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Kate wears blue Reiss dress to open EACH Treehouse hospice

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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 and families who receive support and care from the charity.

Kate also made her first public address and then planted a tree in the grounds of The Treehouse hospice to commemorate the occasion.

The Palace informed the media that Kate spent hours with the charity before announcing herself as an official patron back in January.  She has had a good look around the building and spent time getting to know the children.  Her speech reflected this, and it paid tribute to the work of EACH – she described the charity as a ‘family’.  Here are some quotes from the speech:

I am only sorry that William can’t be here today, he would love it here. A view of his that I share – is that through teamwork, so much can be achieved. What you have all achieved here is extraordinary. I had a pre-conceived idea about what to expect. Far from being a clinical, depressing place for sick children, it was a home.

I have seen again that the Treehouse is all about family and fun. For many, this is a home from home.

Prior to the event, Kate penned the following foreword for a brochure produced by the charity:

It is a tremendous privilege to be Royal Patron of East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices, and I feel truly honoured to be involved with this organisation. EACH is a world leader in the way it cares for children with life-threatening conditions and their families, and is at the very forefront of children’s palliative care.

I have been deeply moved by the work of EACH’s dedicated staff – and by the environment of support for families. For me, EACH provides services which demand an unerring and passionate level of understanding, knowledge and sensitivity. I am extraordinarily grateful for the opportunity to be Royal Patron and I strongly encourage you to continue to support EACH’s invaluable work.

Kate’s outfit:

Kate wore an electric blue dress with a black cinching belt from Reiss. This article dates the piece back to at least 2008.

  • Kate wears REISS to the EACH Treehouse visit
  • Blue Reiss Dress

Interestingly, Kate’s mum Carole wore the same dress to Ascot in 2010.  

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During the event, palace aides told royal reporters that Kate wore her own dress.  However, they didn’t confirm if Carole borrowed it or whether Kate owns the same garment:

  • Carole and Kate wear the same dress
  • Kate Carole Same Dress

Kate accessorised her blue Reiss dress with her black suede Episode Angel shoes.

Kate Middleton's Angel Episode Black Suede Heels

She carried her Stuart Wiseman clutch bag in black suede too.  (Pictured below in black suede and gold).

Stuart Weitzman Raz / Muse in gold and black

She also wore a silver cross necklace (ID unknown).  

Her earrings are made from blue sapphire and match her engagement ring. It’s thought they are modified from a pair owned and worn by the late Princess Diana. (Shown below on a previous occasion.)

  • Kate Middleton's Diamond and Sapphire earrings, thought to be adapted from a pair worn by Princess Diana
  • Kate's diamond and sapphire earrings

In some photos, you can see Kate wore an orange and purple bracelet. It was designed for EACH by Imogen Sheeran. The piece was available to purchase from the charity.

19 Mar 2012

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  1. Kathy says

    March 19, 2012 at 1:43 pm

    Well done, if a little halting. She seemed at ease and will only get better with more experience. Nice to see her in a color that is so becoming and quite reminiscent of her engagement dress. Read elsewhere that it is (or is identical) to her mom’s dress worn to Ascot. I am really liking this family. They just seem so down to earth.

  2. Melissa says

    March 19, 2012 at 10:10 pm

    poor girl was so nervous but well done Kate! she looks lovely what neckclace is she wearing? i love the simple cross

  3. Ann says

    March 21, 2012 at 10:09 am

    Love the simple cross. Does anyone know what type it is and where she got it from? Would love one myself.

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