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Royal Tour Day 14: Easter Sunday service and a day at the zoo

20/4/2014

 
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge commenced their Easter Sunday with a traditional church service at St. Andrews Cathedral in Sydney. 
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Catherine looked elegant in a dove grey ensemble from Alexander McQueen.
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The coat silhouette is comparable to this rose Funnel Neck Coat from an earlier Alexander McQueen collection.  The tailored coat has a funnel neck, concealed front fastening, structured shoulders, cropped sleeves, inset pockets to the sides, a  rear vent and a straight hem. It is made from a acetate/rayon blend and originally retailed for about US$2,800. 
Alexander McQueen rose Funnel Neck Coat
The coat also shares a resemblance to Kate's aubergine wool coat, reportedly tailored by an independent dressmaker, whose identity remains unknown.
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The Duchess colour coordinated her outfit with a new hat by Jane Taylor. 
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It is the ‘Lupin’ velour felt teardrop beret.
Jane Taylor ‘Lupin’ velour felt teardrop beret
Kate styled her outfit with sand toned accessories. She carried her modified Alexander McQueen suede clutch, first seen in September 2012. The original clutch has a signature McQueen skull clasp, but Kate had hers customised with something a little more demure.
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Kate wore her L.K. Bennett 'Harper' suede pumps, also first seen in 2012. This closed court shoe has a 4.5 inch heel with a concealed platform. It is currently only available in black suede for US$345
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Seen for the first time this tour were her unidentified blue topaz and diamond earrings, initially worn during the Southeast Asia Royal Tour of 2012.   She also had on her Mappin & Webb 'Fortune' necklace and Cartier Ballon Bleu watch.
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Following the service, William and Catherine signed the First Fleet Bible, brought to Australia by the First Fleet Chaplain in 1788.  They also signed the 1788 First Fleet Book of Common Prayer.
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Over the past century, it has been signed by  several members of the Royal Family, including the Queen in 1954 and William’s parents, the Prince and Princess of Wales in 1983.
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The royal couple returned to their home base at Admiralty House for lunch before heading across Sydney Harbour for an afternoon at Taronga Zoo with Prince George. 
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During the visit, the Duke and  Duchess of Cambridge officially opened The Prince George Bilby Exhibit at the zoo.  The baby prince was fascinated by bilby George, who has been named after him in honour of his birth.
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The Duchess wore a primrose yellow eyelet frock, again from her 2012 wardrobe archive. Kate first wore it in Tuvalu during the Jubilee Tour of Southeast Asia.
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The dress was designed by the Duchess with the assistance of the Queen's tailors. It features a boat neckline, short flared sleeves and a self belted waistline, although the belt appears to have been removed for today’s wearing.
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As she did in 2012, Kate paired the broderie anglaise dress with her Stuart Weitzman 'Minx' tan wedges.
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Kate wore her beloved Kiki McDonough Citrine Drop earrings.
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The Duchess was spotted wearing a new gold charm necklace.
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The incredible investigative work of My Small Obsessions has identified it as a piece by Asprey of London, from the jeweler’s Woodland collection.
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge also viewed tree kangaroos and feed giraffes, before moving to the birds of prey and animal display. They also got to pat a koala with the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge as the backdrop.
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Tonight, the Cambridges leave Sydney for Canberra. Easter Monday will be a rest day for the couple and their entourage.  You can read further details of today's events on the official website of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.


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