The Duchess of Cambridge was snapped boarding a helicopter on the grounds of Kensington Palace just hours after her engagement with the Air Cadets.
For the trip back home to Norfolk, Kate wore a sky blue coat over a black a-line dress. This is the first time we have seen the Duchess wear this coat and it has been identified as the Mulberry 'Paddington' wool-blend coat (£990). The single-breasted coat is from Mulberry's AW15 collection. It is classically tailored with a slightly loose style. It has been cut in Italy from a luxurious wool-blend with a tactile touch of mohair.
Kate was carrying her Tusting Explorer Holdall canvas bag which she has owned since 2007.
On her feet were the Russell & Bromley 'Charge It' Black Suede Boots.
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On Sunday, The Duchess of Cambridge helped launch Place2Be’s Children’s Mental Health Week 2016, which runs from February 8-12. As patron of the charity, Kate delivered a video message on their behalf which was prerecorded at Salisbury Primary School.
For the video, Kate wore her Rebecca Taylor blue tweed skirt suit.
The two-piece separates were first worn by Kate at an event honoring the Scott-Amundsen Centenary Race to the South Pole and again in New Zealand during the 2014 royal tour.
Kate accessorized the ensemble with her sapphire & diamond drop earrings.
You can read more about Children’s Mental Health Week on the Place2Be website.
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On 7th February, the Duchess of Cambridge attended a morning church service at St. Clement Danes to mark the 75th anniversary of the Royal Air Force Cadets. This was Kate's first official engagement of 2016 and also her first in her role as the Cadets Honorary Air Commandant.
Patronage of the Air Cadets was passed to the Duchess in late December by Prince Philip, who was patron for 63 years. The Duchess is only the third member of the Royal family to represent the RAF Air Cadets; she follows The Duke of Edinburgh and, before him, King George VI.
Following the service there was a reception at the Royal Courts of Justice where Kate had a chance to meet some of the cadets.
For the occassion, Kate opted for an all-blue ensemble which coordinated well with the cadets’ uniforms.
Her bespoke Alexander McQueen coat was the perfect choice with it's subtle military styling. Kate has favored this coat for previous military events. She first wore it in New Zealand to the Blenheim War Memorial in April 2014 and again for the 70th anniversary of D-Day commemorations in June 2014.
Pinned to Kate's coat was the Dacre Brooch, a piece of jewelry long associated with the Air Cadets. The brooch, which is set with diamonds and other gemstones, was annually presented to the best female cadet. That tradition began in 1982, the year that women were first admitted to the Air Cadets, but was discontinued last year. It was decided that the top female cadet should, like her male counterpart, instead receive the Dacre Sword.
Kate coordinated the cornflower blue coat with navy accessories which included a bespoke Lock and Company hat, Stuart Weitzman 'Muse' clutch, gloves (perhaps Cornelia James 'Imogen') and a new pair of navy suede pumps.
The fresh pair of shoes are the Rupert Sanderson 'Malory' 100mm high heel pumps (US$675) and I wonder if they could be a replacement of her well-worn Alexander McQueen navy suede pumps?
The Duchess completed the outfit with her diamond and aquamarine drop earrings which still remain unidentified.
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