID1nuHQUwA4zdAUAYwkK9iH8wqdFRBfuYZWcEekMvDDIWFjZQRGJ0OJe3Ux3OAV25iPxWvls46htbJhpLXG5xEqe-2YatA9Ek2CDEwog6IQ/s1600/katel.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black;"></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfaoMgbAazNqUWbcq-ShXSuIEF8p3FpoAUCZTgGeuii6BzGmnolHjjK6X5QccOAfZOmaS0hRQG3Za_GvPGOn9hvE3NBssnE2aXbE668dwgSXQxXFWI_kzqFc58XZ9j3VtrDPK2US4lbFE/s1600/fash.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black;"></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Six design students each designed a pair of shoes for Kate. The Duchess chose the dark blue pair by Becka Hunt, Below Becka poses with the shoes which were inspired by the colour of Kate's engagement ring. Perhaps we will see Kate wear them in the future :)</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiON07uHoFRf-_6TlH9vPHacKPiI6cPrHpe_Y9R-xGvTlgU1rUozso5Z4PpG8rPxR_hL0TolKsRNzTj0kCo82q7VFAEocEVL3dbQ4ge61EuwQC7yx1GvE0DVadlyJHEu5xz8sr7n3iwZsE/s1600/foot.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiON07uHoFRf-_6TlH9vPHacKPiI6cPrHpe_Y9R-xGvTlgU1rUozso5Z4PpG8rPxR_hL0TolKsRNzTj0kCo82q7VFAEocEVL3dbQ4ge61EuwQC7yx1GvE0DVadlyJHEu5xz8sr7n3iwZsE/s1600/foot.jpg" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Kate and The Queen toured the University.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-esPXHzTREkx4khyphenhyphenFIQke8a92U0tD05mqqxE48mWvCP4ThJAYAz85h1GJMaiKrYe5SKIUqT00zf2BqogIfGAdIjDXEUzxPOHLnhNIZLyLXBOHj-wb_9zOCaTNnCxKGnw_d4zF-qhbRdU/s1600/dsu.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black;"></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The trio then visited </span><a href="http://www.cathedral.leicester.anglican.org/" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">Leicester Cathedral</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> for a service.Kate greeted the crowd before the service. Over 5,000 people lined the pavements to get a glimpse of the Duchess.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO2nHIghsPK8nbywCnjdAhH6NF1CF-uISy08vy5RX-2Tej3hxcXDVuCifNT3WLbLvjsaravf8Fp3mMTtbzikl2_uQIeCnK5Xr6w7YxrjXHMKFtDRBNMOXShNLms7yBaFv4wb60ZQIlWaI/s1600/kju.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black;"></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: left;">The cathedral has been an important place in Leicester since 1927. It is home to several projects which aim to help asylum seekers, refugees and those living with cancer. Each year over 25,000 people visit. If interested in donating, you can find all relevant information </span><a href="http://www.cathedral.leicester.anglican.org/Visit%20%26%20support%20us/donate.html" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: left;" target="_blank">here</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: left;">.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqYTJa74XTPgoJOqkq_p7h_t5hQLKJq3xch_FRRsxhEF9wrChbnLUihg4u60qdUnBFOHkt351Esy5-JOjCKH1j804VL6ZZ4KuFAyRwVT85OrgVu8HYgntHz4y16CeswmGObIeb7GHwXBc/s1600/cathedral.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqYTJa74XTPgoJOqkq_p7h_t5hQLKJq3xch_FRRsxhEF9wrChbnLUihg4u60qdUnBFOHkt351Esy5-JOjCKH1j804VL6ZZ4KuFAyRwVT85OrgVu8HYgntHz4y16CeswmGObIeb7GHwXBc/s1600/cathedral.jpg" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The service was attended by over seven hundred people.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A member of the crowd asked Kate how William is, She replied '</span><i style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">He's fine but I'm missing him desperately'</i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">. It must be a very difficult time for her at least her schedule is keeping her busy throughout William's departure. The 30 year old also said she's being well looked after.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwrIcK9hm8cD3XZWDDJykef5RMTtFzFjWvSp0oEHxRO3hgZ4zJxsKqgp24MUPdVxEKiEYRU_nQNMiIt4ky3Y4OzwTESqPFF21DdnJ7KnvMpndBP1gHqt0SRzECyr6gZ_B1uehmmOROMRM/s1600/kiu.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black;"></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After the service the royals will walked to the nearby </span><a href="http://www.stmartinshouse.com/" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">St Martins House</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> where they enjoyed a private lunch. Below we take a look at Kate's place at the dining table.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtvlUx1h6iqTnWF6Il9IJDi3Rzn6lfKZ5X94cJ_f6wICZsJ8lMq-3qDrEalMW99SMwzOtnbJdENDEv0OjBbr4W5det6GVQltTo08E06npPogLuT-dzQ9AHfF970Yn7O3vZxX_GrAYpg-U/s1600/katesplace.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtvlUx1h6iqTnWF6Il9IJDi3Rzn6lfKZ5X94cJ_f6wICZsJ8lMq-3qDrEalMW99SMwzOtnbJdENDEv0OjBbr4W5det6GVQltTo08E06npPogLuT-dzQ9AHfF970Yn7O3vZxX_GrAYpg-U/s640/katesplace.jpg" width="480" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Queen, Prince Philip and Duchess Kate signed a visitors card at St Martins house. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAvUp5nR8ojEUcL9wmZUfDvftVrOAuRNW2Hta6JjjoYVBGR7_88WxX7fcwm_GDmBl5LkGIj3ijxbb42-p9iFzyVS0L5SCdTOPlYXF8IrpLdAZdAT2uo11krVoZQabcAWNue_XdPxiXXM8/s1600/guest.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAvUp5nR8ojEUcL9wmZUfDvftVrOAuRNW2Hta6JjjoYVBGR7_88WxX7fcwm_GDmBl5LkGIj3ijxbb42-p9iFzyVS0L5SCdTOPlYXF8IrpLdAZdAT2uo11krVoZQabcAWNue_XdPxiXXM8/s1600/guest.jpg" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Kate met with outreach worker Russell Bentley. He told the Duchess one of his role was to hand out flips flops to women whose high heels had got the better of them after a night out, Kate laughed and said </span><i style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">'I bet you do</i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">'. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center;">You can watch a selection of videos from the day at </span><a href="http://news.itnsource.com/?cat=Royal" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center;" target="_blank">ITN Source</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center;">.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Duchess Kate looked stunning in an </span><a href="http://www.lkbennett.com/" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">L.K. Bennett</a> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">peplum suit. Kate bought the teal </span><a href="http://www.lkbennett.com/clothing/jackets/JKJUDE356WOOL" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">Jude Jacket</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> last November for £295. It is described as</span></div><blockquote class="tr_bq"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><i>"Femininity and unexpected detailing is key with the Jude jacket. Beautifully tailored with a nipped waist, this wool jacket features kick pleat detailing at the back and uses a soft wool feeling luxe to the touch."</i></b></span></blockquote><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaLaOQS7kYFxV5HmV3i3XcXuFLiPJlAO2QlLWeuUA9l0oJfCqvqbafJVk6bo96fnCc4lzHpIK79Ub5-jLYt1N9gQ9KQB0KzNMwfa-nHL1eBr75vQnPo2YKR9QkGa35H-SyvSDTZYSV5R0/s1600/teal.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaLaOQS7kYFxV5HmV3i3XcXuFLiPJlAO2QlLWeuUA9l0oJfCqvqbafJVk6bo96fnCc4lzHpIK79Ub5-jLYt1N9gQ9KQB0KzNMwfa-nHL1eBr75vQnPo2YKR9QkGa35H-SyvSDTZYSV5R0/s1600/teal.jpg" /></span></a></div><br /><br /> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Kate also bought the <a href="http://www.lkbennett.com/clothing/dresses/DRDAVINA2039WOOLMIX" target="_blank">L.K. Bennett Davina Dress</a> in Teal last November for £225. The structured dress is described as</span><br /><blockquote class="tr_bq"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><i>"Part of the L.K. Bennett signature collection. The Davina dress is beautifully tailored in a luxurious crepe. Elegantly designed, it's chic, gentle ruching down one side adds to the already feminine silhouette."</i></b></span></blockquote><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi2NqSxlSD_KbXoJ7RWnUs5_hAM4-fywJoCDXfYBKKWZ5htZO7t6cTqI9ShAsO0gXM2LHArCHTsaZP0RM1RPTEZUqdhHk_SM1khBb6RhJpoIsHkipcM8wI45aJuz68WOsg_tWkZUpuHUE/s1600/teal.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi2NqSxlSD_KbXoJ7RWnUs5_hAM4-fywJoCDXfYBKKWZ5htZO7t6cTqI9ShAsO0gXM2LHArCHTsaZP0RM1RPTEZUqdhHk_SM1khBb6RhJpoIsHkipcM8wI45aJuz68WOsg_tWkZUpuHUE/s1600/teal.jpg" /></span></a></div><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Davina comes in array of beautiful colours.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8Id2Mh41fpKrRgRBCWKGkvZXED2p2TLTMji4TpxLu3nEcJnZL-MSbUzKroO4znU4VlPsn5YDAMdbRU6aWKFcspLRzuUJvmkRD-WnsBiq73FMgk47VradyqCfUw4fHWDMORfG2cpi1meI/s1600/dav.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8Id2Mh41fpKrRgRBCWKGkvZXED2p2TLTMji4TpxLu3nEcJnZL-MSbUzKroO4znU4VlPsn5YDAMdbRU6aWKFcspLRzuUJvmkRD-WnsBiq73FMgk47VradyqCfUw4fHWDMORfG2cpi1meI/s1600/dav.jpg" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Kate completed the look with the black and gold belt she last wore during her visit to Liverpool. (With thanks to <a href="http://www.facebook.com/cstadtaus" target="_blank">Carolin</a>)</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I was hoping Kate would wear a hat today and she didn't fail to impress. Kate wore the </span><a href="http://www.lockhatters.co.uk/Fairy_Tale-details.aspx" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">Fairy Tale</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> hat by milliner James Lock. (With many thanks to </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100003168249069" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">Kate In Waiting</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">) The beret style hat is available in a variety of colours for £285 and can be ordered online.</span></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3X6N3nkYDfxt5xadgH4l7fi8JYIviHp-Ii_-fmPcTVKhMB72-4yLao4mHMpqniqu7B2NTfLRfIsf4DUPq5L_G_TRD0bR66pma-Ias55RzPg0YtiZKMiKUsiRD3CCNS-Rw6hZuMf8btmQ/s1600/fairy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3X6N3nkYDfxt5xadgH4l7fi8JYIviHp-Ii_-fmPcTVKhMB72-4yLao4mHMpqniqu7B2NTfLRfIsf4DUPq5L_G_TRD0bR66pma-Ias55RzPg0YtiZKMiKUsiRD3CCNS-Rw6hZuMf8btmQ/s1600/fairy.jpg" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Kate wore black </span><a href="http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/Episode+Shoes+Boots/BRAND_EPISODE_15,default,sc.html?sz=200&spcl" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">Episode</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> shoes. The brand is exclusively available at </span><a href="http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/on/demandware.store/Sites-hof-Site/default/Home-Show" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">House of Fraser</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">. (With thanks to </span><a href="http://kates-wardrobe.com/" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">Kate's Wardrobe</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">) She also carried her black suede clutch.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinnrgnE3SCo6VI98dZP-7-a-Z0GiVuE0GYkQHZG5YU8BtJ3dlB1SlJwCf1KjwwaVQkf4hnvlRGTfkwiHxVuqNhOPOahInXw-UwMVQxkaNcELn4BnRh0LqCVmqbm-oU844zg8JaDldRMRk/s1600/hatr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black;"></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Kate wore her beautiful </span><a href="http://www.kiki.co.uk/" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">Kiki McDonough</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> 18ct gold and diamond earrings. They were available for €2,271. The green amethyst earrings were first worn by Kate on Christmas Day and were reportedly a gift from William.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhfJvNNGFT32rbeG_Jn92OjuV5iQQF961pX270D6nrWuCvTvay6QCuV81TR8MUcjQnyZ9dPeeIKe3GWXhPnN7Okh1m2jukFoShE7Bk4FHuryB91vj49DdBm64K1WNsMZ2W1vRL8xwfV_M/s1600/amet.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhfJvNNGFT32rbeG_Jn92OjuV5iQQF961pX270D6nrWuCvTvay6QCuV81TR8MUcjQnyZ9dPeeIKe3GWXhPnN7Okh1m2jukFoShE7Bk4FHuryB91vj49DdBm64K1WNsMZ2W1vRL8xwfV_M/s1600/amet.jpg" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is one of Kate's finest sartorial selections to date. The structured suit and shorter hemline complimented Kate's tall, slender frame while the hat and accessories add a touch of 1940s glamour. Her hair and make up looked incredible. Without a doubt one of my favourites. What do you think?</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKOJz16uwA0pQZUPAM32dpCyZGNSF7PSfs4h6jdctzw2o6j4I-XVbU2iLfZtQHSvOAsBUkarLB6q2knEC2oJz_1FyGpqNFyMrs4gTUWd3lYum1Y-9SbhsUAUQvYvv2Zd46zzG9_EnJdA4/s1600/lec.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black;"></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Another engagement has been added to Kate's diary for this month, On March 15th Prince Charles will introduce Kate to his charity </span><a href="http://www.childrenandarts.org.uk/" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">Children and Arts</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">. This means we will be seeing Kate on the 15th, 17th and 19th. A very busy and exciting month for the Duchess.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTg1quuKTwEnJ926nxL6H3FH9cO4kib6JMX0m1v5ua0ap-BmqPyffGZuAMOdhyphenhypheni8yKXR6Tr154BxRd6EUb0KuPW63vz05LONceghjv8z0DOB5LHY-k_CUaAaUir3GqWbS5eCWnhaop5II/s1600/cht.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTg1quuKTwEnJ926nxL6H3FH9cO4kib6JMX0m1v5ua0ap-BmqPyffGZuAMOdhyphenhypheni8yKXR6Tr154BxRd6EUb0KuPW63vz05LONceghjv8z0DOB5LHY-k_CUaAaUir3GqWbS5eCWnhaop5II/s1600/cht.jpg" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Source (Daily Mail, Jubilee Tour, Daylife, Clarence House Via Twitter)</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Look online for <a href="http://promotionalcodes.net/" target="_blank">travel promo codes</a> and follow Kate as she goes to upcoming engagements!</span>dutchesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00347004555642479307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12999709260184701.post-49704660182359758622012-12-20T01:07:00.000-08:002012-12-20T01:07:00.858-08:00Kate news round up UPDATED<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Duchess Kate and Prince William (Am I the only one who doesn't call him The Duke?) have been keeping a very low profile and according to a new poll most people feel they deserve it. A survey conducted by Wakefield research as part of Princess Cruises' second annual 'relaxation report' found that 37 percent of Americans believe the Royal couple deserve a break from the limelight more than any other celebrities. During the Royal tour we were lucky enough to have daily news and photographs, with William and Kate taking as much time as possible to greet fans and show their enthusiasm for their role as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. I for one, must admit I do miss seeing new photos of the couple but I agree with the poll. They should be allowed to live their private lives like any other couple. I think the press (The British press for sure) respect that. Hence their reluctance to publish private photos of the couple e.g. Kate shopping at Tesco.</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBP6BYHHRGmj40QYDFIKLb9jlTWvByK6sXDcWAX3TdCOCJgowsZprEMPuApd-hBM6vQbYvOGVWYQN1R482k7D1etwvUC3WYnYJfV2Gs_ufybowZK3x9Y6bkOD-xVDpBnRtu-Updw8wQg/s1600/philip.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBP6BYHHRGmj40QYDFIKLb9jlTWvByK6sXDcWAX3TdCOCJgowsZprEMPuApd-hBM6vQbYvOGVWYQN1R482k7D1etwvUC3WYnYJfV2Gs_ufybowZK3x9Y6bkOD-xVDpBnRtu-Updw8wQg/s640/philip.jpg" width="574" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As the couple enjoy downtime it seems Kate has been receiving some advice from Prince Philip! After famously falling out with Princess Diana and Sarah Ferguson after their marriage splits he seems determined to ensure Kate is settling into married life and being a part of the Royal family. He even offered advice on redecorating their apartment at Kensington Palace. A source said: 'Kate is really touched. It's a sign that senior royals are keen to ensure new members fit in. Prince Philip wanted to make sure the pressures weren't getting to her. He's even been sharing fitness tips about his exercise routine with Kate. He is 90 but still tries to keep fit'. Having Prince Philip's approval is of vital importance to Kate. He is the longest serving Royal consort ever. And who doesn't want to get in long with their grandfather in law? :)</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKHVHImv9zFSxPeBAVPm0Sn6Ddq-d0ygXIoQUDNU7xUX8EuQZiRmUonF1SWG826nywLpUR10VpIDxFoyyoSXyM5HQ-FHQ6xKEHXK0eVK15uI8sUWgOR6uiZxN1VEjmamfVdhtXMxd0hQ/s1600/katepeople.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKHVHImv9zFSxPeBAVPm0Sn6Ddq-d0ygXIoQUDNU7xUX8EuQZiRmUonF1SWG826nywLpUR10VpIDxFoyyoSXyM5HQ-FHQ6xKEHXK0eVK15uI8sUWgOR6uiZxN1VEjmamfVdhtXMxd0hQ/s640/katepeople.jpg" width="494" /></span></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Kate graces the cover of 'People' magazine. It is an excellent edition including numerous pages of photos, articles on her style, make up and hair. A collectors item for any fan of the Duchess!</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja3b5YVIm19EG21CjaE85wHGJYx16Ifpw7dqb3krTm6iPzOtuF56Ts58cq1pFP-PFYI9qUa9D7jBrKWFfadqIZbCUEcQp1k7m2tGqnBKQQSkxtfzpEe_DT7AIU36EcVaM_BJqKU9c1hw/s1600/winman.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja3b5YVIm19EG21CjaE85wHGJYx16Ifpw7dqb3krTm6iPzOtuF56Ts58cq1pFP-PFYI9qUa9D7jBrKWFfadqIZbCUEcQp1k7m2tGqnBKQQSkxtfzpEe_DT7AIU36EcVaM_BJqKU9c1hw/s400/winman.jpg" width="247" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">During Kate's time in Anglesey, she has been catching up on her reading. The Duchess of Cambridge was spotted at the branch of Waterstones in Kensington high street purchasing copies of <i>'<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/When-God-Rabbit-Sarah-Winman/dp/0755379284">When God Was A Rabbit</a>' by Sarah Winman </i>and '<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Guernsey-Literary-Potato-Peel-Society/dp/0385340990">The Guernsey Literary And Potato Peel Pie Society</a><i>' by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows. </i>Winman's novel about the the bond between a brother and sister features the death of Diana, Princess of Wales.</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm sure these books will be flying off the shelves when people hear Kate has been reading them. The 'Kate' effect will do wonders for the world of publishing just as it has for fashion!</span>dutchesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00347004555642479307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12999709260184701.post-52268497957556363152012-12-18T02:31:00.000-08:002012-12-18T02:31:00.342-08:00William and Kate enjoy pre Christmas lunch with the Royals<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">With less than a week until Christmas day, I think it's safe to assume we are all feeling quite festive. Even the Royal family are getting into the spirit. Earlier today The Queen hosted a pre Christmas lunch at Buckingham Palace. Guests included The Cambridges, Prince Harry, Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJq4IihvS9jb1vzcVIrY1wEWnOOBauDg5u7g1q9P7MTOF-27UIRACtNMBrW4XoT9cIc19fpplcACzQfcu0W7uZkX88UIFLoLeFCktnFCX4gg-anSttAE-Vb5swv1Krkz4X9vgPpwuxAPA/s1600/ql.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Roland Hoskins</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJq4IihvS9jb1vzcVIrY1wEWnOOBauDg5u7g1q9P7MTOF-27UIRACtNMBrW4XoT9cIc19fpplcACzQfcu0W7uZkX88UIFLoLeFCktnFCX4gg-anSttAE-Vb5swv1Krkz4X9vgPpwuxAPA/s1600/ql.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">William and Kate looked excited and happy as they arrived they photographed arriving at the palace. I love that William chose to drive himself instead of using a chauffeur, We can see what appears to be a hat box or a gift in the back of the car.....</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUcMz-jqHPRvm4ggJLkFIEKgPtwpEaVaZp1Ofpg2J3FMQl71nJuVsFzP1vzSMV3gilYX1as_H_s2fWDPBCgDORrMWGKHEyIwljCYQ_Ih3Bl5_2BTTN0gAxOiRb98M_9FverWIthjVHCrQ/s1600/q2.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Roland Hoskins</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUcMz-jqHPRvm4ggJLkFIEKgPtwpEaVaZp1Ofpg2J3FMQl71nJuVsFzP1vzSMV3gilYX1as_H_s2fWDPBCgDORrMWGKHEyIwljCYQ_Ih3Bl5_2BTTN0gAxOiRb98M_9FverWIthjVHCrQ/s1600/q2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As you can see Kate looks stunning (obviously already prepared for tonight's event) The Duchess is wearing a fitted red coat, quite possibly her <a href="http://www.lkbennett.com/clothing/coats/CTAMI615WOOLMIX">L.K. Bennett ami</a>. Kate is wearing a black lace top or dress underneath.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSECM6hp7iiKYmyA9jXmTJZ9mttzXXgNaifJuLQm6HMLnjdWJ7pqICg9_dS0F1bRL2p4x5T1aA3TpnbxlxiEb1aJ-Ti6vhMhF3wKZ6oi59X9MtE_8OhAvBgtxwk1hBP1TlXP7A0U7-xiw/s1600/ami1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSECM6hp7iiKYmyA9jXmTJZ9mttzXXgNaifJuLQm6HMLnjdWJ7pqICg9_dS0F1bRL2p4x5T1aA3TpnbxlxiEb1aJ-Ti6vhMhF3wKZ6oi59X9MtE_8OhAvBgtxwk1hBP1TlXP7A0U7-xiw/s1600/ami1.jpg" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The lunch is perhaps an informal beginning to the largest gathering of royals in years, with 27 members of the family attending this year. I'm delighted to see these new photos of Kate looking so happy. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Love their expressions in this one :)</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvN3NzAWvKns5Imn91Y9T0-cOYMiagVkkFU6m9iA_ObqAihJjw9uSYm6WlGK2olhMq5AkF5h61CUgTIMeMzuxp7IO_ZdJsZsJBOa8DDaPGdTMLwhSDd9vlYzarPGF0MaWF4dGwkN6zVvA/s1600/wkk.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Roland Hoskins</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvN3NzAWvKns5Imn91Y9T0-cOYMiagVkkFU6m9iA_ObqAihJjw9uSYm6WlGK2olhMq5AkF5h61CUgTIMeMzuxp7IO_ZdJsZsJBOa8DDaPGdTMLwhSDd9vlYzarPGF0MaWF4dGwkN6zVvA/s1600/wkk.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Judging by Kate's hair, I know she is going to look amazing at the Sun Military Awards tonight.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">See you in a few hours for the next post :)</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Source (Daily Mail)</span>dutchesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00347004555642479307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12999709260184701.post-66804413476045078242012-12-16T03:42:00.000-08:002012-12-16T03:42:00.268-08:00William and Kate's Next Three Engagements Revealed + What Kate Might
Wear<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hello to you all,</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">William and Kate's Royal diary is looking busy again - with three engagements in two days pencilled in for the end of this month. On April 25 the Cambridges will attend the UK film premiere of nature documentary '<a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1223236/" target="_blank">African Cats</a>' at the National Film Theatre, London. Narrated by Sir Patrick Stewart the 'true life adventure' tells the story of two animal families in the wild trying to survive on the African Savannah. You can watch the trailer <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOGr1FzBrGI" target="_blank">Here</a>.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6RnDWuUTmeUS7W0P0HlmtZMAGMohmmMFBekBX3n9od4leT1NTIPtBma0Hs6i-ez_XUucQ2GVG87z7Pq2K8vDN38mt4m3XSsYHUmaWTNfugEBSOm5hTP__i7tuJbvBl6us5EfsuKYnSnc/s1600/afri.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="color: black;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6RnDWuUTmeUS7W0P0HlmtZMAGMohmmMFBekBX3n9od4leT1NTIPtBma0Hs6i-ez_XUucQ2GVG87z7Pq2K8vDN38mt4m3XSsYHUmaWTNfugEBSOm5hTP__i7tuJbvBl6us5EfsuKYnSnc/s1600/afri.jpg" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>African Cats/TheMirror</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The premiere is in aid of Prince William's charity <a href="http://www.tusk.org/" target="_blank">Tusk Trust</a>, a wildlife protection charity which was established in response to 'an urgent need to halt the decline in Africa's natural heritage and find a way to combine the interests of people and wildlife alike'. William is expected to make a short speech. Last January the couple attended the premiere of Steven Speilberg's <a href="http://hrhduchesskate.blogspot.com/2012/01/duchess-kate-wears-lace-temperly-to-war.html" target="_blank">War Horse</a> and Duchess Kate was reduced to tears. No doubt the Duchess will need a box of tissues on hand as 'African Cats' is said to be a tearjerker. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">************</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">On April 26 the couple will have two engagements. Firstly they will attend a reception to celebrate <a href="http://scottamundsenrace.org/" target="_blank">The Scott - Amundsen Centenary Race to the South Pole</a>. The couple will honour two British Army teams who raced across Antarctica to raise much needed funds for the British Legion's commitment to help recovering and unwell service people. William is a patron of this <i>incredible</i> organisation. Truly inspiring story. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo9VuzXjVViNl0PSfTl96Ifv94j74rtVZklP95yeRoSuHik3289hBPdmusYu_7xdIOHnIr3q41aMchR2coZJv2Fedbme716Jt_DMXhSQ14AiFqNntwd-XdD0jcvPiRgUXN49A5tR3ltC8/s1600/scott.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="color: black;"><img border="0" height="432" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo9VuzXjVViNl0PSfTl96Ifv94j74rtVZklP95yeRoSuHik3289hBPdmusYu_7xdIOHnIr3q41aMchR2coZJv2Fedbme716Jt_DMXhSQ14AiFqNntwd-XdD0jcvPiRgUXN49A5tR3ltC8/s640/scott.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Scott Amundsen</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">That evening the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will attend a reception at the <a href="http://www.iwm.org.uk/" target="_blank">Imperial War Museum</a> to launch their First World War Galleries: Centenary Campaign. For those of you interested in history or unique coverage of conflicts involving the Commonwealth the museum is a must see.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="457" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsEAJkf0iqYOXnQCPD0q6JtQ8h06xB-15zu89jLxSj8G0Y7R61t3z9CANJriJuyRb_8CQx8dTZmWek78AzC7vUGduLW0eivzC01q7pXfb5lcXQ80q1zy4hyJZqvDau2oV3gnGvAJ1pbFM/s640/imp.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="640" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Imperial War Museum</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsEAJkf0iqYOXnQCPD0q6JtQ8h06xB-15zu89jLxSj8G0Y7R61t3z9CANJriJuyRb_8CQx8dTZmWek78AzC7vUGduLW0eivzC01q7pXfb5lcXQ80q1zy4hyJZqvDau2oV3gnGvAJ1pbFM/s1600/imp.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black;"></span></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">************</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am <i>delighted</i> about the choice of upcoming engagements and think they tip just the right balance. I'm particularly looking forward to the 'African Cats' premiere and seeing Kate in another full length gown. In terms of sartorial choices the 30 year old hasn't put a foot wrong <strike>In fact in terms of anything she hasn't</strike> Which lucky designer will Kate choose? Let's take a look at some possibilities beginning with <a href="http://www.jennypackham.com/" target="_blank">Jenny Packham</a>.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSfcATR6tbWwjBjcf3b8r5tr2kb3dPsyng-7VFSsoGBSNirl1aa4uIGAwlhNVaBxCQxZgBUBRP4co1j0yzOg48wPkUu9kxOjqZtC92MIuLfhfstsE6dSRCthcWGhnblByIcZPwjmbAv5M/s1600/tty.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Jenny Packham</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSfcATR6tbWwjBjcf3b8r5tr2kb3dPsyng-7VFSsoGBSNirl1aa4uIGAwlhNVaBxCQxZgBUBRP4co1j0yzOg48wPkUu9kxOjqZtC92MIuLfhfstsE6dSRCthcWGhnblByIcZPwjmbAv5M/s1600/tty.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black;"></span></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm secretly hoping Kate choose a dress by the amazing <a href="http://www.temperleylondon.com/" target="_blank">Alice Temperly</a>. We discussed the <a href="http://hrhduchesskate.blogspot.com/2012/04/new-photo-of-kate-williams-birthday.html" target="_blank">beautiful Greta dress in this post last week</a> and I do hope to see Kate wearing it this year. Although it could be quite chilly and she may opt for long sleeves. Below we look at the <a href="http://www.temperleylondon.com/shop/clothing/dresses/Long_Camille_V-Neck_Dress_9764" target="_blank">Camille</a>, <a href="http://www.temperleylondon.com/shop/clothing/dresses/Long_Vera_Dress_842" target="_blank">Vera</a> and the <a href="http://www.temperleylondon.com/shop/clothing/dresses/Long_Draped_Spiral_Dress_10219" target="_blank">Long Draped Spiral Dress</a>. <i>Adore</i> the Vera.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4guW9N4j_qaKmLDdxgya7xjB83NsaRYGmN-cLk1n6XZUY_jwPvxyLEd3t_qM8pxecmudQE7dYfw7CfK84tdvQiuaAgHQtrG43_BzfyKfO5k3vSD3PyxWeleZYE4bt3YP7FPVPs_kxxxI/s1600/temp.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Temperly</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4guW9N4j_qaKmLDdxgya7xjB83NsaRYGmN-cLk1n6XZUY_jwPvxyLEd3t_qM8pxecmudQE7dYfw7CfK84tdvQiuaAgHQtrG43_BzfyKfO5k3vSD3PyxWeleZYE4bt3YP7FPVPs_kxxxI/s1600/temp.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black;"></span></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Should Kate choose <a href="http://www.amandawakeley.com/" target="_blank">Amanda Wakeley</a>, all I can say is the dress below is gorgeous. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK1WTL1jfX9qtz-o6XqfchWUP7E2qPC2vpV1AG0HQzwc7KeyenZ6Z0XRE3aHDv_zlvQRsInXRGs3AzOSBkLKdAoNno2aU60XzPRZdtGaXrCM817RWT0dJtBPS5Tc7kQe7e80V4wrRjYbA/s640/aww.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="457" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Amanda Wakeley</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK1WTL1jfX9qtz-o6XqfchWUP7E2qPC2vpV1AG0HQzwc7KeyenZ6Z0XRE3aHDv_zlvQRsInXRGs3AzOSBkLKdAoNno2aU60XzPRZdtGaXrCM817RWT0dJtBPS5Tc7kQe7e80V4wrRjYbA/s1600/aww.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black;"></span></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Kate's other 'go to' designer is of course Sarah Burton at <a href="http://www.alexandermcqueen.com/alexandermcqueen/en_US" target="_blank">McQueen</a>. Due to the rather eccentric feel to the latest collections, a dress for Kate will most likely be custom made by Burton. I will be surprised if the Duchess chooses a designer apart from the four aforementioned British designers. What would you like to see Duchess Kate wear?</span></div>dutchesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00347004555642479307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12999709260184701.post-56682086689622597332012-12-13T06:05:00.000-08:002012-12-13T06:05:00.710-08:00Royal Family face funding cut!<div style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif;">On Friday April 29th, hundreds of police officers lined the streets along Westminster Abbey as Kate Middleton married Prince William. The total cost of the wedding is in the region of twenty million pounds. Largely due to police officers earning double time for working on the public holiday and security. One week later Ministers are planning to 'shake up' the royal finances. Treasury sources have made clear that they are planning for the Queen and her family to receive a serious reduction in their annual £39.9 million income. Chris Heaton-Harris a conservative MP said 'The royal family is a tremendous asset to this country and it is important they are properly funded. However, they would no doubt be the first to realise these are tough times and families all over the country are having to make sacrifices.</span></div><div style="color: black;"><br /></div><div style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif;">Prince Andrew's daughters Beatrice and Eugenie are reportedly going to lose their £500,000 a year security detail. The princesses, fifth and sixth in line to the throne, are set to receive protection only when they attend official events on behalf of the royal family. Prince Andrew has fought furiously with Scotland yard over this. His argument failed because Princess Margaret's daughter, Zara Philips has no royal protection despite having a higher public profile, especially with her upcoming wedding to rugby player, Mike Tindall. The Queen has made it abundantly clear that she wishes Beatrice and Eugenie to pursue their own careers after University, rather than go on the civil list as working members of the royal family. Prince Charles is said to be relieved by this. Andrew has become an embarrassment to the family since his controversial activities as UK trade ambassador, not to mention his ex wife Sarah Ferguson who was taped by a UK paper selling information and promising an alliance with the royal family for cash. Her documentary 'Finding Sarah' is set to air in the states soon.</span></div><div style="color: black;"></div><div style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif;">With William and Kate planning state visits to Canada and California in the coming months, security is surely first priority. Kate was pictured shopping at her local Waitrose with her royal protection officer, given the level of public and media interest, security is essential for royals. However, for minor royals like Beatrice and Eugenie £500,000 annually seems quite excessive in these recessionary times. This will continue to be a controversial issue and it shall be interesting to see how these cuts affect the royal family William and Kate have refused servants in their six bedroomed Anglesey home. With a new generation of royals we may see a reduction in lavish spending.</span></div><div style="color: black;"><br /></div><div style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif;">There are many avenues which could be explored to alleviate overspending, but should security be one? Only time will tell if the reduction in protection officers will hold negative results.</span></div>dutchesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00347004555642479307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12999709260184701.post-61682190785518062482012-12-11T06:01:00.000-08:002012-12-11T06:01:00.515-08:00Duchess Kate steps off the plane in Erdem Moralioglu dress as they
begin royal tour<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzemR-rDJcnkmQ4sTAhpSvh6Q6ZDWYc84xuiW8iQ5LqhED8UhD-97rGS3yiq0LeT3mwmrduSY4bZJHjoSs08RjGXRu7xOx7TNHgfymTsreryIbRFiDR5la7rxsuupPQaKp0dNc9TAIlg/s1600/can1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="375" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzemR-rDJcnkmQ4sTAhpSvh6Q6ZDWYc84xuiW8iQ5LqhED8UhD-97rGS3yiq0LeT3mwmrduSY4bZJHjoSs08RjGXRu7xOx7TNHgfymTsreryIbRFiDR5la7rxsuupPQaKp0dNc9TAIlg/s400/can1.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Reuters</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="color: black; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span">The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have arrived at Ottawa Airport. The couple were greeted by Canada's Prime Minister, Stephen Harper. He unveiled a special flag made for the Royal couple with Prince William's seal of approval.</span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></div><div style="color: black; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span">Kate has made her first outfit change also. She boarded the plane in a navy outfit but landed with her hair worn half up, half down and had changed into a beautiful </span><a href="http://www.erdem.co.uk/home.php"><span class="Apple-style-span">Erdem</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span"> Moralioglu Resort 2012 Cecile dress. Again choosing a Canadian designer. She also chose her favourite LK Bennett sledge 2 pumps with the clutch she wore to Prince Philip's 90th birthday celebrations. Anyone who changes on a plane and look that good deserves serious style points........What do you think of Kate's looks today? The Duchess has reportedly brought thirty outfits with her. The Queen who is said to be extremely fond of Kate has given her the option of taking any jewellery she wishes for the tour. I expect we shall see some classic pieces in the coming days.</span></span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span">The couple greeted onlookers at the airport and both appeared excited and enthusiastic about this historic visit. A young boy welcomed the Duchess of Cambridge. At the</span><span class="Apple-style-span"> National War Memorial event where the couple paid their respects as the crowds began chanting 'We want Kate!' The couple stayed ten minutes longer than scheduled, meeting fans and Kate reportedly accepted the gift of a pillowcase made by Francine Dorian 'It's a tapestry I hope the couple will hang on their wall.'</span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></div><div style="color: black; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span">William and Kate then arrived at Rideau hall where they were officially welcomed. William made a warm speech where he spoke of how he and Kate had longed to visit Canada prior to their marriage. The Duke of Cambridge even spoke in french and joked it would improve as they went along. Kate looked on adoringly. I love how her face is so animated and expressive. The crowds absolutely adore her. Kate mania has officially begun!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>dutchesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00347004555642479307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12999709260184701.post-68648894147499070272012-12-08T09:33:00.000-08:002012-12-08T09:33:00.645-08:00Kate proves style doesn't have to be expensive<div style="color: black; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span">The Duchess of Cambridge looked stunning, greeting President Obama and his wife Michelle at Buckingham Palace this morning. The day after her wedding she left Clarence house in a blue Zara dress. Today she opted for a £175 </span><a href="http://www.reissonline.com/shop/womens/dresses/shola_/camel/"><span class="Apple-style-span">Reiss 'shola bandage' camel dress</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span">. The Reiss website has been inundated with visitors all day with fans of Kate trying to snap up one of the dresses also available in blue.</span></span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></div><div style="color: black; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span">The 29 year old teamed the dress with LK Bennett black heels and a Maude clutch by </span><a href="http://www.anyahindmarch.com/Listing/Bespoke"><span class="Apple-style-span">Anya Hindmarch Bespoke</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span">. Kate looked the picture of elegance proving style doesn't have to be expensive. Dispalying her tan from her honeymoon in the Seychelles, Kate looked strikingly similar to her younger sister Pippa who is never photographed without tan. Her hair was blow dried and worn down. Kate is clearly on her way to becoming a style icon, I would love to see her in Vogue. Her style is different to other royals while still conservative and classic. </span></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="color: black; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.look.co.uk/sites/default/files/imagecache/node-gallery-display/gallery/25550/reissnude.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://www.look.co.uk/sites/default/files/imagecache/node-gallery-display/gallery/25550/reissnude.jpg" width="192" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Reiss 'shola bandage' dress</span></td></tr></tbody></table>dutchesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00347004555642479307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12999709260184701.post-26858370233115261952012-12-05T09:46:00.000-08:002012-12-05T09:46:00.577-08:00Kate's Latest Purchases + Royal Documentary + More<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Hello Duchess Kate readers,</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">While William and Harry played polo on Saturday, Kate was spotted on the Kings Road shopping. A writer from <a href="http://www.graziadaily.co.uk/fashion/archive/2012/05/14/spotted--kate-middleton-shops-in-french-connection--jaeger-and-anthropologie---s.htm" target="_blank">Grazia</a> happened to be browsing in the same shops and revealed the Duchess was wearing a pair of tight black sports trousers, a cream cropped cardigan over a white T - shirt, a pair of casual trainers and her favourite <a href="http://coolspotters.com/handbags/mulberry-polly-push-lock-bag" target="_blank">Mulberry polly push lock bag</a>. Kate purchased two items in <a href="http://www.frenchconnection.com/index.aspx?mscsmigrated=true" target="_blank">French Connection</a>. (I recently read the brand was in financial difficulty, so perhaps 'The Kate Effect' will boost sales) </span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Kate bought the <a href="http://www.frenchconnection.com/product/728Z1/Winter+Silk+Vest+Top.ht" target="_blank">Winter Silk Vest Top</a> in iceberg blue. The top is currently on sale and available in a variety of colours from £27 to £49.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb1vTA2QxZHW-l_Vo_IyNml2QHi82yLwH2SbYWu3-hoty_BBXVCB35GMUquZIX0wXRJPeNJsdqkUgl3nJTreI30-sQHg7t5z9Z6p1HmVL6JXscsEhCw8w0U-kMiRP9OJDHgIgbZ-YllfM/s1600/fc.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb1vTA2QxZHW-l_Vo_IyNml2QHi82yLwH2SbYWu3-hoty_BBXVCB35GMUquZIX0wXRJPeNJsdqkUgl3nJTreI30-sQHg7t5z9Z6p1HmVL6JXscsEhCw8w0U-kMiRP9OJDHgIgbZ-YllfM/s1600/fc.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><i>French Connection</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Kate also reportedly bought the <a href="http://usa.frenchconnection.com/product.aspx?categoryid=woman%20Collections%20jeans&productid=74GZS&seoterm=Tiffany%20Jeans&&mscsmigrated=true" target="_blank">Tiffany Jeans</a> in vintage wash (With many thanks to <a href="http://www.facebook.com/ashley.margot" target="_blank">Ashley</a>). The low rise, skinny fit jeans are $108. They have stitch detailing on the back pockets and have a faded wash. I think the jeans and top with a pair of ballet flats would look amazing on Kate, perfect casual look.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMdPosQLvJrKlV3DBCjKmnF5167saxS9VsDJNhmLfRQlRJYLhkAO2ia-WU_zFqLaw9uA8hoFEliG55MxQlr895PyQQGfYZkzWB7fEEXcNRlxRQw1zCJeD6R9d0q1AikF9I9mAIYWacmuY/s1600/tiffany.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMdPosQLvJrKlV3DBCjKmnF5167saxS9VsDJNhmLfRQlRJYLhkAO2ia-WU_zFqLaw9uA8hoFEliG55MxQlr895PyQQGfYZkzWB7fEEXcNRlxRQw1zCJeD6R9d0q1AikF9I9mAIYWacmuY/s1600/tiffany.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><i>French Connection</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Kate's protection officer was seen carrying an armful of bags from luxury British brand <a href="http://www.jaeger.co.uk/About_Us_New" target="_blank">Jaeger</a>. We mentioned the brand before as they designed the new uniforms for staff at Kensington Palace. Kate reportedly bought the <a href="http://www.jaeger.co.uk/index.cfm?page=1013&productid=630205C&productvarid=630205C-08900-12&refpage=Womens_Dresses&pagesize=500&productpage=1&viewall=true" target="_blank">Silk Printed Wrap Dress</a> for £240. The elegant dress would be ideal for the upcoming garden party at Buckingham Palace, or perhaps Kate will save it for the tour?</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1TmArQSA0rpB6Y5XYN8_qvZ9kO_87_sX1KdvPa464ZArFNy17OlWzCrfR-V0EGpj_gCeeIkARgwchguOWEgCFEQ2arflxfG4pK4BDdqL7IWIgtF9c2KSFxgd7ywO4zn0YLEGHMPy9zBg/s1600/jaeger.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1TmArQSA0rpB6Y5XYN8_qvZ9kO_87_sX1KdvPa464ZArFNy17OlWzCrfR-V0EGpj_gCeeIkARgwchguOWEgCFEQ2arflxfG4pK4BDdqL7IWIgtF9c2KSFxgd7ywO4zn0YLEGHMPy9zBg/s1600/jaeger.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><i>Jaeger</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Finally Kate popped into <a href="http://www.anthropologie.eu/europe/page/home" target="_blank">Anthropologie</a> where she spent time browsing. Kate contemplated purchasing the £158 <a href="http://www.anthropologie.eu/en/uk/column/ines-column-dress/invt/7130600324940/&colour=Cream" target="_blank">Ines Column Dress</a> and the <a href="http://www.anthropologie.eu/en/uk/dinner-plates/luscious-langoustine-dinner-plate/invt/7544402420055k/&bklist=icat,6,shop,forhome,shopbyhome,tabletopandlinens,tabletopdinnerware" target="_blank">Luscious Langoustine Dinner Plate</a> (not exactly the type of tableware one would see at Kensington but perhaps a fun item for a small dinner party at Anglesey :)) However Kate left empty handed. Possible future purchases in my opinion.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA6jjTz-t64HpittG2wNdPLeti6_p93uUDeYqEJ_4v7rrEuq-ZwPGWmwqu95ny6lhKF7AKPimVk6_dynPQu1xPaHc3U5p-n_TuoZ9xygIhfFalVDytwxAMYb-ef5tleU2I99C9JDPgDC0/s1600/anthro.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA6jjTz-t64HpittG2wNdPLeti6_p93uUDeYqEJ_4v7rrEuq-ZwPGWmwqu95ny6lhKF7AKPimVk6_dynPQu1xPaHc3U5p-n_TuoZ9xygIhfFalVDytwxAMYb-ef5tleU2I99C9JDPgDC0/s1600/anthro.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><i>Anthropologie</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">************</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">We all know the Royal family are notoriously private but Katie Couric has managed to get a rare interview with Prince William and Prince Harry as part of the lead up to the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. In the preview William jokingly remarks: '<i>As I learned from growing up, you don't mess with your grandmother'.</i> The interview also features an exclusive tour of Buckingham Palace. It airs on ABC, May 29th. You can watch the preview <a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2144810/Princes-William-Harry-sit-rare-interview-Queen-Katie-Couric.html?ito=feeds-newsxml" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdMtmrhE-ItZj3fMFULGzqwDemSx6Wfrz0u6NAVmn605SLjWOkyUNt2oj8MzhVfrZ7hUMoeI5U3HDh-2eTrI4r1X_OZairkcN1SPw0vynXIM8bBLJ2SnlstDu7BOiSvHf_PImijj0y7WQ/s1600/here.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdMtmrhE-ItZj3fMFULGzqwDemSx6Wfrz0u6NAVmn605SLjWOkyUNt2oj8MzhVfrZ7hUMoeI5U3HDh-2eTrI4r1X_OZairkcN1SPw0vynXIM8bBLJ2SnlstDu7BOiSvHf_PImijj0y7WQ/s1600/here.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><i>ABC</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">While we're on the topic of videos. Did many of you see the ITV documentary 'William and Kate The First Year'. I thought it was a nice summary of the couple's first year together. If you wish to watch it, click on the links below :)</span><br /><div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnOhEdL3mVs" target="_blank">Part 1</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XnY1SqK4F5k" target="_blank">Part 2</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YITo1mtFGxU" target="_blank">Part 3</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLazeqIFQqM" target="_blank">Part 4</a></span></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">************</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">This weeks issue of Hello! Magazine is packed with Kate news and photos. Love the cover photo.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5cVeb4jODjlcoI6s0UVwnSycAV9YB4uvfc-AZXKehBnZ40nzgRKuxSuNigSMzOPxbNvQfLi0IQriMctk1kWEKBE85S32Neg6WKm7bdgS5UdzbvXOB0NgTL_MgY_IjloL4TvdsJPMCenM/s1600/hel.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5cVeb4jODjlcoI6s0UVwnSycAV9YB4uvfc-AZXKehBnZ40nzgRKuxSuNigSMzOPxbNvQfLi0IQriMctk1kWEKBE85S32Neg6WKm7bdgS5UdzbvXOB0NgTL_MgY_IjloL4TvdsJPMCenM/s640/hel.jpg" width="478" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><i>Hello! Magazine</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">************</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">For those of you who follow the blog via Facebook, I've had to set up a new page. For updates and general discussion on Kate please feel free to post and contribute on the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Duchess-Kate-Blog/227025530746047" target="_blank">Duchess Kate Blog Facebook Community</a> :)</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAuSaBatNyLqTFxAPs3zkiNWT9dXhZ6g4SyPNRwfcdx8YZM9RYm3IvGrIc9K60uz8HSEzBS_es5iRnkV2V-lQEZIL0iDKjwcWj07CI5CLhmi6V2wDmWgpNZgBLfTcieIzsBWi0I4ris7E/s1600/fb1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAuSaBatNyLqTFxAPs3zkiNWT9dXhZ6g4SyPNRwfcdx8YZM9RYm3IvGrIc9K60uz8HSEzBS_es5iRnkV2V-lQEZIL0iDKjwcWj07CI5CLhmi6V2wDmWgpNZgBLfTcieIzsBWi0I4ris7E/s1600/fb1.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I have updated the 'Kate's Upcoming Dates' section on the sidebar, with a nice selection of events coming up. I'll be doing a post in more detail on them shortly.</span></div>dutchesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00347004555642479307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12999709260184701.post-357383714257934082012-12-02T11:04:00.000-08:002012-12-02T11:04:00.226-08:00Prince William whisks Kate away on honeymoon<div style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif;">St James's palace has confirmed that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge set off on a delayed honeymoon yesterday. They are believed to have flown out by jet, before being taken by helicopter to a secret location. A spokesman for William said, 'They have left for their honeymoon and the couple have asked for their privacy to be respected'. William's car was reported seen leaving Anglesey, North Wales, yesterday piled high with luggage. Speculation has been rife regarding the honeymoon destination the couple would choose. Kenya was the keen favourite as William proposed to Kate there in October 2010. According to newspapers, William and Kate are staying in a £4,000 a night villa in the Seychelles, in the Indian Ocean. The resort offers almost complete isolation, exactly what the newlyweds are hoping for. It is understood the location is a surprise for Kate as she is unaware of William's plans for their getaway. The public were surprised when the couple left Clarence house via helicopter the morning after their wedding for a weekend away in Britain instead of opting to honeymoon immediately. The press have not disclosed details of the exact location, anyone holidaying in the same location might just be the first to catch a glimpse of William and Kate celebrating their honeymoon!</span></div>dutchesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00347004555642479307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12999709260184701.post-56012638251692027582012-11-29T02:22:00.000-08:002012-11-29T02:22:00.748-08:00Kate's Uncle Inspires Charity Choice, New Milliner + London Fashion
Week Styles<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When I heard Kate had chosen <a href="http://www.actiononaddiction.org.uk/home.aspx" target="_blank">Action On Addiction</a> as one of her patronages I couldn't help but wonder if her troubled uncle Gary Goldsmith has influenced her choice. Three years ago Goldsmith was filmed taking cocaine and bragging about his royal connections. Since then the multi millionaire has sought help and has reportedly offered to give Kate advice for her work at the charity. Nick Barton, the chief executive of Action on Addiction said</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><blockquote class="tr_bq"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><i>"When I met the Duchess she didn't discuss her uncle, but this was clearly a cause close to her heart. We hadn't approached her to be a patron of the charity, and, while we are obviously delighted to have her as ours, it was she who picked us, rather than the other way around."</i></b></span></blockquote><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY4chre_Lg4Rs-xQ9XuG9bDCyzARpsjhoU13jSh0WGob70FD6MJzOeXbpQyxoGtWuCGVyQK94nECHkoueKBHHyaGqf06kkm727OfU1U97CwsJP8zWjln4hyphenhyphenOlsqtkv0qVifxX5029dIFM/s1600/gary1.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>The Mirror</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY4chre_Lg4Rs-xQ9XuG9bDCyzARpsjhoU13jSh0WGob70FD6MJzOeXbpQyxoGtWuCGVyQK94nECHkoueKBHHyaGqf06kkm727OfU1U97CwsJP8zWjln4hyphenhyphenOlsqtkv0qVifxX5029dIFM/s1600/gary1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black;"></span></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">************</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">With the Jubilee approaching Kate will need a number of hats and has *very* surprisingly commissioned erotic milliner <a href="http://www.piersatkinson.com/" target="_blank">Piers Atkinson</a> to create a special hat for her. The designer has been quite outspoken about his dislike for the royal family. A look at one of his creations from the A/W collection.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitg-Mhn5fM2RaSEDErkwVQCV7fmJPhh0vKM1HTBU7yLjiv_crD9S-aCs8_JDS6BPspO2MSlolJaPRbw_odMYiI7wDDZBeeCuxEYARook6_79dcC0DgcqmXK_-Zu45L6qDf7gkIB-IBsLg/s1600/pie.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitg-Mhn5fM2RaSEDErkwVQCV7fmJPhh0vKM1HTBU7yLjiv_crD9S-aCs8_JDS6BPspO2MSlolJaPRbw_odMYiI7wDDZBeeCuxEYARook6_79dcC0DgcqmXK_-Zu45L6qDf7gkIB-IBsLg/s1600/pie.jpg" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">************</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">More wonderful fashion shows took place at <a href="http://www.londonfashionweek.co.uk/" target="_blank">London Fashion Week</a> today. During the tour we saw Kate wear two lace dresses by Canadian designer <a href="http://www.erdem.co.uk/" target="_blank">Erdem</a>. The A/W 2012 collection included combinations of colour, floral prints, tweed, silk and of course lace.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwXN8ptWKQeMHuasjagCwtbAaiga8wZRPCCiZCCcbD0uDFAu7mqyWm2m0jOwXMC3Mthh2RO0vCYrfjZvAJxLfgaD7OY4cZvq19EFT1DhWGzkcLJymYZ2ne_YpJK2AFnmeYbBBDuzMgInY/s1600/erd2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwXN8ptWKQeMHuasjagCwtbAaiga8wZRPCCiZCCcbD0uDFAu7mqyWm2m0jOwXMC3Mthh2RO0vCYrfjZvAJxLfgaD7OY4cZvq19EFT1DhWGzkcLJymYZ2ne_YpJK2AFnmeYbBBDuzMgInY/s640/erd2.jpg" width="490" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Critics have described the collection as pieces of art. The second dress is divine.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0y5wJSdi-fjKHEH38NxXtpmkKmqfRzUSBP8kc6ksQtYXmF3-C5IWQB7bOi9t0PIIBdu9Sx4NGkMcR4ClWAlFH3hVy8hx-si2VADJjp2iGGfTbagbFsNg4fSrYkYhh5iq6QZp0_AQXrPc/s1600/erd1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0y5wJSdi-fjKHEH38NxXtpmkKmqfRzUSBP8kc6ksQtYXmF3-C5IWQB7bOi9t0PIIBdu9Sx4NGkMcR4ClWAlFH3hVy8hx-si2VADJjp2iGGfTbagbFsNg4fSrYkYhh5iq6QZp0_AQXrPc/s1600/erd1.jpg" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The </span><a href="http://www.burberry.com/store/burberry/global/regionSet.jsp" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">Burberr</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">y models carried umbrellas as rain descended on the catwalk. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKQwy00U-aEcGGajeUZt2gxfM4UfIDnpFcdqgYNSC3BGx4-Won98CkbPcvYPM8WbXiuyseQ8vKN5h6befun53QIjb1GrkDRRy6T587ac-yIenHnc4eC8sgJ4R5sM0ahBub74fepcfgfrA/s1600/rain.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKQwy00U-aEcGGajeUZt2gxfM4UfIDnpFcdqgYNSC3BGx4-Won98CkbPcvYPM8WbXiuyseQ8vKN5h6befun53QIjb1GrkDRRy6T587ac-yIenHnc4eC8sgJ4R5sM0ahBub74fepcfgfrA/s1600/rain.jpg" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Detailed dress and quilted jackets took centre stage. Notably '<i>Bow Belts' </i>were '<i>the</i>' accessory of the show. A favourite trend of Kate's.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinebVie6geAwH0ZbGIsdkBsRnNYPPgEeV5CllwxZZky7qmzxYFy09TLONzw2i8KbBq9jWaYVAAy4gSTms9Zx2yWeJy-lGsEIyxzU6hGGoQHMe00dDu1UTDaDiTywcVbTsJQjr9Zgik92Q/s1600/bow.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinebVie6geAwH0ZbGIsdkBsRnNYPPgEeV5CllwxZZky7qmzxYFy09TLONzw2i8KbBq9jWaYVAAy4gSTms9Zx2yWeJy-lGsEIyxzU6hGGoQHMe00dDu1UTDaDiTywcVbTsJQjr9Zgik92Q/s400/bow.jpg" width="316" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Alexander's McQueen diffusion line <a href="http://www.m-c-q.com/" target="_blank">McQ</a> held their show tonight. The line is aimed at younger customers. The military theme was seen throughout the show and the bold use of colour looked extraordinary on the runway.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm9fjTGvDbWLYqhgKZk34SWCIgaoDj5MUXRqQ_CfWj86YULuBBn5UQX1UFhkGMWWKQYAzBHFA9KLkLmruQxEOq6edsW_1NsoOPqIqDNViGt8l82wos8kbALA90gS7qEK_52WClth94Xaw/s1600/qe5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm9fjTGvDbWLYqhgKZk34SWCIgaoDj5MUXRqQ_CfWj86YULuBBn5UQX1UFhkGMWWKQYAzBHFA9KLkLmruQxEOq6edsW_1NsoOPqIqDNViGt8l82wos8kbALA90gS7qEK_52WClth94Xaw/s1600/qe5.jpg" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Full brocade skirts added a period feel. Fabulous collection.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZHPJpq_sIel4eH7MiNWecti4ZjWPWWyKJNxNhYSIUpNiDCKzq6Jmb87T9ZiU23yYOXI1n8HE9iifOUALHqz1Xs1QDyM6CmvEvTxdza5hiPb4UARvgeaEwE0ujjtGLddGsAASjg_s_8sI/s1600/qw1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZHPJpq_sIel4eH7MiNWecti4ZjWPWWyKJNxNhYSIUpNiDCKzq6Jmb87T9ZiU23yYOXI1n8HE9iifOUALHqz1Xs1QDyM6CmvEvTxdza5hiPb4UARvgeaEwE0ujjtGLddGsAASjg_s_8sI/s1600/qw1.jpg" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The view during the show.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4pFtHmuJDoQaSAlCQaKZmWJZUTNUb4IaZKVYzjgoqAq5rTp8CJEyYk3rotLM-5HE7GNPGrnseEAwyPu_jsAFu06s8niGoGmZIQ0XwFXwWRVOk0U_ggE9L46MosRqdzA4DSevsJ2pEHs8/s1600/vie.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4pFtHmuJDoQaSAlCQaKZmWJZUTNUb4IaZKVYzjgoqAq5rTp8CJEyYk3rotLM-5HE7GNPGrnseEAwyPu_jsAFu06s8niGoGmZIQ0XwFXwWRVOk0U_ggE9L46MosRqdzA4DSevsJ2pEHs8/s1600/vie.jpg" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Parts of the collection were </span><i style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">very</i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> reminiscent of Kate's iconic wedding gown. Note the sheer sleeves above. The show ended with an ivory gown.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg7_1t2vN1uzU0_TNfSLg4tVaP5_qMIvPEwi_IVe69aOJ3k6Z0hO8LVBEXieAekK962ORb4HU_LQ0VV_8kV4jaC2pJ9lth1vpA9vdm0Mqwl_vi8Jb_roVzwM464xZdayDqnVI2FD9TeGA/s1600/qe1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg7_1t2vN1uzU0_TNfSLg4tVaP5_qMIvPEwi_IVe69aOJ3k6Z0hO8LVBEXieAekK962ORb4HU_LQ0VV_8kV4jaC2pJ9lth1vpA9vdm0Mqwl_vi8Jb_roVzwM464xZdayDqnVI2FD9TeGA/s1600/qe1.jpg" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">See you all tomorrow morning for Kate's visit to The Art Room classrooms.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Sources (Daily Mail, Daylife.com, The Telegraph)</span></div>dutchesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00347004555642479307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12999709260184701.post-88144029012513808412012-11-27T10:06:00.000-08:002012-11-27T10:06:00.474-08:00Kate wears something old to the wedding of 'royal matchmaker'<div style="color: black; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Kate has never been one to wear an item of clothing once then discard it and today was no exception. The Duchess of Cambridge attended the wedding of jockey Sam Waley-Cohen and party organiser Bella Balin wearing a black and white spot monochrome dress. Kate was previously photographed wearing it back in 2007 after she and William had broken up. She wore the satin dress with a chunky belt, black shrug and her hair swept back on a night out at the Boujis nightclub again accompanied by her sister Pippa. However Kate obviously felt the dress deserved a second outing. This team worn with a skinny black belt and the black Philip Treacy hat she wore today while supporting William at Trooping The Colour.</span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></div><div style="color: black; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Sam Waley-Cohen has been credited with rekindling the romance between William and Kate after their brief split. Kate greeted him with great affection and appeared very happy. I think Kate looked very chic today, Her dress looked new. I admire the way she keeps her clothes in such magnificent condition. She also has a keen eye for fashion making the dress look more chic than the first time she wore it.</span></div>dutchesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00347004555642479307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12999709260184701.post-73746081944840200242012-11-25T13:37:00.000-08:002012-11-25T13:37:00.571-08:00Kate Supports Team GB Hockey and BMX<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Duchess Kate supported Team GB's hockey team tonight at the Riverbank arena as they compete for a place in the final against Argentina. The Duchess was accompanied by her private secretary Rebecca Deacon.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoKR_9iGPZ4NingfergHCJPwmc_6osBqYrgGt8_K876bgvqL-qVGbOdZOKlYBda50KJHk21LIEU5PJOn7TzYS8bauHBMxSSiJOF6pQUpfAze_zLdEjJQHuaw2E2OPHLx3vrp98p8eSen4/s1600/gre.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoKR_9iGPZ4NingfergHCJPwmc_6osBqYrgGt8_K876bgvqL-qVGbOdZOKlYBda50KJHk21LIEU5PJOn7TzYS8bauHBMxSSiJOF6pQUpfAze_zLdEjJQHuaw2E2OPHLx3vrp98p8eSen4/s1600/gre.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Dan Roan Twitter</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A look at the stadium just before the match. A beautiful evening in London.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjTrkaeJy8MaI0q-NpXkIyDMEVg4XSqzJ37n3tXSYJv3t_bL0_GidRWPWPcVMyPPAAQSQ3jIvaxCJI101wAAKfvyjhssUsO_q99pdImZ0KG9EJPp4b_YdYfwaASl1FRHGgmj1STT83Evg/s1600/gvr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="476" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjTrkaeJy8MaI0q-NpXkIyDMEVg4XSqzJ37n3tXSYJv3t_bL0_GidRWPWPcVMyPPAAQSQ3jIvaxCJI101wAAKfvyjhssUsO_q99pdImZ0KG9EJPp4b_YdYfwaASl1FRHGgmj1STT83Evg/s640/gvr.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Dan Roan Twitter</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Despite a valiant effort form Team GB, Argentina won with a score of 2-1.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxGU303wTIAggtjWIWXm8IKAlQ6RCSJfV-ej_tV6kfFGd2GyTnxHD5QlnAWYpJtOjAxE4A0hVOq8ALoXqC0JF5BguJBIjtosew1dAGnQ5rQmpQFLeTFjO_gfv69FaKnfI3geM4qgol9A8/s1600/rg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxGU303wTIAggtjWIWXm8IKAlQ6RCSJfV-ej_tV6kfFGd2GyTnxHD5QlnAWYpJtOjAxE4A0hVOq8ALoXqC0JF5BguJBIjtosew1dAGnQ5rQmpQFLeTFjO_gfv69FaKnfI3geM4qgol9A8/s1600/rg.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Reuters</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Kate wore her Smythe Blazer and white Team GB polo shirt.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLP9iQLxogYmpoU0kONYThwAJqg7irp4GObNi9gMUJ779sN3n_HBFZiBM8QkqS73Mfb85z9aH4t_N1gsKh6OMWHKqYLvX2nmKDzjlrPLOetnvfPtMtkjQ6AdOwfi_1Ivn3DHI8FQV99Y8/s1600/llk.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLP9iQLxogYmpoU0kONYThwAJqg7irp4GObNi9gMUJ779sN3n_HBFZiBM8QkqS73Mfb85z9aH4t_N1gsKh6OMWHKqYLvX2nmKDzjlrPLOetnvfPtMtkjQ6AdOwfi_1Ivn3DHI8FQV99Y8/s640/llk.jpg" width="499" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Melissa Sharman Twitter</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Smythe shared a list of retailers who have the blazer in stock <a href="http://www.facebook.com/SmytheLesVestes" target="_blank">via their Facebook Page</a>.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1BwGFL2MDJObd6OgJQ8VopWGIkuM2OztUf6m-565_CFFVPcSOqBgA6DQXUP_hld1cKbVqMoBryxqxfyLESqgaKaJUAAev56btBhrGJ0oeMwDmX8aorYnf4rjp1DMXG_zMa0yvXIC-qHc/s1600/rgt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1BwGFL2MDJObd6OgJQ8VopWGIkuM2OztUf6m-565_CFFVPcSOqBgA6DQXUP_hld1cKbVqMoBryxqxfyLESqgaKaJUAAev56btBhrGJ0oeMwDmX8aorYnf4rjp1DMXG_zMa0yvXIC-qHc/s1600/rgt.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Smythe Facebook</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Kate is wearing her 'Olympic Shoes', the $375 <a href="http://www.stuartweitzman.com/products/corkswoon/" target="_blank">Stuart Weitzman for Russell and Bromley Corskwoon</a> in Great Britain Blue. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbSPCNqRTnH3mK80IxCnWlXyOGzEaCEBchn4-n7urUzeFvWxw9n7sKA-3aOvjaijzz4Zl4z3Xzv2tvrIEfNByMOJai045RK8QnEjTpfCd78XP_WNt6x2hYuOBGW3a9ZovHgCh-ss16EjQ/s1600/coco.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbSPCNqRTnH3mK80IxCnWlXyOGzEaCEBchn4-n7urUzeFvWxw9n7sKA-3aOvjaijzz4Zl4z3Xzv2tvrIEfNByMOJai045RK8QnEjTpfCd78XP_WNt6x2hYuOBGW3a9ZovHgCh-ss16EjQ/s1600/coco.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Stuart Weitzman</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To place an order for the shoes please follow the instructions below. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4RoS6BLCe0wgC2qYMIvmkKbBpT9ugi9sbJzrNKm77FWpgcUg10jKpOhIFKJJbGypBSOHu1jalQ8se8shQ3r1c84iC2FnH0OdLTmu0RaD1kq0JP1W2MkMeyQfw2TxllL63QviPlSHIfg8/s1600/grt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4RoS6BLCe0wgC2qYMIvmkKbBpT9ugi9sbJzrNKm77FWpgcUg10jKpOhIFKJJbGypBSOHu1jalQ8se8shQ3r1c84iC2FnH0OdLTmu0RaD1kq0JP1W2MkMeyQfw2TxllL63QviPlSHIfg8/s1600/grt.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Stuart Weitzman</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Kate is also wearing her navy skinny jeans, Givenchy sunglasses and carrying a Team GB jacket and Team GB Olympic pin badge.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUt-cOFOetavmS6R58Oi-J39ePkj22vVsAqzorsCshwkdtkUPf3Jp8yiCcgHvS4dy5IsUKoxR2iiqBkOGDySYh3QS-alLXIA4gvCDUICADTc2QHUORnisghEDbXf_mP5XUdvOvTTrdm9Q/s1600/gold+pin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUt-cOFOetavmS6R58Oi-J39ePkj22vVsAqzorsCshwkdtkUPf3Jp8yiCcgHvS4dy5IsUKoxR2iiqBkOGDySYh3QS-alLXIA4gvCDUICADTc2QHUORnisghEDbXf_mP5XUdvOvTTrdm9Q/s1600/gold+pin.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>London Pins</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> (More updates shortly)</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">************</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Earlier today, Kate watched the <a href="http://www.london2012.com/cycling-bmx/about/" target="_blank">Women's BMX Racing</a> where Team GB's Shanaze Reade made it through to Friday's Olympic Women's finals day after qualifying in fifth place from the seeding run. Very strangely I haven't seen any photos of Kate there yet but I will update once they emerge.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">BMX was inspired by motocross, the motorised version of the sport and made its Olympic debut at the Beijing 2008 Games. BMX riding is described as '<i>fast and furious and riders must be daring and fearless'.</i></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><br /></i></span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWHFFRMeG125-14FKtvafwaaKpaBfCyS_Hkm7NcTNS2peB-aUMqKbKDJLoMk0pyPwI86FJFd4C4C1LfPyCr7JaY3F_1W9P4ZbRadrxRsq67zsZ6b41DGSjjS5kJ0YacnFTaVEcCwB1XvI/s1600/mh.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWHFFRMeG125-14FKtvafwaaKpaBfCyS_Hkm7NcTNS2peB-aUMqKbKDJLoMk0pyPwI86FJFd4C4C1LfPyCr7JaY3F_1W9P4ZbRadrxRsq67zsZ6b41DGSjjS5kJ0YacnFTaVEcCwB1XvI/s1600/mh.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>London 2012</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm not familiar with the sport and whilst researching it, I found some of the jargon both interesting and amusing :)</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><ul><li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Bunny-Hop - To lift both wheels off the ground at once</b></span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Whoop - a small, wave-like bump in the track</b></span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Berm - a banked corner</b></span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Holeshot - The first rider to take the lead after the start</b></span></li></ul><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">An aerial view of the track which is located next to the Velodrome in the North of the Olympic Park. The track will be open to the public after the games. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf7ubP9YR9ulj-ytctmF-TyzMENmTSSa5vQIb1bVtrLEMbNt74Yxsk8aihHORB2S4qia7ClQhGJUoWNGDS-JD6nqnfSawZuQ8x6Uh4Ul3KXOsreOMw8QsjXrMJB2smAYWoIvrGwbj7zh4/s1600/track.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf7ubP9YR9ulj-ytctmF-TyzMENmTSSa5vQIb1bVtrLEMbNt74Yxsk8aihHORB2S4qia7ClQhGJUoWNGDS-JD6nqnfSawZuQ8x6Uh4Ul3KXOsreOMw8QsjXrMJB2smAYWoIvrGwbj7zh4/s1600/track.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>London 2012</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Kate wore her Team GB jacket with jeans again today. Kate appears to take great pride in her role as Olympic Ambassador and sees wearing Team GB attire as a means of showing support to the athletes. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">************</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In other news, members of the U.S. women's gymnastics team were stunned when they were paid a visit by the Duchess at the O2 arena on Sunday. Aly Raisman, Kyla Ross, Gabby Douglas and Jordyn Wieber have become hugely popular and their talent and determination did not go unnoticed by Kate who wanted to congratulate them on their success.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3g0wEc5914vBQwXeAKvt2NLb9fmzGWLWXZqx0qS6TTOH_5QqwjXMExmZj1iceFGMIeyimG_LHxiEBx17nFRP59dL9vysUvvWqydwEFs3JDAT_SN2YqIM6ZM2b7RqTPlsqkyVjXTvM8fE/s1600/ik.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3g0wEc5914vBQwXeAKvt2NLb9fmzGWLWXZqx0qS6TTOH_5QqwjXMExmZj1iceFGMIeyimG_LHxiEBx17nFRP59dL9vysUvvWqydwEFs3JDAT_SN2YqIM6ZM2b7RqTPlsqkyVjXTvM8fE/s1600/ik.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>NBC</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jordyn Wieber shared her excitement via Twitter.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4iQP12gzKwtrVo53UMhbIgPuODWXLq2SNxfOWFFdLklvmFAQ-QeErjC42yMlJz198wHTdisW08-kxXSGWHQC82ptuhvJJFt9vKPfySYy7ypUiPQ5N04BCld14PQn1kXRxHHYzdUAZj74/s1600/jwe.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4iQP12gzKwtrVo53UMhbIgPuODWXLq2SNxfOWFFdLklvmFAQ-QeErjC42yMlJz198wHTdisW08-kxXSGWHQC82ptuhvJJFt9vKPfySYy7ypUiPQ5N04BCld14PQn1kXRxHHYzdUAZj74/s1600/jwe.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Jordyn Wieber Twitter</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's wonderful to see Kate supporting all the athletes, aside from Team GB. No doubt a memorable moment for the young gymnasts. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">************</span></div>dutchesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00347004555642479307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12999709260184701.post-89445509072279780722012-11-22T11:19:00.000-08:002012-11-22T11:19:00.104-08:00The Duchess of Cambridge attends her first 'Remembrance Sunday' service<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5oQ7b90JMBIDrxgyfYTHwdiRsvyoRjUSxqBrJual7Ad2jYExVDQ-NjGVKARGD6iFYxwhVksQPTiRa30YEpzdKCCKTQcRxU80TcR1xyzj4AdA2saSlmvz4IEpA0_KbiMBaDCsuT-Tsb-A/s1600/re1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5oQ7b90JMBIDrxgyfYTHwdiRsvyoRjUSxqBrJual7Ad2jYExVDQ-NjGVKARGD6iFYxwhVksQPTiRa30YEpzdKCCKTQcRxU80TcR1xyzj4AdA2saSlmvz4IEpA0_KbiMBaDCsuT-Tsb-A/s1600/re1.jpg" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Duchess of Cambridge attended her first <a href="http://www.royal.gov.uk/RoyalEventsandCeremonies/RemembranceDay/RemembranceDay.aspx">Remembrance Sunday</a> service this morning in Cenotaph, Central London. This is a special day for Duchess Kate as we rarely see so many members of the Royal family gather for any one event. Senior members of the Royal family laid a wreath to commemorate the lives their lives during hostilities. You will notice Duchess Kate wore two poppies. This is to commemorate the lives of two of her relatives who died in war. One of whom was her late grandfather Peter Middleton who trained pilots in Calgary during the second world war.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Kate did not lay a wreath, Instead she joined the Duchess of Cornwall and watched from the foreign office. Only members born into the Royal family lay wreaths. Prince Philip seems to be the exception to the rule, this is most likely due to his military history. While the Duchess did not lay a wreath she took part in singing the anthem. You can watch a video f the event <a href="http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraph.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fuknews%2Fqueen-elizabeth-II%2Farticle8886961.ece%23ooid%3D9qZDcwMzqbvPZGCHn2tcOhZBwdMLGSbS&h=gAQE4nrSrAQHqkJy7I_WeKJgJOTlaQSUusQUTlvcfLgVuvg">here</a>.</span></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4JKJ0wyO4LSUiRxim1hPBJxlkvkLpswJkT0xD-SmR9g-UohUJkYwrFBksuqgdJP50eH3tPzhNgFnKxUHnUJMAtVIygHtEcIGHEpOfVq_37z0oHXVZBV7rAvZ_dO4_3xqhefd3og2rv_M/s1600/twe1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4JKJ0wyO4LSUiRxim1hPBJxlkvkLpswJkT0xD-SmR9g-UohUJkYwrFBksuqgdJP50eH3tPzhNgFnKxUHnUJMAtVIygHtEcIGHEpOfVq_37z0oHXVZBV7rAvZ_dO4_3xqhefd3og2rv_M/s1600/twe1.jpg" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Prince William's laid a wreath and left a touching card remembering two of his friends who died in service.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"For Jo, Lex and all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country Wills".</span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlepyRn8Y7YvRzKh4N0sc8gddw50V147g_IhFCcHUkN-_z3KvkPnsfEDC6L0uzxOzIUrBbHLKINbda8oRQs5W7SzyGjnfXoZMgf7a1LB2AWeVLhlzSwDe8mkxGtYjO_cI8yxV3GGenHag/s1600/o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlepyRn8Y7YvRzKh4N0sc8gddw50V147g_IhFCcHUkN-_z3KvkPnsfEDC6L0uzxOzIUrBbHLKINbda8oRQs5W7SzyGjnfXoZMgf7a1LB2AWeVLhlzSwDe8mkxGtYjO_cI8yxV3GGenHag/s1600/o.jpg" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Duchess Kate, the Duchess of Cornwall and Sophie, Countess of Wessex look pensive as they reflect during the service.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixccmNlvMU6FrNCPrhRn4etw8pAa653DTugVcuigSf7yUxS_lW9MtExI3kqhW0cDRdRYJF-3DwMGtHtLAwVOP28tLZVBfQElmMk_vWer62Za1ef3AKQwn2-wtU7w9fFqYdWu6zc9rt43g/s1600/ko.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="316" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixccmNlvMU6FrNCPrhRn4etw8pAa653DTugVcuigSf7yUxS_lW9MtExI3kqhW0cDRdRYJF-3DwMGtHtLAwVOP28tLZVBfQElmMk_vWer62Za1ef3AKQwn2-wtU7w9fFqYdWu6zc9rt43g/s640/ko.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Other photos of Kate from the service. One think I almost notice about Kate is how happy she always seems to be. We rarely see her without a smile.....</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjof3YDBLcNms9y88wvVTEP4fvUo-JwrrpC_IAaOYW-oaJdMWdWU5bSq1R0LQtOC0zfKhexoVP65BCHwu4o6paLQa75CBw07cDBs_q9vGY8MiQSDQjJ3RW64pDWKYDJA607W_aerJPBdSU/s1600/remembrace+day.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjof3YDBLcNms9y88wvVTEP4fvUo-JwrrpC_IAaOYW-oaJdMWdWU5bSq1R0LQtOC0zfKhexoVP65BCHwu4o6paLQa75CBw07cDBs_q9vGY8MiQSDQjJ3RW64pDWKYDJA607W_aerJPBdSU/s1600/remembrace+day.jpg" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center;">Duchess Kate looked elegant in a black A/W 2008 </span><a href="http://www.yoox.com/item.asp?cod10=41235703&tp=2304&tskay=3FD17CD7" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center;">Diane Von Furstenburg coat</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center;">. It was one of the most difficult Kate pieces to ID as the coat is not on the DVF website. However the talented </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1070825556" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center;">Mary Ellen</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center;"> from What Kate Wore Facebook found it. It is sold out on the site, The coat has detachable cuffs and collar and is 100% wool. Kate teamed the coat with a striking hat with a large bow, by milliner Jane Corbett.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimnSO3FjJkBd3_JmaD2mN1Ab_76Q9K6ZkjHQwU85i3SdpN2V5p37lWDlCkiHFAvhIV8JqYzOWba17Bu5G4rLrONQbxQGEAMZJ-4eJNi1EHxrQL86fmJulF_TyDQ6TTvW9b2q_uzmvnmEI/s1600/coat.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimnSO3FjJkBd3_JmaD2mN1Ab_76Q9K6ZkjHQwU85i3SdpN2V5p37lWDlCkiHFAvhIV8JqYzOWba17Bu5G4rLrONQbxQGEAMZJ-4eJNi1EHxrQL86fmJulF_TyDQ6TTvW9b2q_uzmvnmEI/s1600/coat.jpg" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Kate wore her beautiful <a href="http://www.kiki.co.uk/shop/grace-collection/1036-white-topaz-and-diamond-stud-earrings" style="text-align: left;">Kiki McDonough Grace earrings</a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-align: left;">. The white topaz stud earrings framed with diamonds are currently selling for £695.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC-aZQENVQuvcFXfFgBsKfUm2RXvFnUpV1jQS6ic-VMdXeXtKKrsjJBo6GcZuDeJDCopHGU_-drEa-BIlDE2kwmgq0dvS8y2wwXlXzew5pPqt-lFzbYIz8-n_l7bgX17P4eHzufqZZwlQ/s1600/kiki+grace.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="319" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC-aZQENVQuvcFXfFgBsKfUm2RXvFnUpV1jQS6ic-VMdXeXtKKrsjJBo6GcZuDeJDCopHGU_-drEa-BIlDE2kwmgq0dvS8y2wwXlXzew5pPqt-lFzbYIz8-n_l7bgX17P4eHzufqZZwlQ/s320/kiki+grace.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Remembrance Sunday takes place on the second Sunday in November annually. It is day put aside to remember those who have given their lives for peace and freedom. This morning, the Queen lead the nation in remembering and reflecting. A two minute silence took place and the Queen laid a wreath on the Cenotaph. A very special day to to remember relatives or friends who died in conflict.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja7XEz5p_Qq7rxFTzNCT_NSvUaRXSyMHufh9gRKELhN5hXFrviDf87qM6c-mJ7URtzYl0m8ySww_6FHxYLplgBtZX45YU08144Je0Ntnm9HKENv1TYqRRx-A9ekqneghmkpmBUUoy3aK8/s1600/xi.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja7XEz5p_Qq7rxFTzNCT_NSvUaRXSyMHufh9gRKELhN5hXFrviDf87qM6c-mJ7URtzYl0m8ySww_6FHxYLplgBtZX45YU08144Je0Ntnm9HKENv1TYqRRx-A9ekqneghmkpmBUUoy3aK8/s1600/xi.jpg" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Field of Remebrance outside Westminster Abbey</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">(Sources: Daylife, Daily Mail. Just Jared, pure people)</span></div>dutchesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00347004555642479307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12999709260184701.post-22944421543953248382012-11-20T08:44:00.000-08:002012-11-20T08:44:00.352-08:00Why the fashion world refuses to acknowledge Duchess Kate as a style
icon and Why fans of Kate prove them wrong<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I was doing my daily search for Kate related news today and I've noticed a trend among articles. It seems the fashion world and a healthy number of journalists refuse to accept Kate as a fashion icon. After the recent '<a href="http://www.bridalfashionweek.com/">Bridal Fashion Week</a>' the press joyfully wrote there was no <i>"discernible Kate Middleton effect"</i></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">British bespoke wedding dress designer <a href="http://www.sassiholford.com/">Sassi Holford</a> said,</span><br /><i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></i><br /><i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"The long sleeved demure look was already emerging before Kate Middleton appeared in her Sarah Burton designed gown. Five years ago, It was all strapless. The last two years - and more this year than any other people say, I don't want strapless, What can you offer me".</span></i><br /><i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></i><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Below a model wears a gown by Sassi Holford which seems very Kate inspired to me.....</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI5J82jIG1NCI-Cf3e8ZBXj5h0BJFecB6kVartTW7uK01aXfPW9jiHzpCk2koZoDteB9pGfXjn__ygEbiWoYwwM9BquCTV2XmzA4La75SNePTE47-85-EnjdLTJYXknR9LRA5SpITHwpM/s1600/sassi+holford.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI5J82jIG1NCI-Cf3e8ZBXj5h0BJFecB6kVartTW7uK01aXfPW9jiHzpCk2koZoDteB9pGfXjn__ygEbiWoYwwM9BquCTV2XmzA4La75SNePTE47-85-EnjdLTJYXknR9LRA5SpITHwpM/s1600/sassi+holford.jpg" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Other designers including <a href="http://www.matthewwilliamson.com/">Matthew Williamson</a> and <a href="http://www.gregorynato.com/">Gregory Nato</a> spoke along the same lines. You can read the article <a href="http://blogs.wsj.com/runway/2011/10/17/at-bridal-fashion-week-no-discernible-kate-middleton-effect/">Here</a>. There is absolutely no doubt Kate has influenced bridal trends. I'm sure most of you who have attended weddings this year have noticed lace, longer sleeves and boleros being worn by brides more so than in previous years.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">TV fashion presenter <a href="http://www.maryportas.com/">Mary Portas</a> felt the need to criticise the Duchess too saying <i>"Is that fashion? No. I do not know how can you say she is a fashion icon. I just don't get that". </i>Portas, not known for mincing her words, recently labelled the female members of the British Cabinet "<i>an ugly bunch".</i></span><br /><i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></i><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Others including designer <a href="http://www.viviennewestwood.co.uk/">Vivienne Westwood</a> have made similar comments. However designers such as <a href="http://www.temperleylondon.com/">Alice Temperly</a> and <a href="http://julienmacdonald.com/">Julien MacDonald</a> have spoke out in favour of Kate's style with MacDonald stating Kate is "c<i>hic and sophisticated". </i>I've decided to take a look at trends Kate has inspired and why I think she is a fashion icon. With thanks to the <a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2050435/Kate-Middletons-style-influenced-everyones-tastes-wedding-dress-splash.html">Daily Mail</a> for putting an excellent article together documenting Kate's fashion influence.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Firstly 'The Kate effect' has been simply amazing for the retailers she chooses. British high street label <a href="http://www.reissonline.com/eu/shop/womens/womens_sale/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=REISS&utm_campaign=W38_SALE_US_WW&utm_content=18102011Wk38SALEUSFALLIMGSALE&dm_i=73E%2CKQ60%2C46RSAM%2C1OM4F%2C1">Reiss</a> (they currently have up to 40% off on selected lines :) had to reissue the £159 dress she wore for the engagement photos while their website crashed after Kate wore their Shola dress while meeting the Obamas. London based label <a href="http://www.alexandermcqueen.com/">Alexander McQueen</a> experienced a fifty percent increase in turnover compared to the previous year after Kate wore a Sarah Burton wedding gown. In these recessionary times, Kate is a huge asset to British labels who need all the business they can get. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7WEszCZItuLK3b8PA_Y_SrKiQvLr1uJv6Oh4TG9pGPH34VEg-lYlhvh4m5xCpf_8wtIGiUfy6-Vzi7JraadEPuVikL9dA06IBhI_1Y8RNblqh89KkfqHqkEMks_QxA2EyJoPiVWdtzjE/s1600/mcq.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7WEszCZItuLK3b8PA_Y_SrKiQvLr1uJv6Oh4TG9pGPH34VEg-lYlhvh4m5xCpf_8wtIGiUfy6-Vzi7JraadEPuVikL9dA06IBhI_1Y8RNblqh89KkfqHqkEMks_QxA2EyJoPiVWdtzjE/s1600/mcq.jpg" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">No one can deny the massive popularity of Nude court shoes since Kate has been photographed wearing her favourite <a href="http://www.lkbennett.com/">L.K. Bennett</a> Sledge 2 Pumps. Even Carole and Pippa Middleton are fans..........(You know you're a trendsetter when you're mother and sister want to emulate your look :)) At Zara Phillips' wedding it was pointed out almost every woman in attendance was wearing nude court shoes.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWpajBk4BcXAYKZt6stocMQ0e7RsIq5jj9-LTRPilmRU7-XMLrscx4aYrqCxlAEoKRUsK9-QsuRBQoPKTvrSMug_7bOcGX-bxHy5hhh9Lo2H-8fwg8Jqobt2d7UFDFm_AuKmcY4pj0gTM/s1600/sledge+2+pumps.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWpajBk4BcXAYKZt6stocMQ0e7RsIq5jj9-LTRPilmRU7-XMLrscx4aYrqCxlAEoKRUsK9-QsuRBQoPKTvrSMug_7bOcGX-bxHy5hhh9Lo2H-8fwg8Jqobt2d7UFDFm_AuKmcY4pj0gTM/s1600/sledge+2+pumps.jpg" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">From Kate's wedding gown to the Royal tour and most recently while attending a wedding, Kate is clearly a fan of lace. Classic dresses with clean lines look spectacular with lace detail. It's a look that works wonderfully for the Duchess and any woman can emulate it. Journalist Jessica Vince wrote "<i>Middleton mania has influenced every designer, most notably through lace sleeves that repli Kate the famous Alexander McQueen gown of Royal Wedding day".</i></span><br /><i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></i><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Kate's stunning sapphire and diamond engagement ring, originally Princess Diana's sparked a trend for colourful gemstones. Replicas of Kate's ring sold out all over the world. Dervla Cogan from By Brillians jewellery company said</span></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> "<i>In the run up to the Royal wedding we constantly had customers visit our shop and emailing our website requesting a similar piece to Kate's engagement ring. We created a piece inspired by the famous ring and it was hugely popular. It sold out before the big day and people who wanted it had to be put on a waiting list. Even after the wedding it continues to be one of our best selling items".</i></span><br /><i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></i><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgETmeNyHnsik4rnkEQYit4lonzjpBYceFQUh09utKVbdoF0kx2osVvsVOCEMC9MQMhrysf70b0cWLqM_2C2NaKdLuOFXufMXxL8sp8ByLTdcH-kWmiS2DSk64ZVta0yYD9m04fpVkOaew/s1600/ring.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgETmeNyHnsik4rnkEQYit4lonzjpBYceFQUh09utKVbdoF0kx2osVvsVOCEMC9MQMhrysf70b0cWLqM_2C2NaKdLuOFXufMXxL8sp8ByLTdcH-kWmiS2DSk64ZVta0yYD9m04fpVkOaew/s1600/ring.jpg" /></span></a></div><i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></i><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">These are but a few of the trends Kate has inspired but what is the true testament of a style icon? Is it someone designers are influenced by? Someone who makes the headlines? In my opinion a true style icon is someone who is admired and emulated by people like you and me. From your average college student, businesswoman, homemaker and fashionista, Kate's style is loved. Women want to dress like her. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I asked some wonderful fans of Kate's style what they love about her look. I would like to sincerely thank each of them for taking the time to participate. It is greatly appreciated.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://twitter.com/#!/ChiaraStar84">Chiara</a> via Twitter "How she's always appropriate wears the perfect thing according to the event and her role".</span></i><br /><i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></i><br /><i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://twitter.com/#!/RoyallyKate">Kate Middleton Fans</a> via Twitter "I love how her style is timeless, yet accentuated with such grace. She truly is such an icon, and everyone can wear it".</span></i><br /><i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></i><br /><i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://twitter.com/#!/LyssaPearl">Alyssa</a> Via Twitter "She's classic and elegant, not overdone. Clean lines, sticks to what works.</span></i><br /><i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></i><br /><i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://twitter.com/#!/gingergirl4242">Pamela</a> Via Twitter "She always looks effortless. Sounds cliche, but true. She wears clothes, they don't wear her. Never overdone".</span></i><br /><i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></i><br /><i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Anne Marie Via <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/What-Kate-Wore/199996590019266">What Kate Wore Facebook</a> "Several things. I really like choosing things she has worn (the exact not a copy) because it always is very high quality, and has, I guess you would say, a little twist to it. Like the ruffle on the bottom of the trench coat,..".</span></i><br /><i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></i><br /><i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Brittney Mick Via <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/What-Kate-Wore/199996590019266">WKW Facebook</a> "I love how glamorous yet effortless she looks".</span></i><br /><i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></i><br /><i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jami Via <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/What-Kate-Wore/199996590019266">WKW Facebook</a> "I am also young like Kate and I really like that she is making it stylish to dress conservative, but cute and classy. You don't need to dress trashy to get noticed".</span></i><br /><i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></i><br /><i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Amber Via <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/What-Kate-Wore/199996590019266">WKW Facebook</a> "I love how she "recycles" her clothes as they say. She is not afraid to be photographed in it twice. I love how she wears pantyhose. But I think we can all agree we like her conservative, classy attire".</span></i><br /><i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></i><br /><i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dolores Via <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/What-Kate-Wore/199996590019266">WKW Facebook</a> "I also like her influence on young girls. She's showing them that you can be beautiful and elegant without being trendy, and garish".</span></i><br /><i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></i><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19px;"><i><a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/16514163880053470414">Alyssia</a> Via the blog "I personally love her style, her courage to put sophistication back on the map (so sick of this Lady GaGa/it's OK to dress like a ho fad), and the way she pulls it all off by wearing (for the most part) reasonably priced clothing in a way which makes even the least of us feel as if we can always channel our inner princess. Most of all, and beyond her "style icon" status, she is a good person, an exceptional lady, an advocate for humanity and charity. And that's what makes her one of my favorite people on the planet".</i></span><br /><i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></i><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The general opinion appears to be that it's Kate's classy, effortless style we all love. It's attainable, yet glamorous. Affordable, yet chic. Modern, yet classic....................</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Why do you all love Kate's style? If you would like your comment added to the list please let me know :)</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Again a huge thank you to the women who contributed to this post. Kate has some wonderful fans :)</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Sources (Daily Mail, What Kate Wore Facebook, Twitter,Wall Street Post)</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i><br /></i></span>dutchesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00347004555642479307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12999709260184701.post-25279743983228319272012-11-18T07:47:00.000-08:002012-11-18T07:47:00.593-08:00Crowds gather as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrive in Yellowknife<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Prince William and Duchess Kate have arrived in Yellowknife, The fourth stop on their Canadian tour. Large crowds gathered around the airport as they arrived. After a tiring dragon boat race yesterday the couple showed no signs of slowing down. They are taking tomorrow off to relax. (A welcome rest I'm sure) William and Kate were greeted by two little girls with flowers. It is again, a busy day for the couple. I will update with photos and news throughout the day! :)</span></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIJ4eDzKL8azeU-FvRDguxLvrNAtQ7d3t_j7NGbt1Lvb8W6XwpctoOjyYjqH23l-7bQyXWsP1JQJEpCNQGIDBxGBKjHr_-9UkxkASuznsl8sif4F_5NMFp8hqijxEBOgL5Knj2ZV-udg/s1600/nt3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="496" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIJ4eDzKL8azeU-FvRDguxLvrNAtQ7d3t_j7NGbt1Lvb8W6XwpctoOjyYjqH23l-7bQyXWsP1JQJEpCNQGIDBxGBKjHr_-9UkxkASuznsl8sif4F_5NMFp8hqijxEBOgL5Knj2ZV-udg/s640/nt3.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/FEnjUXcAI8E?feature=player_embedded' frameborder='0'></iframe></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Kate was wearing the navy trench coat from yesterday, It's the '<a href="http://www.buzzillions.com/dz_1263834_ted_baker_jinan_coat_trench_reviews">Ted Baker Jinan trench coat</a>'. (With many thanks to @Perfect_sinner on twitter who is just wonderful regarding Kate's looks) Even on her first official royal tour, Kate is proving she is still a fan of the high street. She looked amazing and very chic. With navy pumps and her hair worn down it transformed her look from day to night! </span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhyFZfy8hKwmXe34sM3WeWSg1oF8eSfw2rC29M0yDEvZMutYduSBrTORoskCGzDk6kH2l5Wo5bj7wIzKWLT8VctN_TGMXObk-9NXQkf0oEiYBu1uay5Vpv2xc0RWTY65tG2aI2xdUFOg/s1600/tbt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhyFZfy8hKwmXe34sM3WeWSg1oF8eSfw2rC29M0yDEvZMutYduSBrTORoskCGzDk6kH2l5Wo5bj7wIzKWLT8VctN_TGMXObk-9NXQkf0oEiYBu1uay5Vpv2xc0RWTY65tG2aI2xdUFOg/s400/tbt.jpg" width="294" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Yesterday was such an eventful day from the dragon boat race to Kate posing with someone dressed up as 'Anne of Green Gables'. I just had to show you more photos. (Sometimes the best photos don't surface until the next day)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDlqiG6XPiQIb-3LywAIC5f27aO6hDaPXD3RyBMA-2gW0tIofYTTjLnB8VMZ6C9i6dWmY_4ZiSY2_fVyIOlMHdTZD6OVHch4BFT-aKBwgMlWrb4Iv7o7gdxNTtRBzvHqtNUFKcj9ugng/s1600/tn2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDlqiG6XPiQIb-3LywAIC5f27aO6hDaPXD3RyBMA-2gW0tIofYTTjLnB8VMZ6C9i6dWmY_4ZiSY2_fVyIOlMHdTZD6OVHch4BFT-aKBwgMlWrb4Iv7o7gdxNTtRBzvHqtNUFKcj9ugng/s640/tn2.jpg" width="458" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">The couple share a private joke</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicK3L5CoZx2PXJsovCbsAeimpxfPlrS6oM1evR22e1UFZlFsvnCS6EiL8L5SB0KCHjEWqa_Bh_AA6rE1PJWkCfd9KyX3vbIIVEuiR0jvp1P6BuGRdiofbTpz35l5Svw1L1SErYQI5aYA/s1600/cg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicK3L5CoZx2PXJsovCbsAeimpxfPlrS6oM1evR22e1UFZlFsvnCS6EiL8L5SB0KCHjEWqa_Bh_AA6rE1PJWkCfd9KyX3vbIIVEuiR0jvp1P6BuGRdiofbTpz35l5Svw1L1SErYQI5aYA/s640/cg.jpg" width="472" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">With 'Anne of Green Gables</span></td></tr></tbody></table>dutchesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00347004555642479307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12999709260184701.post-31298413485080435312012-11-16T10:34:00.000-08:002012-11-16T10:34:00.295-08:00Kate Enjoys Retail Therapy, Upcoming Engagements News + More<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hello Kate Fans,</span><br /><span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Duchess Kate has been enjoying some retail therapy ahead of this weeks engagements. She was reportedly seen walking in and out of the <a href="http://www.gap.com/" target="_blank">GAP</a> on Kensington's High Street last Friday. It is also possible and more likely she was browsing around high street store <a href="http://www.hm.com/gb/" target="_blank">H&M</a> which is next to Gap. </span><br /><span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsVCiDfxs0phRO7VbcQg98_UJJfd61Q1dHaEdHjERFjYQKxyudpuunFsesXm63atx9U_R5g-p9ywVedV3HXL-3xhndWfeHUh-6PAXt6YI7z_9JEioXoXwbz9n-v3CQ4bGpomw7LEm_Ko4/s1600/ross.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsVCiDfxs0phRO7VbcQg98_UJJfd61Q1dHaEdHjERFjYQKxyudpuunFsesXm63atx9U_R5g-p9ywVedV3HXL-3xhndWfeHUh-6PAXt6YI7z_9JEioXoXwbz9n-v3CQ4bGpomw7LEm_Ko4/s1600/ross.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A look at Kate's favourite shopping area, Kensington High Street.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbBJW3tqCMWsuwvjJ-x9OISxK2BhK_hBgY8BJU93_2dc6RB6dawZ0lSJpXVW2-fdVT_ZRQNPlMa75PR_NS0A6_VjYnJfi89Hyd0M4bGTnrdTMK3DTLIxTfySCFTK9YmPGh7kXQCxAzuNM/s1600/gap.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbBJW3tqCMWsuwvjJ-x9OISxK2BhK_hBgY8BJU93_2dc6RB6dawZ0lSJpXVW2-fdVT_ZRQNPlMa75PR_NS0A6_VjYnJfi89Hyd0M4bGTnrdTMK3DTLIxTfySCFTK9YmPGh7kXQCxAzuNM/s1600/gap.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Denoir Flickr</i></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">************</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This Thursday Prince Charles will introduce Kate to his charity <a href="http://www.childrenandarts.org.uk/our-projects/quests/current-quests/great-art-quest/" target="_blank">The Prince's Foundation for Children and Arts</a>. Their Royal Highnesses will meet school children participating in the Great Art Quest project at <a href="http://www.dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk/the_gallery/news/dulwich_picture_gallery_royal.aspx" target="_blank">Dulwich Picture Gallery</a>.The project offers 7 to 11 eleven year old the chance to develop their creative skills and experience visual art as well as the opportunity to create their own masterpiece. The visit will indeed be a special one. It will be the first time we've seen Kate perform an engagement with her father in law. Prince Charles is deeply passionate about the arts and feels Kate has an in depth understanding of this, he is reportedly very eager to involve her in his art related charities.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_IMuTKM8HMpvlhTl79CvSlG8jrhO68xcQUUOp1WGeKP11KvmO_Vl509nv1JEs_k3YOQZPhdvJDcJSH8Ks_XuBetky41v_VpQ9ljp5UPFNjh15IPJ1XVXbymaVnfpOQZB5rQ8ITXne0ms/s1600/art1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_IMuTKM8HMpvlhTl79CvSlG8jrhO68xcQUUOp1WGeKP11KvmO_Vl509nv1JEs_k3YOQZPhdvJDcJSH8Ks_XuBetky41v_VpQ9ljp5UPFNjh15IPJ1XVXbymaVnfpOQZB5rQ8ITXne0ms/s1600/art1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">************</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Is anyone else hopeful Kate will wear green on St. Patrick's Day? I explained <a href="http://hrhduchesskate.blogspot.com/2012/03/kates-first-speech-st-patricks-day.html" target="_blank">in this post</a> that blue is also a very strong possibility. I've been looking through the latest collections from some of Kate's favourite designers searching for </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: lime;">pieces </span><span style="color: #38761d;">in </span><span style="color: #6aa84f;">these </span><span style="color: #274e13;">shades :) </span></span><span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I think green works incredibly well with Kate's colouring. Below we look at the <a href="http://www.millyny.com/Shop/Just-In/LINDSAY-SHEATH-DRESS-2890.html" target="_blank">Milly Lindsay Sheath Dress</a>, <a href="http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/190351" target="_blank">Burberry Prosum Silk Georgette Dress</a> and the <a href="http://www.orlakiely.com/uk.cfm/clothing/dresses/12SW-GGT751/18759/Eau%20de%20Nil/" target="_blank">Orla Kiely Silk Georgette Garden Party Raglan Tunic</a>. I don't think the tunic is particularly Kate's style but Orla is an Irish designer so a piece by her is definitely worth considering.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpUuTMeyYVdvqZ9sB89v-K1IBCZly9AIUZzgzfsIvmKAZ-8Z8fLCfgk5n0v0DJd9bDJSbBvABgy6f3Uk2w97lSEBDineEI6JiLCSAiP_PvmQswQk7lAAgzoYCs-g2yKbpiO5CQ0UrX37g/s1600/green1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpUuTMeyYVdvqZ9sB89v-K1IBCZly9AIUZzgzfsIvmKAZ-8Z8fLCfgk5n0v0DJd9bDJSbBvABgy6f3Uk2w97lSEBDineEI6JiLCSAiP_PvmQswQk7lAAgzoYCs-g2yKbpiO5CQ0UrX37g/s1600/green1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For Kate's last military engagement she chose a military inspired outfit by <a href="http://www.alexandermcqueen.co.uk/uk/en/shop/womenswear.aspx" target="_blank">McQueen</a>. This Khaki outfit with alterations (and I <i>stress</i> the word alteration) could be something Kate would consider. It is also the only green outfit currently for sale by the flamboyant label.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf_GtxoN7aeB0G9j51jnN7BJQa2y5e2zxuD-iBNcxFVq4_ps3M_099eDJoTMiyhAHwttD20PhmahX2UYCKgZ1s-oeeCvKypXp36RT2p4K7UGhP6uj2qp545NQ6S0sZGSnA_Glzad4J6Ug/s1600/khaki.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf_GtxoN7aeB0G9j51jnN7BJQa2y5e2zxuD-iBNcxFVq4_ps3M_099eDJoTMiyhAHwttD20PhmahX2UYCKgZ1s-oeeCvKypXp36RT2p4K7UGhP6uj2qp545NQ6S0sZGSnA_Glzad4J6Ug/s1600/khaki.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I expect it will be a cold day and Kate will opt to wear a coat. The <a href="http://www.brownsfashion.com/Product/Women/Women/Clothing/Coats/Collarless_silk_coat/Product.aspx?p=3498825" target="_blank">Rochas Collarless Silk Coat</a> caught my eye instantly. A designer Kate hasn't worn but the teal colour and cut look incredible. The <a href="http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/178033?cm_mmc=LinkshareUS-_-Custom-_-Link-_-Builder&siteID=Hy3bqNL2jtQ-MMRJ0nlbih6qX3Bc2bVE2g" target="_blank">Ralph Lauren Leah Suede Coat</a> and the <a href="http://www.matchesfashion.com/fcp/content/Redirect/content?siteID=Hy3bqNL2jtQ-E4M1CEp.xzlJ1ZeYvEi53Q&url=http://www.matchesfashion.com/fcp/product/Matches-Fashion/coats/diane+von+furstenberg-DVF-B-S3207288T11-coats-GREEN/51521?qxjkl=tsid:30065|cat:Hy3bqNL2jtQ" target="_blank">DVF green coat</a> are also appropriate yet stylish pieces.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvITaDAFY8xP8fDVbWcu6wJM_rwDQHID2_yWuKd8_0VNML2942utr_6iWzePIVNsS4m00mFbKaeKW-v2dFPLTen0PQYd9aoP1XbzX29Wy6MzOCuHVzzrRPIxAw3rNODkD0eEnUuT3RhjU/s1600/green.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="310" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvITaDAFY8xP8fDVbWcu6wJM_rwDQHID2_yWuKd8_0VNML2942utr_6iWzePIVNsS4m00mFbKaeKW-v2dFPLTen0PQYd9aoP1XbzX29Wy6MzOCuHVzzrRPIxAw3rNODkD0eEnUuT3RhjU/s640/green.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The <a href="http://katherinehooker.com/coats/braid-coat/" target="_blank">Katherine Hooker Braid Coat</a> comes in a simply <i>stunning </i>pale green. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIsALLY7T7DwidI_3BVuwv4xfargwDtOXbbfSxRAQfPADKx5bR0rT2e_FEZdIHlRn_s64ntw3QZEPGfGFZcQzheNU0w96OmqtV6aqb6-GeMc6m-uMBMi0WjqsiBp6-gtaAsNxmjMkR0fQ/s1600/braid.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="576" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIsALLY7T7DwidI_3BVuwv4xfargwDtOXbbfSxRAQfPADKx5bR0rT2e_FEZdIHlRn_s64ntw3QZEPGfGFZcQzheNU0w96OmqtV6aqb6-GeMc6m-uMBMi0WjqsiBp6-gtaAsNxmjMkR0fQ/s640/braid.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Whilst on the topic of Katherine Hooker, I was looking on the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Katherine-Hooker-London/167822919906612" target="_blank">facebook page</a> last night and saw the beautiful buxton jacket teamed with the new Betty dress. I have no doubt that these pieces could very well be worn by Kate in the future. Perhaps for the tour?</span><br /><span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZtsBHp8eFjPR1zGKdfBhMtkTRkpexPb3V7kAy3l6c4PL3jBY1sqLhPbLMeiQ6jL6eVWxQXnaBXFntO8RgfH5H44g4wh-Jg34EvcLbLMN0u1y77pRmqpMXMhFnBHhWYLo7XTQE3yXFvWo/s1600/betty.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZtsBHp8eFjPR1zGKdfBhMtkTRkpexPb3V7kAy3l6c4PL3jBY1sqLhPbLMeiQ6jL6eVWxQXnaBXFntO8RgfH5H44g4wh-Jg34EvcLbLMN0u1y77pRmqpMXMhFnBHhWYLo7XTQE3yXFvWo/s1600/betty.jpg" /></a></div><span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">************</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Sources ( Dulwich Picture Gallery, The Telegraph, Katherine Hooker)</span></div>dutchesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00347004555642479307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12999709260184701.post-36119814489044477332012-11-14T06:05:00.000-08:002012-11-14T06:05:00.467-08:00Kate Looks Pretty In Pink For Sovereigns' Luncheon<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">William and Kate attended the Queen's Sovereigns' Luncheon at royal residence <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windsor_Castle" target="_blank">Windsor Castle</a> today. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd_ZZwkD5BOyLjDPF608G6YDhVd8VHTID0JMPsx_OpKE_eGCWpz7o5fgGwz3oD9PedaXHrHV1THg5RPhE9qPKB0NB5KCCGVGIpR5D9eaSMmXKOs9w5sa3QCY9CVwdpW90V78Ztl1AC_JI/s1600/wk.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd_ZZwkD5BOyLjDPF608G6YDhVd8VHTID0JMPsx_OpKE_eGCWpz7o5fgGwz3oD9PedaXHrHV1THg5RPhE9qPKB0NB5KCCGVGIpR5D9eaSMmXKOs9w5sa3QCY9CVwdpW90V78Ztl1AC_JI/s1600/wk.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><i>Reuters</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Aside from weddings and funerals, it is the largest gathering of monarchs for a decade. Royals from twenty six countries including Japan, Sweden, Norway, Lesotho, Kuwait, Malaysia, Morocco, Romania, Denmark and Saudi Arabia attended to celebrate Her Majesty's Diamond Jubilee. Notably, Queen Sofia of Spain declined an invitation at the behest of the Spanish government, which has reportedly decided to take issue with an upcoming visit by Prince Edward to the British territory of Gibralter, which Spain has long claimed sovereignty over. You can view the full guest list at </span><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-18115533" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">this BBC article</a><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWY-Sm5OiD6mpRLVlgJ-KofmH_A2LmyK3LQePg5qlrwGsUWiqA3ahDY8wTq86RCUCquULVBf5zz-hNOc-7ZzgJuGGcz-WTGr68VyDB4LNRpjp2-ZzIXB0zV0mfdjBPUup98bn09x1bWXs/s1600/ap.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWY-Sm5OiD6mpRLVlgJ-KofmH_A2LmyK3LQePg5qlrwGsUWiqA3ahDY8wTq86RCUCquULVBf5zz-hNOc-7ZzgJuGGcz-WTGr68VyDB4LNRpjp2-ZzIXB0zV0mfdjBPUup98bn09x1bWXs/s1600/ap.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><i>AP</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><a href="http://www.royal.gov.uk/theroyalresidences/windsorcastle/windsorcastle.aspx" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">Windsor</a><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> is a mediaeval castle in Berkshire. It has been a Royal home and fortress for over nine hundred years. It is the largest occupied castle in the world. The Queen takes up official residence in Windsor for a month over Easter, a time referred to as Easter Court. It is also often used to host state visits. In November 1992, the castle suffered severe damage in a fire which destroyed many historic parts of the building. You can watch the video </span><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-Od9doJbWY" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">here</a><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">. The castle was gradually repaired at great expense, and questions raised over this expense led to Buckingham Palace being opened to the public for the first time to raise finances for the restoration.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibwpUVnJ5kTeSDNYTuz2Ne45_lxmWElXFKcQJDpvlRYtvKlky0-PEPq-9063sHvqFtpYsb5V5VoXACXY7T0BbU-_eKON7vlZO2Tg5494lbhG7Y8GHGvlWIJ78LEu-sYwbJn95Y0U1DXLo/s1600/wiki.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibwpUVnJ5kTeSDNYTuz2Ne45_lxmWElXFKcQJDpvlRYtvKlky0-PEPq-9063sHvqFtpYsb5V5VoXACXY7T0BbU-_eKON7vlZO2Tg5494lbhG7Y8GHGvlWIJ78LEu-sYwbJn95Y0U1DXLo/s640/wiki.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><i>Wikipedia</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Many of you will be familiar with the castle's place of worship, <a href="http://www.stgeorges-windsor.org/" target="_blank">St George's Chapel</a>. The chapel has been the site of many weddings including Prince Edwards. The Queen Mother lies buried in the chapel with her husband King George VI and her youngest daughter, Princess Margaret. It is also the chapel of the <a href="http://www.royal.gov.uk/monarchUK/honours/Orderofthegarter/orderofthegarter.aspx" target="_blank">Order of the Garter</a> (William and Kate will be attending on June 18th)</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Below we see Kate at last years ceremony.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN9MMmEXAhyphenhyphenE7CSvXcfa7WM-z8SOuPpFpcVy3cPWJXxwf0qe3mBVk_xUWT88cTnomloHM77II7iHNwkoRp0zDxXM6z919py60JD2Edd3HZ3MAdYj0Z-6J6mVPy0dZ0ZuRrF7ON2dW_aIU/s1600/spl288119_002b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN9MMmEXAhyphenhyphenE7CSvXcfa7WM-z8SOuPpFpcVy3cPWJXxwf0qe3mBVk_xUWT88cTnomloHM77II7iHNwkoRp0zDxXM6z919py60JD2Edd3HZ3MAdYj0Z-6J6mVPy0dZ0ZuRrF7ON2dW_aIU/s1600/spl288119_002b.jpg" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The Royals dined at round tables with one member of the British royal family at each table. Interestingly I imagine that means William and Kate were not seated together. Ace photographer <a href="https://twitter.com/#%21/RegalEyes" target="_blank">@RegalEyes</a> pointed out Kate would have been practicing her curtsies as there was potential for over twenty curtsies for the Duchess, Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie and the Countess of Wessex. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWvTvRyx5iCfM5D5XRFb3NGoyi7JiDzEeaxgz0PArYtnPkzQd5u29Od4iFqelEZ9cGCOzmzettemSPZ5ETX2TlhIVBuD9mdSZ7DwKIuPL27onzVZADtITRsMSJ6cJrtdGRsJTqWkNYybs/s1600/ap9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWvTvRyx5iCfM5D5XRFb3NGoyi7JiDzEeaxgz0PArYtnPkzQd5u29Od4iFqelEZ9cGCOzmzettemSPZ5ETX2TlhIVBuD9mdSZ7DwKIuPL27onzVZADtITRsMSJ6cJrtdGRsJTqWkNYybs/s1600/ap9.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><i>AP</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Kate talking to Prince Albert and Princess Charlene of Monaco.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjecXiD3tUK8UquJpiyhgUhPfhux-wYiz-rQAAoZfBqx7VH9I9muT08tLc880OPEUUANZxRf_MhKTQ0sACAovI5tbZ6_78MZqIHGSQoxg-ZcroLI-CkDv4rLC-Q8kUoBQO6Vbg1-ZjI97M/s1600/ap0.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjecXiD3tUK8UquJpiyhgUhPfhux-wYiz-rQAAoZfBqx7VH9I9muT08tLc880OPEUUANZxRf_MhKTQ0sACAovI5tbZ6_78MZqIHGSQoxg-ZcroLI-CkDv4rLC-Q8kUoBQO6Vbg1-ZjI97M/s1600/ap0.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><i>AP</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">A look at the lunch menu. No doubt an important (and daunting) day for the chef. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpqKfBp5_rTdwFUNLrs-0Hx0_WGKPbM2Wi74As422i8rNEzogXvxoq6la8ftsq5OjtZKP6IAyo_WTQittEbBfVd2e-Y7RJWyrpRq7tN7JMCzzVqjspO34nvhHUZejSm9-OtZl5VaTtQ90/s1600/vc.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpqKfBp5_rTdwFUNLrs-0Hx0_WGKPbM2Wi74As422i8rNEzogXvxoq6la8ftsq5OjtZKP6IAyo_WTQittEbBfVd2e-Y7RJWyrpRq7tN7JMCzzVqjspO34nvhHUZejSm9-OtZl5VaTtQ90/s1600/vc.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><i>Mark Stewart Twitter</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I do love the glances William and Kate exchange :)</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgTJmyJW9sp7b8mhUqcjPZ0mtoQbqml2cYEje29-G8TRjteAY4dr3ohA_dUy1mTnSQrGR1N5bqfyrMZ4eOzOugIfLizqSiDWBCmvKA3Ncc8SxPtdmrf6D3ZVcZ455fHAjKLxIIdhP3RUA/s1600/ggt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgTJmyJW9sp7b8mhUqcjPZ0mtoQbqml2cYEje29-G8TRjteAY4dr3ohA_dUy1mTnSQrGR1N5bqfyrMZ4eOzOugIfLizqSiDWBCmvKA3Ncc8SxPtdmrf6D3ZVcZ455fHAjKLxIIdhP3RUA/s1600/ggt.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><i>Reuters</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The dress code for the lunch was lounge suit. For women this usually indicates a shorter length dress or suit as opposed to a full length gown. For members of the royal family, protocol has to be taken into account when choosing pieces to wear. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJc9SkWT_QAlpiCbjLXEk4kUp5i_cLa-VDXA8wJ_4o1uu-7NhTSSptmaSsSVDTeg9Px4XAuPP5TFH-7lACwTa14xO-jyLCFaSv8Q-LwXtQeVp4cPi02M7yFdOAYATUv4Yd-rAMQeNuFIg/s1600/AP7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJc9SkWT_QAlpiCbjLXEk4kUp5i_cLa-VDXA8wJ_4o1uu-7NhTSSptmaSsSVDTeg9Px4XAuPP5TFH-7lACwTa14xO-jyLCFaSv8Q-LwXtQeVp4cPi02M7yFdOAYATUv4Yd-rAMQeNuFIg/s1600/AP7.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><i>AP</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Duchess Kate chose the pink, pleated, double wool crepe, Alice coat dress by </span><a href="http://www.emiliawickstead.com/" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">Emilia Wickstead</a><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">. (With many thanks to </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100003134144758&ref=ts" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">Kate Spotter</a><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">) Miss Wickstead said it was made to measure from the current collection and cost £1300. The New Zealand born designer also designed the green coat dress Kate wore on St. Patrick's Day. We haven't seen Kate wear much pink and I thought it a lovely, elegant choice for the occasion. <a href="http://www.graziadaily.co.uk/fashion/archive/2012/05/18/kate-middleton-wears-pink-emilia-wickstead-at-jubilee-lunch.htm" target="_blank">Grazia</a> reported the bespoke piece is based on two dresses from the A/W 2012 collection.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdc8PeaOkJuA6Geq48X0-kj9HtI0TeegQUo3_eI0qXiWz2nPIv2B9O7pZc7toDxJF4AGaVQEo3eL2T-ShWrg4Oz0a97gj3dp11y8YfYeP1SvRCYEBk5uZNsrygQavqq5KdkVNvAoq3mlE/s1600/awe.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdc8PeaOkJuA6Geq48X0-kj9HtI0TeegQUo3_eI0qXiWz2nPIv2B9O7pZc7toDxJF4AGaVQEo3eL2T-ShWrg4Oz0a97gj3dp11y8YfYeP1SvRCYEBk5uZNsrygQavqq5KdkVNvAoq3mlE/s1600/awe.jpg" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Kate carried her </span><a href="http://www.bluefly.com/Prada-pink-satin-logo-box-clutch/cat920168/308137801/detail.fly" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">Prada pink satin logo box clutch</a><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">. Kate previously carried the $556 clutch to the ARK gala last year.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_xCM9HJuqeeCLr9sg3TQw7zcO_0bvvVjgEGSs2hZUBSa7Cuk0Z0wSXPcYYLTCG5VvjsO-3SGlPmw-XnHz84HEreeVtY00V8AmwELIZXWgp2HzIRq_6ldGp8jjy4pKbyHo6H3GXEJEDU8/s1600/prada.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="261" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_xCM9HJuqeeCLr9sg3TQw7zcO_0bvvVjgEGSs2hZUBSa7Cuk0Z0wSXPcYYLTCG5VvjsO-3SGlPmw-XnHz84HEreeVtY00V8AmwELIZXWgp2HzIRq_6ldGp8jjy4pKbyHo6H3GXEJEDU8/s400/prada.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><i>Prada</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Kate completed her look with a brooch, pink Prada satin shoes and drop earrings.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">You can watch a video from the event at <a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/the_queens_diamond_jubilee/9275105/Queens-Jubilee-lunch-overshadowed-by-row-over-King-of-Bahrain.html" target="_blank">The Telegraph</a>.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxNpDjabClXZuJj1C2e4kO06KePiFf-tuGValABXT_zg6rV3CftGCJ-OpSKPYHZxwAAaRX3HHkU8KU59964_9eDK2tarMJZRunNnN-7NCm_4IBMwaaxCdo12PuBBDaLXR_K-FIB5Yz1JU/s1600/ttr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxNpDjabClXZuJj1C2e4kO06KePiFf-tuGValABXT_zg6rV3CftGCJ-OpSKPYHZxwAAaRX3HHkU8KU59964_9eDK2tarMJZRunNnN-7NCm_4IBMwaaxCdo12PuBBDaLXR_K-FIB5Yz1JU/s1600/ttr.jpg" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">William and Kate are not expected to attend the dinner at Buckingham Palace later this evening. It is thought to be more intimate affair than the luncheon.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIKVMNtvbkaip56haxuZZ_jYtBKlEIL6yzwc8IRjiSF4nvLWHy-_S7y5ChfQosuX62QksN8sVxa79kQ9N_HDsdtB3mt908GYBVWaLbioO673-1cLKcsNgRI_2quHcgR5KK671jpdT98vM/s1600/twe.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIKVMNtvbkaip56haxuZZ_jYtBKlEIL6yzwc8IRjiSF4nvLWHy-_S7y5ChfQosuX62QksN8sVxa79kQ9N_HDsdtB3mt908GYBVWaLbioO673-1cLKcsNgRI_2quHcgR5KK671jpdT98vM/s1600/twe.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><i>Richard Palmer Twitter</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table>dutchesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00347004555642479307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12999709260184701.post-54954872517598759312012-11-11T04:58:00.000-08:002012-11-11T04:58:00.112-08:00Duchess Kate Takes Playful Lupo Walking While William Sleeps<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hello to you all,</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I would like to begin by <i>sincerely</i> thanking all of you for your kind wishes, they are deeply appreciated. I couldn't help but take a moment to check in on the blog and to my amazement two sets of photos showing Kate walking Lupo have surfaced. It was revealed last week. photos of Kate walking Lupo were taken on the 15th, as to why they did not emerge until now, one can only speculate. Perhaps the publishers waited until Kate's solo engagements had finished?</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic-InMiWesPHqR3LTfoLFUJ9gJlkC1b2xzZm_2o-YVkMpGZ-IYVoICdWgV-9QsdPMCiXMHkgrqx__MWi97zQWW3BKqow-NyEaxL90Q_HeGtea_m0Inv-dpv65ml7I9ZL8-bQjTHHMDfOY/s1600/oip.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Stella Pictures</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic-InMiWesPHqR3LTfoLFUJ9gJlkC1b2xzZm_2o-YVkMpGZ-IYVoICdWgV-9QsdPMCiXMHkgrqx__MWi97zQWW3BKqow-NyEaxL90Q_HeGtea_m0Inv-dpv65ml7I9ZL8-bQjTHHMDfOY/s1600/oip.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black;"></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Accompanied by a royal protection officer, Kate looked relaxed in light jeans and Barbour jacket. She wore her hair swept up into a ponytail. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtMQ8iHVILLj7knZeLtf8OGsU6kXzrVpX2GiaRyG0uWn5upu0yN5LIQzUF86wA66iyb1Vz2ejC8PtXp5CDxMkQtRTFldL-hlGlfIhZY2cTUhbTWPFoR8cRQDb8Z_9u13zIDvTti3M2edY/s1600/lupo2.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Stella Pictures</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtMQ8iHVILLj7knZeLtf8OGsU6kXzrVpX2GiaRyG0uWn5upu0yN5LIQzUF86wA66iyb1Vz2ejC8PtXp5CDxMkQtRTFldL-hlGlfIhZY2cTUhbTWPFoR8cRQDb8Z_9u13zIDvTti3M2edY/s1600/lupo2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black;"></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The 30 year old appears to be wearing the </span><a href="http://www.countryattire.com/barbour-ladies-defence-jacket-olive-lwx0064ol71.html" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">Barbour Ladies Defence Jacket</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">. (With many thanks to </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=11305300" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">Christine</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">) The olive jacket is currently on sale reduced from £199 to £149. It is described as</span><br /><br /><blockquote class="tr_bq"><span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><i>"Traditional Barbour wax, in a versatile field jacket. Flattering and easy fit. Perfect for outdoor adventures. 100% cotton Barbour Tartan lining. "</i></b></span></blockquote><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj223uZByJyWGCq0FkNFVpB8wDKFijqJnaxn7GoVRtFKtbbnJWpohGJF8alOsBhyIaLbhGauiLR7f6-nFjM5_v_f2QrQaGOqKTWBhU5YKCy7-MT6lKlYLz6Ayc27fwQDqFgOWHvFtBOsgA/s1600/barb.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Barbour</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj223uZByJyWGCq0FkNFVpB8wDKFijqJnaxn7GoVRtFKtbbnJWpohGJF8alOsBhyIaLbhGauiLR7f6-nFjM5_v_f2QrQaGOqKTWBhU5YKCy7-MT6lKlYLz6Ayc27fwQDqFgOWHvFtBOsgA/s1600/barb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black;"></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Kate's very cosy looking mocca boots are the </span><a href="http://www.celtic-sheepskin.co.uk/footwear/sheepskin-boots/cabra-boots/" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">Celtic Sheepskin Cabra Boots</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">. (With thanks to the <i>amazing </i></span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/jolene.m.campbell" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">Jolene</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">) They are £170 and available in sizes 3-9. They are described as</span></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><blockquote class="tr_bq"><span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><i>"These sophisticated calf height boots are made from quality British sheepskin with an attractive two tone goat - hide cuff. Created in our Cornish factory, they have lightweight, flexible soles."</i></b></span></blockquote><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFF4PiiiRiJePGAjo-5Jzys0CDc5GaxRxNVlpvRYcKhUoNADZP6160ITQEDUtWAY98sxDowqzKIhpmw1w8Mlhi5wORteKG3GCcFzNgLkfMzvN85FEF7xPjkouhbPnVPqnWuHVncKBjHiU/s1600/mocca.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Celtic Sheepskin</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFF4PiiiRiJePGAjo-5Jzys0CDc5GaxRxNVlpvRYcKhUoNADZP6160ITQEDUtWAY98sxDowqzKIhpmw1w8Mlhi5wORteKG3GCcFzNgLkfMzvN85FEF7xPjkouhbPnVPqnWuHVncKBjHiU/s1600/mocca.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black;"></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A look at other pieces from the </span><a href="http://www.celtic-sheepskin.co.uk/search/?q=cabra" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">Cabra</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> range.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVRYouuKaMcLEjXL0QHftuq9c6vBlJz634HvfSh6-QIXqLvkpc5Jr3RULaYWgRZqWTSL6WtTyAh7adqFPEuyPxhP64Hqpkti4w-PUyGhuJaPLK_UlJFYrXKEwM4lJr3fyqqVvbtJfwNYA/s1600/cabra.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Celtic Sheepskin</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVRYouuKaMcLEjXL0QHftuq9c6vBlJz634HvfSh6-QIXqLvkpc5Jr3RULaYWgRZqWTSL6WtTyAh7adqFPEuyPxhP64Hqpkti4w-PUyGhuJaPLK_UlJFYrXKEwM4lJr3fyqqVvbtJfwNYA/s1600/cabra.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black;"></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Kate was also photographed 'whistle training' her beloved cocker spaniel. To view the photos please vist <a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2119044/Duchess-Cambridge-Kate-Middletons-dog-Lupo-snapped-hot-pursuit-crisp-packet.html" target="_blank">the Daily Mail article</a>.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiosaMGQ39wm0DrZ_TcUYDBV3v6Qbp4z0w5vLvddEo8QNeKmwwOPdk4tJnjbXb7OEZIM3ciTIw17KFlBb0mjDUJ5SgsmmqjbLU-dNj348afDWp_wwwjGdNtgVHoA4_NAOh2QbJaQ71EpVk/s1600/lupo3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black;"></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">However the playful five month old was having none of it. Instead he chased a crisp packet around Kensington Gardens throughout the outing :) It is </span><i style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">rumoured</i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> William and Kate will be using Lupo as a gun dog. Over the years the couple have regularly been spotted hunting on royal estates such as Balmoral. A friend of the Cambridge's said </span><i style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">'William and Kate absolutely adore him'.</i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Speaking of William, he was reportedly sleeping after his long flight while Kate took Lupo out.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-rxlVBcTOgMiKi5f0rwJ1f63mjW1gY_-pQ-Bcc0xNv3mwcHt9TM6zOElw72pqbjlg4TxAAz40BPQBLAF6AqajmLvAgprmAhivtZd2nEZHovb-zjl2tQ3P0RdnYcuefQVT7ao88cTLKYs/s1600/lupo4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black;"></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I simply adore seeing photos of Kate with Lupo. He is an adorable puppy and it's wonderful to see Kate taking such excellent care of him. Kate wore the same Barbour jacket, with dark blue skinny jeans and trainers. Love her windswept hair.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The photos of Kate walking Lupo will feature in today's edition of </span><a href="http://www.express.co.uk/home" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">The Daily Express</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">.</span></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLYd0Qse6cQEZTDu7OHg0qnvChVi7DGHYfUmhBsrCMcugDJbSqhAyyYF0Y3UjxIbqe9kq8ytkv81miZw7Yeds6sTogu_JcWE51Rl9YiWBGVR1COG7OuyK3l7whorFIJAGlMVVgNCa7zr8/s640/dailye.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="507" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Daily Express</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLYd0Qse6cQEZTDu7OHg0qnvChVi7DGHYfUmhBsrCMcugDJbSqhAyyYF0Y3UjxIbqe9kq8ytkv81miZw7Yeds6sTogu_JcWE51Rl9YiWBGVR1COG7OuyK3l7whorFIJAGlMVVgNCa7zr8/s1600/dailye.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black;"></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>dutchesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00347004555642479307noreply@blogger.com0