On 25th December 2011, the newlywed Duchess of Cambridge spent her first traditional Christmas with William and the Royal Family. That morning, Kate went for a walk around the grounds of the Sandringham Estate with other members of the British Royal Family. You can see Kate walking with Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie in the photograph above. #136104863 / gettyimages.com Kate's ... View the Post
Archives for 2011
Kate wears olive green Ralph Lauren dress for Centrepoint visit
In December 2011, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited homeless charity Centrepoint, which is based in London. Prince William is a patron of the charity, as was his late mother, Princess Diana. During the event, Kate and William viewed a group session at Centrepoint’s “Workwise” programme, which enables participants to prepare themselves to find a job. They engaged in a ... View the Post
Kate stuns crowds at the “Millies” wearing black velvet Alexander McQueen dress
On December 19th 2011, Duchess Catherine attended The Sun’s Military Awards, along with Princes William and Harry. The event, which is sometimes known as the “Night of Heroes” or “The Millies", was held at London’s Imperial War Museum. A star-studded line up of royalty, politicians and entertainers attended the awards to pay tribute to the courage, sacrifice, achievements and excellence of ... View the Post
Kate in Zara dress & Ralph Lauren blazer for Gary Barlow charity gig
On Tuesday 6th of December 2011, William and Kate attended a charity concert in aid of The Prince’s Trust at the Royal Albert Hall in London. The event also raised money for the Foundation of Prince William and Prince Harry, which Kate formally became a Patron of on 29th of September this year. The money raised from the show will support the Prince’s Trust City Riots Appeal, which aims to ... View the Post
Kate wears Green Mulberry dress to Diamond Jubilee Press Reception
On the 28th of November 2011, The Queen hosted a reception for 350 members of the media at Buckingham Palace. A number of famous faces attended, including Fearne Cotton and Philip Schofield. William and Kate attended the event too. The reception was held in advance of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations. It was the first event of its kind for ten years (the ... View the Post
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Kate in Diane von Furstenberg for 2011 Remembrance Sunday Ceremony
On Sunday 13th November 2011, The Duchess of Cambridge attended her first Remembrance Sunday ceremony with the rest of the Royal Family at Whitehall’s Cenotaph memorial. The ceremony commemorates those who have died in conflict since the First World War. Kate's outfit: Kate wore a black wool coat by American designer Diane von Furstenberg. Specifically, Kate wore the ... View the Post
Kate in Zara blazer for Charities Forum
Saturday, 12th of November 2011—The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (William and Kate) attended a meeting for the Princes’ Charities Forum at BAFTA Headquarters in London. Princes Harry and William founded The Princes’ Charities Forum (later renamed The Charities Forum after the princes married) in 2006. The Charities Forum is the collection of charities, of which The Duke and Duchess of ... View the Post
Kate wears silver Jenny Packham gown for National Memorial Arboretum Appeal reception at St. James’s Palace
Thursday, 10th of November 2011—The Duchess of Cambridge (Kate Middleton) joined her husband at a dinner and reception held at St. James's Palace in aid of the National Memorial Arboretum (NMA) appeal. The NMA is a charity and 150-acre visitor site on the edge of the National Forest in Staffordshire. It is part of the Royal British Legion and exists to ensure that the unique contribution of ... View the Post
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Kate wears red L.K. Bennett Ami coat & Stuart Weitzman boots for visit to Unicef Copenhagen, Denmark
On the November 2nd 2011, William and Kate visited Unicef’s Emergency Supply Centre in Copenhagen, Denmark. Their trip aimed to put the spotlight back on the desperate humanitarian crisis in East Africa, caused by drought, high food prices and conflict in Somalia. As a result, over 32,0000 children are severely malnourished and without immediate help, they risk starving to death. © ... View the Post
Kate attends In Kind Direct gala dinner in silver Amanda Wakeley dress
On October 26th 2014, Catherine the Duchess of Cambridge conducted her first solo event as a member of the royal family. She attended a dinner at Clarence House for the Prince of Wales’ charity, In Kind Direct. Kate stood in as a last minute replacement for the Prince of Wales, who needed to fly to Saudi Arabia to pay his respects after the death of Crown Prince Sultan. Kate's ... View the Post
Kate wears red Beulah London dress for 100 Women in Hedge Funds Gala
On October 13th 2011, Catherine and William attended a low key gala event in benefit of a Child Bereavement Charity, organised by the '100 Women in Hedge Funds' initiative. Prince William has been Patron of 100 Women in Hedge Funds since October 2009. Kate's outfit: To the charity gala evening, Kate wore a bright red full length (maxi) dress, with a plunge neckline, flared sleeves and ... View the Post
Let’s talk hosiery: Kate Middleton’s tights
Today, we're talking about Kate Middleton's tights (hosiery, pantyhose, hose... whatever you call it!) Love it or hate it, thanks to Kate, tights are now a hot topic in fashion. Duchess Kate is known for her love of sheer hosiery - and she has brought them back into the forefront of fashion! We're going to try and answer an important question: which pair does Kate wear? We have a few ... View the Post
Kate in Amanda Wakeley dress for Royal Marsden visit
On September 29th 2011, William and Kate visited the Royal Marsden Hospital in south London to open the Oak Centre for Children and Young People. The new unit is one of the largest comprehensive children and young people’s cancer centres in Europe. Over 5,000 day patients and 600 inpatients will receive treatment at the Oak Centre unit every ... View the Post
Kate visits Birmingham after the city is hit by rioting
On the 19th of August 2011, William and Kate travelled up to Birmingham in the West Midlands. The visit occurred a few days after rioting took place in the city. In August 2011 widespread rioting and looting broke out in Birmingham city centre and elsewhere in the Midlands. Three men were killed while 12 shots were fired at police by a gang in Aston. - Birmingham Mail. During their visit, ... View the Post
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Kate in DAY Birger et Mikkelsen coat for Zara Phillips’ & Mike Tindall’s wedding
On July 30th 2011, Kate and William attended the wedding of Zara Phillips and Mike Tindall at Canongate Kirk, Edinburgh. At the wedding, William and Kate mingled with guests at the event, including ‘The Saturdays’ band member Una Healy and Coronation Street actress Katherine Kelly. As expected, a number of sports stars and other members of the Royal Family were present at the wedding too. Kate's ... View the Post
Kate recycles green DVF Maja dress for Zara & Mike’s pre-wedding drinks
On the 30th of July 2013, the Princess Royal’s daughter Zara Phillips married her fiancé Mike Tindall. The couple hosted a pre-wedding party aboard the royal yacht “Britannia” on the previous evening. As predicted, William and Kate attended the private party. Kate's outfit: Kate chose to re-wear her green Diane Von Furstenberg ‘Maja’ dress. She wore the dress only a few weeks prior, ... View the Post
Kate wears Joseph Scala dress to wedding dress exhibition with The Queen
In July 2011, Duchess Kate enjoyed a private viewing of her wedding dress exhibition at Buckingham Palace with The Queen. The wedding dress, which was designed by Alexander McQueen was on display until October of the same year. It was displayed along with Kate's shoes, tiara, earrings and veil. From the Royal Collection's press release: The Duchess of Cambridge’s wedding dress, ... View the Post
Kate wears Whistles pieces to the Inner-City Arts Project, LA
During William and Kate's Royal Tour of Canada and the USA, the royal couple paid a visit to the Inner-City Arts Project in downtown Los Angeles. The project is an "oasis" where children can learn art, photography, music, dance and more. During the visit, William and Kate watched the children preform, plus they indulged in a spot of painting and put their handprints in some ... View the Post
Kate and Will Stun Crowds at BAFTA Event in LA
In 2011, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge spent several days in the USA, as part of their North American Tour. On the third day, the royal couple attended a black-tie event held by BAFTA (the British Academy of Film and Television Arts) at the Belasco Theater in Los Angeles. Here's a photograph BAFTA CEO Amanda Berry chaperoning William and Kate down the red carpet. (© ... View the Post
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Kate wears Jenny Packham dress to Santa Barbara polo match
In 2011, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge spent several days in the USA, as part of their North American Tour. On the second day, the royal couple visited Santa Barbara, California. William took part in a charity polo match, while Kate observed. The match was hosted by The American Friends of the Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry and the Santa ... View the Post
Kate wears green DvF Maja dress to reception in Los Angeles, California
On July 9th 2011, Kate and William attended a cocktail soiree at the United Kingdom’s Consul-General’s residence in Los Angeles. This event was the second item on their itinerary for USA-leg of the royal tour. Earlier in the day, the duo attended a business summit in Beverley Hills. You can read about that by clicking here. Both the Governor and the Mayor of California welcomed the royal ... View the Post
Kate lands in LA wearing Roksanda Ilincic & Jimmy Choo
As part of the royal tour of North America, William and Kate visited Los Angeles. The couple arrived at Los Angeles International Airport on Friday July 8th 2011, and were met by British Ambassador Sir Nigel Sheinwald, California Gov. Jerry Brown and Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa. Kate was presented with a posy of red, white and blue flowers. The royal couple attended a conference ... View the Post
Kate wears red Catherine Walker coat-dress for final day in Canada
On her final day in Canada, Duchess Kate attended a reception hosted by the Alberta Government at the ENMAX Conservatory at the Calgary Zoo before leaving the country and heading to the USA. Here's a video of the couple, uploaded by the Calgary Zoo: http://youtu.be/hj0Dkh9RfDA Before departing, the Duke and Duchess took part in an official departure ceremony at Calgary Rotary ... View the Post
Kate attends the Calgary Stampede in white Alice by Temperley blouse
In July 2011, William and Kate concluded their tour of Canada with a visit to the famous Calgary Stampede Parade. The Parade's website states that this year was the “99th Incarnation of the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth.” The Royal Couple were guests of honour and were asked to kick off the festivities by pressing the plunger: Kate's outfit: To the Stampede, Kate wore a white Temperley ... View the Post
Kate wears Alice by Temperley blouse for the Calgary Stampede
In early July, William and Kate were in town for the Calgary Stampede, as part of their tour of Canada. Earlier in the evening, the royal couple carried out a couple of engagements, with Kate wearing a primrose yellow Jenny Packham dress. Read more about that by clicking here. Kate and Will rode into town on a stagecoach. Here's another look at them: They both wore white cowboy hats ... View the Post
Kate wears yellow Jenny Packham dress in Calgary
On July 7th 2011, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrived in Calgary, for their final day on the Canadian leg of the Royal Tour. The Royal duo spent the evening touring the University of Calgary Ward of the 21st Century Research and Innovation Centre (W21C) and then they were guests of honor at the Government of Canada Reception at the BMO Centre. Kate's outfit: For the evening's events ... View the Post
Kate visits Slave Lake in Smythe blazer and J Brand 811 jeans
On day 7 of the 2011 Royal Tour, Catherine and William visited Slave Lake in Alberta. This day of the tour was meant to be clear, free for the royal couple to rest and recoup. Instead, the duo ditched their plans visited the people of Slave Lake whose lives had been affected by the wild fires in two months prior. Kate's Outfit: Kate wore a smart-casual outfit, ... View the Post
Kate dresses casually in Burberry shirt for activities in Yellowknife, Canada
During the 2011 Royal Tour of North America, William and Kate visited Yellowknife, in the Northwest Territories. We covered the morning of their visit in a previous blog post. In the afternoon, the royal duo hopped aboard a float plane for Blachford Lake. According to journalists, this event was scheduled in to cater to William and Kate's love of the outdoors. William and Kate ... View the Post
Kate wears By Malene Birger “Bullet” dress in Yellowknife
On day six of the 2011 Royal Tour of Canada and USA, Kate and William spent time in Yellowknife, a city in the Northwest Territories. The royal duo landed in Yellowknife during the previous evening. Here's a quick reminder of Kate's outfit: You can find details of Kate's trench coat in this article here. The royal couple's day in Yellowknife was busy, packed full of events. They ... View the Post
Kate Opts For Nautical Inspired Outfits on Prince Edward Island, Canada
On July 4th 2011, Kate changed into four different outfits during the day, mostly due to the varied activities she was taking part in. Each outfit was suitably nautical themed (many of the day's engagements took place on or near water.) Kate spent the morning at Province House in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island wearing a cream Sarah Burton dress. (This blog posts ... View the Post
Kate Wears Cream Sarah Burton ‘Sailor Dress’ in Charlottetown, Canada
On day five of the North American tour in 2011, Kate and William visited Charlottetown, the capital city of Prince of Edward Island. The city is known as the “Birthplace of Confederation” after the historic 1864 Charlottetown Conference which led to Confederation. The royal couple began their tour of the city with a stop at Province House. Kate's outfit: Kate chose to wear ... View the Post
Kate Middleton visits Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
On July 3rd 2011, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. Prior to this, the couple had spent much of the day visiting Montreal. You can read all about that by by clicking here. Kate had changed out of the blue Erdem dress she'd worn earlier in the day, and into a champagne coloured dress by Moroccan-born designer Joseph. Here's a closer look at the ... View the Post
Kate’s in Erdem Jacquenta dress for Montreal visit
On June 3rd 2011, William and Kate embarked upon the fourth day of their North American tour. The royal couple kicked off the day's events by attending an inter-faith prayer service aboard HMCS Montreal. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge also took part in the Freedom of the City Ceremony at city hall along with Quebec Premier Jean Charest. Kate and William attended a youth ... View the Post
Kate looks great in grey Catherine Walker Buxton dress in Ottawa and Montreal
During day three of William and Kate's north American tour, the royal duo concluded their visit to Ottawa by planting a tree at Rideu Hall. Visitors have been planting tress at Rideu Hall for over 100 years. William's parents even planted a tree in grounds on his first birthday. Next, the royal pair headed over to the Canadian War Museum, where they quickly smiled and waved at ... View the Post
Kate’s in purple Issa dress for Canada Day evening celebrations
During the 2011 tour of North America, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended a concert in Ottawa to celebrate Canada Day. The royal couple laughed and clapped as they watched the acts, including Great Big Sea, Tragically Hip and Weezer. They joined over 100,000 Canadian's on the capital city's Parliament Hill, before leaving for a private event where they viewed the finale ... View the Post
Catherine celebrates Canada Day in red and cream
On July 1st 2011, during their Royal Tour of North America, Catherine and William celebrated Canada Day with a full programme of events. The royal duo celebrated the national holiday at Parliament Hill, Ottawa. The Duke and Duchess kicked off the celebrations by attending a citizenship ceremony at the Canadian Museum of Civilisation. They met with members of the public who'd visited ... View the Post
Catherine Wears Bird Print Issa Dress to Youth BBQ & Reception
On June 30th 2011, William and Kate visited Ottawa, Canada for the first leg of their North American tour. During the evening, the royal couple attended a "youth" barbecue and reception. William and Kate met with 120 Canadian youngsters at the Governor-General's home. The barbecue was meant to be held in the gardens of Government House, but according to journalists, ... View the Post
It’s Erdem for Kate as she lands in Ottawa, Canada
On the 30th of June 2011, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (William and Kate) landed in Ottawa, Canada for the first leg of their North American tour. After landing in Ottawa, the royal couple took part in a walkabout, meeting and speaking with local Canadians. The crowds turned out en masse to see the royal pair. Kate was presented with a posy of brightly coloured ... View the Post
Kate wears Smythe and Roland Mouret at Heathrow Airport
On the 30th June 2011, Kate and William boarded their plane to Ottawa, Canada for the first leg of the Royal Tour. Kate's outfit: Kate wore a navy blue dress by French designer Roland Mouret. The style name is "Manon". Neiman Marcus stocked the Manon dress. They described it as a "draped neck sheath dress" with a "simply flattering silhouette". ... View the Post
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Kate wows in white Temperley London Moraiah dress at Wimbledon
In 2011, William and Kate watched Andy Murry play tennis at Wimbledon. The newlywed royal couple sat in the Royal Box on Centre Court. Kate is a keen tennis fan, she's attended Wimbledon a number of occasions in the past. Kate's outfit at Wimbledon 2011: Kate wore a gorgeous white tiered dress by Temperley London. The dress is called the "Moraiah". It features three layers of ... View the Post
Kate wears Alexander McQueen military jacket to Armed Forces Day ceremony
To mark Armed Forces Day in Great Britain on the 25th of June 2011, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (Kate Middleton and Prince William) attended a ceremony at Windsor's Victoria Barracks. The Royal Couple presented medals to members of the Irish Guards. The event was Kate’s first military role as a member of the Royal Family and we think she dressed the part! Her ensemble was demure ... View the Post
Kate’s outfit at the Order of the Garter Service, Windsor Castle
On the 13th of June 2011, the Duchess of Cambridge (Kate Middleton) attended the Order of the Garter Service at Windsor Castle. She arrived with Camilla the Duchess of Cornwall. Kate was very well received, gaining applaud from the large crowd that had gathered hoping to get a glimpse of the future Queen. Kate's 2011 Order of the Garter outfit: Kate wore a silvery-grey ... View the Post
Kate recycles Jane Troughton coat for Prince Philip’s 90th birthday service
Back in 2011, Kate attended Prince Philip’s 90th birthday service of thanksgiving at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle. The service honoured and thanked Prince Philip who reached the milestone birthday earlier in the week. Kate and William joined the Queen and 750 guests for the service. The guests represented the worlds of sailing, polo, carriage driving and shooting, amongst ... View the Post
Kate Middleton in White Alexander McQueen Coat for 2011 Trooping the Colour Parade
In 2011, just months after her marriage to Prince William, the newlywed Kate Middleton attended her very first Trooping the Colour ceremony. After riding in the ceremony's procession, Kate joined the Royal Family on the balcony to watch a flyover display by the Royal Air Force: Kate's outfit at Trooping the Colour 2011: For the occasion, Kate wore a very fashion-forward white coat ... View the Post
Kate attends Sam Waley-Cohen & Bella Ballin’s wedding with sister Pippa
On June 11th 2011, The Duchess of Cambridge attended the wedding of Sam Waley-Cohen and Bella Ballin. Kate rushed on over to the wedding after attending the Trooping the Colour celebration in the morning. Kate attended the wedding with her younger sister Pippa. The wedding ceremony was held in Lambourn Church, Berkshire. Kate and Pippa know Sam Cohen through his ... View the Post
Kate Middleton wears Jenny Packham gown to ARK Charity Gala
On 9th June 2011, William and Kate attended their first event as a married couple. They were guests of honour at the 10th-anniversary ARK Gala. Ark is an international charity that transforms children's lives. Tickets cost £10,000 and the gala is held in an elaborate marquee on Perks' Fields behind Kensington Palace. The annual gala dinner has raised over £160 million for the Ark charity ... View the Post
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Kate Middleton attends the 2011 Epsom Derby
In June 2011, Kate attended the Epsom Derby, along with husband William and other members of the Royal Family, including the Queen. The outing followed the royal couple's honeymoon, just over a month after their wedding day. At the time, the Daily Mail noted this was the biggest public gathering of the Royal Family since Kate and William’s wedding in April. Kate looked absolutely stunning, ... View the Post
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