Archives for 2017

Kate looks festive in green and red coat for Christmas Day service at Sandringham

In December 2017, Kate joined the Queen, Prince Philip and other members of the Royal Family at Sandringham to celebrate Christmas. On Christmas morning, the Duchess attended the traditional Christmas Day service at St. Mary’s Church before participating in a short walk of the grounds of the estate, greeting well-wishers gathered outside the church. It is a traditional event where the ... View the Post

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Kate spotted at the Royal Opera House watching The Nutcracker ballet

On the 20th December 2017, Kate watched The Nutcracker ballet at the Royal Opera House in London. This was a private visit for the Duchess, but a few photographs can be found on Instagram.[/one-half-first] Kate’s outfit: The visit took place after the Queen’s annual pre-Christmas luncheon. Kate was still wearing the Zara cape from that event: She also wore her Alexander McQueen ... View the Post

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Kate attends the Queen’s Pre-Christmas Luncheon at Buckingham Palace

On the 20th December 2017, William and Kate attended the Queen's Pre-Christmas Luncheon at Buckingham Palace in London. They were joined by their two children, George and Charlotte. About the Luncheon, via the Express: The Queen throws the traditional festive knees-up at Buckingham Palace every year to ensure she sees relatives who are not invited to Sandringham on December ... View the Post

Cambridge Family Christmas card 2017

This morning, Kensington Palace shared the Cambridge family's 2017 Christmas card. It features the William, Kate, George and Charlotte. The four Royals are wearing coordinating blue outfits. https://twitter.com/KensingtonRoyal/status/942714299121913856 A little background information about the photo from People magazine - The image was snapped by Chris Jackson, royal photographer ... View the Post

Kate attends the Grenfell Tower National Memorial Service at St. Paul’s Cathedral

On the 14th December 2017, Kate joined other members of the Royal Family for a National Memorial Service at St. Paul's Cathedral. The service marked the six-month anniversary of the Grenfell Tower fire. For my readers outside of the United Kingdom who don't know about the Grenfell Tower, here's a little bit of background information: On the 14th June 2017, the Grenfell Tower block in ... View the Post

Kate repeats Seraphine Maternity coat for visit to the Rugby Portobello Trust

On the 12th December 2017, the Duchess of Cambridge (Kate Middleton) visited the Rugby Portobello Trust's community centre in North Kensington The Rugby Portobello Trust helps local young people to build their community by providing facilities, skills, activities and guidance that promote a stable society in a deprived area. The Trust runs programmes for children and parents such as ... View the Post

Kate wears Goat & L.K. Bennett to Manchester conference

On the 6th of December 2017, William and Kate visited Manchester in the north west of England. Their first visit took place at Media City in Salford. Here, the royal couple visited Newsround HQ and met with local schoolchildren taking part in a BBC “Stepping Out” session. William and Kate listened as local schoolchildren gave feedback on mental health and their coping skills to the BBC ... View the Post

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Kate glitters at Buckingham Palace Diplomatic Reception

On the 5th December 2017, Kate attended the annual Diplomatic Reception at Buckingham Palace. The reception is the main diplomatic social event of the year in London. It's also the largest reception held at Buckingham Palace: Over 1,500 people are invited from around 130 countries, including members of the British government, past Prime Ministers, the Archbishops of Canterbury and ... View the Post

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Kate keeps it casual for school visit

Wednesday, 19th November 2017—Kate visited the Robin Hood Primary School in Kingston Vale, London. The school takes part in the Royal Horticultural Society's Campaign for School Gardening, which celebrated its tenth anniversary in the same year. The Campaign for School Gardening inspires and supports schools to provide children with gardening opportunities to enhance their skills ... View the Post

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Duchess wears Kate Spade for Foundling Museum visit

Today (28th November 2017), Kate visited the Foundling Museum in London, which explores the history of the Foundling Hospital, the UK’s first children’s charity and the first public art gallery. The Foundling Hospital, which opened in 1739, cared for and educated around 25,000 children who were abandoned, usually as babies. The museum examines the world of the hospital's founder, ... View the Post

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HARRY & MEGHAN ENGAGED! Kate “thrilled” for couple (UPDATED)

On Monday 27th November 2017, we had confirmation that Prince Harry proposed to his girlfriend Meghan Markle in London earlier in the month. The couple are officially engaged! From the official press release: His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales is delighted to announce the engagement of Prince Harry to Ms. Meghan Markle. The wedding will take place in Spring 2018. Further details ... View the Post

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William and Kate attend the Royal Variety Performance 2017

On the 23rd of November 2017, William and Kate attended the Royal Variety Performance at the Palladium Theatre in London. The couple enjoyed performances from a range of acts, including the Killers, Paloma Faith, Louis Tomlinson and the Script. Comedian Miranda Hart hosted the evening. The Royal Variety Performance is an annual event that benefits the Royal ... View the Post

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William and Kate spend the day in Birmingham

22nd November 2017—William and Kate visited the city of Birmingham in the West Midlands, England. The visit began at the Jaguar Land Rover Solihull Manufacturing Plant, which sits on 480 acres of land. The plant creates 8,000 cars a week. The royal couple learned more about the manufacturing plant before touring the site. They also met with staff and apprentices, including ... View the Post

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William and Kate attend the Queen and Prince Philip’s 70th anniversary dinner

November 20th 2017—William and Kate attended a family dinner at Windsor Castle, Berkshire to celebrate the Queen and Prince Philip's 70th wedding anniversary. The Queen and Prince Philip's milestone anniversary will be markedly different from previous public celebrations of the diamond wedding anniversary in 2007, which included a public service of thanksgiving.But the quiet event is at the ... View the Post

Kate in Goat & Topshop for Hornsey Road Children’s Centre visit

Tuesday, 14th November 2017 —The Duchess of Cambridge (Kate Middleton) visited the Hornsey Road Children’s Centre in London. Pregnant Kate was supposed to visit the centre earlier in the year but sadly, she had to cancel due to her extreme morning sickness, Hyperemesis Gravidarum. The Hornsey Road Children’s Centre provides childcare, family support and outreach services in the Holloway ... View the Post

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Kate at the 2017 National Service of Remembrance

On the 12th November 2017, Kate joined the Royal Family for the National Service of Remembrance. It’s the seventh year running she has attended. The annual service takes place at the Cenotaph war memorial in Whitehall, London. It pays tribute to those who have died or suffered as a result of war and honours those who’ve sacrificed themselves to secure and protect the country’s ... View the Post

Kate in Catherine Walker for the 2017 Festival of Remembrance

On the 11th November 2017, the Duchess of Cambridge (Kate Middleton) attended the Royal British Legion’s Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall in London. It was the third year in a row that she attended the event. (Also see our posts from 2015 and 2016). The Festival of Remembrance is an annual event that pays tribute to victims of war and conflict. It's been held at the ... View the Post

Kate chooses plum purple dress by Goat for Place2Be Forum

On the 8th of November 2017, the Duchess of Cambridge (Kate Middleton) attended Place2Be’s School Leaders Forum at UBS in London. Place2Be is one of the UK’s leading children’s mental health charities. Kate's been their Patron since 2013. The forum addressed the topic of schools and the role they can play in tackling mental health problems in early life. Kate opened the ... View the Post

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Kate repeats black DVF dress for Anna Freud gala evening

On the 7th of November 2017, the Duchess of Cambridge (Kate Middleton) attended a gala dinner for the Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families (AFNCCF). If you follow our blog, you'll know that the AFNCCF is a children’s mental health charity based in London. Kate became their Patron last year. The gala event celebrated the AFNCCF's new Centre of Excellence, a £39 million ... View the Post

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Kate hosts a discussion on maternal mental health

Today, (1st November 2017) Kate and The Royal Foundation hosted a roundtable discussion at Kensington Palace on the topic of maternal mental health. Experts from the Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families, Family Action, Best Beginnings, Kings College London, the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and the Maternal Mental Health Alliance were present at the ... View the Post

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Kate visits the Lawn Tennis Association wearing sporty outfit

On the 31st October 2017, Kate Middleton chose a casual and sporty ensemble for a visit to the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA). The Lawn Tennis Association is the governing body of tennis in Great Britain, the Channel Islands and the Island of man. Their primary mission is to encourage more people to play tennis more often. The visit, which took place at the National Tennis Centre in ... View the Post

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Kate will attend a glitzy gala dinner next week (does this mean she’s feeling better?)

Hello, fellow Kate fans. It’s been all quiet on the Cambridge front recently. Probably because Prince George was on half-term holiday last week. I imagine the family spent the whole week at their country estate in Norfolk. As regular readers will have noticed, Kate carried out very few engagements this autumn due to her nausea and vomiting condition. Sadly, her illness meant she had to ... View the Post

Kate’s second surprise appearance of the week! Duchess stops by Coach Core event.

This afternoon (18th October 2017), Kate joined William and Harry for an event at the London Stadium in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. The royal trio attended the graduation of 150 coaching apprentices from Coach Core, an apprenticeship scheme that gives young people aged between 16-14 the chance to become the next generation of inspirational sports coaches. Coach Core is part of The ... View the Post

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Palace confirm William and Kate’s baby is due in April + Royal Tour information

Hello, Kate fans! We've had a lot of news from the Palace today. First, William and Kate's spokesperson confirmed the couple's third baby is due in April next year. Royal correspondent Richard Palmer says we should take that as confirmation that Kate’s now had her 12-week scan. As with her previous pregnancies, Kate was forced to announce the news early due to her ill health. Kate's ... View the Post

Kate dances with Paddington Bear during surprise charity visit

This morning (16th October 2017), William, Kate and Harry made a surprise appearance at a children’s event at Paddington Station in London. It was an unscheduled engagement for Kate, who is still suffering from hyperemesis gravidarum (severe vomiting during pregnancy) according to Palace officials. The trio met with 130 children nominated by The Charities Forum, a group of 30+ ... View the Post

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Kate chooses Temperley London for World Mental Health Day reception at Buckingham Palace

On the 10th October 2017, William, Kate and Harry attended a reception at Buckingham Palace to mark World Mental Health Day. The reception celebrated the contribution of those working in the mental health sector across the UK. During the reception, the three royals met with representatives from a number of organisations. Prince William delivered a short speech welcoming the ... View the Post

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Prince George’s first day at school

Prince George attended his first (half) day of school at Thomas's Battersea this morning (7th September 2017). Before the father and son left for school, they had an official photo taken outside of Kensington Palace: A spokesperson said: The Duke and Duchess are very pleased to share a photograph of The Duke and Prince George at Kensington Palace this morning. The image was taken ... View the Post

Royal baby: William & Kate announce they’re expecting their third child!

This morning, William and Kate revealed that they’re expecting their third child. The news came via the couple’s official Twitter account @KensingtonRoyal. Here’s the official press release announcing the exciting news: As it says above, Kate is currently suffering from Hyperemesis Gravidarum (extreme morning sickness). She won't be visiting Hornsey Road Children's Centre ... View the Post

Royal round-up: More Kate this autumn, Prince George’s first day at school & a new tour

Earlier this week, the Palace released new information concerning Kate's schedule for the autumn, Prince George's first day at school and a new Royal Tour later this year. Carry on reading below if you'd like to find out more! A quiet month for Kate: August has been pretty quiet for Kate (in terms of public engagements). She only took part in one official visit. This is not unusual though, ... View the Post

Kate in Prada for Princess Diana memory garden tour

Today, William, Kate and Harry visited the 'White Garden' at Kensington Palace. Historic Royal Palaces planted the garden in memory of Diana Princess of Wales. The commemorative display marks the two decades since the Princess' death. As its name suggests, the White Garden has been filled with white flowers and foliage. Historic Royal Palaces say the flowers were inspired by ... View the Post

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Kate spends second day in Belgium at Battle of Passchendaele commemorations

On Monday 31st of July, the Duchess of Cambridge (Kate Middleton) attended a service to mark the centenary of the Battle of Passchendaele. The service took place at the Tyne Cot Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery in Ypres, Belgium. Kate's outfit: Coatdress: Catherine Walker 'Melrose' style Hat: Jane Taylor Brooch: on loan from HM the Queen Clutch: Prada “Raso” ... View the Post

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Kate attends Centenary of Passchendaele commemorations in Belgium

On Sunday the 30th of July, the Duchess of Cambridge (Kate Middleton) visited Belgium. She attended ceremonies commemorating the Centenary of the Battle of Passchendaele. Coat: Alexander McQueen - Bespoke Shoes: Emmy Shoes Rebecca style Clutch bag: Anne Grand-Clément Hat: Marisabell style by Sylvia Fletcher for Lock & Co. Earrings: Balenciaga Brooch: unknown ... View the Post

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Kate looks lovely in lavender for her final day in Germany

On the 21st of July 2017, William and Kate visited Hamburg, Germany’s second largest city. The visit took place during the couple's Royal Visit to Poland and Germany. Hamburg has strong links to the UK that date back to the 13th century. Below, Councillor Wolfgang Schmidt greets the Royal Couple at Hamburg's Dammtor station: The first port of call was the Maritime Museum ... View the Post

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William & Kate attend a reception at the Clärchens Ballhaus in Berlin

On the 20th July 2017, William and Kate attended a reception at the Clärchens Ballhaus in Berlin. The visit took place during the Royal Couple's official visit to Germany and Poland. Clärchens Ballhaus is a former ballroom that’s over 100 years old. Today it’s used as a dance hall, live music venue and restaurant. Described as a “living time capsule” by Spiegel.de, the ... View the Post

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William & Kate take part in a rowing competition in Heidelberg, Germany

On the 20th of July 2017, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge continued their visit to Heidelberg by taking part in a rowing boat competition on the River Neckar. The Royal Couple joined female rowers from Cambridge and Heidelberg for a friendly race. You can watch a video of the race below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=al2ReCkuExk William's team won! During the Royal Visit, our ... View the Post

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Kate wears cheery yellow dress in Heidelberg, Germany

On the 20th of July 2017, William and Kate continued their tour of Germany with a visit to the charming city of Heidelberg. Kensington Palace described Heidelberg as one of the country’s “most enchanting cities”. It lies in the south-west of the country, near Frankfurt and is surrounded by thick forest. You’ll be interested to know that Heidelberg is Germany's oldest university town. ... View the Post

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William, Kate, George and Charlotte visit Berlin, Germany

On the 19th of July 2017, day three of the Royal Visit began with the Cambridge family bidding farewell to Poland and travelling over to neighbouring Germany. According to the Telegraph, Kate made Charlotte curtsy as they were saying thank you and goodbye at the airport in Warsaw. You can watch a short video of the moment below: Adorable Princess Charlotte pic.twitter.com/QL5I01HhxC — ... View the Post

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William & Kate attend their second Garden Party of the week!

On 19th July 2017, William and Kate attended a Garden Party in Berlin, Germany. The Garden Party took place during the Royal Couple's official visit to Poland and Germany and was held in honour of the Queen's birthday. It was hosted by the Sir Sebastian Wood, the British Ambassador to Germany at his official residence in Dahlem, Berlin. It was the couple's second Garden Party of the week. Of ... View the Post

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William and Kate visit a former concentration camp then spend the afternoon in Gdańsk, Poland

On the 18th of July 2017, day two of the Royal Visit to Poland began at Stutthof, a former Nazi Germany Concentration Camp 34 km east of the city of Gdańsk. Stutthof was the first camp set up outside of German borders (in September 1939). It was also one of the last camps liberated by the Allies (in May 1945). 110,000 people from 28 countries were imprisoned in Stutthof. 65,000 ... View the Post

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Kate wears Polish designer for Queen’s birthday party in Warsaw

On the 17th July 2017, William and Kate attended a birthday party in honour of the Queen at the Orangery in Łazienki Park, Warsaw. The party took place during the couple's official visit to Poland and Germany. Jonathan Knott, the British Ambassador to Poland, hosted the evening soiree. Over 600 guests attended. The Duke and Duchess were introduced to guests from the worlds ... View the Post

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William, Kate, George & Charlotte visit Warsaw, Poland

On the July 17th, 2017, William and Kate began their Royal Tour of Germany and Poland. The royal couple and their two children landed in Warsaw, the country’s capital city, shortly after midday local time. The Cambridge family visited Poland and Germany on behalf of the Queen, at the request of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. A number of journalists called the five-day visit ... View the Post

Kate wears white wildflower print dress to Wimbledon final

William and Kate attended the Gentlemen’s Singles final at Wimbledon this afternoon (Sunday 16th July 2017). The royal couple watched Roger Federer beat Marin Čilić to win his 8th Wimbledon title. Kate’s outfit: Kate chose a white floral printed dress by Catherine Walker. The fit and flare dress featured cap sleeves and a wildflower print along the bottom of the skirt. (Thanks to ... View the Post

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Kate debuts new Preen dress to Natural History Museum opening

On the 13th July 2017, the Duchess of Cambridge (Kate Middleton) visited the Natural History Museum in London. As you may recall, Kate is Royal Patron of the Natural History Museum. She attended the unveiling of the new whale skeleton named Hope in the Museum's Hintze Hall. The hall has been closed for the last six months due to refurbishment. Hope replaces Dippy, the famous ... View the Post

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Kate chooses Marchesa gown for state banquet with Spanish royals

This evening (12th July 2017), the Duchess of Cambridge (Kate Middleton) attended a State Banquet hosted by The Queen for King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain. The Spanish royals visited the UK for three days. The banquet took place on the first day of the state visit. NOTE: We apologise for the low number of pictures in this post, and for the quality of some of those photographs. ... View the Post

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Kate wears a black & white polka dot dress to the first day of Wimbledon

On the 3rd July 2017, the Duchess of Cambridge (Kate Middleton) attended Wimbledon. It was her first official visit as Royal Patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. During the visit, Kate met with staff, including stewards, medical officers, safety team members and ball boys and girls. After, Kate took her seat in the Royal Box to watch the tennis. She ... View the Post

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Kate wears Gucci to visit the V&A’s Exhibition Road Quarter

Today, the Duchess of Cambridge (Kate Middleton) officially opened the Exhibition Road Quarter at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. The Exhibition Road Quarter provides a new entrance to the museum, the UK’s first porcelain tiled public courtyard and a purpose-built gallery for temporary exhibitions. It’s the V&A’s largest architectural project in 100 years and it’s created new ... View the Post

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William and Kate join the Queen at Royal Ascot

On the 20th of June 2017, Kate Middleton attended the Opening Day of Royal Ascot. She wore a gorgeous white lace dress by Alexander McQueen. It was Kate's second visit to Royal Ascot—she made her debut in 2016. She chose a very similar look on that occasion—a white lace dress by Dolce and Gabbana. Kate rode in the second Royal Carriage with Prince William, Sophie, Countess of Wessex, ... View the Post

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Kate Middleton in Bubblegum Pink Alexander McQueen outfit for 2017 Trooping the Colour Parade

On the 17th of June 2017, Kate Middleton) attended her seventh Trooping the Colour Parade. Kate has not missed a parade since marrying Prince William in 2011 Each year, Kate sits in a carriage alongside the Duchess of Cornwall, opposite Prince Harry. Trooping the Colour is an annual military parade that takes place on Horse Guards Parade in London. The parade marks the ... View the Post

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Kate wears Zara Blazer & J.Crew “Sailor” Trousers to the 1851 Trust Roadshow

On 16th June 2017, the Duchess of Cambridge (Kate Middleton) attended the 1851 Trust’s final Land Rover BAR roadshow at the Docklands Sailing and Watersports Centre in London. As you may recall, Kate is Patron of the 1851 Trust charity, which is the Official Charity of Land Rover BAR, the British yacht racing team formed by Olympic gold medalist Sir Ben Ainslie. The ... View the Post

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Kate visits London Bridge attack survivors at King’s College Hospital in London

This afternoon (Monday 12th of June 2017), Kate visited King's College Hospital in London to meet with people affected by the London Bridge and Borough Market terror attacks. The attacks, which took place earlier this month, left eight people dead and nearly 50 wounded. Kate’s visit to the hospital was not publicised in advance. This enabled staff to continue to treat patients without too ... View the Post

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William, Kate, George & Charlotte relax in new family photo

On Monday the 29th May 2017, GQ magazine published a new photograph of William, Kate, George, Charlotte and Lupo on their website. The snap shows the happy family of four relaxing on the grass as their Spaniel Lupo runs nearby. The picture was taken for the magazine by Norman Jean Roy and accompanies an interview with Price William. The interview and photographs are part of the Heads ... View the Post

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Kate speaks out for Children’s Hospice Week 2017

On May 22nd, the East Anglia Children’s Hospice (EACH) and the Together for Short Lives charity released a video message from Kate to mark the start of Children’s Hospice Week 2017. You can watch the video below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDiYBWuixqE Kate filmed the video in January this year, during a visit to EACH Quidenham in Norfolk. As you may recall, Kate is the Royal Patron ... View the Post

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Kate attends the 2017 Chelsea Flower Show

On Monday the 22nd of May 2017, Kate joined the Queen at the Royal Horticultural Society's Chelsea Flower Show in London. Kate walked through the installations, enjoying the colourful flowers on display. According to reporters at the Chelsea Flower Show, the Duchess spent her time looking through the gardens and speaking with the designers. One exhibit of note was by David ... View the Post

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Kate chooses Alexander McQueen dress for Pippa Middleton’s wedding

On Sunday the 20th of May 2017, Pippa Middleton married her fiancé James Matthews at St Mark’s Church in Berkshire. The bride wore a stunning white wedding dress designed by British fashion designer, Giles Deacon. In a short statement, Mr Deacon said he was thrilled to work with Pippa on the wedding dress. He confirmed that the dress is constructed with a cap sleeve, high ... View the Post

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Kate in Christopher Kane coat dress for the Queen’s first Garden Party of 2017

On the 16th May 2017, Kate attended her first garden party of the season. She joined the Queen, other members of the Royal Family and 8,000 guests in the gardens of Buckingham Palace. During the visit, Kate chatted with Garden Party attendee Andrew Bates and his wife, Janet, about her sister Pippa’s wedding. According to Mr Bates, Kate said she was really looking forward to the event, ... View the Post

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Kate repeats her See By Chloe dress for the “Party at the Palace” event

On the 13th of May 2017, William, Kate and Harry hosted a garden party at Buckingham Palace in honour of the children of those who have died serving in the Armed Forces. The royal trio invited around 850 children and their caregivers to The Palace. The children took part in a range of fun activities, including face painting, breakdancing and science experiments and cupcake ... View the Post

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Kate Middleton wears blue Emilia Wickstead coat to visit Luxembourg

On May the 11th 2017, Kate visited Luxembourg at the request of the Government. It was her first official visit to the country. Kate began the Royal Visit by visiting the Grand Duke Jean Museum of Modern Art (MUDAM) in Luxembourg City. She toured exhibitions by British Artists Sir Tony Cragg and Darren Almond. (Some photos on this page from the MUDAM Facebook page). Later, she ... View the Post

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Kate visits the Farms for City Children project at Wick Court in Gloucestershire

On the 3rd of May 2017, Kate visited Wick Court farm in Gloucestershire. Wick Court is part of the Farms for City Children initiative, which gives urban children from across the UK the unique opportunity to live and work together in the countryside on a real farm for one week. According to Farms for City Children, Kate read about the project in Country Life magazine and asked if she ... View the Post

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Princess Charlotte’s second birthday photo snapped by Kate

On the 1st of May 2017, Kensington Palace officially released this new photo of Princess Charlotte. From Kensington Palace: The Duke and Duchess are delighted to share a new photograph of Princess Charlotte to mark her second birthday. Kate snapped this photograph herself. In the past, she's used her Canon EOS 7D Mark II camera. Kate's released a number of photographs of George ... View the Post

William, Kate and Harry attend the London Marathon

On the 23rd of April 2017, William, Kate and Harry attended the Virgin Money London Marathon in support of Heads Together, the trio's joint charity initiative. As you may recall, William, Kate and Harry started Heads Together with the aim of changing the national conversation around mental health. Heads Together was the London Marathon’s 2017 Charity of the Year. The three Royals handed ... View the Post

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William & Kate visit the Radio 1 studios

On the 21st of April 2017, William and Kate visited the BBC Radio 1 studios. The royal couple wanted to surprise DJ Adele Roberts, who is running the London Marathon for their charity, Heads Together. Full details can be found on the BBC Radio 1 website. Note: Apologies for the brief post. I’m currently renovating the site and taking a little time away from writing. I’ll update with more ... View the Post

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William, Kate & Harry officially open the Global Academy

On the 20th April 2017, William, Kate and Harry officially opened the Global Academy in Hayes in support of Heads Together. Find full details at GlobalAcademy.com NOTE: I apologise that this blog post is so brief. It will be updated with further details in May/June. Our site is currently under development while we work on the redesign. Thank you for understanding. Kate's ... View the Post

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Kate hosts a reception for runners at Kensington Palace

On the 19th of April 2017, Kate hosted Team Heads Together runners at Kensington Palace. During the reception, Kate wished the runners luck with preparing for the London Marathon. She revealed one of around 70 Royal Mail post boxes that will be wrapped with Heads Together headbands on the London Marathon route. As you may recall, Heads Together is the mental health charity ... View the Post

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Kate Middleton in Cream Catherine Walker Coat for 2017 Easter Day Service

On the 17th of April 2017, the Royal Family attended an Easter Day Service at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor, Berkshire. It was the first time Kate joined the Royal Family at the service since marrying Prince William in 2011. Kate’s outfit: Bespoke Catherine Walker coat - You may recall Kate first debuted this coat in Canada (September 2016).Whistles Whistles Lina Dobby ... View the Post

William, Kate and Harry attend a Service of Hope to remember the victims of the Westminster Terror Attack

On the 5th of April 2017, William, Kate and Harry attended a Service of Hope at Westminster Abbey. The Service of Hope followed the Terror Attack in Westminster that took place late March. An attacker drove his car into pedestrians along Westminster Bridge, before fatally stabbing a police officer. The service remembered the five people who died and the 50+ people who were injured ... View the Post

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Kate chooses Marchesa Notte dress for 42nd Street musical at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane

On the 4th of April 2017, Kate attended the opening night of the musical 42nd Street at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. The opening night was a special event, held in aid of EACH (East Anglia’s Children’s Hospice), of which Kate is Royal Patron. Kate's outfit: DRESS: Marchesa Notte Sheer Panel Flared Dress - Kate wears a modified version. Limited sizes still available at FarFetch.com for ... View the Post

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Kate in a green lace gown by Temperley London for the 2017 National Portrait Gala

On the 28th March 2017, The Duchess of Cambridge (Kate Middleton) attended the Portrait Gala, hosted by the National Portrait Gallery in London. Kate's outfit: The Duchess wore a long-sleeved green lace gown by British designer, Temperley London Her earrings were by Kiki McDonough: Her bag is the Wilbur and Gussie Charlie style. She wore her Jimmy Choo Dart Sandals. ... View the Post

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Kate discusses the challenges of motherhood at Best Beginnings event

On the 23rd of March 2017, Kate attended Best Beginnings' "Out of the Blue" launch event at the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in Regent’s Park, London. “Out of the Blue” is a series of educational films produced by Best Beginnings, a UK charity that aims to reduce child health inequalities by creating and distributing innovative resources for families and ... View the Post

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Kate repeats red Carolina Herrera coat for the France vs. Wales Rugby Match in Paris

On the 18th March 2017, William and Kate attended the France vs. Wales Six Nations Rugby Match at the Stade de France in Paris. Prince William is the vice-patron of the Welsh Rugby Union. He took on the role in December 2016 when The Queen stepped down. This was his first engagement as Patron of the organisation. The couple has attended a number of rugby matches together over the last ... View the Post

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Kate looks chic in Chanel and Cartier for second day of Paris visit

On the 18th of March 2017, William and Kate continued their two-day mini tour of Paris, France at the request of the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office. The timing is thought that have intentionally coincided Brexit negotiations. Some newspapers are calling the visit a "royal charm offensive". On the previous day, William and Kate carried out three separate engagements in the ... View the Post

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Kate wears ice blue Jenny Packham gown to Paris gala

On the 17th March 2017, William and Kate attended a glittering black tie gala dinner in Paris. The Royal Couple joined Britain's ambassador to France, Edward Llewellyn, and his wife, Lady Anne Llewellyn, at the black tie dinner. The gala dinner took place at the British Ambassador’s Residence in Paris, also known as the Hôtel de Charost. The couple visited the city for two days at ... View the Post

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Kate wears black Alexander McQueen dress to British Embassy reception in Paris

On the 17th March 2017, William and Kate attended a reception at the British Embassy in Paris, France. The event was a welcome celebration called “Les Voisins” (“The Neighbours” in English). It was held to champion the cultural ties between the UK and France. Prince William gave a short speech during the reception, remarking that “it is a pleasure for Catherine and me to be here this ... View the Post

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William and Kate meet President François Hollande in Paris

After handing out shamrocks to the Irish Guards on the 19th March 2017, William and Kate took a short flight to Paris, France The couple visited the city for two days at the request of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. Some journalists called the visit a “charm offensive” ahead of Brexit negotiations. This was the couple’s first official visit to France. It was also William’s first ... View the Post

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Kate in green Catherine Walker coat for annual St. Patrick’s Day parade

This morning, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge celebrated St. Patrick’s Day by visiting the 1st Battalion Irish Guards at their Barracks in Hounslow. In a herald of Spring, 450 soldiers marched proudly onto the Parade Square at Cavalry Barracks, in their ceremonial red tunics, led by the Band of the Irish Guards. This is the fifth time the royal couple have visited the barracks and ... View the Post

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Kate attends Iraq & Afghanistan memorial unveiling in London

This morning, William, Kate and Harry watched as the Queen unveiled a new memorial at the Victoria Embankment Gardens in Westminster, London. The new memorial honours the UK Armed Forces and civilians who served their country in the Gulf region, Iraq and Afghanistan, and those who supported them back home, from 1990-2015. The memorial will stand as a permanent reminder of the contribution and ... View the Post

Kate wears a glittering dress to help launch the UK-India Year of Culture 2017

On the 27th of February 2017, Kate joined other members of the British Royal Family at Buckingham Palace to launch the UK-India Year of Culture. The UK-India Year of Culture celebrates the two countries’ deep cultural dies and the 70th anniversary of India’s Independence through a year-long programme of events and exhibitions which will take place in both ... View the Post

Kate visits two Action for Children services in Wales

On the 22nd February 2017, Kate visited two Action for Children services in Monmouthshire, Wales. Action for Children is a charity that helps disadvantaged children in the UK. This was Kate’s first to the charity in her capacity as Royal Patron. She inherited the role from the Queen back in December. During the visit to Wales, Kate mentioned that she was “proud” to have taken over from the ... View the Post

Kate takes part in an air cadets skills development camp at RAF Wittering

On the 14th February 2017, Kate visited a group of young air cadets at RAF Wittering in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire. RAF Wittering is one of the oldest RAF bases in the UK. It has played a key role in military operations and the development of air power since 1916. The air cadets were taking part in their first skills development camp at RAF Wittering. Camps are an important part of the RAF ... View the Post

Kate wears an off-shoulder Alexander McQueen dress for the 2017 BAFTAs

On the 12th of February 2017, William and Kate attended the EE British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs) together for the first time. BAFTA is an independent charity that supports, develops and promotes the art forms of the moving image by identifying and rewarding excellence, inspiring practitioners and benefiting the public. In addition to its Awards ceremonies, BAFTA has a year-round ... View the Post

Kate wears Oscar de la Renta to Heath Writers Guild Conference

On 6th February 2017, William and Kate attended a conference hosted by The Guild of Health Writers. The conference was supported by Heads Together, the mental health campaign spearheaded by William, Kate and Harry. The conference focused on mental health and anxiety. Guest speakers included Paul Farmer, the Chief Executive of Mind and marathon runner taking part in the 2017 Virgin Money ... View the Post

Kate delivers a speech at Place2Be's Big Assembly for Children's Mental Health Week 2017

This morning (February 6th, 2017), William and Kate attended Place2Be's "Big Assembly” at Mitchell Brook Primary School in London. The couple met with lots of very excited children during their visit. Place2Be’s “Big Assembly” is a new initiative that the charity launched this year. The charity asked schools from across the UK to share their call to “spread a little kindness” with pupils, ... View the Post

William, Kate and Harry race each other at the Heads Together marathon training day in London

This afternoon (February 5th, 2016) William, Kate and Harry attended Heads Together’s Marathon training day at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London. As you may recall, Heads Together is the mental health charity spearheaded by William, Kate and Harry. It’s part of trio's Royal Foundation. The Heads Together campaign is a partnership with experienced and inspiring charities that ... View the Post

Kate wears Hobbs London to EACH Quidenham in Norfolk

Kate visited East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) in Quidenham, Norfolk on January 24th, 2107. As regular readers may know, Kate is the Royal Patron of EACH and she helped launch their £10m fundraising initiative (known as the nook appeal) back in November 2014. The charity want to build a new hospice in Norfolk named “the nook”. The new hospice is required as demand for the charity’s ... View the Post

William, Kate and Harry attend a briefing for their Heads Together charity

January 17th 2017—William, Kate and Harry attended a briefing at the Institute of Contemporary Arts in London to discuss the next phase of their mental health campaign, Heads Together. Heads Together is a collective of experienced and inspiring charities that provide frontline mental health support, raise awareness and tackle stigma. You can learn more by clicking here. The campaign is ... View the Post

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Royal round-up: 2 new dates for Kate’s diary & copy her style for less

A quick round-up of Kate-related news today, including two new dates for Kate’s diary. New dates for Kate’s diary Kensington Palace announced two new engagements for Kate over the next two weeks: 17th Jan - Heads Together / London Marathon campaign briefing 24th Jan - EACH Quidenham for an update on The Nook Further details can be found on our ‘schedule’ page here. Sale ... View the Post

Kate wears blue Eponine London coat-dress in London

Wednesday, January 11th 2017—The Duchess of Cambridge (Kate Middleton) spent the day in London visiting two different charities. They were her first public engagements of 2017. First, Kate visited the Anna Freud Centre's Early Years Parenting Unit (EYPU) in Holloway. The Anna Freud Centre is a children’s mental health charity with over 60 years of experience caring for and helping to ... View the Post

Kate in Sportmax for Sandringham Sunday service 2017

Sunday, 8th of January 2017—The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (William and Kate) attended the Sunday service at the Mary Magdalene church on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk. The couple joined other members of the Royal Family, including the Queen. Kate’s outfit: Sadly, there are only a handful of good photographs from the royals’ walk to the church, so it’s difficult to get a ... View the Post

Royal Round-up: New engagements for Kate, photography honour & winter sales

First things first, Happy New Year! I’m looking forward to following Kate’s style in 2017 with you! Today’s headline news: Kensington Palace have announced two new engagements for the Duchess. Kate will visit the Anna Freud National Centre and the Child Bereavement UK headquarters on Tuesday day next week (January 11th). Pictured above, Kate visiting Child Bereavement UK back in 2013. If ... View the Post