Kate in Zara Blazer for Olympic Swimming

Hello again Duchess Kate readers :)


After visiting Team GB House William and Kate went to the Aquatics Centre to watch the swimming.

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Kate put her hands over her eyes as the race finished. Team GB's Rebecca Adlington came third and said she was 'proud to get a bronze'. 

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Kate shaking hands with Olympic gold medallist in rowing Steve Redgrave.

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The Aquatics Centre is one of the permanent venues specially designed for London 2012. Designed by internationally acclaimed architect Zaha Hadid, it forms part of the gateway to Olympic Park. More than two thirds of spectators will enter the park at the south-east corner via a bridge that forms part of the venue's roof.

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The centre has a capacity of 17,500 and a spectacular wave-like roof, 160m long and 80m wide.

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Kate wore the red ZARA Blazer with gathered shoulders. It is available for £70 and a lovely choice. 

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A closer look at the detail.

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Kate is also wearing a pretty white and navy polka dot top, a gold London 2012 pin on her lapel.

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Kate's navy jeans are the Zara Pop Slim Fit, she also owns them in coral (With thanks to Anna and Ashley) 

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It has been a very busy day for Kate. In case you missed anything I have made a page (with the help of my very patient fiancé :)) with all of Kate's London 2012 engagements and appearances. You can view it here. I will update it daily until the Olympics end.

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In other news, Andy Murray has made it to the final and will play Roger Federer Sunday afternoon. Definite possibility for William and Kate.

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We'll finish with a very quick note on comments. Sometimes comments are put in my spam folder which do not belong there. If you don't see your comment published don't hesitate to let me know. A lady named Nora commented on July 27 and I just saw her comment now. It was an incredibly kind comment and I want to say a belated thank you to her, and of course a huge thank you to each one of you who take the time comment and participate in discussion. It makes the blog so much more interesting.


See you all tomorrow :)

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William and Kate Hug as Team GB Cycling Takes Gold

William, Kate and Harry watched the Olympic cycling at Velodrome this evening.

It is an unexpected appearance for the trio as the press were asked to keep it secret. Perhaps the Palace were unsure if they would make it or not announcing it was due to security reasons.

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Kate talking to Sir Tim Lawrence, Princess Anne's husband.

There was bad news in store for Team GB this evening. Cyclists Victoria Pendleton and Jess Varnish were disqualified for a change over error.


From BBC Sport

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Kate met Jess and Victoria at the Olympic Village yesterday.

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Located in the north of the Olympic Park, Velodrome is one of the most iconic and sustainable venues of the London 2012 games. The track cycling arena has capacity for 6,000 spectators, with the seating split into two tiers. Construction of the Velodrome started in March 2009 and was completed less than two years later.

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A look inside the venue.

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Kate wore her Team GB polo shirt, J Brand jeans, pearl earrings and wore her hair in a ponytail.

Again, Kate wore her Stuart Weitzman for Russell and Bromley Corkswoon wedges in 'nice blue'. The £245 shoes are Kate's 'go to' Olympic shoes.

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The Stuart Weitzman team expressed their delight via twitter.

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The couple were delighted when Team GB's men's sprint team won gold in record time. 

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One of the nicest photos I've seen of William and Kate :)

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You can watch a video showing the couple hugging here.

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