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Today, the Princess of Wales, Patron of the Victoria and Albert Museum, visited the Young V&A to perform the official opening ceremony.
The Young V&A, formerly known as the V&A Museum of Childhood, is set to open its doors to the public this coming Saturday. The museum is dedicated to children and young people aged 0-14 and, after undergoing a three-year transformation, it will become a world-leading institution for design and creativity.
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Below are some highlights from today's engagement.
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The Princess of Wales was in Southampton today to officially open 'Hope Street', a groundbreaking residential community that focuses on family-friendly initiatives and pioneers a new approach to supporting women in the justice system.
Hope Street, created by the charity One Small Thing, is a unique initiative in the UK that aims to revolutionize the experience of women and children in the justice system. It provides a secure community alternative where women can reside with their children, offering tailored and continuous support.
Credit: One Small Thing
During her visit, The Princess toured the new facility to gain knowledge about the support that residents will receive. Additionally, she had the opportunity to interact with the staff, supporters, and partners who have been instrumental in driving the pilot program for the past six years.
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The Princess of Wales, who serves as the patron of the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC), has teamed up with tennis legend Roger Federer to release a video ahead of the Wimbledon Championships.
The purpose of the video is to highlight the dedication and efforts required to become a ball boy or girl at Wimbledon. The pair watched as young hopefuls tried to impress the selectors and secure one of the 250 spots for the upcoming tournament in July.
The duo also hit the No.3 Court at the AELTC for a friendly doubles match to show their appreciation for the Wimbledon ball boys and girls.
Later, they joined a training session for aspiring ball boys and girls.
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The Prince and Princess of Wales attended Day 4 of Royal Ascot on Friday.
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.
The annual meeting spans over five days and each day begins at 2:00pm with a Royal Procession along the famous Straight Mile in horse-drawn landaus.
Kate appeared to enjoy her time in the Royal Box mingling with family and guests.
The royal couple latter presented jockey Oisin Murphy his winnings for taking first place in The Commonwealth Cup race.
The iconic race meeting has long been a spectacle of fashion and style, and today, the Princess did not disappoint, looking resplendent in an all-red ensemble.
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She wore a Alexander McQueen midi dress showcasing a pleated surplice neckline, puffed long sleeves, a defined waist, and a flowing full a-line skirt.
Below is a look at the back showing the belt detail at the waist.
One of my readers points out that the dress appears to be the one worn by the Princess when visiting the Welsh Guards on St. David's Day.
Kate debuted another Philip Treacy hat featuring an overlay saucer silhouette with rosette applique and sculpted ribbons.
We saw her carrying a vintage Hermès 'Rio' clutch in rouge leather for the first time.
On her feet Kate wore a new pair of Jennifer Chamandi 'Lorenzo' 105 pumps in red suede with the fine strap removed (£580).
She completed her look with a pair of gold-plated Sézane 'Esmee' earrings, featuring an ornate Indian design.
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Princess Kate premieres Self-Portrait and Chanel for reopening of National Portrait Gallery20/6/2023
On Tuesday, the Princess of Wales, who serves as the Patron of the National Portrait Gallery (NPG), officially reopened the Gallery after a comprehensive three-year refurbishment programme.
The NPG's transformation marks its most significant redevelopment since 1896. The refurbishment programme includes a comprehensive redisplay of the Collection in beautifully renovated galleries, over 50 new acquisitions, and the restoration of the Grade I listed building.
On the Gallery's forecourt, The Princess met with Jamie Fobert, Project Architect, and acclaimed artist Tracey Emin, who was commissioned to create an artwork for the Gallery's new doors, incorporating 45 carved brass panels, representing 'every woman, throughout time'.
Credit: Kensington Palace
During her visit, The Princess toured the Gallery and viewed its recent acquisition, Joshua Reynolds' Portrait of Mai (Omai), considered one of Britain's finest portraits.
Credit: National Portrait Gallery
To mark today's reopening in London, The Princess stepped out in a new Self-Portrait dress ($550).
In this elegant midi dress by Self-Portrait, a tailored jacket crafted from metallic bouclé is paired with a chiffon pleated skirt. The dress features crystal-embellished pockets and buttons, along with a coordinating belt to complete the look.
The Princess has previously worn a few comparable designs from the London-based brand, shown below:
She also debuted a Chanel Classic Wallet on Chain in black lambskin ($3,350), priced at $3,350. This choice was particularly fitting, as one of the new gallery exhibitions is supported by the CHANEL Culture Fund.
She complemented her sophisticated look with the addition of her Heavenly London Imitation Pearl & Diamond Earrings.
The Princess wore her hair down, showcasing a more pronounced wave than her usual style.
Catherine, Princess of Wales, attended the Garter Day service at Windsor Castle today, alongside senior members of the Royal Family.
This year's event is the first under the reign of King Charles III, who will be taking part as the Sovereign of The Order of the Garter.
The Order of the Garter is the most senior and oldest British Order of Chivalry, founded by Edward III in 1348. Each year in June, a procession and service take place at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle for the Order of the Garter. Prince William has been a Royal Knights Companion of the Garter since 2008.
The Princess debuted an Alessandra Rich dress for today's historic Order of the Garter service.
Rendered in a custom white and black polka-dot print, the £1,255 off-the-rack design was available in pink and blue (shown below). The fitted silk-satin midi dress features gathering details at the high-neck, shoulders, waist, and cuffs.
There are subtle differences between Kate's dress and the ready-to-wear version. Kate's dress replaces the gathered shoulder detail with a puff sleeve, and she opts for a standard buttoned cuff instead of a ruched cuff.
To complement the dress, Kate wore a new hat — a bespoke design by Philip Treacy. The chapeau features a black saucer base adorned with white and black polka-dot print feathers on top and underneath the brim.
The Princess also added new accessories. She carried a Strathberry 'Multrees' Chain Wallet in the Vanilla/Diamond colorway ($425). ID by Kate Middleton Style.
On her feet were a new pair of Jennifer Chamandi 'Vittorio' 105 slingback pumps in Ivory Leather & Black Patent toe cap ($715). ID by Emily Collins.
For today's outfit, the only familiar items Kate wore were jewelry pieces that had once belonged to her late mother-in-law, Princess Diana. She adorned herself with the Collingwood Pearl Drop Earrings, and the Nigel Milne triple-strand pearl bracelet.
And finally, a closer look at Kate's chignon.
Princess Kate Pays Tribute to Irish Guards in Elegant Emerald Green Ensemble at Trooping the Colour17/6/2023
The British Royal Family gathered on Saturday to attend the traditional Trooping the Colour parade, marking the first occasion under the reign of King Charles III.
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The annual parade is the official celebration of the British monarch's birthday and is a military ceremony that involves a parade of soldiers from the Household Division, who march past the Sovereign in Horse Guards Parade.
For the horse carriage procession down The Mall, The Princess of Wales was joined by her three children, and Queen Camilla.
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Meanwhile, Prince William was on horseback alongside his uncle, The Duke of Edinburgh, and his aunt, Princess Anne, in their roles as Colonels, and led by King Charles as Colonel in Chief.
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Following the parade, the Wales family were reunited on the balcony at Buckingham Palace for the traditional RAF fly-past.
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Kate chose a striking monochromatic ensemble, clad entirely in green, to reflect her position as the Colonel of the Irish Guards.
Additionally, as a homage to her role, Kate wore the gold three-leaf clover brooch, on loan from the Irish Guards.
The Princess appeared elegant in a custom emerald green embellished dress by Andrew Gn, inspired by a coat from the designer's Spring Summer '23 collection. This marks the first occasion where we have seen Kate wearing a piece from the Singaporean fashion designer, perhaps in preparation for the Earthshot Prize Awards in Singapore this year.
She also debuted a bespoke wide-brim straw hat by Philip Treacy, which perfectly matched the hue of her dress. The chapeau features a tonal satin band with a bow at the back, as well as a button identical to those on the Andrew Gn dress. I suspect the hat was a collaboration between the milliner and the designer.
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Kate carried her green L.K.Bennett 'Dora' Suede Envelope Clutch. 
On her feet were a new pair of Aquazzura 'Purist' 105 Pumps in Green Suede (£500).
The Princess completed the ensemble by accessorizing with Princess Diana's Cabochon Sapphire Drop Earrings.
Princess Kate looks chic in Cefinn leopard print dress for visit to children's health centre15/6/2023
Catherine, Princess of Wales visited the Riversley Park Children's health centre in Nuneaton, Warwickshire today to meet with health visitors taking part in a new study funded by the Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood.
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The study is a £50,000 trial of the Alarm Distress Baby Scale (ADBB), a tool that can be used to assess how babies are interacting with the world around them and to identify early signs of psychological distress. The study will run for ten months and will involve health visitors who are currently receiving training to use the ADBB. The study aims to assess the effectiveness of the ADBB in supporting parent-infant relationships and early childhood development.
The Princess saw first-hand how the ADBB model is being used by health visitors to support parent-infant relationships and early childhood development during her visit to Denmark in February 2022. Following the trip, the Princess and the Centre for Early Childhood have been working closely with the Institute of Health Visiting to explore the potential for implementation of the ADBB in the UK.
Below is a clip of the today's event.
The Princess of Wales, Patron of the Rugby Football Union, visited Maidenhead Rugby Club on Wednesday to meet local and national male players and discuss her 'Shaping Us' campaign.
Credit: Kensington Palace
During her visit, the Princess showcased her athletic ability by participating in rugby drills on the pitch alongside several local and professional players.
Later, Kate headed to the clubhouse for a discussion centered on early childhood experiences, fatherhood, and the influential role that settings like local sports clubs can play in establishing a supportive network for those involved in raising children.
Credit: Kensington Palace
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As part of her 'Shaping Us' campaign and ongoing commitment to the Early Years, the Princess of Wales paid a visit to the Windsor Family Hub on Tuesday.
Credit: Kensington Palace
The Windsor Family Hub offers services designed to support parents, carers, and children of all ages. During her visit, the Princess joined parents taking part in a health visitor session as well as a stress management course and a baby massage course.
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Following the intimate wedding ceremony for Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan and Princess Rajwa at Zahran Palace this afternoon, the Prince and Princess of Wales attended the white-tie banquet at Al Husseiniya Palace with the Jordanian royal family, and other foreign royals and dignitaries.
Credit: Royal Hashemite Court
Below is a video of the royal arrivals at the reception, with the Prince and Princess of Wales entering at the 7:22 mark.
Kate stuck with pink for the wedding celebrations, wearing a new Jenny Packham dress in the 'Georgia' style. This sequin-covered gown features crystal embellishments at the waist and neckline and was part of Packham's A/W 2019 runway collection. 
Kate also owns a green version of this silhouette, which she first wore at a reception during the 2019 Pakistan tour and repeated at the 2021 Royal Variety Performance.
The Princess carried her Prada 'Raso' Minaudiere Clutch in Pink Satin.
On her feet were the Gianvito Rossi 'Rania' 105 Pumps in Silver — perhaps, a coincidental nod to Queen Rania of Jordan.
We saw the return of the Queen Mary's Lover's Knot Tiara, a diadem Kate has donned on nine previous occasions of state since 2015.
This evening, the Princess debuted the Greville Diamond Chandelier Earrings from the Royal Collection.
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The Greville Diamond Chandelier Earrings are from the Royal Collection. The earrings were bequeathed to Queen Elizabeth by her friend Dame Margaret Greville in 1942. Crafted by Cartier between 1918 and 1929, these chandelier earrings boast an exquisite Art Deco design, fashioned with modern cut diamonds and set in platinum. They were then gifted to Princess Elizabeth as a wedding present in November 1947. Queen Elizabeth II wore them on many noteworthy occasions, such as the State Opening of Parliament and the Royal Variety Performance.
Queen Elizabeth II wore the Greville Diamond Art Deco Chandelier Earrings in this 1953 portrait by Baron. Photo Royal Collection Trust / © Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Kate also wore the Royal Victorian Order sash and badge, along with the Maltese Cross for the stately wedding banquet. She pinned her Bentley & Skinner Art Deco Diamond Set Brooch to the sash, while the Royal Family Order of Queen Elizabeth II graced the left side of her dress.
Royal Victorian Order badge and the Maltese Cross
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Today, the Prince and Princess of Wales attended the wedding of Prince Al Hussein of Jordan and Rajwa Al Saif at Zahran Palace in Amman.
The British prince and princess joined other royals and dignitaries from around the world to attend the wedding in a lavish yet intimate ceremony officiated by the Grand Mufti of Jordan.
Credit: Royal Hashemite Court/Twitter
Below is a video showing William and Kate arriving at the Palace, and being greeted by the groom's parents, King Abdullah II and Queen Rania of Jordan.
For the ceremony, Kate wore a dusty pink gown by Lebanese fashion designer Elie Saab. The floor-length dress is embroidered with floral motifs, has pleated detailing, sheer swiss-dot panels, a high neckline, and billowed sleeves.
The design was part of the FW 2017/2018 RTW collection and was seen on the runway during the 2017 Paris Fashion Week. Kate had modesty panels added to cover the sheer sections.
The Princess carried her Wilbur & Gussie 'Charlie' Clutch in Gold Glitter, and on her feet were the Prada Scalloped Sandals in Beige Suede.
Kate complemented her exquisite look with a pair of morganite and diamond statement earrings. They were first spotted in 2011 at the 100 Women in Hedge Funds gala, and we have seen them on a couple of occasions since then, such as the 2017 BAFTAs (shown below). Their provenance remains unknown.
Later this evening, the Prince and Princes of Wales will attend the white-tie royal wedding banquet where we expect to see Kate don a tiara!
Congratulation to Crown Prince Al Hussein and Princess Rajwa Al Hussein!
Credit: Royal Hashemite Court/Twitter
For those interested, Princess Rajwa wore a white bridal gown by Elie Saab. The fitted dress featured long-sleeves with a delicately draped bodice, asymmetrical neckline, and a long, embellished train.
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