Tonight, in her role as official ambassador of Britain’s Olympic and Paralympics team, Kate presented two awards at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards. This is the first public engagement Kate has attended since it was announced she is pregnant, and since she was discharged from King Edward VII’s Hospital in London on December 6th. Kate presented the lifetime achievement award ... View the Post
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Pregnant Kate left hospital this morning
This morning pregnant Kate left hospital after spending four days being treated for Hyperemesis Gravidarum. Kate was discharged from the King Edward VII Hospital after spending three nights under observation. She will now undertake a period of rest at their pad in Kensington Palace. Kate emerged from the hospital looking cheery and relaxed, wearing a blue check coat, a sky blue pashmina and ... View the Post
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visit …. Cambridge (for the first time)
In November 2012, William and Kate visited their "Dukedom" for the first time. They visited the city of Cambridge to meet the mayor and representatives from a number of local charities. The Duke and Duchess first visited the Guildhall where they met representatives from the Mayor’s charities, Cambridge News Community Awards winners and other VIP guests. Shortly after, the ... View the Post
Kate Middleton Repeats Green Mulberry Dress at Natural History Museum Gallery Opening
27th of November 2012—The Duchess of Cambridge (Kate Middleton) visited the Natural History Museum to officially open their 'Treasures Cadogan Gallery'. For the opening, Kate re-wore a green dress by Mulberry. She first debuted the piece in 2011 to the Diamond Jubilee press reception. The pleated green dress features a half-button front, waist belt and long cuffed sleeves. It’s made ... View the Post
Kate in DVF coat & Philip Treacy hat for 2012 Service of Remembrance
Along with other prominent figures of the Royal Family, Kate attended the National Service of Remembrance at the Cenotaph, in Whitehall, London to honour and remember those who have died at war for our country. The Queen led the ceremony by laying a wreath at the Cenotaph, then other members of the Royal Family, politicians, military chiefs and servicemen and women lay tributes too. As Big Ben ... View the Post
Kate Middleton recycles Temperley Amoret dresss for St Andrews’ Charity Auction Event
On the 8th November 2012, the Duchess of Cambridge (commonly known as Kate Middleton) attended a swanky black tie charity dinner, held in honour of St Andrews University’s 600th birthday. Here’s a picture of Kate on arrival to the event, clutching a bright red bag. As you may recall, Prince William is a patron of the University’s 600th Anniversary Campaign, a fundraising exercise ... View the Post
Kate wears Temperley London in Tuvalu
William and Kate visited Tuvalu on September 18th 2012, as part of the 2012 Diamond Jubilee Royal Tour. Tuvalu is the world’s fourth-smallest nation and is made up of 9 tiny islands. I covered the couple’s arrival on this page. Here’s a photo of the couple at the start of their visit. Later in the day, William and Kate attended a dinner at a town hall and took part in a ... View the Post
Kate in a yellow dress as she leaves the Solomon Islands and arrives in Tuvalu
September 18th 2012 - Having previously spent the night relaxing on a private island, William and Kate flew back to Honiara, Solomon Islands. The couple flew straight out of the airport to the final destination on the tour, Tuvalu. The couple were visiting the country as part of the 2012 Diamond Jubilee Tour. After arriving in the country, William and Kate were carried on a ... View the Post
Kate Middleton visits the Solomon Islands wearing a sleeveless dress by Mulberry
SEPTEMBER 17th 2012 - After spending the morning in Honiara, William and Kate flew out to Marau Airport in the Solomon Islands. The visit was part of the couple's Diamond Jubilee Tour of South East Asia. Here, the royal couple were met by locals who stood on guard, and only stood at ease once instructed by the chief of the Tetekanji area, who declared the couple friendly. This is a ... View the Post
Kate wears yellow Jaeger dress during Solomon Island visit
September 17th 2011 - On Day Seven of the Royal Tour, William and Kate visited the Prime Minister’s cabinet in Honiara, the capital of the Solomon Islands. The couple were each given a traditional necklace by the Prime Minister. Here we can see an image of the couple wearing their new gift: ... View the Post
Will and Kate wear traditional dress for Island Feast on the Solomon Islands
William and Kate spent the sixth day of the royal tour in Honiara, the Solomon Islands today. After a colourful welcome and a service at the city’s cathedral, the couple retired to their hotel room. That evening they attended a traditional Island Feast at the Governor-General’s official residence. The royal couple were entertained by pan pipers wearing grass skirts, white body paint and beads ... View the Post
William and Kate leave Sabah, Malaysia and travel to Honiara, Solomon Islands
Sunday 16th September 2012 - William and Kate waved goodbye to Sabah (the Malaysian State on the Island of Borneo) early in the morning, before heading over to Honiara, the capital city of the Solomon Islands, for the final leg of the Jubilee Tour. Kate wore a purple wrap dress for this portion of her journey. She's worn the piece regularly since 2002. I have no further information about ... View the Post
William and Kate Climb Trees in the Borneo Rainforest
SEPT 15th 2012 - William and Kate travelled by helicopter to Sabah’s Danum Valley to tour the rainforest, to learn about conservation and climb trees. Below, you can the couple in the helicopter and being hoisted up the tree with thanks to Su Lin who was at the scene. Here we can see Kate looking through a microscope as she attends a talk about the research conducted at Danum ... View the Post
Kate wears Temperley London for Diamond Jubilee tea party in Malaysia
On 14th September 2012, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended a Diamond Jubilee party at the British High Commissioner’s residence in Kuala Lumpur. The tea party followed a visit to a mosque earlier in the day (which you can read about here). The High Commission of Malaysia held a contest prior to the royal visit, two lucky winners were able to attend the event to meet William and ... View the Post
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Kate in Beulah London for Mosque visit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
SEPT 14th 2012 - William and Kate continued their tour of Malaysia with a visit to the As Syakirin Mosque, an Islamic place of worship located in Kuala Lumpur City Centre. As you can see in the photo above, Kate and William removed their shoes in the mosque. Kate covered her hair with a scarf and did not wear any nail polish on her toenails, in accordance with Islamic ... View the Post
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Kate Middleton wears white and gold Alexander McQueen gown at state dinner in Malaysia (Jubilee Tour 2012)
During the 2012 royal tour of East Asia and the Pacific, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (William and Kate) attended a state dinner at the Istana Negara - the Malay National Palace. The Yang di-Pertuan Agong (King) of Malaysia hosted the dinner. During the evening, the King and Queen presented Kate and William with gifts. William was given a gold-encrusted Malay warrior's sword ... View the Post
Kate Middleton wears blue Jenny Packham dress in Singapore & Malaysia (Diamond Jubilee Tour 2012)
The royal couple’s final day in Singapore ended on quite a solemn note with a visit to the Kranji Commonwealth War Crematory where William and Kate laid a wreath on behalf of The Queen and Prince Philip. The couple wandered around the rows of white graves, appearing deep in thought, after meeting veterans from Singapore, Britain, Australia and New Zealand. To stave off the hot sun, Kate ... View the Post
Kate Middleton Wears patterned Erdem Dress to Evening Reception in Singapore (Diamond Jubilee Tour 2012)
On Day Two of the Diamond Jubilee Royal Tour, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended a reception at Eden Hall, the British High Commissioners' residence in Singapore. At the soiree, the Royal Couple met members of the British and international expatriate communities, including notable Singaporeans. Here we look at William and Kate posing with High Commission staff and their spouses inside ... View the Post
2012 Jubilee Royal Tour – Singapore: Kate wears local designer RAOUL
September 12th 2012 - After spending the morning touring Gardens by the Bay and the Rolls Royce factory, William and Kate went on to visit Queenstown, a residential area in Singapore named after Queen Elizabeth II. In Queenstown, the royal duo watched a number of cultural performances before visiting the Rainbow Center, a school for children with Autism and special needs. Karasi ... View the Post
Day Two: Kate showcases British favourite Alexander McQueen in Singapore
On day two of the 2012 Jubilee Tour the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay project, known as the “horticultural sanctuary in the heart of the city”. The project is a huge park spanning over 250 acres of reclaimed land in central Singapore. The Singapore government financed this project with the aim to transform Singapore into a “City in a ... View the Post
Kate Middleton Prabal Gurung dress for Sinapore State Dinner (2012 Jubilee Royal Tour)
On September the 11th 2012, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended a welcoming ceremony, reception and state dinner at the Istana Presidential Palacein Singapore. The State Dinner took place after the couple arrived in the nation-state for the Jubilee tour. During the dinner, Prince William gave a speech thanking his hosts for their involvement in the 2012 Olympics. Kate’s ... View the Post
Kate Middleton wears Floral Jenny Packham Dress as she Tours Botanic Garden in Singapore (2012 Jubilee Royal Tour)
On the 11th of September 2012, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrived at Changi International Airport in Singapore to kick off day one of their royal tour in celebration of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. The couple were running about 15 minutes late at the airport before they quickly rushed over to Singapore Botanic Gardens where an orchid was named "Vanda William Catherine" in their ... View the Post
Kate Middleton in Baby Blue Erdem Outfit for 2012 Trooping the Colour Parade
In 2012, Kate joined the Royal Family for her second Trooping the Colour ceremony, a special celebration that marks the Queen’s birthday. Kate travelled in the procession with Camilla, both ladies looked elegant in blue: The Queen wore a canary yellow outfit. You may recognise it from Kate and William's wedding in 2011. Here we take a look at The Queen (left) and a picture of Kate ... View the Post
Kate attends the wedding of Emily McCorquodale and James Hutt
The Duchess of Cambridge (Kate Middleton) accompanied Prince William and Prince Harry to the wedding of Lady Emily McCorquodale and James Hutt. The wedding took place in Stoke Rochford, a small village located in Lincolnshire. Emily is Harry and William's cousin on their mother's side. Kate's outfit at the wedding: Kate wore a number of recycled pieces to the wedding. My regular readers ... View the Post
Kate accompanies the Queen & Royal Family for special jubilee service at St. Paul’s Cathedral
Today, the Queen and the Royal Family marked the last day of the Diamond Jubilee weekend with a special Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul’s Cathedral. The morning service included a special prayer given for the Queen and her Diamond Jubilee. Most of the Royal Family and a number of key politicians took part in the proceedings too. Kate's outfit: The Duchess wore a peach lace dress by ... View the Post
Kate attends the Queen’s Jubilee Concert at Buckingham Palace
Tonight Kate attended the Queen’s Jubilee Concert along with a number of prominent members of the Royal Family, including Prince Charles, The Duchess of Cornwall, Princes Harry and William, plus Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie. The Queen joined in with the festivities later in the evening. ... View the Post
Kate joins river pageant as Queen leads flotilla down the River Thames
On June 3rd 2012, Queen Elizabeth II led a flotilla of more than 1,000 boats along the River Thames to mark her Diamond Jubilee. This is only the second time in history that a monarch has celebrated a 60-year reign on the throne (The Queen's great grandmother Queen Victoria celebrated the same achievement back in 1896.) The River Pageant: Onboard The Spirit of Chartwell, at the ... View the Post
Kate Middleton Steals the Spotlight in Teal Dress at Olympic Gala Dinner
11th of May 2012—William and Kate flew the flag for Great Britain by attending a glittering gala dinner ahead of the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics. The Royal Couple attended the swanky event at The Royal Albert Hall. It was a fundraising dinner for Team GB hosted by the British Olympic Association. Kate’s outfit: The Duchess wore a teal gown by Jenny Packham. It’s the Aspen ... View the Post
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Duchess Kate wears Rebecca Taylor at Reception for the The Scott-Amundsen Centenary Race
On the 26th of April 2012, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended a reception to celebrate the Scott-Amundsen Centenary Race to the South Pole, in support of The Royal British Legion, at Goldsmiths Hall, London. Two British Army teams took part in the Scott-Amundsen Centenary Race between November 2011 and January 2012, to pay homage to the extraordinary race to reach the South Pole ... View the Post
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Kate wears Matthew Williamson dress to UK premiere of African Cats in aid of Tusk.
On April 25th 2012, The Duchess of Cambridge (Kate Middleton) attended the UK premiere of Disneynature’s "African Cats" in aid of Tusk at The British Film Institute in London's Southbank. She attended with her husband William, who is Royal Patron of the charity. The event served as a charity fundraiser for Tusk. African Cats was filmed in Kenya’s Masai Mara region from August 2008 to ... View the Post
Kate wears blue Reiss dress to open EACH Treehouse hospice
On the 19th of March 2012, The Duchess of Cambridge (Kate Middleton) visited the EACH Treehouse hospice in Ipswich. EACH (East Anglia’s Children Hospices) supports families and cares for children with life-threatening conditions across Cambridgeshire, Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk. Kate is the charity's Royal Patron. During her visit, the Duchess toured the facilities and met with children ... View the Post
Kate in green coat dress by Emilia Wickstead for St. Patrick’s Day
In March 2012, Kate arrived at Mons Barracks in Aldershot to present Irish Guard soldiers with shamrocks to mark St. Patrick’s Day. This was Kate's official first solo military engagement. During the presentation, Kate also pinned shamrocks to the collar of a very special member of the regiment: their mascot, an Irish Wolfhound dog named Conmeal. You may recall that Prince William ... View the Post
Kate in grey Orla Kiely dress as she accompanies Prince Charles & Camilla to the Dulwich Picture Gallery
On March 15th 2012, Duchess Kate played hockey with Team GB at Olympic Park. Later in the afternoon, Kate changed into a grey pleated dress for an engagement at Dulwich Picture Gallery with Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall. The royal trio visited the Dulwich Picture Gallery to see the work carried about by The Prince’s Foundation for Children and the Arts. During their time ... View the Post
She shoots, she scores: Kate plays hockey at the Olympic Park
In March 2012, Duchess Kate visited the Olympic Park to visit the British hockey team ahead of the 2012 Olympics and Paralympics, in her capacity as ambassador for Team GB. She wore refreshingly bright patriotic colours and a smart-casual outfit during her visit. Kate got the chance to play a little hockey with the team, a sport we know she used to play competitively back in ... View the Post
Kate visits Leicester wearing teal L.K. Bennett Davina Dress & Jude Jacket
On March 8th 2012, The Duchess of Cambridge accompanied The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh on a trip to Leicester as part of the 2012 Diamond Jubilee Celebrations. Kate and The Queen travelled to De Montfort University where they watched a student fashion show. Kate could be seen chatting with Her Majesty, the pair seemed to be getting on well and both looked as if they enjoyed themselves. At ... View the Post
Kate wears blue tweed M Missoni coat for tea with The Queen & Camilla at Fortnum & Mason
As part of this year’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations, The Duchess of Cambridge attended an event at the plush London department store Fortnum & Mason yesterday. Catherine accompanied the Queen and Camila, the Duchess of Cornwall; the royal trio spent an hour touring the store, before the Queen unveiled a plaque to commemorate the regeneration of the Piccadilly area. Inside the store, ... View the Post
Kate wears Orla Kiely bird print dress for The Art Room charity visit
On February 21st 2012, Kate visited special art therapy rooms set up by The Art Room charity at two schools in Oxford. Kate is Patron of The Art Room Charity. First, Kate visited Rose Hill Primary School in Oxford where eight children were working on the Edward Lear poem, "The Owl And The Pussycat". According to the Mirror, the piece is often used as a good way to get children ... View the Post
Kate in Hobbs & Oasis for Liverpool visit on Valentine’s Day
In 2012, William and Kate spent their first Valentine's Day as a married couple separately, as the Prince was on deployment in the Falkland Islands. However, Kate did not let this bother her. Instead, in what I would assume was a conscious and purposeful decision, she spent the day bringing cheer to the hearts of many people in Liverpool, in northwest England. The Duchess had a ... View the Post
Kate in grey Jesire Coat Dress at the National Portrait Gallery
In February 2012, The Duchess of Cambridge conducted her first solo public engagement. She visited the National Portrait Gallery for a preview of the new Lucian Freud Portraits exhibition. The Duchess announced her Patronage of the Gallery in January 2012. It's a good fit for the Duchess, as she has shown a keen interest in portraiture and photography. Duchess Kate used to take the ... View the Post
Kate in Temperley London for War Horse Premiere
Sunday, 8th January 2012—The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (William and Kate) attended the War Horse premiere in London. The premiere was in benefit of The Royal Foundation, the charity jointly operated by William, Kate and Harry (at the time.) Tickets for the event were reported to have cost £10,000. Kate's outfit: Kate looked stunning in a black lace floor-length gown by Temperley ... View the Post
