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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge joined The Queen and senior members of the Royal Family at Westminster Abbey this afternoon for a multi-faith service to observe Commonwealth Day.
Commonwealth Day is held on the second Monday in March each year. The event is usually attended by the Queen in her role as Head of the Commonwealth. It is a celebration of the Commonwealth of Nations which represents a global network of 54 countries working in collaboration towards shared economic, environmental, social and democratic goals.
The Commonwealth theme for 2020 is Delivering A Common Future: Connecting, Innovating, Transforming. From working to protect the earth's natural resources and preserving the planet for generations to come, to championing fair trade and empowering the youth of today to transform the communities of tomorrow, this year’s Service celebrated the Commonwealth's continued commitment to delivering a peaceful, prosperous and more sustainable future for all. For today's service in London, the Duchess of Cambridge brought back her custom berry red Catherine Walker coat, first seen on Christmas Day 2018. Kate added a few new accessories to her look today. She debuted the 'Sada' head piece by British milliner, Sallyann Provan. The £460 peachbloom felt saucer hat is trimmed with hand-made silk camellias in toning shades, and finished with felt leaves in toning shades. 
Kate also premiered a pair of Mouawad ruby and diamond earrings.
You may recall the Duchess wore the Mouawad ruby and diamond necklace and coordinating bracelet for the 2011 The Sun Military Awards. The earrings were not seen on this occasion. The parure was reportedly a wedding gift, though we don't know the identity of the giver. Kate harmonized the ensemble with her burgundy Prada 'Rosa' velvet clutch (shown below in satin), and her Gianvito Rossi 'Gianvito 105' suede pumps in Royale Burgundy.
The Duchess carried the same burgundy bow gloves she wore on Christmas Day 2018.
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FASHION FLASHBACK
Below is a look back at Kate's past Commonwealth Day ensembles since she first starting attending in 2015. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were absent in 2017.
7 Comments
Karen
10/3/2020 06:48:23 pm
Kate looks gorgeous. Especially with this new hat. Those flowers on the hat look so beautiful. The earrings are exquisite. I love the matching necklace too of course she wore before. What a lovely outfit from head to toe. Of all her outfits thru out the years for this occasion, I think for me this year is the best.
Stephanie
10/3/2020 07:25:41 pm
Kates looks effortlessly elegant in this hat/coat/shoes combination. Her polished 'up do' and saucer hat give the coat a stylish lift. I am less enthused on the dangly style of earrings with this formal coat but this is a minor quibble. I wonder why the younger royal women often carry gloves and not wear them. More risk of leaving them behind.
Catherine
11/3/2020 01:49:13 am
Beautiful. The Duchess of Cambridge is a lovely example of elegance. I love the coat and accessories. Her hair also fabulous, and her complexion is radiant and glowing.
Ava Pittman
11/3/2020 04:55:57 am
I love this berry red coat, velvet collar and cuffs, superb. The fit and length is perfect. Hat is a gorgeous design and I prefer this so much more than the Bandeau she wore with this coat in 2018. I really like the up do, very soft looking and becoming. Not a fan of the earrings. Shoes, clutch and gloves combined with the coat look fantastic. Very elegant and regal look.
Mary
11/3/2020 05:26:11 am
I like the coat better this time around perhaps because of the accessories. Beautiful hat and hair!
Karen
11/3/2020 05:52:57 am
2nd post from me.
Louise M
11/3/2020 06:00:24 am
These are beautiful colours which suit the Duchess very well. The fit and length of the coat look perfect. The hat is lovely. Your comment will be posted after it is approved.
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