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Kate makes surprise visit to new patronage of The Royal Photographic Society

25/6/2019

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Kensington Palace announced that The Duchess of Cambridge has today become the Patron of The Royal Photographic Society (RPS), taking over from the Queen, who had held the role for 67 years.
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To mark the occasion, Kate attended a photography workshop for Action for Children, run by The RPS at Warren Park.
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The RPS was founded in 1853 with the objective of promoting the art and science of photography. The Duchess has a longstanding interest in photography, and her patronage of The RPS will further highlight the beneficial impact that art and creativity can have on emotional wellbeing, particularly for children and young people.
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The Duchess stepped out in a new breezy liberty print dress by Ridley London.
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It is the 'Virginia Midi' style (£449) made from silk chiffon and designed with a v-neck, fitted bodice, short floaty sleeves and an a-line skirt with a frounced hem.
Ridley London VIRGINIA MIDI elegance silk chiffon dress
She wore her brown suede Casteñer 'Carina' 80 espadrille wedges.
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Casteñer brown suede 'Carina' 80 espadrille wedges
Kate accessorized with her gold Catherine Zoraida Fern Hoop Earrings.
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Kate premieres Elie Saab at Royal Ascot

18/6/2019

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The Duke & Duchess of Cambridge joined the Queen and other members of the royal family for the opening day of Royal Ascot.
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Ascot Racecourse is steeped in heritage and history and was founded by Queen Anne in 1711.  Over the past 300 years, Ascot has established itself as a national institution; with Royal Ascot becoming the centrepiece of the British social calendar and the ultimate stage for the best racehorses in the world.
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The annual meeting spans over five days and each day begins with a Royal Procession - the arrival of The Queen and the Royal party in horse-drawn landaus. Her Majesty was accompanied by The King and Queen of the Netherlands today.
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The iconic race meeting is a social event and long been a spectacle of fashion and style.
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The Duchess used the occasion to make a designer debut. Today she stepped out in a blue Elie Saab ensemble. This is the first time we have seen Kate wear a garment by the Lebanese fashion designer.
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The swiss dot fabric with macramé trim is seen in the designer's ready-to-wear Resort 2019 collection Thanks to @Japanese_Ginger for the info.
Elie Saab ready-to-wear resort 2019
Kate had the pussy bow top customized with long sleeves, and the tulle skirt trimmed to a midi length with extra layers of tulle added for full coverage.
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Elie Saab Embroidered Tulle Skirt
The Duchess coordinated the separates with a new blue hat by Philip Treacy.  You may recall she already owns this design in a pink colourway.
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The molded slice hat features rosettes under the brim and is from the milliner's S/S 2016 collection.
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There was also a new clutch and shoes.  She carried an Elie Saab Abat-Jour Metallic and Leather Clutch Bag, and on her feet Kate wore Gianvito Rossi 105 metallic leather pumps (US$745).
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 Gianvito Rossi 105 metallic leather pumps
We saw the return of her KIKI Blue Topaz and Diamond Drop Earrings.
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KIKI Blue Topaz and Diamond Drop Earrings
A closer look at Kate's elegant up-do.
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Kate debuts white Catherine Walker coatdress for a very regal Garter Day

17/6/2019

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The Duchess of Cambridge attended today's historic Garter Day service with other members of the Royal Family.
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The Order of the Garter is the most senior and the oldest British Order of Chivalry and was founded by Edward III in 1348. Each year in June, a procession and service take place at Windsor Castle for the Order of the Garter. Prince William has been a Royal Knights Companion of the Garter since 2008.
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The British royals were joined by two special foreign guests.  Today Queen Elizabeth II formally invested King Felipe VI of Spain and King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands into the Order of the Garter.  The monarchs were accompanied by their wives, Queen Letizia of Spain and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands.
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Kate attended her first Garter Day service in 2008, when she was dating Prince William.  We didn't see her again at the annual procession until after the couple were married in 2011. Since then, she has attended nearly every year with some gaps coinciding with the birth of her children. In 2017 there was no service for the Order of the Garter because the Queen had to attend the State Opening of Parliament following a snap general election in the UK.
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The Duchess usually favours a sartorial repeat for this regal event, but today she opted for a new white coatdress by Catherine Walker.
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She debuted the 'Liza' style rendered in ivory wool crepe, and designed with cropped jacket ‘panels’ and a Peter Pan collar edged in fine black lace. The fit-and-flare coat has single-breasted front fashioned with self-covered buttons.
Catherine Walker Liza coatdress
The Duchess accessorized her new coat with familiar supplements. We saw the return of the Lock & Co's  'Lion Tamer' hat. Designed by the firm's resident milliner Sylvia Fletcher, the Lion Tamer is hand-sculpted from layers of dyed ebony sinamay and finished with a simple ostrich feather.
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Lock & Co's 'Lion Tamer' hat
The piece dates back to June 2011. Kate first wore it at the Trooping the Colour parade, and again to a friend's wedding later that same day.  It reappeared 5 years later during a visit to France in 2016 for the Battle of Somme commemorations.
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Kate carried her black suede Stuart Weitzman 'Muse' clutch, and on here feet she wore her Prada Wave Cutout Pumps.
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Prada Black Suede Wave Cutout Pumps
The Duchess completed the monochrome look with Princess Diana's Collingwood diamond and pearl drop earrings.
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As many of you know, I also run the blog queenletiziastyle.com, so today was a real treat for me, bringing together the two royal ladies I passionately follow!
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Kate appears on children's show Blue Peter

13/6/2019

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The Duchess of Cambridge has recorded an appearance on iconic British children’s show Blue Peter to launch a competition as part of her mission to get more children and families outdoors.

□ On @CBBC’s Blue Peter The Duchess of Cambridge got stuck in with pond dipping, planting and team den building with local children and Blue Peter presenter @Linds_BluePeter.

□ Tune in to @CBBC to watch the special film at 5.30pm on Thursday 13th June. pic.twitter.com/TFkGh6gXwD

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) June 12, 2019

​In the episode Kate gets stuck into pond dipping, planting and team den building with local children and Blue Peter presenter Lindsey Russell.

□ The Duchess of Cambridge and @CBBC’s Blue Peter have launched a special competition that asks viewers to design a sculpture to go into The Duchess’s Back to Nature garden when it arrives at @RHSWisley in September.

Closing date is 25th June. More □ https://t.co/mihgY0zDdn pic.twitter.com/GzvCFen9Ku

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) June 13, 2019

⛺️ The Duchess of Cambridge has joined forces with @CBBC's Blue Peter to get stuck in with pond dipping, planting and team den building with local children and Blue Peter presenter @Linds_BluePeter. pic.twitter.com/byLdNkyQsJ

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) June 12, 2019
Kate wore the same outfit we saw her in for a day of engagements in Cumbria.  The pieces include the Troy London 'The Tracker' Jacket in Olive, her Fjallraven Forest Green Övik Re-Wool Sweater with the Sézane ‘Marguerite' Shirt.
Troy London 'The Tracker' Jacket in Olive
Fjallraven Forest Green Övik Re-Wool Sweater
Sézane ‘Marguerite' Shirt
In the clip, Kate wore a new pair of Superga 2750 Cotu Classic sneakers in Sherwood Gum (£55).
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Superga 2750 Cotu Classic sneakers in Sherwood Gum
It appears she completed the casual look with her KIKI Lauren Yellow Gold Diamond Pave Leaf Earrings.
KIKI Lauren Yellow Gold Diamond Pave Leaf Earrings
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Kate steps out in her Barbara Casasola off-the-shoulder dress for Addiction Awareness Week gala

12/6/2019

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The Duchess of Cambridge attended the first annual gala dinner in recognition of Addiction Awareness Week, in her role as Patron of Action on Addiction.
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Kate repeated the Barbara Casasola 'Tribal' off-the-shoulder dress for this evening's charity dinner at Spring restaurant in London.
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It was first worn in July 2016 for the Art Fund Museum of the Year awards.
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Tonight, Kate accessorized with a new clutch bag. It is the Wilbur & Gussie 'Charlie' Steel Classic Silk Clutch (£205). Thanks to @Japanese_Ginger for the ID.
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Made from 100% silk, the light grey clutch bag is adorned with a silver crystal bee brooch.
Wilbur & Gussie Charlie Steel Classic Silk Clutch
She complemented the tone of the clutch with her Jimmy Choo 'Romy 100' Silver Glitter Dégradé Pumps.
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Jimmy Choo 'Romy 100' Silver Glitter Dégradé Pumps
Kate completed the look with her KIKI Lola Blue Topaz Hoop Earrings.
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Kate goes casual in Cumbria

11/6/2019

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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge had a day of engagements in Cumbria to celebrate the work of local heroes, farmers, volunteers and those supporting the rural community in northwest England’s Lake District.
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Their first stop was the market town of Keswick for a walkabout.
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Kate sported her signature casual style.  Today she debuted the Troy London 'The Tracker' Jacket in Olive (£275).  The summer-weight jacket is made in England from cotton drill and features monogrammed bone buttons, utilitarian pockets and an internal drawstring waist for an adjustable fit.  Thanks to @MiddletonMaven for the ID.
Troy London 'The Tracker' Jacket in Olive
Under the jacket Kate wore her Fjallraven Forest Green Övik Re-Wool Sweater and a white blouse with a ruffled collar. 
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Fjallraven Forest Green Övik Re-Wool Sweater
Th blouse is believed to be the Sézane ‘Marguerite' Shirt featuring a high ruffle neck with front pintuck pleats and ladder stitch panels.
Sézane Marguerite Shirt
The Duchess wore black skinny jeans with the hem tucked into her See By Chloé Combat Ankle Boots.
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Kate accessorized with her beloved KIKI Lauren Yellow Gold Diamond Pave Leaf Earrings and Cartier Ballon Bleu Watch.
KIKI Lauren Yellow Gold Diamond Pave Leaf Earrings
Cartier Ballon Bleu Watch
The royal couple then spent time on Deepdale Hall Farm with the Brown family tending to their flock of Herdwick and Swaledale sheep, and joining them for sheep shearing, herding and dry stone walling.

The Duchess of Cambridge sheep shearing during a visit to a farm in Cumbria □ pic.twitter.com/3vCehmx6Xh

— Lizzie Robinson (@LizzieITV) June 11, 2019
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The Duke and Duchess finished their time in Cumbria with a guided nature walk. They were joined by the Cumbria Wildlife Trust and children from Patterdale School for an environmental educational session on the Ullswater Way.
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For the farm visit and walk, Kate changed into her Barbour Waxed Defence Jacket and Berghaus Supalite II GTX Walking Boots.
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Kate is radiant in yellow Alexander McQueen dress for Trooping the Colour

8/6/2019

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Queen Elizabeth II officially celebrated her 93rd birthday today with the Trooping the Colour parade. Although Her Majesty was born on 21 April, it has long been the tradition to publicly celebrate the Monarch's birthday on a day in the summer. 
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The Duchess of Cambridge attended her ninth consecutive Trooping the Colour event.
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For the procession down the Mall, Kate rode in a carriage with Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
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Meanwhile, Prince William was on horseback alongside his father, the Duke of York, and Princess Anne, in their roles as Colonels.
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Following the parade, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were reunited on the balcony at Buckingham Palace for the traditional RAF fly-past where they were joined by their adorable children, with Prince Louis making his balcony debut.
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Kate looked radiant today in a soft yellow dress by Alexander McQueen. The bespoke design features an elongated folded v-neckline collar, a peplum waist, 3/4 sleeves, and McQueen's signature peaked shoulders.
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The pastel hue is consistent with the subtle tones of previous years, bar 2017, when Kate opted for a vibrant pink Alexander McQueen dress.  The Duchess has worn Alexander McQueen on all occasions expect 2012 when she debuted an Erdem dress, and in 2015 when she wore Catherine Walker's 'Astrid' coatdress.
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Today, the Kate donned her Philip Treacy slice hat with rosettes.  You may recall she debuted the piece at Prince Harry and Meghan Marke's wedding ceremony in May 2018.
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Philip Treacy slice hat with rosettes
We saw the return of the Bahrain Pearl Drop Earrings, on loan from Queen Elizabeth II's royal jewellery collection.
Bahrain Pearl Drop Earrings
The earrings were complemented with a new diamond cross pendant necklace.
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Kate carried her white Alexander McQueen butterfly box clutch (US$2,890).
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It's always a treat to see the extended royal family enjoying the celebrations for Her Majesty's birthday.
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Kate attends her first ‘Beating Retreat‘ concert

6/6/2019

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The Duchess of Cambridge attended her first ‘Beating Retreat‘ pageant this evening.
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The Household Division’s Beating Retreat is a spectacular evening pageant of music and military precision drill, including horses, cannon and fireworks.  The concerts are performed on Horse Guards Parade in front of the beautiful backdrop of St James’s Park each year on the Wednesday and Thursday evenings preceding the 'Trooping The Colour' parade.

#BeatingRetreat is a military concert with a marching display, performed each year on the Wednesday and Thursday evenings preceding the Queen’s Birthday Parade, or “Trooping The Colour” as it is often called. pic.twitter.com/NnKFkdzvT7

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) June 6, 2019
Kate looked lovely in her bespoke cream Catherine Walker coat.
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She first wore when departing Canada in October 2016, and again in 2017 for Easter Sunday service at St. George’s Chapel.
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Tonight, the Duchess teamed if with her Mulberry 'Amberley' Dark Blush Leather Clutch and Gianvito Rossi 'Gianvito 105' Praline Suede Pumps.
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Mulberry 'Amberley' Dark Blush Leather Clutch
Gianvito Rossi 'Gianvito 105' Praline Suede Pumps
She finished the look with her Cassandra Goad Cavolfiore Pearl Stud Earrings, and borrowed the Irish Guards shamrock brooch for the occasion.
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Duchess Kate dazzles in white Alexander McQueen ruffled gown for US State Banquet

3/6/2019

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The British Royal Family rolled out the red carpet tonight for President Donald Trump and First Lady Melanie Trump who are on a State visit to the United Kingdom.
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Queen Elizabeth II hosted a state banquet at Buckingham Palace in honour of Mr and Mrs Trump, and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge partook in the evening along with many other members of the Royal family.

Royal Ladies and @FLOTUS in white tonight for the State Banquet. Kate’s dress is @McQueen, the Queen is in Angela Kelly and Camilla is in Bruce Oldfield: pic.twitter.com/m2JTSZDSgX

— Emily Nash (@emynash) June 3, 2019
This was Kate's fourth state banquet and tonight she wore a striking white gown by Alexander McQueen.  The bespoke ruffled lace dress features a sweetheart neckline and cap sleeves.
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Kate proudly wore the Royal Victorian Order sash and badge for the first time. You may recall The Duchess of Cambridge was appointed Dame Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order (GCVO) in April.  Awards in the Royal Victorian Order are made personally by The Queen for services to the Sovereign.
Dame Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order
The order is also represented by a Maltese Cross, which you'll notice on Kate's sash dangling at her hip.
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Royal Victorian Order Maltese Cross
Kate affixed the upper portion of the sash to her dress with her acorn brooch, and on her left side was pinned a Royal Family Order of Queen Elizabeth II which the Duchess was awarded in 2017.
Royal Family Order of Queen Elizabeth II
Kate donned the Queen Mary Lover's Knot tiara, and once the signature diadem of the late Princess of Wales.
Queen Mary Lover's Knot tiara
Kate teamed the tiara with the Queen Mother’s sapphire and diamond fringe earrings. 
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We first saw them at the 100 Women in Hedge Funds Dinner in 2015. Below, we see them on the Queen Mother.
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Queen Mother wearing Queen Mother’s sapphire and diamond fringe earrings
And finally, Kate carried her white Alexander McQueen butterfly box clutch and wore a four-stranded pearl bracelet we have not seen before.
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Prada jewel clasp clutch and four-stranded pearl bracelet
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It is suggested it could be a piece from Princess Diana's collection.

Have you seen the suggestion that the Duchess was wearing a different pearl bracelet of Diana's, @courtjeweller @orderofsplendor? It came via a comment linking to the History of Famous Jewels board: https://t.co/kYlQ3U0Nac pic.twitter.com/gZt7YQnCdB

— WhatKateWore.com (@WhatKateWore) 4 June 2019
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