After spending all morning meeting different people around Honiara, Kate and William flew out to Marau: After alighting the plane, the royal couple were met with spear-carrying tribesmen covered in white war paint. The tribesmen 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 traditional greeting ... View the Post
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Day Seven: Tour of Solomon Islands continues; Kate in yellow Jaeger Dress
Day seven of the royal tour kicked off today with a visit by Will and Kate to 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
Day Six: Will and Kate leave Sabah and travel to the Solomon Islands
Leaving Sabah: Will and Kate left Sabah (the Malaysian State on the Island of Borneo) early on Sunday morning, before heading over to Honiara, the capital city of the Solomon Islands, for the final leg of their 2012 tour. Kate’s wearing a black and pink/purple wrap dress that she was first photographed wearing to a party at St. Andrews University in 2002. YES, 10 Years Ago! She wore the ... View the Post
Days Four and Five: Will and Kate arrive in Sabah before visiting the rainforest
Day Four: Evening Reception - In the evening on day four of the royal tour, Kate and William left Kuala Lumpur by plane and arrived at Kota Kinabalu in Sabah a short while later. Sabah is a Malaysian State on the island of Borneo. The couple attended a reception hosted by the Sabah State Government. During the reception, Prince William and Kate wore traditional beaded jewellery, which they ... 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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Day Four: Kate wears Beulah London dress in Malaysia and dons headscarf for visit to mosque
Welcome back to our round-up of the Royal Jubilee Tour 2012. This morning, Kate and William’s tour of Malaysia continued with a “cultural event” at the As Syakirin Mosque, an Islamic place of worship located in Kuala Lumpur City Centre. Here we see William and Kate at the mosque: Kate and William removing their shoes at the mosque As you can see in the photo above, in accordance with ... View the Post
Kate in gold & cream Alexander McQueen gown for state dinner at the Malay National Palace
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
Will and Kate’s final day in Singapore; couple head to Malaysia where Duchess gives first overseas speech
The royal couple’s final day in Singapore ended on quite a solemn note with a visit to the Kranji Commonwealth War Crematory where a wreath was laid by William and Kate on behalf of The Queen and Prince Philip. ... View the Post
Kate wears Erdem to a reception in Singapore
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 take a look at William and Kate posing with High Commission staff and their ... 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. @jemmya380 - Instagram In Queenstown, the royal duo watched a number of cultural performances before visiting the Rainbow Center, a school for children with Autism and special ... 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 Garden.” The hope ... View the Post
2012 Jubilee Royal Tour – Singapore: Kate wears Prabal Gurung dress for State Dinner
On September the 11th 2012, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended a welcoming ceremony, reception and state dinner at the Istana Presidential Palace. The State Dinner took place after the couple arrived in Singapore for the Jubilee tour. During the State Dinner, Prince William gave a speech thanking his hosts for their involvement in the 2012 Olympics. Kate’s ... View the Post
2012 Jubilee Royal Tour – Singapore: Kate wears Jenny Packham for Botanic Garden visit
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