The Express has exclusive photos of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attending a friend's wedding this past weekend. The ceremony was held at Chelsea Old Church - situated on the same road where Kate previously lived at the former Middleton family home in west London. The dress code for the wedding was obviously black tie with Prince William dressed in a tuxedo and Kate in her Diane von Furstenberg 'Zarita' black lace gown. The Duchess premiered the floor-length dress at the Royal Variety Performance last month. The Duchess who is five-months pregnant with their second child wrapped up with her Really Wild claret red cashmere mix wrap scarf. The Duchess accessorised her long-sleeved lace dress with the recently identified Magid black beaded vintage clutch. On her feet were black suede pumps. She debuted these last year at the Mandela film premiere and they were originally thought to be this pair by Prada. However, Prada denied it was this style and hence they remain unidentified. In other news, Clarence House has announced that we will see Kate tomorrow when she attends a Beaver Scout meeting in Bow, London. Kate will meet volunteers, leaders and help with activities before awarding badges to the Beavers. This afternoon, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended a GREAT reception at NeueHouse. The reception was to honour successful Brits who work in the creative industries and live in New York. Catherine with British actor, Patrick Stewart. The Duchess wore another black ensemble, her third during this 3-day tour. She wore the Seraphine 'Vanessa' maternity dress (US$99). The A-line dress is rendered in a luxurious Ponte Roma fabric with a mockneck and full length sleeves. It featuring a curved empire line that defines the waist. Kate jazzed up the simple silhouette of this black turtleneck frock with her dazzling £49,000 Cartier Trinity necklace, previously worn in 2012. She wore the same accessories as this morning's visit to the September 11 Memorial. SHOP KATE'S STYLE ... Within an hour of arriving in New York, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge headed out to attend a private Royal Foundation reception dinner at the plush Manhattan apartment of English businessman Martin Sorrell. Kate stepped out from The Carlyle Hotel, where they are staying during their 3 day trip, wearing a new black fit and flare lace cocktail dress from Beulah London. The style is called 'Amara' and is from the Spring Summer 2015 collection. The dress has an embroidered organza which overlays a silk crepe de chine lining. It is currently available for pre-order and will set you back £650. Kate also donned a new pair of statement earrings. As yet, no details have emerged regarding the designer. 16/12/2014 UPDATE: The amazing Facebook community of My Small Obsessions have identified Kate's stunning earrings as the Kenneth Jay Lane Silvertone Crystal Earrings (€262). It was refreshing to see the Duchess wear jewellery from an American costume jewelry designer, and a fitting choice for her first night in New York. She accessorized with familiar pieces, carrying her Mulberry 'Bayswater' black suede clutch (£495) and wearing her Stuart Weistzman 'Power' pumps (US$335), also rendered in black suede. Tomorrow the Duke and Duchess will have separate agendas. Prince William will travel to Washington to meet US president Barack Obama, while Kate will visit a Harlem-based organisation for child development. They will reunited in the evening and attend a NBA basketball match in Brooklyn, where they will watch local team the Brooklyn Nets take on the Cleveland Cavaliers. SHOP KATE'S STYLE ... This evening, the Duke & Duchess of Cambridge were the guests of honour at the Royal Variety Performance at the Palladium Theatre in London. This is the first time William and Kate have attended the show which is traditionally reserved for senior members of the Royal family. Their presence tonight reflects their growing role within the monarchy. Kate looked stunning in a black lace dress, wearing the DVF 'Zarita' gown. The Zarita is a full length lace gown with a fitted bodice and waist, which opens into a sweeping fluted hem. It has 3/4 sheer lace sleeves, scalloped lace detail at the neckline and v-shaped back. It retails from £780 and is available from DVF UK, Net-a-Porter and Boutique 1. The 'Zarita' style is also available in a cocktail length and comes in a range of colours. On her feet were her Jimmy Choo Cosmic Platform Pumps (US$695). She carried her sparkly black bead clutch bag first seen last month at the Action on Addiction gala. It remains unidentified. Kate added a hint of colour to her otherwise all-black attire wearing her Kiki McDonough Lola blue topaz hoop earrings. The next announced engagement for the Duchess will be on 19th November, where she will attend Place2Be Wellbeing in Schools Awards hosted at the Kensington Palace State Apartments.
This morning, members of the royal family attended the annual Remembrance Sunday commemorations at the Cenotaph in Whitehall, London. The Duchess of Cambridge attended the ceremony and watched the service from the Foreign Office balcony alongside the Duchess of Cornwall and the Countess of Wessex. It is customary for royal women to wear black for the somber occasion. This year, Catherine wore a new fit-and-flare black coat from Alexander McQueen. The double-breasted pure wool coat has a military-inspired design featuring an oversized lapel, a nipped waist with buttons, and a softly pleated flared skirt. There is also a shorter version of the coat. It was a surprise to see Kate and Sophie wear the same coat style. It's believed Kate wore the longer version while Sophie the shorter one. Kate's jewellery included her sapphire and diamond earrings, Mappin & Webb 'Empress' necklace and ared poppy-shaped brooch given to her by the wife of Victoria cross recipient Corporal Ben Roberts-Smith while on tour Australia. The brooch is the Russian Imperial Crimson Anemone Pin from the Metropolitan Museum of Art store. It originally retailed for US$85 but is no longer available. Kate's V-neckline revealed a ruffled trimmed black dress under the coat. It has been suggested that it could be the frock she wore to lunch at Belgravia restaurant with Prince William & Pippa prior to the wedding in April 2011. The Duchess topped off her outfit with a black Jane Corbett bowler-styled hat featuring a large sweeping bow adorned with studs. She wore this headpiece to her first Remembrance Sunday service in 2011. 12/11/2014 UPDATE: The dress Kate wore under her Alexander McQueen black flare coat has been identified as the BCBGMAXAZRIA Tuxedo Trim Matte Jersey Dress. The matte jersey frock features a mandarin collar and a split neckline with charmeuse ruffle trim. The cap-sleeve dress also pleating below the banded waist. The dress is from about 2008 and we can now confirm it is the one Kate wore to lunch at Belgravia restaurant in April 2011 (photo above). What Kate Wore has put together this collage that shows the neckline detailing. Shop Kate's style ...
The Duchess of Cambridge, who is patron of the charity Action on Addiction, attended their black-tie Autumn Gala dinner this evening. Kate stepped out on to the pink carpet at the L'Anima Restaurant in London's East End, looking radiant in a new Temperley London frock. The piece is from Alice Temperley's pre-fall 2014 collection, the brand’s Emblem Flare dress. The knee-length black dress features sheer chevron-style panels overlaying a nude slip. It is “inspired by stained glass ironwork and woven from a lightweight cotton-blend yarn.” The design is finished with a bateau neckline and a scoop back. It retails for £595. Temperley London also offers two other styles with the 'Emblem' design, a bodycon dress and long-sleeve top. Kate added a thin black bow belt to enhance the waist of the dress. The Duchess wore her black suede Jimmy Choo Cosmic Platform Pumps (US$695). Tonight, Kate carried a "new" black beaded clutch with a fan motif on the flap. Anna from My Small Obsessions believes the bag may be an older piece, carried during the wedding of Mel Nicholson & Oli Baker in May 2010. The Duchess kept her jewellery simple, wearing her diamond deco-style drop earrings. SHOP KATE'S GALA STYLE FOR LESS ... This evening, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended a lavish state dinner hosted by the Governor General at Government House in Wellington. During the reception, William and Kate unveiled a new portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by New Zealand artist Nick Cuthell. The painting was commissioned for the New Zealand Portrait Gallery. For the reception, Kate wore a bespoke black crepe Jenny Packham gown with embellished crystal ferns on the shoulder, representing New Zealand's national emblem. Kate accessorised with her trusty black suede Jimmy Choo Cosmic Pumps which she favours for formal events. The shoes are available from Net-A-Porter for US$695. She carried her black suede Mulberry 'Bayswater' clutch, first seen at last year's Remembrance Sunday service. The clutch is no longer available in black suede, but is currently available in soft grain leather for £495. She completed her dazzling look with her art-deco inspired diamond earrings and bracelet set which were a wedding gift from her father-in-law, Prince Charles. SHOP KATE'S STATE RECEPTION STYLE ... You can read further details of today's events on the official website of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.
Last night, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended a black-tie gala preview screening of Sir David Attenborough's film, Natural History Museum Alive 3D, which "brings to life" it's prehistoric inhabitants. Catherine, who is patron of the museum in London, wore the glamorous black lace Temperley evening gown for the third time, looking as beautiful as she did on the other two pre-baby events. If you're in need of a show-stealing dress for a formal occasion, why not take some inspiration from the Duchess of Cambridge? As she has demonstrated, a black lace dress such as this is a timeless item which can be worn again and again! Sadly Kate's dress has sold out but it also came with a hefty price tag of US$2500. Thankfully there are many similar dresses available at more accessible prices. Now, back to tonight's outfit. Kate accessorized the dress with her Jimmy Choo Cosmic pumps in black suede which are available at Net-a-Porter for US$695 Kate wore her favourite diamond bracelet and earrings set which were a gift from Prince Charles. For the third outing in a row, the Duchess has worn her new Mappin & Webb 'Fortune' necklace. She wore it earlier today to South Africa House and last week on her solo visit to the Shooting Stars Children's Hospice. You can read full details of tonight's event here.
This evening, the Duchess of Cambridge opted for a little black dress from Temperley London to wear to the annual gala of her patronage SportsAid. This black-tie charity dinner held at Supernova in London’s Embankment Gardens, celebrates the achievements of athletes it has previously supported, as well as potential stars. You can read more about the event here. The 'Templeton' dress is from Temperley London's A/W 2012 collection and retailed for US$1385. It is described as having an "Audrey Hepburn feel" and inspired by "Renaissance stained glass." It is characterised by an intricate laser cut design with a contrast nude lining and made of a taffeta style fabric. It has a nipped in waist, slightly exaggerated shoulder, full skirt, and finished with a feminine scallop. Kate accessorized the dress with her Jimmy Choo Cosmic pumps in black suede which are available at Net-a-Porter for US$695. Kate added a pop of colour to her outfit with her modified Alexander McQueen red bow clutch. She completed her look with the art-deco style diamond set which were a gift from Prince Charles. Shop repliKate styles of the 'Templeton' dress |
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