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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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