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On Sunday, Kensington Palace released a video of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge along with Prince Harry to launch the #HeadsTogether mental health campaign.
Heads Together is a new campaign which brings together seven charities focused on mental health: Mind, CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably), Place2Be, YoungMinds, The Mix, Best Beginnings, and Contact (two members of which are Help for Heroes and Combat Stress). The campaign is backed by The Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry.
Heads Together is the 2017 Virgin Money London Marathon Charity of the Year and will have a team running in next year's marathon. The video features the royal trio and runners representing all the charity partners and was shot outside Kensington Palace on April 21.
In the video, Kate donned her trademark casual look and wore a new Breton stripe jumper paired with skinny jeans. The breton top is the J.Crew 'Tippi' striped sweater with shoulder buttons (US$85). The merino wool sweater is finished with button details at the shoulder.
The 'Tippi' sweater is a signature style of the J.Crew collection and it is available in a rainbow of colours and patterns.
As many of you know, the Duchess is fond of Breton tops. In her closet you will find striped tops from Ralph Lauren and ME+EM.
In the clip, Kate wore her Monsoon 'Fleur' Espadrilles.
She accessorized with her KIKI 'Lauren' Yellow Gold Diamond Pave Leaf Earrings.
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On Friday evening, the Duke & Duchess of Cambridge along with Prince Harry welcomed President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle to their London home for dinner. The royal trio waited on the steps of Apartment 1A in Kensington Palace for their distinguished guests to arrive.
The young royals looked perfectly coordinated in blue toned outfits. Kate wore a new dress by her favorite high-street label LK Bennett. She donned the brand's current season'Addison' printed silk dress (£325). The jewel-toned dress is made from 100% silk and features sheer sleeves and ankle grazing length.
Kate added a navy belt, the same one she wore with the Glamorous maxi dress during the royal tour of India.
On her feet were the Rupert Sanderson 'Malory' 100mm high heel pumps.
Kate accessorized with her G. Collins Tanzanite Pendant Necklace & Earrings.
As staff opened the black double doors, the group walked into a hallway where another guest stood in the distance to greet the visitors.
Much to the delight of the President and First lady, inside stood Prince George dressed in his jammies and robe.
Prince George wore a personalised gingham robe by My1styears.com (£27) atop blue check pajamas from the White Company. On his feet were navy Little Boston Plane slippers by Trotters (£18).
The little prince was eager to show the President of the United States his rocking horse - a gift he received from the Obamas when he was born.
The Cambridges hosted the Obamas in the drawing room. This is the first time the public has got glimpse of the royal couple's newly renovated 22-room apartment.
Also on display was a soft toy dog - another gift from the Obamas, given to George when Princess Charlotte was born.
If anyone is interested, the Daily Mail has a break-down of the Drawing Room decor.
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Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her 90th birthday today. Her Majesty spent the day at Windsor Castle were she was greeted by huge cheering crowds.
In the evening, Prince Charles hosted a private birthday dinner for his mother. More than 30 members of the Royal Family were among the 71 guests attending the formal dinner, including the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry.
IKON Pictures shared this image on Twitter of the royal trio leaving Kensington Palace en route to Windsor Castle. 
From the limited photo it looks like Kate is wearing a new green lace dress. The What Kate Wore community have suggested it may be by Temperley London because the lace details look very similar to the designer's 'Amoret' gown.
Here's a closer look at the lace detail of the new dress compared to the 'Amoret' gown.
I'll update the post if anymore photos emerge.
It was a special day for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, visiting the Taj Mahal on the last stop of their royal tour.
The Taj Mahal is one of the iconic symbols of India, and also the place of one of the most memorable photos of Prince William's mother, the late Princess of Wales.
It was a poignant moment for Prince William to visit 24 years on from Diana's solo trip to the 'monument of love'. With Kate by his side, the Prince posed on the same bench as his mother, capturing the sentiment of the visit.
Following the photo opportunity, William and Kate had a private tour of the historic mausoleum.
For this special occasion, Kate wore a white dress with blue embroidered motif from American fashion designer Naeem Khan. Born in Mumbai, India, Khan is known for his intricately hand-beaded and embroidered dresses.
Kate wore a sheath dress from Khan's Resort 2015 line, however the dress has been modified when you compare it to the off-the-rack version shown on the model below. Kate's dress is slightly longer with an extra panel of embroidery at the hem. This suggests the dress is a bespoke piece.
On her feet were trademark nude high heels; the LK Bennett 'Fern' pumps.
Kate accessorized with an interesting choice of earrings. She wore the pretty blue US$7 earrings she purchased from a Bhutanese craft market during her hike to Tiger's Nest yesterday.
She also wore her signature Ray Bay wayfarer sunglasses.
Always the fashion diplomat, Kate's final outfit of the tour combined a dress by an Indian-born designer with shoes by a UK brand and earrings from Bhutan. She absolutely nailed it!
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This morning, the Duke & Duchess of Cambridge bid farewell to the people of Bhutan before boarding a plane to Agra, India for the final stop of their royal tour.
There was a formal send-off by Bhutanese officials at Paro Airport.
via BBS Bhutan Facebook
via BBS Bhutan Facebook
For the departure, Kate repeated the Alexander McQueen white eyelet skirt suit. The Duchess first wore it for the Diamond Jubilee tour of Singapore in September 2012. The two-piece bespoke skirt suit is crafted from a white broderie anglaise (eyelet) cotton fabric. The top features a deep v-neckline, belted waist and cuffed short sleeves. It is paired with a matching full a-line skirt that finishes at the knee.
Kate wore her L.K. Bennett 'Fern' pumps and 'Natalie' straw clutch also by the same brand.
@APP_Editor manged to find a photo of Kate's earrings. She wore her KIKI Lauren Yellow Gold Diamond Pave Leaf Earrings.
Kate also wore an elegant gold and diamond pendant necklace given to her by Queen Jetsun of Bhutan. The pendant motif denotes one of the eight auspicious symbols in Buddhism & symbolizes union of wisdom and great compassion.
via @byEmilyAndrews (Twitter)
ID UPDATE (20/04/2016)
People magazine tracked down the makers of Kate's gifted pendant necklace from the Queen of Bhutan. The Diamond & Gold Endless Knot pendant was crafted by a local Bhutanese jeweler, Sonam Rabgye. It is made from 18ct yellow gold and retails for US$1200
Following the two hour flight to Agra, William and Kate will freshen up and have lunch ahead of their much anticipated visit to the Taj Mahal.
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For their final evening in Bhutan, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended a lavish reception at the Taj Tashi hotel to celebrate the connection between British and Bhutanese people.
The Duchess premiered the Beulah London Juliet - Flower Spirits Red gown (£745). The poppy-print dress was a fitting choice and a nod to Bhutan, as it is their national flower. The silk-chiffon gown has sheer sleeves and is lined through the bodice and skirt. It has a front split for ease of movement.
The 'Juliet' is inspired by the x-ray floral photography of Don Dudenbostel.
The silhouette of the 'Juliet' has a striking resemblance to the Beulah 'Sarai' gown, which Kate wore to the 100 Women in Hedge Funds gala in 2011.
On her feet were the Gianvito Rossi Sisely suede sandals (US$699).
Kate accessorized with her Cassandra Goad Temple of Heaven Earrings.
Tomorrow morning, The Duke and Duchess will say farewell and thanks to the people of Bhutan at Paro Airport. They will then board a flight to Agra, India, and conclude their tour with a visit to the iconic Taj Mahal.
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Today, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge tackled a five-hour trek up in the Himalayas to visit one of Bhutan’s holiest sites, the Paro Taktsang - better known as the Tiger's Nest.
The monastery is set on a cliff-side of the upper Paro valley and dates back to
1692. It is credited for being the birthplace of Buddhism in the country.
William and Kate set off early from their hotel, for a 90 minute drive to the bottom of the mountain.
via @SimplyBhutan
Halfway up the mountain, the Duke & Duchess stopped at the Buddhist prayer wheel and posed for the waiting press pack.
The royal couple continued their climb to the monastery while the press-pack stayed behind. William and Kate were photographed a couple hours later making their way back to base.
For today's trekking adventure Kate opted for fashion over function. There was no hiking gear in sight! She looked comfortable in a chic combination of knee-high boots and skinny jeans.
She wore her Penelope Chilvers Long Tassle Boots (£475), which have been a closet staple for over a decade.
Another familiar piece was the Really Wild Clothing Shoot Nubuck Waistcoat, first worn by the Duchess in 2012 for the 'Expanding Horizons' camp.
During the hike, Kate wore her trusty Ray Ban wayfarer folding sunglasses.
Kate wore a new roll-sleeve shirt - the Jaeger Linen Classic Blouse (£89). Thanks to @LenaLovesLifeee for the tip! The blouse is available at Jaeger, House of Fraser and John Lewis.
The Duchess accessorized with her Kiki Citrine Pear Drop Earrings.
Kate wore a new pair of grey/olive skinny jeans. I will update if/when they are identified.
For the journey back, Kate popped on her Flora Indian embroidered stole.
William and Kate will head back to Thimphu this evening and attend a reception for British nationals in Bhutan and Bhutanese people with strong links to the UK.
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This evening, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were seen leaving the Taj Tashi Hotel for a private dinner with the King and Queen of Bhutan at Lingkana Palace.
Tory Burch's tulle gown is intricately embroidered with retro-inspired florals in shades of sky-blue, orange, green and brown. It has slit sides and finished with a red bead embellished neckline.
On her feet were the Gianvito Rossi Crisscross Ankle-Wrap Suede Sandals which Kate recently debuted at the Queen's 90th birthday celebration in India.
@HRHDuchesskate suggests the shawl Kate is wearing may be the coral John Lewis modal wrap (£22).
Kate accessorised with the same Brora Gold Charm earrings from earlier today.
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Following this morning's arrival into Bhutan, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge traveled to the beautiful Thimphu Dzong (Buddhist temple and monastery) to meet the King and Queen of Bhutan.
First they took part in a Chipdrel, a traditional welcome procession, complete with music, ceremonial dress, and plenty of colour
Inside the Dzong, they had a private audience with King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and his wife, Queen Jetsun Pema.
Their Majesties then led the Duke and Duchess across the Dzong’s beautifully decorated courtyard, across to a temple where they received a blessing and lit butter lamps.
Kate, who originally arrived in the country wearing a yellow Emilia Wickstead coat, made an outfit change for the ceremony and donned a Bhutanese kira inspired look. The Duchess teamed an embroidered cape with a long purple skirt made by her mystery seamstress in London using fabric woven in Bhutan by Kelzang Wangmo.
The cape is a ready-to-wear piece from the Paul & Joe clothing line. The cream cape is cut from lightweight wool and intricately embroidered in India with pink, turquoise and red florals. It retails for US$520.
This is the first time we have seen Kate wear a garment from this brand, launched in 1995 by french designer Sophie Mechaly. The label mixes Parisian chic with on-trend detailing to create a style of laid-back elegance. Here's a taste a few of some their current range which I think the Duchess would approve of.
Kate complemented the outfit with a stunning pair of Kiki McDonough earrings. The Lavender Amethyst Pear and Oval Drop Earrings (£3,900) are a new addition to Kate's jewelry box. They feature large pear and oval shaped lavender amethyst stones surrounded by dazzling diamonds set in 18ct white gold.
On her feet were a new pair of nude pumps. You may be forgiven for thinking they look just like her LK Bennett 'Fern' trench leather courts, but Kate opted for the lower heeled 'Floret' style also by LK Bennett (£175).
After the ceremony, William and Kate said goodbye to Their Majesties for the afternoon before heading to Thimphu’s open-air archery stadium, located in the heart of the small city. They begun their time at the venue, by taking tea under a covered dais with the King's brother, Prince Jiyel Ugyen Wanchuck and watched an impressive archery display.
William and Kate were then given the opportunity to partake in Bhutan's national sport.
The Duchess channeled her inner Katniss!
The royal couple concluded their visit to the stadium with a walkabout, meeting local children from nearby schools and NGOs.
Tonight, William and Kate will have a private dinner with The King and Queen at Lingkana Palace.
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This morning, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge left India to commence the next leg of their tour in the Kingdom of Bhutan.
For the departure, Kate wore her Tory Burch 'Chrissy' dress, first seen in June 2014 at a private Place2Be conference. 
Kate disembarked from the plane wearing a soft yellow gold coat dress from Emilia Wickstead.
The coat is a repeat from the Thistle Ceremony in 2012. Shortly after Kate first wore it, Ms Wickstead told the Daily Mail the £1200 piece was bespoke and took six weeks to complete. Today, Kate added a matching belt to the look.
Kate accessorized with familiar LK Bennett pieces. On her feet were the LK Bennett 'Fern' pumps and she carried the LK Bennett 'Natalie' straw clutch.
Kate wore new medallion style earrings.
On arrival at Paro airport, The Duke and Duchess were ceremoniously welcomed by the King of Bhutan's half-sister, Princess Ashi Chimi Yangzom Wangchuck and her husband.
This was followed by a scenic drive to the capital city of Thimphu.
This afternoon, William and Kate will meet the King and Queen of Bhutan at the Thimphu Dzong for a traditional welcome procession.
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Fresh from their safari at the Kaziranga National Park, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge made a quick outfit change before heading off this afternoon for their scheduled engagements.
Kate changed into a floaty knee-length dress from high-street chain, Topshop (quickly identified by @HRHDuchesskate) She wore the brand's pink Embroidered Smock Dress (£75.00). The floral printed midi length smock dress features an all-over embroidered trim and is finished with a tassel neck tie. It has now sold out, however there are a number of eBay sellers offering the dress.
Kate teamed the dress with her black Pied A Terre 'Imperia' wedges and Accessorize Filigree Bead Short Drop Earrings.
Here's a look at her beautiful chignon.
The royal couple's first stop was Pan Bari, a rural village on the outskirts of the Kaziranga National Park.
They were invited to visit a traditional prayer hall, where they entered after removing their shoes.
William and Kate were then shown a traditional weaving loom and also spent some time in the village's tea garden.
Their next stop was the Centre for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation where they first had tea with the staff who provide emergency care and rehabilitation to wild animals that have been injured, displaced, or orphaned.
The centre is the only one of its kind in India and it has cared for and released thousands of animals back into their natural habitat. William and Kate were excited to be given the opportunity to feed the baby elephants and rhinos.
Next, William and Kate traveled across the road to the site of the upcoming Kaziranga Discovery Park built by the charity Elephant Family, which was founded by the Duchess of Cornwall’s late brother Mark Shand.
The park provides a health clinic for working elephants and will soon offer an elephant information centre. Their Royal Highnesses also met with villagers who have been relocated by the charity to keep them safely out of the path of an elephant corridor.
Before departing, The Duke and Duchess put the finishing touches on an elephant sculpture to officially mark the ‘call for artists’ for India’s elephant parade, which will see 200 elephants decorated by artists and placed in 200 locations across India by the Elephant Family. These parades have previously been staged in London, Edinburgh, and New York.
Tomorrow, William & Kate will commence the Bhutan leg of the tour. I'm confident Kate will continue to impress us with her outfit choice in this beautiful mountainous county. Here's a look back at Kate's royal tour outfits so far.
Today was an early start for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge who set off on an open-air drive around the Kaziranga National Park, a World Heritage Site and a wildlife conservation site.
William and Kate were first welcomed by local people and park staff at the entrance to Kaziranga.
Shortly after, they commenced their open-drive into the jungle.
The park is home to elephants, water buffalo, the endangered swamp deer, tigers and Indian one-horned rhinoceroses, some of which the royal couple got to see.
The Duke and Duchess also met rangers inside Kaziranga to discuss their anti-poaching efforts.
As expected, the Duchess opted for a safari-chic look today, combining a crisp white patterned shirt with slim khaki pants.
Kate wore a bib ruffled-front blouse from iconic Australian brand R.M. Williams. She wore the brand's 'Gretna' shirt which heralds from their Autumn/Winter 2014 range. The white button-up features an all over sand/navy diamond dot print. I contacted RM Williams and they revealed the shirt was given to Kate as a gift during the 2014 Down Under Royal Tour.
Kate also debuted a pair of khaki ZARA Mid-Rise Biker Trousers (US$49). The skinny stretch pants feature knee detail. They were quickly identified by @MiddletonMaven.
On her feet were her well-worn Sebago 'Bala' Taupe/White Boat Shoes.
Kate also donned her Ray-Ban wayfarer shades.
Kate arrived wearing a new taupe scarf with white trim.
@PerthsFashion identified the scarf - it is the beige Flora Indian embroidered stole (£180). Flora is a London based company that produces hand-woven pashmina’s in Kashmir, India. They use Chyangra pelt which is hand combed each spring from the feathery neck and chest wool of the the Himalayan mountain goat. Chyangra pelt is the most insulating in the world and is known to the world as Pashmina, the most luxurious out of all the 100% cashmere shawls.
Up next, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will visit Panbari village, then the Centre for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation, and they will finish the day at the Kaziranga Discovery Centre.
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge touched down in the state of Assam this afternoon and traveled to Kaziranga National Park where they will stay until Thursday morning. They arrived in private jet and Kate stepped off the plane wearing the jade green Temperley number from earlier today.
Here's a look at the royal entourage.
William and Kate received a ceremonial welcome at the airport.
Kate made a wardrobe change for this evening's festivities, donning a new dress by a label we have not seen her wear before. The Duchess wore a colourful maxi by American designer, Anna Sui who's style is described as "romantic but with a rock ‘n’ roll spirit."
Kate wore the Crinkled Silk-Chiffon and Twill Maxi Dress (£805) from the designer's Fall '15 collection.
The blue/green folk-style dress is printed with floral and animal motifs and trimmed with embroidery for soft structure. It has an airy crinkled silk-chiffon bodice and pleated twill skirt.
On her feet were the trusty black Pied A Terre 'Imperia' Wedges, although she may need to retire them after this evening's battering!
Kate accessorized with jade chandelier earrings.
The eagle-eyed @AnnieElizabethN recognized Kate's earrings as a pair she first wore in 2006.
Their visit to the park comes at the time of the Bohag Bihu festival, the celebration of the Assamese New Year. Around a campfire, the Duke and Duchess met local people and watched dance and musical performances.
This little boy was adorable, and William and Kate were smitten by him.
The couple were presented with traditional hand woven scarves.
The theme of this leg of the tour focuses on the role of conservation in the lives of the rural people of this area. Kaziranga is a World Heritage Site and a wildlife conservation site of great global importance. Tomorrow, the Duke & Duchess will set off on a safari around the park.
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This evening, the Duke and Duchess attended a birthday party for Her Majesty The Queen at the residence of the British High Commissioner.
The garden party was attended by diplomats, politicians, business leaders and academics as a chance to celebrate the links between the UK and India, and for all present to toast The Queen ahead of her 90th birthday next week.
The Duke & Duchess were handed a sword to cut the first slice of the flag cake.
The Duke used the occasion to personally pay tribute to his grandmother with a speech to the invited guests.
Kate exuded bohemian elegance, wearing a two-piece outfit from one of favorite designer's, Temperley London. The 'Delphia' separates are from Temperley's Spring 2016 collection which "celebrates global curiosities."
The 'Delphia' top (£830) has a contemporary cut with sheer shoulders and a short sleeve. The top is cropped at the natural waist and made from 100% nylon with a silk-blend lining. The matching
'Delphia' skirt (£1,705) is cut in an a-line maxi silhouette and made from 100% silk with a silk-blend lining.
Both pieces feature intricate embroidery motifs of Indian Chintz and lattice, and are detailed with light-catching crystals.
In the stock photo below, Net-a-Porter accessorized the Temperley separates with Gianvito Rossi Suede Sandals, so I wonder if Kate did the same?
ID UPDATE (14/04/2016)
Kate's shoes have been identified as the Gianvito Rossi Crisscross Ankle-Wrap Suede Sandals.
In addition to a new pair of shoes, Kate also carried a new clutch. The minaudiere was identified by @RomanceRoyal as the Prada black satin clutch with stone embellishment (US$1470).
Tonight, Kate wore her in a half-updo, revealing a pair of statement chandelier earrings.
The costume earrings date back to 2007 and they have also been spotted on Pippa. They are believed to be by Monet.
Tomorrow, the Duke & Duchess will continue their visit in the country's capital. They will meet with a charity supporting vulnerable young people in New Delhi, followed by a meeting with senior government leaders.
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For the second event of the day, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge headed to Hyderabad House to attend a luncheon with Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi.
William & Kate signed the visitors book.
For this engagement, Kate slipped out of her fast-fashion maxi dress from earlier today and into a high-end frock from Temperley London. She wore the designer's jade green 'Desdemona' Lace Dress (£665). I'm pleased to see the Duchess wearing this dress which I suggested for the tour in last week's newsletter!
The dress features a high mock neck, fitted waist and fluted midi hem accentuated with cotton voile pleats is described by the label as having an "alluring bohemian vibe" with "vintage-inspired lace reminiscent of traditional Spanish folk costume". The outfit from the designer's Autumn 2016 season is available to pre-order.
Kate revived the popular L.K. Bennett 'Natalie' Straw Clutch Bag, which before today lay out of sight for almost two years!
Kate coordinated the clutch with the LK Bennett 'Fern' pumps in trench leather.
Kate debuted a dazzling pair of Kiki McDonough drop earrings from the jeweler's Special Editions Collection.
They feature green tourmaline and green amethyst stones surrounded by diamonds. Set in yellow gold, the exclusive earrings are valued at £3,500. According to Rebecca English, the earrings were made especially for Kate by KIKI to mark the birth of Princess Charlotte last May.
Next, the Duke & Duchess will take a flight to Assam and travel to Kaziranga National Park.
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