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Duchess wears Erdem dress for M-Pact Plus launch in Manchester

Kate Middleton launching M-PACT plus at a Manchester school in 2013

Annoushka Baroque Pearl Drop Earrings

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Erdem Sophia Dress

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On the 23rd April 2013, Kate helped Place2Be launch the M-PACT Plus project at The Willows Primary School, in Wythenshawe, Manchester.

Kate Middleton launching M-PACT plus at Manchester school in 2013

M-PACT Plus is a new programme run by two charities, Place2Be and Action on Addiction who will work in partnership to provide early support for school children affected by a parent’s drug or alcohol misuse.

Kate Middleton launching M-PACT plus at a Manchester school in 2013

The initiative is funded by Comic Relief and The Royal Foundation.

Kate Middleton in Manchester

Of course, Kate is Patron of Place2Be and Action on Addiction.  The Royal Foundation is the charity set up by Princes William and Harry.

Kate Middleton launching M-PACT plus at a Manchester school in 2013

During the visit, Kate met with schoolchildren.  She also spoke to representatives from the two charities, and those who the charities have already helped.

Kate Middleton launching M-PACT plus at a Manchester school in 2013

She also met with Comic Relief ambassador and Manchester native, comedian John Bishop.  The two planted a tree together.

Kate Middleton launching M-PACT plus at a Manchester school in 2013

It looks like they had a lot of fun!

Kate Middleton launching M-PACT plus at a Manchester school in 2013

During the launch event, Kate delivered a speech.

Kate Middleton giving a speech in Manchester

She said:

I have been struck by the profound and deeply damaging impact it has on the children of affected parents.  Research has shown that children of those who are addicted are seven times more likely to have addiction problems themselves. They are also brought up surrounded by fear, instability and chaos.

Last year, I asked The Royal Foundation, which I share with William and Harry, to see what could be done to help these children. In partnership with Comic Relief, our Foundation commissioned a piece of research to explore this issue. Today, it gives me an enormous feeling of pride and excitement to launch a programme that will bring this research to life.

Kate’s outfit:

For the visit to Manchester, Kate wore a burgundy and blue floral-print dress by Erdem, known as the ‘Sophia.’

Pregnant Kate Middleton visits Manchester in 2013.  The Duchess wears an Erdem dress

The dress features a square neckline, elbow-length sleeves and a knee-length skirt.  It’s made from 100% silk-crepe.

Erdem Sophia Dress
Erdem Sophia Dress (back)

Here’s how the dress is described on the Net-A-Porter website:

Erdem’s signature posy prints continue to charm and delight. The streamlined silhouette of this navy silk-crepe dress is the perfect canvas for dainty florals – pick out the pink petals with a tonal clutch.

Kate also wore her blue suede Alexander McQueen pumps.  She first wore them during a visit to Canada in 2011. They’re thought to be custom-made for the Duchess.

Kate Midldeton's blue suede Alexander McQueen pumps
The Back of Kate's Alexander McQueen Pumps

Kate coordinated with her Annoushka Baroque pearl drops (pictured below on another occasion) suspended from Kiki McDonough hooks.

Kate Middleton wearing Annoushka pearl drop earrings
Annoushka Baroque Pearl Drop Earrings

She carried her navy blue Stuart Weitzman Muse clutch bag.

Stuart Weitzman Muse bag in blue suede
Stuart Weitzman Muse Clutch Bag

Finally, Kate wore her Asprey 175 Button Disk pendant.

Asprey 167 button pendant

Shop like Kate: Erdem dresses

23 Apr 2013

Brands: Alexander McQueen | Asprey | Erdem | L.K. Bennett | Stuart Weitzman

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  1. Mel says

    April 25, 2013 at 7:25 am

    I am a fan of this Canadian designer but not this dress. Glad to see Kate so happy though

  2. JL says

    June 8, 2019 at 1:01 pm

    Nice article! She is looking very beautiful. She is unique, her style also different from others. She is an inspiration. Thanks for sharing and please keep sharing.

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