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William and Kate explore the gardens at the 2016 Chelsea Flower Show

William and Kate at the 2016 Chelsea Flower Show
Kiki McDonough Lauren Leaf Earrings

Kiki McDonough Lauren Leaf Earrings

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On the 23rd of May 2016, William and Kate made their debut appearance at the Chelsea Flower Show.

Kate Middleton at the Chelsea Flower Show in 2016

The couple toured exhibits, looking through the gardens and spoke with the designers.

Kate Middleton at the Chelsea Flower Show in 2016

In 2016, the Chelsea Flower Show’s theme was ‘Health, Happiness and Horticulture.’

Kate Middleton at the Chelsea Flower Show in 2016

During their visit, the couple viewed a new chrysanthemum flower named after their daughter, Princess Charlotte. The delicate bloom features pink petals that have green tips. The flower was sold at Waitrose for a limited time, with half of the profits going to one of Kate’s Patronages, Each Anglia Children’s Hospices.

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On their tour of the exhibits, William pointed to an evergreen shrub, perhaps because he liked it. Kate replied, “Darling, we’ve got that”.

Kate Middleton at the Chelsea Flower Show in 2016

According to one journalist covering the event, the couple referred to each other as Darling “a lot”.

William and Kate call each other "darling" a lot

Kate’s outfit:

The Duchess re-wore her green Catherine Walker coat for the visit.

Kate Middleton's outfit at the Chelsea Flower Show in 2016

You may remember the distinctively-coloured coat from the 2014 tour of Australia and New Zealand.  Kate first wore it during her visit to Canberra.

Kate Middleton visiting Canberra, Australia in 2014

The coat was custom-made for Kate.  It’s similar to two designs on Catherine Walker’s site, the Lara and the Evelyn:

Catherine Walker Lara and Evelyn coats

The Duchess paired the bold green coat with nude accessories from L.K. Bennett.  Her shoes are the Fern style.  The shoes feature a pointed toe and a 10cm / 3.9inch heel (though lower heel sizes are available, see the Floret style, for example).

Kate Middleton wearing nude shoes at the 2016 Chelsea Flower Show
LK Bennett Fern shoes in Trench leather

Kate also carried L.K. Bennett’s coordinating Nina clutch.

Kate Middleton carrying the L.K. Bennett Nina clutch bag during the 2016 Chelsea Flower Show
L.K. Bennett Nina box clutch bag

Kate finished her outfit off with a pair of gold leaf-shaped earrings by Kiki McDonough.  They’re the “Lauren” style.

Kate Middleton wearing gold Kiki McDonough Lauren Leaf Earrings in 2016 at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Kiki McDonough Lauren Leaf Earrings

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Comments

  1. Andrea Wilson says

    May 23, 2018 at 7:50 pm

    There is a mistake in Kate’s heel description. States 10 cm 9 inches. 10 cm is 3.9 inches. I have yet to see a pair of heels with a 9 inch heel.

    • Carly Wood says

      June 28, 2018 at 11:52 am

      Thanks, Andrea. I must have mistyped. I will correct it now.

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