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Kate combines navy and green for SportsAid event

26/2/2020

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The Duchess of Cambridge attended a SportsAid event at Olympic Park today to champion the parents and guardians of talented young athletes.
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The objective of the engagement was to highlight the important role they play in British sporting success and to hear more about their experiences.
Duchess of Cambridge meets parents of athletes at SportsAid event at Olympic Park
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"For all of you here, you go, and have gone, above and beyond the call of duty; you’ve committed your time and devotion to nurturing your children’s exceptional talents"

The Duchess shares her admiration with the parents and guardians as she addresses them at the @LondonStadium! pic.twitter.com/6IyVzigXA7

— SportsAid (@TeamSportsAid) February 26, 2020

The Duchess of Cambridge also joined young athletes taking part in a series of track and field activities.

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KATE'S OUTFIT
JACKET: Smythe Navy 'Duchess' One Button Blazer (repeat).
Smythe Navy 'Duchess' One Button Blazer

TOP: NEW! Mango 'Elliot' Green Ribbed Knit Sweater (US$39.99 - Now $19.99). ID by @MiddletonMaven.
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Mango 'Elliot' Green Ribbed Knit Sweater

TROUSERS: NEW! Zara green culottes (AU$69.95).
Zara green culottes

SNEAKERS: NEW! Marks & Spencer Ribbon Detail Lace Up Trainers (US$50).
ID by @emgcollins.
Marks & Spencer Ribbon Detail Lace Up Trainers as seen of Duchess of Cambridge
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Marks & Spencer Ribbon Detail Lace Up Trainers

EARRINGS: Monica Vinader Green Onyx 'Siren' Wire Earrings (repeat).
Monica Vinader Green Onyx 'Siren' Wire Earrings

NECKLACE: Daniella Draper Personalised Gold Midnight Moon Necklace (repeat).
Daniella Draper Personalised Gold Midnight Moon Necklace
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Kate dazzles in black Eponine bouclé dress for a night at the theatre

25/2/2020

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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended a special performance of Dear Evan Hansen at the Noël Coward Theatre in London.
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This evening's performance of the Tony Award-winning musical, which opened on London’s West End last year, will benefit The Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended a special performance of Dear Evan Hansen at the Noël Coward Theatre in London
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Dear Evan Hansen is about a boy with social anxiety and depression navigating his complicated teenage life. It has been credited with helping teenagers speak about mental health and touches on the topic of suicide. Mental health is key priority of William and Kate's work for The Royal Foundation.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge meet cast of Dear Evan Hansen at the Noël Coward Theatre in London
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The Duchess stepped out in a black bouclé evening dress by Eponine London.
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The flattering style is from the British brand's AW18 collection.  The ready-to-wear piece has a button down front with a pointed collar, and a pleated midi skirt.
Eponine London black bouclé evening dress AW18
A look at the back of the dress.
Back view of black Eponine London bouclé evening dress
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It appears Kate had the original crown motif buttons replaced with rhinestone buttons.
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The Duchess offset the look with her Jimmy Choo 'Romy 100' Silver Glitter Dégradé Pumps
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Jimmy Choo 'Romy 100' Silver Glitter Dégradé Pumps
She also carried a coordinating Jimmy Choo 'Ellipse' clutch (US$995) which we are seeing for the first time.
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Jimmy Choo Ellipse Navy & Silver Glitter Dégradé Clutch
Kate finished the dazzling look with the Queen's Diamond Chandelier Earrings. Kate has worn these earrings on a number of occasions since she first borrowed them from Her Majesty for the 2011 visit to Los Angeles.
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Kensington Palace put out a brief clip of tonight's outing.

□️ The musical @DearEvanHansen has been credited with helping to start important conversations about mental health between parents and teenagers.

The issue of mental health is a key priority for The Royal Foundation, who developed the free @GiveUsAShout text line □ pic.twitter.com/4DjCiqB9y0

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) February 26, 2020
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Kate takes "5 Big Questions" tour to Northern Ireland and Scotland

12/2/2020

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Today The Duchess of Cambridge took her UK-wide "5 Big Questions" survey to Northern Ireland and Scotland, starting with a visit to The Ark Open Farm in County Down, Northern Ireland.
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Kate
meet with management, staff, and young children, as well as feed a lamb and handled ‘Sophie’ the corn snake.

The Duchess spoke with local parents and grandparents about her landmark survey and their thoughts on the early years.
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Kate brought back a familiar casual look for the farm visit.  She sported her trusty Barbour Waxed Defence Jacket.
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Barbour Waxed Defence Jacket
She layered up with her pine green Seeland ‘Hawker’ quilt jacket beneath her Barbour. 
Duchess Kate wears Seeland ‘Hawker’ quilted jacket beneath her Barbour waxed jacket
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Kate was first spotted in the jacket on a school run earlier this year.
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Underneath the jackets, Kate debuted a new sweater. She wore the Pure Collection Cashmere Roll Neck Sweater in the Heather Cornflower colourway (£125). 
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Pure Collection Cashmere Roll Neck Sweater in Heather Cornflower
The Duchess wore black skinny jeans paired with her beloved Penelope Chilvers Long Tassel Boots.
Duchess Kate wears Penelope Chilvers Conker Long Tassel Boots at The Ark Open Farm
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Penelope Chilvers Long Tassel Boots

Kate accessorized with a new pair of Catherine Zoraida Gold Fern Drop Earrings (£165).
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The Duchess then traveled to Aberdeen, Scotland for a visit to the Social Bite Café, which provides assistance to those affected by homelessness.
Duchess of Cambridge visits Social Bite Café in Aberdeen, Scotland
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Kate made a quick wardrobe change to create a more polished look for her visit to the social enterprise.  She arrived wearing her grey Reiss 'Delany' coat.  You may recall she debuted the coat in December of 2013 when she visited the Shooting Star House Children’s Hospice. 
Reiss 'Delany' coat
On her feet the Duchess wore her Aquatalia 'Fab-Dry' Ankle Boots.
Aquatalia 'Fab-Dry' Ankle Boots
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Kate in Alexander McQueen military separates for visit to Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre

11/2/2020

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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge joined the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall for a visit to the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre (DMRC) Stanford Hall in Loughborough.
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The state-of-the-art Ministry of Defence clinical rehabilitation facility, provides expert care and support for wounded, injured and sick Armed Forces personnel.

Today The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, together with The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, visited the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre @dms_dmrc, to meet patients and staff. pic.twitter.com/jnkDCuQ97e

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) February 11, 2020

The Duchess choose a navy custom outfit by Alexander McQueen today, perhaps as a quite tribute on the 10 year anniversary of the fashion designer's death.
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The wool-blend separates appear to be based on a ready-to-wear set from Alexander McQueen's Pre-Fall '17 collection (ID by @HeavenQRF).
Alexander McQueen's Pre-Fall '17 Ready to Wear military jacket and skirt set
The military-inspired peplum jacket in light wool silk is decorated with metal buttons on the waist and collar. It has a concealed button fastening on center front.  Kate had the pleated midi skirt modified by removing the buttoned peplem detail.
Alexander McQueen black military jacket
Alexander McQueen black military pleated midi skirt
The Duchess wore a similar silhouette in green for the 2019 St Patrick's Day parade.
Kate Middleotn the Duchess of Cambridge wears green Alexander mCqueen military coat for St Patrick's Day 2019
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Kate carried a new bag - the Alexander McQueen 'Wicca' mini satchel in black leather.  She also owns this model in white leather, and raffia.
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This particular style has been discontinued, however the 'Wicca' bag is currently available in black leather with a pipe trim at Net-a-Porter.
Alexander McQueen 'Wicca' mini satchel in black piped leather
On her feet, the Duchess wore her black suede Ralph Lauren Collection High Heel Boot.
black suede Ralph Lauren Collection High Heel Boot
Kate accessorized the look with her Mappin & Webb 'Empress' Diamond Carriage Earrings.
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Mappin & Webb 'Empress' Diamond Carriage Earrings
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Kate in new Hobbs coat and Zara dress for visit to Mumbles and Port Talbot

4/2/2020

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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge travelled to South Wales today. The royal couple visited Mumbles and Port Talbot and called in to see local businesses and organisations.
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On arrival, William and Kate visited the Mumbles Lifeboat Station. Lifeboat crews at The Mumbles have been saving lives for over 180 years and have been presented with 33 awards for gallantry.
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Then it was time for a tasty treat at Joe's Ice Cream. The Duke and Duchess sampled Italian ice cream at the family run parlour which has been serving gelato since Joe Cascarini arrived from Italy in the early 1900s.
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The royal couple then headed to Port Talbot for a stop at the Tata Steel UK factory, a vital employer for the community.
Duke & Duchess of Cambridge visit Tata Steel UK factory 2020
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William and Kate's final stop in South Wales was the Bulldogs BCA Boxing Gym - a community focused charity that provides non-contact boxing themed exercise activities to help address health, employability and education.
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KATE'S OUTFIT
COAT: NEW! Hobbs London 'Bianca' navy maxi coat (£349).
Hobbs London Bianca navy maxi coat

DRESS: NEW! Zara red puff sleeve dress (£39.99) - ID by @HeavenQRF.
Zara red puff sleeve dress

SCARF: NEW! Beulah London Shibani Red and Ecru Scarf (£95).
Duchess Kate Middleton wears Beulah London Shibani Red and Ecru Scarf
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Beulah London Shibani Red and Ecru Scarf

HANDBAG: Mulberry Small Darley Bag in Hibiscus Red Croc (repeat).
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Mulberry Small Darley Bag in Hibiscus Red Croc

BOOTS: Stuart Weitzman 'Half N Half' Boots (repeat).
Stuart Weitzman 'Half N Half' Boots

GLOVES: Black suede gloves (unidentified). First worn in March 2019 for a visit to Blackpool.
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EARRINGS: Asprey London Oak Leaf Small Hoop Earrings (repeat).
Duchess Kate Middleton wears Asprey London Oak Leaf Small Hoop Earrings
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Asprey London Oak Leaf Small Hoop Earrings

NECKLACE: Daniella Draper Personalised Gold Midnight Moon Necklace (repeat).
Duchess Kate Middleton wears Daniella Draper Personalised Gold Midnight Moon Necklace 4 Feb 2020
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Daniella Draper Personalised Gold Midnight Moon Necklace

HAIR: Intertwined half up-do.
Duchess Kate Middleton half up-do hairstyle for visit to South Wales 2020
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Kate recycles Alexander McQueen hibiscus motif gown for BAFTA awards

2/2/2020

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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended the British Academy Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) awards ceremony this evening at Royal Albert Hall in London.
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Prince William attended in his role as President of the Academy, a post he has held since 2010.  The couple has attended the awards show every year since 2017.

The BAFTA's dress code this year was focused on sustainability. The organization is working toward carbon neutrality and asked guests to consider wearing outfits that were either repeats, vintage, or from a sustainable fashion designer. The Duchess opted to repeat her bespoke Alexander McQueen gown first seen in Malaysia on the couple’s 2012 tour of Southeast Asia.
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The creamy-white gown features a sheer overlay sprinkled with a gold embroidered hibiscus floral motif.  The gold lame embroidery also borders the short sleeves, scoop neckline, and runs down the center of the gown.  Other elements include an empire waist, and a shirred white fabric at the bust.
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Below is a look at the back of the dress.
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It appears Kate had the sleeves altered.  They are slimmer and no longer sheer compared to 2012.
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The Duchess accessorized the gown with new pieces. She carried an Anya Hindmarch 'Marano' Glitter-Finished Box Clutch (US$595).
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Anya Hindmarch Marano Glitter-Finished Box Clutch
On her feet were the Jimmy Choo 'Romy 100' pumps in Gold Glitter (US$725) - a style she also owns in silver glitter.
Jimmy Choo 'Romy 100' pumps in Gold Glitter
Kate complemented the gown with a new Van Cleef and Arpels Magic Alhambra set. 
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The Duchess wore the Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Earrings with 2 Motifs (£5,400) and the Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Necklace with 6 Motifs (£7,850).
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Earrings with 2 Motifs
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Necklace with 6 Motifs

Tonight we saw the return of Kate's mystery emerald-cut citrine ring which is believed to date back to 2008.  She starting wearing it again in 2018 at Harry and Meghan's wedding.
Duchess Kate Middleton wears emerald-cut citrine ring
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A closer look at Kate's glamorous up-do.
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FASHION FLASHBACK
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2019 - Alexander McQueen
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