Wedding Album

The official Royal Wedding photo's have been released, Quite similar to those of Charles and Diana's, one crucial difference the couple look naturally happy and very much in love.. They were taken by Hugo Burnard, He had just twenty six minutes to take the perfect shots! Check out his website beautiful photography Hugo Burnard Photography.

There was a stellar guest list with almost two thousand in attendance, Unlike other Royal Weddings Kate and William's closest friends took centre stage. There was a stunning array of style of display with almost every female guest opting to wear a hat or head piece. Irish milliner Philip Treacy is said to have made hats for over forty guests. Guests arrived two hours early awaiting the spectacular day.

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Royal Wedding

On Friday April 29th at 11 a.m. over two billion people watched with baited breath as Kate Middleton married her university sweetheart Prince William of Wales. She arrived at Westminster Abbey with her Father Mike in a stunning Sarah Burton gown with it's nine ft train, lace detail and classic detail it seems certain to become one of the iconic dresses of our time. After months of preparation the ceremony went perfectly. Kate's mother Carole and the Queen were seen looking quite emotional as she entered wearing a Tiara from the Queen with a veil, opting to do her own make up. William remarked as he saw her 'You look lovely, you look beautiful' As they kissed twice on the balcony, now Duke and Duchess of Cambridge their wedding day was without question, perfection!

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Kate and Pippa share sibling rivalry

The Duchess of Cambridge and her younger sister, Pippa Middleton, have an enviably close relationship. Throughout the months leading up to the Royal Wedding they were rarely seen without each other. Kate has often described Pippa as her 'best friend'. However, that doesn't mean they are unlike most siblings. The two share a healthy sibling rivalry.

Pippa has always been far more outgoing than Kate, who is shy and reserved. In school, Pippa was more popular and was seen as a 'leader'. A source close to the girls said, 'Pippa was always more liked at school than Kate because she was very outgoing while Kate was more of a loner. This led to a bit of friction between them and Pippa would sometimes take pleasure in winding Kate up. Things got better by the time Kate was 18. She got invited to parties and Pippa would always tag along. As always, all the attention would go to Pippa and she'd compete with her sister over boys. In fact, Kate tended to get dating advice from her little sister.'

Pippa, who is currently in Spain with old flame George Percy, son of the Duke of Northumberland, has been at the centre of a scandal involving topless pictures. Buckingham palace are said to be dismayed by the recent revelations. A close friend said, 'Pippa is a flirt, she wasn't sleeping around but always flirts with the most well connected men'. The girls compete over typical female issues such as weight, hair and looks. Whenever photographed together the pair look extremely close and have been spotted partying and shopping together since Kate began seeing William. The rivalry is most likely lighthearted as Pippa seemed genuinely happy for her older sister when she was able to live out the princess fairytale that every little girl dreams of.

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The Duchess of Cambridge wears dress by William's ex to charity gala fundraiser

After keeping a very low profile since their Royal visit to the Royal Marsden hospital, William and Kate last night attended a charity gala held in St James' Palace by 'One hundred women in hedge funds'. It was an important event for the coupe who were guests of honour at the black tie event as William is patron of the fundraising city organisation and child bereavement charity. The charity supports families when a child dies or is bereaved. I couldn't think of two more important organisations for the couple to support. I think they take their role very seriously and by highlighting the work these charities do it will help them receive the recognition and support they deserve. The event raised over £675,000.

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Prince William gave a touching speech before dinner was served. 


"I find it enormously rewarding and gratifying to observe how two organisations which means so much to me are working so superbly with one another. What you are both doing to alleviate the suffering of children who have lost family members, and bereaved families who have experience the tragedy of losing a child is beyond praise".

 Over three hundred women from the hedge fund industry attended.

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For fans of Duchess Kate's style (like myself). I was very excited to see her choice of dress. I've often mentioned I think red is Kate's colour and she looked beautiful with her worn in loose curls. I also love how natural her make up is. As the dress is so long we do not know what shoes Kate wore, Perhaps the Prada shoes she wore with her Collette Dinnigan lace dress recently?

Kate's stunning gown is the Sarai dress by Beulah London. A new upmarket label for Kate, I will include plenty of information in Beulah in the Where Kate Shops page over the weekend. The silk dresses dress has a v neck, chiffon sleeves, and a sash on the waist. It's beautiful and very elegant. The colour works brilliantly against Kate's dark hair.

It's also available in blue. You wont be surprised to hear it sold out within a couple of hours, However if you are interested in purchasing the dress you can pre order it Here.(With many thanks to What Kate Wore) It is available in sizes 6-14.


"The Sarai dress is made from the finest silk jersey and chiffon fabric. Seen on the likes of Kate Middleton and Cat Deeley and a favourite of Kate Moss and and Laura Bailey, there is no doubt this has been our best seller. The piece is very versatile and can be dressed up with a pair of killer heels and elegant clutch bag, or dressed down with a leather jacket and ballet pumps. Available in navy, dzzling blue and fiery red. The gorgeous dress is currently on  4-6 week lead time as we are currently making more stock".

 Kate also carried the glittery Charlie clutch by Wilbur and Gussie. Pippa carried the same clutch with her to the Boodles boxing ball. (I do wonder if they shared :)) It is currently selling for £140.


"The Charlie is Wilbur and Gussies' signature clutch bag. It's a small 100% silk envelope style clutch with an optional wrist strap, and an inside pocket for credit cards and cash. Looks super chic and holds all your essentials."

There was more to Kate's choice of dress than meets the eye. Regal Eyes on Twitter (I would seriously advise following him for all the latest news on Kate if you're a tweeter) reported Beulah is owned by none other than William's ex Natasha R Isaacs. I quite admire Kate for wearing a dress by her husbands ex, I'm not sure every woman would do it...... Natasha is dating Kate's ex Rupert Finch. Both of them attended the Royal Wedding. It really is a small world isn't it? :) 

The Child Bereavement Charity expressed their gratitude to the Cambridge's on twitter. It never ceases to amaze me the effect a high profile person can have. It's wonderful the royal couple use this influence for good.

William and Kate both looked very happy, Despite the endless speculation there are no signs Duchess Kate is expecting. They are doing an excellent job representing the royal family. Wonderful to see new photo's of the couple.


Hope you all have a lovely weekend :)


Sources (Daily Mail, What Kate Wore, Regal Eyes @ Twitter cbchelp @ Twitter)

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