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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge spent the day in Cambridgeshire to carry out a number of engagements.
The Duke and Duchess kicked off their day at the University of Cambridge’s Fitzwilliam Museum, where a new portrait of the royal couple was unveiled marking the 10th anniversary of them receiving their royal titles. You can read more about the painting and Kate's outfit in a separate post.
Credit: Jamie Coreth - Fine Art Commissions
Kate and William then visited the East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) at Milton. The Duchess has been EACH’s royal patron for ten years and the visit comes during Children’s Hospice Week in the UK.
This was followed with a stop at Jimmy’s Cambridge, an organization founded in 1995 to support those experiencing homelessness. The couple first visited the charity ten years ago in November 2012.
Credit: Kensington Palace
William and Kate's final engagement was at the first ever Cambridgeshire County Day, an event to celebrate The Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty the Queen while also showcasing the very best of Cambridgeshire and raising money for charity.
KATE'S OUTFIT
COAT: NEW! Chris Kerr tailored midi coat in powder blue (bespoke).
HANDBAG: NEW! Emmy 'Natasha' Clutch in Riviera ($370). SHOES: 
EARRINGS: Unidentified aquamarine and diamond earrings (repeat). 
During today's visit to Cambridgeshire, a new joint portrait of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge was unveiled.
Credit: Jamie Coreth/Fine Art Commissions
Painted by award-winning British portrait artist Jamie Coreth, it is the first official joint portrait of the royal couple and commemorates the 10th anniversary of the couple receiving their royal titles.
The piece was commissioned in 2021 by the Cambridgeshire Royal Portrait Fund, which is held by the Cambridge Community Foundation, as a gift to Cambridgeshire.
Mr Coreth revealed the couple attended joint sittings twice, and each made time for a further solo session to help the artist capture the necessary detail.
The dress worn in the portrait is the emerald green 'Falconetti' Metallic Silk Dress by The Vampire’s Wife. Kate debuted the shimmering frock in March 2020 during the Royal Visit to Ireland.
On her feet are a new pair of heels, the Manolo Blahnik 'Hangisi' 105 Pumps in Green Satin.
Credit: Jamie Coreth/Fine Art Commissions
They feature a timeless silhouette in elegant satin, finished with a luminous jewel embellishment.
The Duchess dons two pieces of Princess Diana’s jewelry in the portrait: the Collingwood Pearl Drop Earrings and the Nigel Milne 3-Strand Pearl Bracelet.
Credit: Jamie Coreth/Fine Art Commissions
For the first time, Kate wears The Duchess of Cambridge's Pearl Pendant Brooch. The heirloom piece was lent by The Queen for her sittings which took place at Kensington Palace.
Credit: Jamie Coreth/Fine Art Commissions
The brooch was made in the mid 19th century by Garrard for Princess Augusta, Duchess of Cambridge shown in the portrait below wearing the brooch.
It features a large bouton pearl, surrounded by a cluster of diamonds, with a diamond and baroque pearl pendant suspended from the cluster. The pendant is detachable, and the cluster also features a loop that allows the piece to be worn as a pendant.
When Princess Augusta passed away, the brooch was inherited by her daughter Princess Mary Adelaide, and later by her daughter, Queen Mary. When Queen Mary passed away in 1953, she left the brooch to her granddaughter Queen Elizabeth II who wears it both with and without the pearl drop.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge commemorated Windrush Day with a number of events in London.
It recognises the migrant contribution to UK society, on the day when the first big group of post-war migrants from the Caribbean arrived in Britain aboard the Empire Windrush ship on 22 June 1948.
The Duke and Duchess started with a visit to ELEVATE in Brixton - an organization that offers learning, enrichment, training, and work opportunities for young adults.
Image credit: Kensington Palace
Following this visit, the royal couple headed to Waterloo Station for the unveiling the National Windrush Monument with Baroness Floella Benjamin, head of the Windrush Commemoration Committee.
KATE'S OUTFIT
PANT SUIT: Alexander McQueen tailored suit in white (repeat).
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended Day 4 of Royal Ascot on Friday.
They led the royal procession at Ascot Racecourse by riding in the first carriage.
Prince William helped the Duchess alight from the carriage.
Kate appeared to enjoy her time in the Royal Box mingling with guests.
The royal couple latter presented jockey Christophe Soumillon his winnings for taking first place in The Commonwealth Cup race.
The Duchess wore a classic polka dot dress by Alessandra Rich from the designer’s spring 2019 collection. ID by Middleton Maven.
A look at the back.
The white and brown silk crepe de chine dress features a mock neck, asymmetric hem, puffed long sleeves with button cuff, a ruffled overlay at the left shoulder, buttons at the left shoulder, and a self belt.
Kate complemented the dress with a brown Sally-Ann Provan 'Naeva' boater hat trimmed with handmade silk duchesse origami flowers. She had the straw hat customized with a solid brim.
The Duchess carried a a brown suede foldover clutch we have not seen before.
She coordinated it with brown suede pumps. The logo on the sole does not match the Gianvito Rossi signature, and it's currently unrecognizable.
Kate completed the look with the diamond and pearl drop earrings that belonged to the late Diana, Princess of Wales.
The Duchess of Cambridge and the Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood hosted a roundtable at the Royal Institution today.
The meeting was attended by representatives from the early years sector alongside the Health Secretary Sajid Javid.
KATE'S OUTFIT
PANT SUIT: NEW! Alexander McQueen tailored trouser suit in pink.
With thanks to @georgiesmum2, @ChristinsQueens and @_ladyvalerie_ for collaborative ID.
JEWELLERY: Mappin & Webb 'Empress' Drop Earrings and Pendant Necklace (repeats). 
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended a memorial service commemorating the fifth anniversary of the Grenfell Tower fire where 72 people lost their lives.
The couple laid a wreath at the foot of Grenfell Tower in London.
Following the memorial service, William and Catherine spent time with survivors and bereaved children.
KATE'S OUTFIT
The Duchess of Cambridge attended the Garter Day service today alongside other members of the Royal Family.
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 St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle for the Order of the Garter. Prince William has been a Royal Knights Companion of the Garter since 2008.
The Duchess opted for a new cornflower blue coatdress reportedly by Alexander McQueen. It features a portrait neckline with notch lapels, fitted bodice with a waistband, pleated skirt, and self-covered buttons at the cuff.
She also debuted a blue Juliette Botterill Floral Leaf Teardrop hat (£560) from the milliner's SS22 collection. It features a woven straw base adorned with an array of silk roses, rosebuds, leaves, and silk abaca bow. ID by Katie’s Royal Love (Twitter).
On her feet, Kate premiered the Aquazzura 'Love Link' 105 Sling in blueberry grosgrain ($1095). The slingback pumps are finished with a sparkly, heart-shaped chain at the heel. ID by British Royal Family 63 (Twitter).
We saw the return of the blue scalloped clutch bag she first carried in Belize. It remains unidentified.
The G. Collins tanzanite and diamond earrings and the matching necklace topped off the elegant look.
The Duchess of Cambridge visited Little Village today to learn more about their work supporting young families in London.
Little Village provides pre-loved clothes, toys and equipment for babies and children up to the age of five. It is London’s largest baby bank network and was set up in 2016 and has eight locations across the capital.
Image credit: Kensington Palace
The Duchess learnt about Little Village’s work providing essential equipment and clothing to families, and how Little Village volunteers provide emotional support and practical advice over the phone to parents.
Image credit: Little Village
Kate joined staff, volunteers and supporters at the charity’s Brent hub and helped to pick out clothes and equipment for a family who were also present. The bundle packed by The Duchess was the 20,000th such package to be given out by the charity.
Image credit: Kensington Palace
KATE'S OUTFIT
The Cambridge clan attended the Platinum Pageant on The Mall, marking the final event of the Jubilee weekend.
The Pageant tells the the story of The Queen’s 70-year reign and how society has transformed in that period.
Following the parade, the Cambridges, along with Prince Charles and The Duchess of Cornwall joined Her Majesty on the Buckingham Palace balcony to close the celebrations.
Credit: The Royal Family
For today's festivities on The Mall, The Duchess wore a custom Stella McCartney dress in a vibrant fuchsia pink. It features an asymmetric fold across the bodice, cinching in at the waist before falling into a gently pleated skirt. The design is completed by shapely long sleeves.
Credit: The Royal Family
Kate accessorized with the Queen's floral spray earrings, made with pink and blue sapphires, rubies and diamonds.
The earrings and matching brooch were gifted to the Queen by her parents King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in 1945 when she was 19 years old. Below is a photo of Her Majesty wearing the set while holding an infant Prince Charles.
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Kensington Palace just uploaded a video showing the Duchess of Cambridge baking with her three children in preparation for the Platinum Jubilee street parties which will take place all across the UK today.
Credit: Kensington Palace
The cupcakes were made ahead of their visit to Cardiff yesterday.
KATE'S OUTFIT
JEWELLERY: A new small round pendant necklace and drop earrings. 
Emily Collins suggests the Auree 'Bali' January Garnet Birthstone Necklace (£395), whilst Nadja suggests the Orelia January Birthstone Necklace (£25).
The earrings could be the coordinating pair by each of these brands, but to me they appear to be her Kiki Citrine Pear Drop Earrings.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended a Big Jubilee Lunch street party in Kensington prior to the Platinum Pageant.
Credit: Kensington Palace
The video below is courtesy of Instagram account @my4thwall.
KATE'S OUTFIT
DRESS: NEW! Alessandra Rich Belted Polka-dot Silk Midi Dress in Azure Blue (£1,595). Kate's dress does not appear to have the crystal embellished details on the belt buckle and shoulder buttons.
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Day 3 of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee concluded with a star-studded Party at the Palace.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge along with Prince George and Princess Charlotte joined in the celebration along with many other royal family members, dignitaries and the general public from across the UK and the Commonwealth.
Even though Her Majesty did not attend in person, she did kick off the event with a little help from Paddington Bear.
The Duke and Duchess shared this clip following the party.
KATE'S OUTFIT
DRESS: Self-Portrait Tailored Boucle And Chiffon Midi Dress (repeat).
HANDBAG: Unidentified beaded envelope clutch bag (repeat). 
Credit: Kirsty O'Connor/Getty Images
SHOES: Metallic pumps (unidentifiable). 
JEWELLERY: Unidentified diamond cross pendant necklace (repeat) and Robinson Pelham 'Aspen' Earrings (repeat). 
On the third day of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge made a trip to Wales, accompanied by their two eldest children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte.
Credit: Ashley Crowden/Alamy Stock Photo
The Cambridges are visiting Cardiff Castle to meet performers and crew involved in the special Platinum Jubilee Celebration Concert taking place in the castle grounds later this afternoon.
KATE'S OUTFIT
COAT: Eponion Mandarin Collar Coat in orange/red (repeat).
SHOES: NEW! Gianvito Rossi 105 suede pumps in navy suede ($695). ID by Middleton Maven. 
The second day of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee got underway today with a National Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul’s Cathedral in London.
Although the Queen was not in attendance due to ongoing mobility issues, members of the royal family gathered to mark the 70th anniversary of Her Majesty's reign.
This was followed with a reception at The Guildhall hosted by the Lord Mayor of London and City of London Corporation.
The Duchess of Cambridge looked radiant today in a pastel yellow Emilia Wickstead coatdress featuring a crossover front and a placket down the length of the midi dress.
It appears to be based on the 'Elta' dress (£1,495), available off-the-rack in a few different colorways.
She complemented the custom dress with a new Philip Treacy hat in a matching hue.
It is the OC 908 style from the SS22 collection, made from sinamay with buntal ribbons and rosettes. ID by @GabiK_blogoKate.
Kate wore the Queen's Bahrain Pearl Drop Earrings which are believed to be on permanent loan to the Duchess.
Kate carried a new straw clutch by Australian brand, Forever New. It's the 'Lily' style.
She also carried the ecru wool gloves we first saw for the ANZAC Day service.
Credit: Samir Hussein/WireImage
On her feet were her Gianvito Rossi 'Gianvito 105' Pumps in Bisque Suede.
A look at Kate's fancy up-do.
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