The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge spent the day in Wales, visiting the Valero oil refinery on the Pembrokeshire coast to commemorate its 50th anniversary.
The refinery was officially opened in 1964 by the Queen Mother and it has since become a major contributor to the local economy, employing 1,200 people and supplying more than 10% of the UK's fuel.
Upon arrival, Their Royal Highnesses viewed a display which chronicles the 50 year history of the refinery and its relationship with the community. They then met with refinery workers and various community organisations who are supported by the refinery.
The visit concluded with a performance by the Young Actors Studio who works in partnership with the refinery through the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. Kate and William unveiled a plaque and a painting by a local artist upon departure.
The double-breasted wool coat is from the Autumn/Winter 2014 collection. The colour is described as Pacific Opal blue. The coat fastens with silver-tone dome buttons at the front, as well as a concealed button in the interior. It is fully lined in a printed silk - tiny blue star constellations on a black silk background. There is a vent at the bottom of the centre back for a comfortable fit. Double pockets feature on each side.
This is only the second occasion the Duchess has worn a Matthew Williamson design. Back in 2012 she wore a customised Matthew Williamson sheath dress to the Premiere of 'African Cats'.
Today we saw the return of Kate's beloved Aquatalia 'Rhumba' black suede boots, a style she has worn since February 2011.
She also carried her black Stuart Weitzman 'Muse' Clutch in black suede.
We got a glimpse of a brown shirt dress under the coat.
The girls at What Kate Wore were quick to identify the dress. It is the Hobbs London animal print shirt dress in light bitter chocolate brown. The classic style shirt dress features a tonal animal-print embossed silk jacquard with a covered placket and coordinating belt. It is currently on sale at Hobbs and John Lewis for £118.
After the visit, Kate and William - who is the vice patron of the Welsh Rugby Union traveled to the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff to attend the Rugby Union international match between Wales and Australia. During half-time, the royal couple meet privately with injured servicemen in the President's Box.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge celebrated Christmas with the Royal Family at Sandringham and started their day with communion at St. Mary Magadelene's Church on the estate. Kate repeated a beige coat which she first wore back in March 2013 to the wedding of close friends in Switzerland. The coat remains unidentified. The Duchess bundled up with a claret red cashmere mix wrap by Really Wild Clothing Company. This is the first occasion we have seen Kate wear this shawl. The £135 piece consists of claret and navy checks and it contrasted beautifully with her beige coat. Following communion, members of the Royal family including the Queen, Prince Philip, William, and Kate were seen taking a walk on the estate before returning to change for the 11 am church service. Kate changed into her McQ by Alexander McQueen green tartan coat dress. The coat was first seen in November of 2012 when Kate wore it for a visit to her old prep school in St. Andrews. The Duchess donned a new green beret style hat by Gina Foster. Kate teamed both outfits with her black suede Aquatalia Rhumba Boots, Kiki McDonough green amethyst drop earrings, and Cornelia James bow gloves.
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