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Kate in stunning red gown for historic reconciliation ceremony & reception in Victoria

William and Kate attend the Black Rod ceremony at Government House in Victoria

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On the third day of the 2016 Canada Tour, William and Kate took part in a historic reconciliation ceremony with Canadian First Nations groups before attending a reception with political and civic leaders from across British Columbia.

William and Kate attend historic black rod ceremony

Both events took place in the evening at Government House in Victoria, British Columbia.  Earlier in the day, William and Kate met people from the Heiltsuk First Nation community on the island of Bella Bella.  You can read my article about that here)

William and Kate meet with Heiltsuk First Nation people

First, William took part in a historic reconciliation ceremony to help heal the divide between the indigenous First Nations communities, government and crown.

Prince William Black Rod Ceremony

In the Government House drawing room, William added a symbolic ring to the Black Rod, the ceremonial staff of British Columbia’s Legislature, modelled on the one used in Parliament in London.  The Rod was created to celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee in 2012.

William and Kate attend historic black rod ceremony

Originally, the Black Rod had three silver rings on it, each symbolising the government of B.C., the government of Canada and Westminster.  During the ceremony, William added a fourth ring to represent the First Nations communities.

William and Kate attend historic black rod ceremony

Not all First Nations leaders appreciated the gesture.  Once refused to attend the ceremony, calling it a “public charade”.

After, the couple attended a reception hosted in the ballroom of Government House.

William and Kate attended a reception at Government House

Over 200 political and civic leaders from across British Columbia attended too.

Kate Middleton at the reception in Victoria

Kate’s outfit:

For evening’s events, Kate chose a red midi dress from Preen by Thornton Bregazzi.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attend a reception at Government House

It’s the company’s Finella pleated dress.  It’s made from a stretch-crepe fabric.

Red Preen dress

The company, set up by husband and wife team Justin Thornton and Thea Bregazzi, are British and based in London.

Net-A-Porter stocked the dress.  They called it an “elegant choice for your next event”.  They also describe the dress has having “a shoulder-framing neckline”, and “a fitted, draped bodice that falls to a voluminous box-pleated skirt”.   The dress retailed for £995 and $1,715 USD on their website.

Kate Middleton Preen Dress in Red

The red version has sold out everywhere, except for Brown Thomas.  Sadly, the company only delivers to addresses in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.  The dress costs €1390 EUR on their website.

Back of the red Preen Finella dress

However, the black version of the Finella dress remains in stock at Net-A-Porter.com.  The company ships internationally.  You can also buy it from Avenue31.com and Boutique1.com.

Black Preen Finella dress

Kate added the diamond maple leaf brooch to her dress.  This is loaned from the Queen.

Kate Middleton Maple Leaf Brooch

The brooch previously belonged to the late Queen Mother.  Her husband, King George VI gave her the piece to mark the state visit to Canada in 1939.

Kate wore her red Gianvito Rossi pumps.  Thought to be the Gianvito 105 style.

Kate Middleton wearing red Gianvito Rossi pumps

You may notice these are the same as the beige pumps from day one of the tour?

Kate Middleton's outfit in Victoria during the 2016 Canada tour

Kate owns them in four different colours!

Kate Middleton wears the Gianvito Rossi pumps in 4 different colours

Kate finished the outfit with a bag by Jenny Packham.  It’s the Casa bag, an angular shaped solid bag made with red coloured pony hair.

Jenny Packham Casa bag

Kate’s Closet found the blue version of the bag (above) on Laprendo.com.  The company describes the piece as an evening frame box clutch with a crystal encrusted clasp.  The bag is made with silk cotton lining, features a small insist pocket and a matching mirror.  It did cost $1,010 SGP, which is roughly £1,300 GBP / $1,700 USD.

You may remember Kate carrying a similar bag, also by Jenny Packham, to the James Bond Spectre premiere in October 2015.

Jenny Packham Casa
Kate Middleton carries Jenny Packham's Casa bag

Kate wore her Soru Jewellery baroque pearl earrings with the dress.

Kate Middleton wearing Soru pearl earrings in Victoria, Canada

She first wore them (publicly) to Wimbledon, earlier in the year.

Kate Middletons earrings

The earrings are made from 18ct gold vermeil on sterling silver. They feature iridescent baroque pearls edged with multi faceted Swarovski crystals.  They cost £130 (approximately $170 USD).

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27 Sep 2016

Brands: Gianvito Rossi | Jenny Packham | Preen by Thornton Bregazzi | Soru Jewellery
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Comments

  1. Sandrine says

    September 27, 2016 at 9:00 pm

    Thank you for the article Kate was stunning in this red dress ! And her shoes… I adore them in all the colors

    • Carly Wood says

      September 27, 2016 at 10:28 pm

      Thank you for reading. This dress is AMAZING 🙂

  2. Emmalisa Tilli says

    September 30, 2016 at 3:11 am

    I want that dress!!!!!!! but its sold out!!!! waaaaaaahhhhh!!!!! LOL so stunning!!!!!

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