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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are in Belgium for official commemorations marking the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Passchendaele. Today they visited Bedford House, the final resting place of more than 5,000 Commonwealth Servicemen of WWI.
They were joined by Prince Charles for the commemoration service in Ypres, as well as the King and Queen of Belgium, and UK Prime Minister Theresa May.
The Duchess debuted the Catherine Walker 'Melrose' coatdress for the solemn occasion. It is rendered in a delicate dusty pink Venetian wool with hand applique taupe corded lace spreading up from the hem and cuff.
Here's a look at the back of the coat.
Kate carried her pink Prada satin logo clutch.
On her feet were a new pair of suede pumps.
You may be forgiven for thinking they look just like her Gianvito Rossi 'Gianvito 105' Praline Suede Pumps, but Kate opted for the lower heeled 'Gianvito 85' style. Below we show them side-by-side.
The Duchess accessorized with Princess Diana's Collingwood diamond and pearl drop earrings, and a brooch we’ve not seen her wear before. It is another piece on loan from the Queen, featuring three large mabé pearls set on a pavé diamond leaf motif.
Kate topped off the look with a new Jane Taylor hat, complemented with a pretty up-do.
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The Duke & Duchess of Cambridge are in Belgium today and tomorrow to commemorate the centenary of the Battle of Passchendaele - one of the First World War's bloodiest battles, also known as the Third Battle of Ypres.
Tonight's event was held at The Menin Gate Memorial to the Missing - a war memorial in Ypres, dedicated to the British and Commonwealth soldiers who were killed in the Battle of Passchendaele and whose graves are unknown. Also in attendance was British PM Theresa May, and the King and Queen of Belgium.
The Duchess with Queen Mathilde.
This is the second occasion the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have visited Belgium. You may recall their visit in August 2014 when they took part in ceremonies for the centenary of World War I.
This evening, Kate opted for a repeat and wore her ivory Alexander McQueen coat dress. She first wore it for Princess Charlotte's Christening and again at last year's Trooping the Colour.
The coat is a customized piece based on the designer's wool-silk pleated open neck coat (US$2,975). It features signature McQueen styling with a wing collar, peaked shoulders and a fit-and-flare silhouette. Kate's version has no pleats and pockets, and she also had it modified with full length sleeves.
Kate teamed the coat with her ivory Lock & Co 'Marisabel' hat, which we saw her wear to the 2015 Trooping the Colour parade. The headpiece was handcrafted by Sylvia Fletcher, Lock & Co.'s leading milliner and sculpted using sinamay and then finished with a curled feather in a matching tone.
Her pearl accessories also originated from past Trooping the Colour outfits. Kate debuted the Balenciaga 'Eugenia' Pearl Clip Earrings at the 2016 parade and she first wore the pearl brooch to the the 2014 event.
Kate carried the Anne Grand-Clément 'Plain Iron' zip purse that she debuted in Germany a little more than a week ago. The pouch comes in various sizes and retails from £145.
The only new item today were her shoes. She premiered a pair of the Emmy London 'Rebecca' courts in 'Cinder' suede (£425).
And finally, here's a look at Kate's up-do.
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On their final day of the Poland-Germany royal tour, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge began their morning with a train ride to Hamburg, Germany's second largest city, and home to its largest harbour.
Kate wore a purple fit-and-flare frock - a bespoke creation by Emilia Wicktead.
I found a couple similar mauve hued dresses in the Emilia Wickstead F/W 2015 collection.
The Duchess carried a new red reptile skin clutch bag.
Kate accessorized with her Kiki Lavender Amethyst Pear and Oval Drop Earrings.
We also got a glimpse of her Cartier Ballon Bleu Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch.
Upon arrival in Hamburg, the Duke and Duchess headed to the Maritime Museum on the bank of the river Elbe for a celebration of the joint UK-German year of science, which this year is focused on oceans.
The royal couple then made their way further through Hamburg’s dockside warehouse quarter to the Elbphilharmonie. Opened in January 2017, the “Elphi” one of the biggest concert halls in the world and renowned for its advanced acoustics. The Duke and Duchess joined the orchestra on stage, before listening to a special performance by the Hamburg Symphony Orchestra.
William & Kate then depart by boat and traveled down the River Elbe to their final destination for this tour: Airbus. The company’s base in Hamburg is home to production, maintenance and training facilities. The couple toured the complex and met apprentices before visiting the final assembly line of an A320 aircraft.
Following the factory tour, Prince George and Princess Charlotte joined their parents on the tarmac at the Airbus facilities to board their flight home.
Well that's a wrap! Thank you to everyone who followed along and joined me on this fun-filled tour of Poland and Germany! Now I'm off to get some much needed sleep!
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge continued their royal tour of Germany today with a trip to one of the country's most enchanting cities, Heidelberg, which has been twinned with Cambridge since 1965.
Despite the grey skies on arrival, Kate looked radiant in a sunshine yellow dress by Jenny Packham. The floral jacquard dress is a bespoke piece from the British fashion designer.
The Duchess accessorized with new Oscar de la Renta Pearl Sun Star Button Earrings (US$175) - ID by @katiesroyallove on Twitter. The earrings are currently available at Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman.
On her feet she wore her trusty Monsoon Fleur Taupe Suede Espadrille Wedges.
She coordinated the shoes with her sandy hued Alexander McQueen suede clutch. First seen in September 2012, the piece is a modified version the original clutch shown below in grey which features the signature McQueen skull clasp. Kate had hers customised with something a little more demure.
Rounding out the outfit was her Cartier Ballon Bleu Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch.
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Kate and William's first stop was the German Cancer Research Centre to visit the stem cell laboratory and learn more about the important work being done there.
Following the lab tour, the royal couple proceeded to the town centre toward the central market square for a lesson in pretzel making.
Kate and William wandered through the market and made their way to the river Neckar for the highlight rowing event.
The Duke and Duchess changed into something more appropriate to embark on a rowing boat each for a friendly competition, joined by rowers from both Cambridge and Heidelberg.
Kate sported a new blue breton striped top by Hugo Boss.
It is the 'Tamarini' t-shirt (€84.90) from the BOSS ORANGE line. The relaxed-fit jersey top features engineered stripes and 3/4 sleeves with drop-shoulder seams.
During the race (which Kate's team unfortunately lost) she popped on her Ray-Ban Folding Wayfarer Sunglasses.
The Duke and Duchess will return to Berlin to attend a reception in the hall of Clärchens Ballhaus for some of the most creative, innovative, and exciting new names in the world of art, culture, style, fashion and technology in the city.
Royal Visit Germany - Kate wears Markus Lupfer dress for a night with Berlin's top creative citizens20/7/2017
Following a day trip to Heidelberg, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge returned to Berlin this evening to attend a reception in the vintage mirrored hall of Clärchens Ballhaus, one of the last remaining ballrooms in the city.
The creative industries reception was attended by some of the most creative, innovative, and exciting new names in the world of art, culture, style, fashion and technology in the city of Berlin.
Kate used the occasion to engage in sartorial diplomacy and stepped out in a new dress by German-born London-based fashion designer, Markus Lupfer.
The sleeveless midi dress with an all-over "Wild Sparrow" print is from label's Pre-Fall 2017 collection (ID by HeavenLM on Twitter). The richly hued dress, cut with a chic silhouette was the perfect choice for an audience with Berlin's most fashion savvy citizens.
The dress has sold out, but the print is also rendered on the Markus Lupfer Jacquard Bird Melissa Dress which is available at Harrods.
On her feet were the Prada scalloped strap suede sandals she debuted at last night's embassy reception. They remain available in black only.
Here's a closer look at Kate's accessories.
The new clutch bag is by Anne Grand-Clément - a designer born in North Africa who started her own accessories collection following a stint with luxury brands such as Tod’s and Cacharel. Kate carried the 'Plain Iron' zip pouch featuring a signature geo-optical print. The pouch comes in various sizes and retails from £145.
The metallic chain-like belt is from the Jenny Packham Bridal Collection - thanks to super sleuth @PerthsFashion for the ID.
Royal jewelry aficionado 'Order of Splendor' confirms the three-string pearl bracelet is a piece belonging to the late Princess Diana. It was designed by Nigel Milne - a small independent jeweller based in London’s West End.
Kate finished the look with her Soru Baroque Pearl earrings (£130).
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The Cambridge family bade farewell to Poland this morning, and boarded a private jet bound for Berlin to begin the German element of the royal tour.
The Duchess wore a bespoke cornflower blue coat by British designer, Catherine Walker. The choice of colour was a nod to Germany where the cornflower is the country's national flower.
The design of the coat is very much like the red Catherine Walker number she wore during the Canadian royal tour in 2011.
Under the coat, Kate wore a tonal blue lace dress with a scalloped hem.
She carried a new clutch bag.
It is theJimmy Choo 'Vivien' clam satin clutch (US$995) - ID by @Perthsfashion. The body is softly gathered and embellished with Swarovski-studded hardware alongside a pale-gold tone metal base chain.
The bag is not available in Kate's colourway but is in stock in Black and Vintage Rose at Selfridges. It is also available in black from Neiman Marcus and Far Fetch.
Kate accessorized with her KIKI Blue Topaz and Diamond Drop Earrings, and today she added the coordinating KIKI Eden Blue Topaz Flower Necklace (£1,167). The new piece features a blue topaz flower surrounded by pave set diamonds in 18ct white gold.
A closer look at Kate's glamorous up-do.
William and Kate's first engagement in Germany was a private meeting with Chancellor Angela Merkel.
Following this the Duke and Duchess visited the Brandenburg Gate - Berlin’s most famous landmark and a symbol of German unification.
The Royal couple greeted the crowds that had gathered on Pariser Platz in front of the Gate, before making their way to the Holocaust Memorial.
Here they toured the museum before walking through the Field of Stelae.
In the afternoon, the Duke and Duchess travelled to the eastern district of Marzahn. They visited Strassenkinder, a charity which supports young people from disadvantaged backgrounds.
The Royal couple will then return to the west of the city, and meet with President Steinmeier at the Bellevue Palace for afternoon tea.
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge concluded their first day in Germany with the Queen's Birthday Party at the Ambassador's residence in Berlin.
As anticipated, Kate made a wardrobe change. She arrived for the party in a red off-the-shoulder dress by Alexander McQueen (£2,075) - ID by @RegalRepliKate on Twitter.
The floor-length gown with ruffled hem is from McQueen's Spring '17 collection. Its inspiration comes from the beautiful landscapes and folkloric history of the Shetland Islands. Crafted from cotton and silk-blend chiffon with a crinkled finish, this vivid red dress is shirred along the off-the-shoulder neckline and waist.
The dress is also available in pink at StyleBop where it is reduced to €831.
Kate’s earrings are sold out in red, but they’re still available in black and transparent perspex. Simone Rocha also offers a similar design in red:
On her feet were a new pair of taupe suede sandals with scalloped straps.
They are likely to be one of these styles by Prada.
ID UPDATE (20 Jul 2017)
The Duchess stepped out in the shoes again on her final night in Germany and we can clearly see they are the ankle strap pair.
And that concludes day three!
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The second day of the Royal Visit to Poland started on a sombre note with a trip to the former Nazi Germany Concentration Camp in Stutthof. During WWII up to 110,000 people – men, women and children – from 28 countries were imprisoned in Stutthof, of whom as many as 65,000, including 28,000 Jews, died.
During their visit, William and Kate met former prisoners of the camp.
There was a change in mood for their second stop of the day. William and Kate traveled to Gdansk, a handsome port city located on Poland’s northern Baltic coastline, famous for its amber.
In the central market square the Duke and Duchess joined a street party where they where offered Goldwasser - a Gdansk liqueur, and traditional Polish pierogi, while watching amber craftsmen at work, and listening to local musicians and artists who will contribute to the festive feeling.
Then it was on to the Gdansk Shakespeare theatre - home to the city’s annual Shakespeare festival, attended by theatre-lovers from around the world. During the seventeenth century there was a large English-speaking community based in Gdansk, which made the city an important destination for travelling English actors.
They concluded their visit to the town with a trip to the European Solidarity Centre, in Gdansk’s shipyards the birth-place of the Solidarity movement in Poland.
For her second day of the royal tour, the Duchess stepped out in a co-ordinate set by Erdem featuring the designer's 'Hurst Rose' print from the SS 2017 collection.
The Erdem 'Imari' skirt (£760.00) is a midi length skirt crafted from a cotton faille with a slight sheen. Its feminine volume is created by tucked folds. It is finished with a high waist and pockets. We have been unable to find a stock photo of the matching cropped top.
The 'Hurst Rose' print is available on a few different Erdem items, including a dress, trousers and top at MyTheresa.com:
On her feet Kate wore the Stuart Weitzman 'NearlyNude' Patent Ankle Strap Sandals (US$398) which we believe are the same pair she debuted a few days ago at the Wimbledon men's singles final.
The Duchess carried a new tan ostrich embossed clutch bag by Polish brand, Etui. It is a style she already owns in green crocodile-embossed leather, and cream woven leather.
Kate donned a new necklace and matching earrings.
They appear to be the Antique Gold Vermeil And Custord Amber Earrings and Pendant Set (US$75). Amber is the native gemstone of Poland and it's speculated the set may have been a gift from the Polish government or President.
Tomorrow we will see the Cambridges bid farewell to Poland, before beginning the German element of the tour in the capital, Berlin.
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The Cambridge family touched down in Warsaw this afternoon to begin their five-day tour of Poland and Germany. The family of four emerged in coordinating outfits of white, navy and red.
The Duke and Duchess were formally welcomed to Poland by President Duda and the First Lady at the Presidential Palace.
The Duchess of Cambridge started the tour in a new ivory Alexander McQueen peplum coat.
The coat is based on this ready-to-wear piece from the British fashion house. It is currently available at Net-A-Porter and reduced to US$1,538, down from the original price of US$3,075.
The off-the-rack version is tailored in Italy from mid-weight wool and silk-blend twill. The a-line style has a feminine V-neckline and gently kicks out at the waist into a rippling peplum that softly folds at the back. Kate had the coat modified with a simpler peplum without the extended back folds.
The Duchess cinched in the waist with a tonal belt also by Alexander McQueen - the design is similar to the belt found on the dress below from McQueen's current collection.
On her feet she wore her Gianvito Rossi 'Gianvito 105' Praline Suede Pumps, and she accented the outfit with her red Jenny Packham 'Casa' pony hair clutch.
Kate's choice of white and red hues is an obvious nod to the national colours of Poland. She also accessorised with delicate silver jewellery, featuring a red gemstone. Here's a closer look at Kate's new necklace, earrings and ring. The origin of the pieces is unknown.
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Following the formal welcome, The President and First Lady escorted William and Kate to the Warsaw Rising Museum, which is dedicated to the uprising of 1944 which saw the Polish resistance Home Army attempt to liberate Warsaw from German occupation.
The royal couple toured the museum, and meet with veterans before lighting candles in memory of those involved in the Rising.
From here William and Kate visited The Heart in the Warsaw Spire building, joining young Polish entrepreneurs at an event to mark the beginning of a 'Warsaw-London bridge' initiative that aims to help small Polish businesses access London’s unique opportunities for scaling up to become global players.
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That evening, William and Kate traveled to the picturesque Orangery in Łazienki Park, where the British Ambassador hosted a Queen's Birthday Party for 600 invited guests.
Kate changed into a cocktail dress for the garden party, showcasing a contemporary piece by Poland's top fashion designer, Gosia Baczynska. Kate dazzled in the sleeveless white number with a plunging neckline and jagged black tipped pleats. Ms Baczynska, who is known for her bold designs, was the first Polish designer to feature in the Paris fashion week calendar.
Kate teamed the dress with her Prada satin clutch bag and Gianvito Rossi Black Suede Ankle Strap d'Orsay Pumps, first worn for a reception in Paris on St Patrick's day 2017.
The Duchess also wore the statement pearl necklace from the same event in Paris, and her Balenciaga Eugenia Pearl Clip Earrings.
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have another busy day lined up tomorrow. Day 2 of the royal visit will start on a somber note when William and Kate visit a former Nazi Germany Concentration Camp in Stutthof. Following their morning at Stutthof, the royal couple will travel to Gdansk - a handsome port city located on Poland’s northern Baltic coastline. Then it's off the Gdansk Shakespeare theatre, before concluding their day at the European Solidarity Movement.
The Duchess of Cambridge returned to the Royal Box at the All England Club in her role as Patron having attended the opening day a fortnight ago.
Today she was joined by Prince William to watch Roger Federer vs Marin Cilic, in the Gentlemen's Singles finals match.
Kate wore a white cap sleeve fit-and-flare dress with a botanical print on the skirt. After hours of searching for the origin of the frock, Laura (@ParkysGirl79) on Instagram shared this image showing the print on a different dress by Catherine Walker.
The print is called 'Fleurs Sauvages' and is currently available on a Catherine Walker silk scarf (£295).
Kate again carried her Victoria Beckham 'Quincy' tote which seems to be her go-to bag for Wimbledon. She debuted it at last year's semi finals clash between Serena Williams and Elena Vesnina, and we saw it again when she attended the Men’s Singles opening match on 3rd July.
Kate popped on her Bvlgari BV8170 Black Sunglasses during the game.
She accessorized with her Cassandra Goad Temple of Heaven Earrings.
@TheRoyalsAndI shared this photo by @Easigrass on Twitter which shows Kate’s feet. Although they are blurred we can see she is wearing nude ankle strap sandals.
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ID UPDATE (18 Jul 2018): We got a better look at the sandals when Kate wore them again on Day 2 of Royal Visit Poland. They were identified as the Stuart Weitzman 'NearlyNude' Block Heel Sandals in Adobe Patent Leather.
You may have noticed Kate wore a bow pinned to her chest in the official colours of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club - dark green and purple. The bow is given to members of the AELTC club.
I'll see you tomorrow when the royal tour of Poland and Germany kicks-off! The Cambridges are set to arrive in Warsaw at midday. The official itinerary for the tour can be viewed here.
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The Duchess of Cambridge visited the Natural History Museum this evening in her role as Patron to officially open the new Hintze Hall featuring the new star display – a diving blue whale skeleton.
She stepped out in a new ice blue Preen by Thornton Bregazzi 'Everly' dress (£637) - with thanks to @regalreplikate for the ID.
The 'Everly' dress is cut from stretch-crepe with a flattering gathered waist and exposed back zipper.
This is the third occasion Kate has debuted a piece from the London fashion label. You may recall she also owns the Preen 'Finella' dress in red and black.
On her feet, she wore plum suede Prada scalloped sandals. They remain available in black from Net-A-Porter for US$820. It appears they are the same sandals Kate wore for the Bollywood Gala in India last year. At the time, we presumed they were black but it seems they are plum.
Kate carried a new purple suede clutch with gold frame.
According to @ufonomore it is the Jenny Packham 'Belle' clutch in purple.
She topped off the look with her Cassandra Goad Temple of Heaven Earrings.
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The British Royal Family rolled out the red carpet tonight for the visiting King and Queen of Spain. Queen Elizabeth hosted a state banquet at Buckingham Palace in honour of the Spanish monarchs, and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge partook in the evening along with many other members of the Royal family.
This was Kate's second state banquet at Buckingham Palace and she looked majestic in a dusty pink lace gown by Marchesa teamed with some serious crown jewels!
Photos from tonight's banquet are very limited and screen grabs are the best we can manage. Below we see the gown in its entirety. It has a plunging neckline, deep v-back, cropped bell sleeves and a full skirt.
What Kate Wore points out that the gown looks like a mishmash of features from multiple Marchesa styles. On the left, the Frilled Lace Peplum Blouse from the Fall 2017 pre-fall collection. In the center, the Guipure Lace Peplum Gown and on the right, a gown from Marchesa Bridal.
Kate returned to her new 'go-to' tiara - the Queen Mary Lover's Knot tiara, and once the signature diadem of the late Princess of Wales. You can read about the history of the tiara here.
It is a piece Kate has worn twice before to the annual diplomatic reception at Buckingham Palace in 2015 and 2016.
Tonight the Duchess paired the tiara with diamond and pearl drop earrings which also belonged to Princess Diana.
This was a combination the late Princess wore often. They were a wedding gift from Collingwood Jewellers and are part of Diana's private collection. It's believed William gifted them to Kate.
The glittering effect extended to Kate's neckline. She wore the Queen’s Ruby and Diamond Floral Bandeau Necklace. The statement piece was a wedding gift to the then Princess Elizabeth from her parents, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. It was part of the Greville bequest, the collection of jewelry left to Queen Elizabeth by the Hon. Mrs. Ronald Greville when she died. Mrs. Greville purchased the necklace from Boucheron in 1907.
As many of you know, I also run the blog Queen Letizia Style so this evening was a real treat for me, bringing together the two royal ladies I passionately follow! Her Majesty, Queen Letizia looked resplendent in a red off-the-shoulder gown by Felipe Varela. You'll find her complete outfit details on the Queen Letizia Style blog.
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The Duchess of Cambridge, in her new role as Patron of Wimbledon kick-started day one of The Championships.
Kate also chatted with the ball boys and ball girls before they took up their positions on court.
She then took her seat in the Royal Box to watch Andy Murray and Alexander Bublik play the first Centre Court match of The Championships.
Kate was easy to spot on the grounds of the The All England Club in a white and black polka dot dress.
The Duchess debuted the Dolce & Gabbana Polka-dot print silk-blend charmeuse dress (US$2,595) - an ultra-feminine fit-and-flare frock with 3/4 sleeves. The dress is currently reduced down to US$$1,557 at Matches Fashion, £825 at Farfetch, and US$1,038 at Kirna Zabete.
The stock photo above shows the dress with a scoop neckline, however we believe Kate had hers modified to a square. Dolce & Gabbana does offer the print on a sheath silhouette with a square neckline so perhaps Kate's dress is a fusion of the two.
Kate also premiered a pair of black suede heels. They are the Office 'Nina' Block Heel Sandals in Black Nubuck (£62), with thanks to @Giulia_lelepug for the ID.
We saw the return of the Victoria Beckham 'Quincy' tote which Kate coincidentally debuted at last year's Wimbledon semi finals clash between Serena Williams and Elena Vesnina.
She kept her jewellery simple, only wearing her Oscar de la Renta hammered gold-plated faux pearl earrings.
Kate topped off her winning Wimbledon style with a new pair of sunglasses.
They are the Bvlgari BV8170 Black Cat's Eye Framed Sunglasses - with thanks to @Giulia_lelepug and @irishsara for the ID.
And finally, the Duchess also sported a new haircut! She's had inches trimmed off, refreshing her look for the summer.
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