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After joining the Queen at the Chelsea Flower Show yesterday, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were back by her side this afternoon for the second garden party of the year at Buckingham Palace.
Image via Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal / Twitter)
The garden parties are a staple on the royal calendar with Her Majesty hosting a few each year in late Spring on the grounds of Buckingham Palace and the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
The Duchess stepped out in a new bespoke creation by Alexander McQueen.
The design is a modified version of the label's 'Samurai' Skirt Coat which Kate owns in ivory. The double-breasted front and flap pockets remain, but ruffles of the Samurai coat have been replaced with pleats on this new style.
Kate also donned a new custom pink headpiece by Juliette Botterill.
It is the milliner's Rose & Feather Knot Disc Percher Hat (£570) adorned with a rose and arrow feather with silk abaca bow detail to the back.
Kate accessorized with familiar pieces including her blush Loeffler Randall 'Tab' Lizard-Effect Leather Clutch and praline Gianvito Rossi 'Gianvito 105' Suede Pumps.
She finished the elegant ensemble with Princess Diana's Collingwood pearl and diamond earrings.
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Today marked Kate's sixth appearance at the Queen's Buckingham Palace Garden party. Here's a look back at her past attendances.
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The Duchess of Cambridge was back at the Chelsea Flower Show to join local schoolchildren for some outdoor activities, including reed boat baking and marshmallow toasting in her 'Back to Nature garden.
Kate looked casual yet chic in a white broderie-anglaise shirt and tan culottes. More outfit details below.
KATE'S OUTFIT
TOP: NEW! M.i.h Jeans 'Mabel' white broderie-anglaise cotton shirt (£255).
PANTS: NEW! Massimo Dutti Buttoned Culottes. 
BELT: NEW! Massimo Dutti braided leather belt (sold out). 
WATCH: Cartier Ballon Bleu Watch (repeat). 
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge shared some new photos of their family as they visited the 'Back to Nature Garden' at the Chelsea Flower Show.
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The garden, co-designed by the Duchess of Cambridge with Davies White Landscape Architects, and in partnership with the Royal Horticultural Society, is a woodland setting for families and communities to come together and connect with nature.
Over the past months, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis have helped their mum gather moss, leaves and twigs to help decorate the Back to Nature Garden.
Today, Kate took her family on a tour of the lush space.
Prince George clearly loved it!
For today’s special visit to the Chelsea Flower Show, the Duchess wore a print dress from Swedish womenswear retailer, & Other Stories. It is a brand we have not previously seen her sport.
The style is the label's Floral Ruffled Maxi Dress (£79) - featuring long sleeves, and a mardarin collar with button up front. The fabric and lining are both 100% polyester. Thanks to @Japanese_Ginger for the ID via Twitter.
The style is also available in a shorter length, the Floral Ruffled Mini-Dress (£49).
On her feet, Kate wore a new pair of espadrilles, the Casteñer 'Carina' 80 wedge in brown suede (US$170). The shoe has a jute toe and wedge heel, and cotton heel cup. The vamp is done in suede and it is finished with matching suede ankle ties.
Another new addition was a budget pair of earring from Accessorize. They are the £8 Polly Petal Drop Earrings. With thanks to @regalreplikate for the ID.
I'll conclude with my favorite photo showing an excited Prince Louis as he runs along a wooden path carrying a branch.
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The Duchess of Cambridge was back at the Chelsea Flower Show this afternoon for the official preview ahead of the public opening tomorrow.
She was joined by Prince William, the Queen and other members of the Royal Family.
Kate took the Queen on a tour of her 'Back to Nature' garden.
The Duchess of Cambridge gave us a sneak peek of her “Back to Nature” garden project for this year’s Chelsea Flower Show.
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The garden, co-designed with Davies White Landscape Architects, in partnership with the Royal Horticultural Society, includes a swing seat, hanging below the garden’s centrepiece, a high platform tree house.
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The garden is filled with incredible edibles, plants for craft activities, forest scents and a diverse range of plants, shrubs and trees of different heights and textures.
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In one set of photos, Kate wore an aqua linen shirt by Jaeger. The timeless shirt is crafted using 100% linen and boasts sleeve detailing and a breast pocket. Thanks to @HrhUKate on Twitter for the find!
In the tree-top photo, Kate wore a striped ruffle neck tee from Pippa's closet.
The top is by UK high-street brand, Warehouse.
The Duchess wore her Berghaus Supalite II Goretex Tech Boots.
She teamed them with Campbell's of Ardara Donegal Mountain Walking Socks.
Kate wore her Mulberry braided belt which was identified during the 2016 Royal Tour of Canada.
It appears she finished the look with her KIKI Lauren Yellow Gold Diamond Pave Leaf Earrings and Cartier Ballon Bleu Watch.
The Duchess of Cambridge visited Bletchley Park today to view their new D-Day: Interception, Intelligence, Invasion exhibition.
Image source: Kensington Palace
You may recall Kate first toured the site in 2014 where her paternal grandmother, Miss Valerie Glassborow worked as a code-breaker during WWII.
For today's visit, the Duchess donned a mix of familiar pieces, and we got a better a look at her Alessandra Rich dress which we first saw her wear in the family portraits marking Prince Charles' 70th birthday.
KATE'S OUTFIT
SHOES: Emmy London 'Rebecca' in Riviera blue. First worn in September 2018 at the Carter - Snuggs wedding. 
BROOCH: Bletchley Park commemorative badge symbolizing the rotors used in the codebreaking machines as noted by @TeasAndTiaras. The pin belonged to Kate’s paternal grandmother, Valerie Middleton (nee Glassborow).
In under a week the Duchess of Cambridge will officially unveil her 'Back to Nature Garden' at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
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Kensington Palace release a few photos to mark the occasion. They were reportedly taken in February and show Kate working with Davies White Landscape Architects to bring her vision to life. 
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The Duchess is seen wearing her trusty Barbour Waxed 'Defence' Jacket teamed with a black sweater and brown leather gloves. Because of the limited photos it's not possible to identify the pieces.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge had two engagements in North Wales today - starting with a visit to Caernarfon Coastguard Search and Rescue. Prince William worked as an RAF helicopter pilot at the base's former location at RAF Valley, Anglesey.
The couple then visited their old stomping ground of Anglesey where they learned about the salt-making process by local business Halen Môn Anglesey Sea Salt. You may recall William and Kate lived on the island from 2010 until their return to London in 2013.
Image credit: Kensington Palace
For today's away-day, Kate wore a mix of familiar pieces, teaming her claret red Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini Double-Breasted Twill Blazer with black skinny jeans and a turtleneck knit top.
We saw the return of her much loved Aquatalia 'Rhumba' Boots which have been a staple in Kate's closet since 2011!
She carried her Aspinal of London Midi Mayfair Bag in Deep Shine Black Croc.
Kate finished the look with her timeless Kiki McDonough Citrine Pear Drop Earrings which have been part of her jewellery collection for 10 years!
There was an outfit change for a visit to Newborough Beach where the Duke and Duchess joined a scouting group to learn more about the local wildlife, and latter participate in a litter pick up.
Image credit: Kensington Palace
This is a style she also owns in the khaki green colourway, first seen during the Royal Tour of Canada in 2016.
It appears the Duchess wore her navy Barbour Longshore Quilted Padded Jacket beneath the parka.
Kate completed the outdoorsy look with her trusty Penelope Chilvers Long Tassle boots.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge made an unannounced outing in Greenwich, southeast London today.
The royal couple were at the site of the historic Cutty Sark, the world’s sole surviving tea clipper, and once the fastest ship in the world to launch the inaugural King’s Cup sailing regatta.
To be held on August 9, Kate and William will go head to head as skippers of individual sailing boats, in an eight boat charity regatta race. The winning team will be awarded The King’s Cup, a historic trophy first presented by King George V in 1920.
Kate was aptly dressed in a nautical-inspired outfit for the launch of the regatta.
She debuted a navy and off-white striped knit top.
However, eagle-eyed Lauren points out that the rib detail does not match.
Kate teamed the striped sweater with a new pair of sailor-style trousers by L.K.Bennett - the brand’s ‘Parker’ pants (£150) - ID by @Japanese_Ginger. They are designed with a high waist, wide leg and decorative buttons on the front.
L.K.Bennett also offers a matching 'Parker' jacket featuring the same large buttons.
The Duchess stepped out in a new pair of navy suede pumps by Emmy London (ID by @MiddletonMaven via Twitter). They are the label's 'Josie' pointed court shoe with a modern block heel (£395).
She added a pop of colour with her lipstick red Emmy London 'Natasha' clutch bag, first worn with her Gucci tweed dress for a visit to the V&A Museum in June 2017.
Kate finished the look with her beloved Sapphire & Diamond Oval Drop Earrings.
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The Duchess of Cambridge, Patron of Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families, officially opened the Kantor Centre of Excellence in London today.
The new centre brings leading practitioners, researchers and young people together for the first time, to improve mental health services for children and families.
Image source: Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal / Twitter)
Kate stepped out in a new forest green dress by Emila Wickstead.
The custom piece is similar in design to the lavender a-line frock she first wore during the German royal tour in 2017.
The only notable difference is the neckline. This new dress features a square neckline.
Kate carried her dark blush Mulberry 'Amberley' Leather Clutch.
She teamed it with her Gianvito Rossi 'Gianvito 85' Praline Suede Pumps.
The Duchess complemented the look with her KIKI Classic Green Amethyst Diamond Earrings and the KIKI 'Candy' mini green amethyst and diamond pendant necklace.
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