Kate wears Jaeger to launch Britain's America's Cup bid

This morning, the Duchess of  Cambridge attended a private breakfast reception at the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich.   It was her first solo engagement since returning from the Royal Tour of New Zealand and Australia. During her visit, Catherine meet with supporters of the bid to launch a British team in the 35th America’s Cup, which is being led by Sir Ben Ainslie.

Catherine wore an ivory/navy crepe dress by British high-street label Jaeger.  This sleek ivory sheath dress features navy trim along the round neckline, arms and waist. It originally retailed for £150 but has been reduced to £99.

Kate carried her Stuart Weitzman 'Muse' navy suede clutch (also known as the Stuart Weitzman 'Raz' clutch in the USA).

On her feet were her bespoke Alexander McQueen navy suede pumps. 

Her jewellery included the sapphire and diamond earrings, Asprey London 'Woodlands' charm necklace and Cartier Ballon Bleu watch.

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The Duchess meet with crew and boat designers before viewing an America’s Cup class boat at the museum.

The America’s Cup, which is the oldest trophy in sport, was first established in 1851 as the hundred pound cup for the winner of a race around the Isle of Wight, witnessed by Queen Victoria. The Cup was named after the first winner of the race, the schooner ‘America’,  from New York. American teams successfully defended all challenges for 132 years, until an Australian team won in 1983. Britain has never won the America's Cup.