Kate Middleton Style Blog

WWI commemorations continue for the Duke & Duchess of Cambridge at the Tower of London

5/8/2014

Today, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were joined by Prince Harry on a visit to the opening of the Tower of London's "Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red" poppy installation.

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The expansive art installation is in honour of the 100th anniversary of World War I. It gives the illusion of a blood-red moat around the castle and the evolving work will feature 888,246 ceramic poppies when completed. The poppies represent a British or Colonial military fatality during the Great War.

The installation is the work of ceramic artist Paul Cummins, with setting by stage designer Tom Piper. It was officially opened to the public today, and will run until late Autumn with the last poppy to be symbolically planted on Armistice Day, 11th November 2014.

Crawford Butler, the longest serving Yeoman Warden at the Tower of London, plants the first ceramic poppy in the dry moat at Tower of London on July 17, 2014.

For today's engagement, The Duchess wore her snorkel blue L.K. Bennett 'Detroit' dress.

This dress was first worn on Valentine's Day this year to the opening of the ICAP Art Room at Northolt High School in London.

The sheath dress is currently in stock on the L.K. Bennett UK (£225) and USA ($395) websites.

The Duchess carried her navy suede Russell & Bromley 'Muse' clutch.

Other familiar accessories included her Sapphire & Diamond Oval Drop Earrings and Ballon Bleu de Cartier Stainless Steel Wristwatch.

There were two new additions to Kate's outfit today. The Duchess swapped her usual Alexander McQueen navy suede pumps with a new pair from Jimmy Choo named 'Georgia' (identified by My Small Obsessions). This style features a thick column shaped heel with a rounded toe. They are currently available for€450/US$625.

Kate also debuted the Empress Mini White Gold and Diamond Pendant necklace by Mappin & Webb (identified by My Small Obsessions). A sparkling motif pendant features 0.40 carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds set in 18 carat white gold on a 46cm (18 inch) chain. The motif measures 15mm (0.59 inches) in diameter. The piece retails for £1,850.

The Cambridge's will take a break for the remaining Summer. Kate is scheduled to return to royal duties in mid September, where she will undertake her first solo visit abroad. On 20th - 21st September 2014, the Duchess of Cambridge will visit Malta to mark its 50th annivsary of independence.

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