Princess Kate looks regal in red Alexander McQueen coat for Welsh Guards St David's Day Parade1/3/2023
The Prince and Princess of Wales attended the Welsh Guards St David's Day Parade at Combermere Barracks on Wednesday. It marked the first occasion since Prince William assumed the position of Colonel of the Regiment from his father after the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.
As part of the St David's Day Parade, The Prince of Wales presented leeks to the Officers and Guardsmen during the event, who then distributed them along the ranks, as per tradition.
Established in 1915 by Royal Warrant of George V during the First World War, the Welsh Guards is one of the Foot Guards regiments of the British Army. The royal couple sat for an official photo with The Prince of Wales’s company following the parade.
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They then met families from the Regiment as well as a group of troops from the 5th Royal Australian Regiment who are currently in the UK helping to train the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
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Catherine, Princess of Wales wore a red and black ensemble for the occasion. She debuted a custom Alexander McQueen slim-fit midi coat.
The coat boasts a double-breasted style with padded shoulders, peak lapels, flap pockets at the hip, and a chest welt pocket. While the off-the-rack edition (£2,990) has an asymmetrical hemline, this feature was not present in Kate's coat.
The Princess wore a long black scarf tucked into her coat, and we also got a glimpse of a red midi dress.
She also premiered the 'Bow & Arrow' hat (£570) by London based milliner, Juliette Botterill.
The made-to-order peachbloom felt hat is trimmed with a stylish bow and two arrow feathers.
We saw the return of the black perforated leather gloves by Serbian fashion designer Evica Milovanov-Penezić.
Some may recall seeing them more than sixteen years ago when Kate wore the gloves for Prince William’s 2006 Sovereign's parade at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.
Today she carried her Mulberry Small Amberley Crossbody Bag in Black Croc.
On Kate's feet were her custom Gianvito Rossi Block Heel Boots in Black Suede featuring a pointed toe.
The Princess brought back her Asprey London Daisy Heritage Diamond Earrings.
For the ceremony, Kate wore a St David's Day leek, and a delicate diamond leek brooch pinned to the lapel of her coat.
It is a replica of the Welsh Guards Leek Brooch worn by the late Queen Elizabeth II. The original brooch was designed for Her Majesty in 1960 in the style of the Cap badge of the Welsh Guards. It was a regimental gift funded by the guardsmen.
Replicas of this symbolic brooch were made for several members of the royal family, and some speculate the brooch worn by Kate is the one Princess Diana wore.
A final look at Princess Kate's elegrant up-do.
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Ahead of St. David’s Day tomorrow, The Prince and Princess of Wales visited South Wales to champion mental health initiatives and meet local communities.
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Princess Kate's OutfitCOAT: NEW! Chris Kerr Tailored Wool Midi Coat in Cream (bespoke). TOP: NEW! Fine knit turtleneck sweater in winter white (unidentified). SKIRT: NEW! Zara houndstooth tweed midi skirt. ID by @bychristineross and UFO No More. 
HANDBAG: Mulberry Small Amberley Crossbody Bag in Black Croc (repeat).
SHOES: NEW! Gianvito Rossi Block Heel Boots in Black Suede (custom design with pointed toe based on the Glen 85 model).
EARRINGS: Heavenly London Imitation Pearl & Diamond Earrings (repeat).
The Prince and Princess of Wales started their day by visiting Brynawel Rehabilitation Centre, where they gained direct insights into the services offered to aid individuals grappling with the consequences of substance addiction, both drug and alcohol.
For more than four decades, the Centre has been providing support initiatives across Wales, including a specific program for those dealing with Alcohol Related Brain Damage. The royal couple learned how the current garden facilities and the outdoors are used as part of their therapy.
Subsequently, The Prince and Princess proceeded to Aberavon Leisure & Fitness Centre to learn how sports can enhance mental health and well-being for locals. The Centre opened in 2016 and offers a variety of physical activities to promote a healthy lifestyle. William and Kate showcased their competitive streak in the spin studio!
The last event of the day saw The Prince and Princess visit the Wales Air Ambulance headquarters. The royal couple met with volunteers, supporters, and emergency responders, and learned about recent operations across Wales. They also discussed the significance of prioritizing mental health with the emergency workers. The Prince William was announced as the charity's new Patron during the visit.
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The Prince and Princess of Wales attended the Wales vs England Six Nations Match at Principality Stadium on Saturday in Cardiff, Wales.
Ahead of the game, the royal couple meet representatives of the Welsh Rugby Charitable Trust, before officially opening the Sir Tasker Watkins Suite.
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During the match, there was some friendly rivalry between the Prince and Princess. Kate supports England as patron of the Rugby Football League and the Rugby Football Union, while William roots for Wales as patron of the Welsh Rugby Union. But it was Kate who went home with the bragging rights after her team were victorious against Wales.
PRINCESS KATE'S OUTFITCOAT: Catherine Walker Double Breasted Coat in Red & White Houndstooth (repeat). First worn during the royal visit to Sweden in 2018. HANDBAG: Mulberry Small Amberley Crossbody Bag in White (repeat). 
SHOES: Aquatalia 'Ruby-Dry' Platform Ankle Boot in Black Suede (repeat). 
JEWELLERY: Mappin & Webb Empress Drop Earrings, and pinned to her collar was the England Rugby red enamel rose brooch.
Catherine, Princess of Wales visited the Oxford House Nursing Home on Tuesday in Slough, England.
The nursing home is family-run and residents are cared for in a homely and comfortable environment, with innovative technology helping enrich their daily lives.
During the visit, the Princess celebrated Shrove Tuesday with residents and staff, and even helped flip some pancakes!
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Princess Kate's Outfit
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EARRINGS: NEW! Round enamel earrings in blue and gold. I suspect they may be vintage.
The Princess of Wales joined Prince William on the red carpet this evening for the British Academy Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) awards ceremony at Royal Albert Hall in London.
In keeping with the BAFTA's 'sustainable' dress code, Kate opted to re-wear her white one-shoulder gown by Alexander McQueen which she premiered for the 2019 BAFTA's (shown below).
However, the Princess had the Grecian-inspired gown updated for this evening's award show, exchanging the original floral shoulder appliqué for a flowy drape.
Below is a closer look at the new shoulder detail.
Here's another look at the dress from the side.
Kate contrasted the solid white gown with long black gloves. 
She complemented the gloves with her Jimmy Choo 'Celeste' Clutch in Black Velvet.
On her feet were her Aquazzura 'Fenix' 105mm Pumps in Gold.
The Princess topped off her red-carpet look with statement earrings by fast-fashion giant, Zara. They are the brand's golden cascading floral earrings (US$27.90).
FASHION FLASHBACK
Below is a look back at Kate's BAFTA gowns since she first starting attending in 2017.
The Prince and Princess of Wales made their first joint visit to Cornwall on Thursday since inheriting the duchy following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. The royal couple now hold the titles of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall.
William and Kate spent the day in Falmouth, a town on the coast of Cornwall known for its rich maritime heritage. They visited the National Maritime Museum Cornwall to learn more about the region's history and the see the educational galleries on offer at the museum.
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Afterwards, they visited the Dracaena Centre, a community hub in Falmouth that offers everything from wellbeing support services to early childhood groups, spaces for all sorts of sport and other activities.
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KATE'S OUTFITCOAT: NEW! Hobbs 'Celeste' Midi Coat in Chestnut Brown.
Kate also owns this design in a knee-length (shown below). The updated 'Celeste' coat will be released by Hobbs in an upcoming collection.
SHOES: Gianvito Rossi Block Heel Boots in Brown Suede (repeat). 
Catherine, Princess of Wales was at Landau Forte College Derby on Wednesday to celebrate the return of Captain Preet Chandi from her record-breaking solo expedition across Antarctica.
The Army officer successfully completed the furthest unsupported solo Polar expedition in history in Antarctica. Captain Chandi surpassed the previous world record of 907 miles set by fellow soldier Henry Worsley, in 2015.
Today the Princess heard all about Captain Chandi's polar expedition and tried part of the resistance training used by the Captain to prepare for her solo expedition across Antarctica.
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KATE'S OUTFIT
UNIDENTIFIED: Cigarette trousers in navy blue (first worn in May 2022), and navy croc belt (worn on many occasions).
To mark the start of Children's Mental Health Week, Place2Be's Royal Patron, The Princess of Wales met with pupils from St John's Primary School in east London to discuss the importance of supporting children’s mental wellbeing, and connecting with others.
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In a video released by Place2Be, Catherine says she is "a firm believer in giving children the skills that they need for life and focusing on their social and emotional development".
For the visit, Kate wore her unidentified striped sweater first seen in 2019, and her navy LK Bennett 'Frieda' trousers. She accessorized with her Spells of Love 'Alia' Hoops.
Catherine, Princess of Wales has teamed up with British radio host and television personality, Roman Kemp to champion the new 'Shaping Us' campaign.
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Kensington Palace released a video of the pair talking about the importance of our early years and its impact on our mental health.
Kate's OutfitOUTERWEAR: LK Bennett 'Darwin' Shearling Coat in Choc Brown (repeat). 
TOP: Holland Cooper Fairisle Knit Sweater in Cream (repeat). 
SHOES: Blundstone Classic Chelsea Boot in Stout Brown (repeat). 
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