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Kate dances with Paddington Bear during surprise charity visit

Kate Middleton meets with Paddington Bear at Paddington Station

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+ organisations that William, Kate and Harry are Patrons of or involved with.

Kate meeting with children from a primary school supported by The Art Room

Many of the children nominated are going through difficult times in their lives.

Kate meeting with children from The Charities Forum

William, Kate and Harry met with the cast and crew from Paddington 2, a film that will be released in the UK next month.

William, Kate and Harry with Paddington

The film’s production company, StudioCanal, organised the event along with BAFTA Kids.

Kate Middleton meets with Paddington Bear at Paddington Station

Kate showed off her moves during the event, dancing with Paddington on the station’s platform.

Kate Middleton meets with Paddington Bear at Paddington Station

Here’s a short video of Kate dancing:

The three royals also rode on a train with the children and representatives from the charities.

Kate Middleton sitting on the train

Kate’s outfit:

Kate chose a peachy pink dress with raised floral detailing and black trims.

It’s by Orla Kiely and it’s the designer’s  Raised Flower Fitted Dress.

Orla Kiely Raised Floral Dress

The dress features a knee-length pencil skirt, bracelet-length sleeves, a boat neckline, a scoop back and black bow belt.  It originally retailed for £139. The dress is from Orla Kiely’s autumn/winter 2013 collection and is no longer available for purchase.

Kate debuted a new pair of shoes for the surprise engagement.  They’re black suede with a block heel.  They’re by Tod’s (Thank you to Giulia and Michelle for the ID).

Kate Middleton's Block Heeled Pumps in Black Suede
Tod's Black Suede Block Heeled pumps worn by Kate Middleton

Kate carried her trusty Mulberry Bayswater clutch in black suede.  Kate has carried this clutch bag for years and owns it in three different colours.

Bayswater Clutch
Mulberry Bayswater Clutch Bag

The clutch pictured above is black leather.  Kate carries in black suede.  Sadly, Mulberry no longer stock the clutch bag.   If you like the style, you can still find it on eBay in multiple colours.  Or, try Mulberry’s Darley clutch if you’re looking for something similar.

In the photo above, you’ll also spot Kate’s Cartier Ballon Bleu watch.  The wristwatch is made from stainless steel and features a blue cabochon on the face.  She’s worn this regularly since around 2012.

Cartier Ballon Bleu Watch

Finally, Kate’s chose a familiar pair of earrings for the event.  They’re by Kiki McDonough.  They’re the designer’s Classic Cushion Drop earrings in pink morganite.  Kate also owns this item in multiple colours.

Kate Middleton earrings
Kiki McDonough Pink Classic cushion drop earrings

Kate’s owned the earrings since 2015.  The pink morganite stone is set in 18ct white gold.  The earrings retail for £3,000 on the designer’s website.

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11 responses to “Kate dances with Paddington Bear during surprise charity visit”

  1. Alisa Hilde Avatar
    Alisa Hilde

    Lovely color–I have a pinkish purse with raised flowers that would go perfectly with that dress! So nice to see HRH out and about.

    1. Carly Wood Avatar

      Nice way to subtly repliKate!

  2. blueberries Avatar
    blueberries

    Great choices in photos, Carly. Kate looks lovely as usual.

    1. Carly Wood Avatar

      Thanks Blueberries. I’ve updated them again since you commented…

  3. Rosemea MacPherson Avatar

    What a pleasant surprise! So good to see looking and feeling great XOXOXOXOXO

    1. Carly Wood Avatar

      Yes, I logged on Twitter and there she was! Good thing I didn’t have much else to do today!

  4. Mary Avatar
    Mary

    This is the only Kate Middleton style blog I read because the commenters are so lovely and civil!

    1. Carly Wood Avatar

      Thanks so nice to hear Mary.

  5. Mitzie Perez Avatar
    Mitzie Perez

    I really love these posts and enjoy the comments too!
    It’s great to see HRH’s mommy glow again.

    1. Carly Wood Avatar

      Awww thank you 🙂 I’m very lucky to have such civil commenters! Thank you all for being lovely 🙂

  6. Greet Antwerp belgium Avatar
    Greet Antwerp belgium

    Waw happy to see HRH again, makes my day,she is looking great well done