Kate wears purple Emilia Wickstead power suit for visit to Londonderry

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were back in Northern Ireland on Wednesday for a day in Derry-Londonderry to hear from young people and local groups making positive change in the community.

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The royal couple commenced their engagements at the Ulster University Magee Campus. They chatted with students returning to campus for the first time since the pandemic started.

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Kate and William toured the Student Union to see the programs on offer to help new students settle in and also manage their mental health.

Dropping into the Student Union for a special ‘Culture Shock’ event — @UlsterUni promotes an inclusive student body by welcoming new students to Northern Ireland at special introductory events. pic.twitter.com/e0eAQCLSSY

— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) September 29, 2021

They then stopped by “KidzFarm,” a regular visitor to the campus, used to help students deal with anxiety.  Kate was brave enough to hold a tarantula, while William handled a snake.

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The Duke and Duchess also meet nursing and medical students to see how their studies are progressing.

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KATE'S OUTFIT - Ulster University

PANT SUIT: NEW! Emilia Wickstead purple 'Dida' wool-flannel blazer and coordinating trousers from the designer's Autumn/Winter 2021 collection.

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The 'Dida' blazer is available in grey at Matches Fashion.

TOP: NEW! Ralph Lauren Collection Cashmere Turtleneck Sweater ($1,090) .

​ID UPDATE (21 Feb 2023): The navy sweater was identified by Middleton Maven when Kate wore it again for a Shrove Tuesday engagement at a nursing home.

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HANDBAG: Jaeger 'Kate' Navy Quilted Leather Shoulder Bag (repeat).

SHOES: Emmy London 'Josie' Navy Block Heel Pumps (repeat).

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EARRINGS: Liv Thurlwell Bobble Hoop Earrings (repeat).

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FACEMASK: Amaia Reusable cotton face mask in Blue Eloise (£15).

Kate and William later took a tour of the City of Derry Rugby Club to meet players, coaches and volunteers involved in the Sport Uniting Communities initiative.

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The project that promotes meaningful, purposeful and sustained contact between individuals from different backgrounds – particularly across the religious divide.

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KATE'S OUTFIT - Derry Rugby Club

TOP: NEW! Lululemon Define Jacket Luon (£98). ID by @emgcollins.

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SHOES: New Balance x Sweaty Betty Vazee Exclusive Sneakers (repeat).

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