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Kate keeps it casual for school visit

Kate Middleton wearing a Barbour Coat and Penelope Chilvers boots at Robin Hood School in London
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Wednesday, 19th November 2017—Kate visited the Robin Hood Primary School in Kingston Vale, London.   The school takes part in the Royal Horticultural Society’s Campaign for School Gardening, which celebrated its tenth anniversary in the same year.

Her Royal Highness, The Duchess of Cambridge, visits a London school to mark the anniversary of the RHS Campaign for School Gardening

The Campaign for School Gardening inspires and supports schools to provide children with gardening opportunities to enhance their skills and boost their development.

Her Royal Highness, The Duchess of Cambridge, visits a London school to mark the anniversary of the RHS Campaign for School Gardening

Some of the benefits of the initiative include the improvement of physical and mental well-being, the building of confidence, teamwork and communication skills, plus it teaches children about environment and sustainability.

Kate Middleton visits Robin Hood Primary School to mark ten years of the RHS's Gardening in Schools Campaign

During the visit, Kate received a briefing on the Campaign for School Gardening and learnt about its benefits both within Robin Hood Primary School and across the rest of the country.

Kate receiving a briefing

Robin Hood Primary is just one of 34,000 schools and groups now taking part in gardening through the campaign.

It was very cold, so I’m sure the Duchess welcomed this cup of tea!

Kate middleton clutching a cup of tea

Next, Kate spent some time in the school’s outdoor learning area and sensory garden.  She helped the children plant bulbs, ready to flower next spring.

Her Royal Highness, The Duchess of Cambridge, visits a London school to mark the anniversary of the RHS Campaign for School Gardening

Her Royal Highness got straight to work with some of the school’s 5-11 year-old pupils by helping to plant spring-flowering bulbs, including daffodils and snake’s head fritillaries.  –

rhs.org.uk
Kate Middleton visits Robin Hood Primary School to mark ten years of the RHS's Gardening in Schools Campaign

She also joined pupils who were learning how to whittle.

Kate learning how to whittle

Once complete, the whittling will help form part of ‘Bug-ingham Palace’, a home for garden bugs.

Bugingham-Palace

Kate was rather amused by the ‘palace’.

Her Royal Highness, The Duchess of Cambridge, visits a London school to mark the anniversary of the RHS Campaign for School Gardening

After taking part in gardening activities, Kate helped to celebrate the campaign’s 10th birthday.

Kate cutting a cake

She cut into a rather delicious looking birthday cake:

Kate also said a few words to the children and staff at Robin Hood Primary School.

She said she’s passing on her fond childhood memories of being outdoors and gardening to her children, George and Charlotte.

Kate’s outfit:

For the school visit, Kate wore a number of casual pieces that we’ve already seen before, including her olive green wax jacket by Barbour.  It’s known as the Women’s Defence Jacket.

The coat is one of Barbour’s signature styles.  Kate’s owned it since at least 2012.   

Kate Middleton's Barbour jacket

As of Thursday, 19th November 2020, the coat can still be purchased from Macys.com in the USA. In the UK, CHO sells the jacket with 15% off at the moment!

Kate also wore her Temperley London Honeycomb Tunic. She’s had the top in her wardrobe since around 2013.  It has an oversized polo neck and elongated cuffs with large honeycomb knit detailing.  Kate owns it in two colours: black and almond.

Kate Middleton wore the Temperley London Honeycomb tunic for the school visit
Temperley London Honeycomb

As of the 19th of November 2020, Temperley London have restocked the sweater in a number of different colours, including black.

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Meet the sweater of your dreams. Crafted in Italy from 100% lambswool, the Honeycomb knit jumper is a true Temperley staple. First made by Alice when she was studying at Central Saint Martins in 1997, this piece is still a Temperley favourite. Featuring a roll neck, understated bell sleeves, our unique honeycomb knit pattern has been reworked using the best Italian yarn.

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Kate wore her Long Tassell Boots by Penelope Chilvers.  The Spanish leather boots are cut close to the ankle, which gives them an elegant silhouette.  They cost £425 (around $570), but must be worth it – Kate’s had hers for over 10 years.

Kate Middleton wore brown boots by Penelope Chilvers for the school visit
Kate Middleton wears these Penelope Chilvers Boots

Finally, Kate finished the look with a little bling from Kiki McDonough.  She’s wearing the designer’s Lauren Leaf earrings.  They’re made from 18ct gold and feature pavé diamonds. The earrings cost £2,200 from Kiki McDonough’s website.

Kate Middleton wore gold heart/leaf shaped earrings for the school visit
Kiki McDonough Lauren Leaf Earrings

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29 Nov 2017

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Comments

  1. Blueberries says

    November 29, 2017 at 5:45 pm

    Love her 🙂

  2. Mary Ann Campbell says

    November 29, 2017 at 8:41 pm

    Thank you for offering this delightful window into Kate Middleton’s world and fashion.
    This is fun and I look forward to purchasing something along the way.

    • Carly Wood says

      November 30, 2017 at 5:03 pm

      Thank you, Mary Ann. Lovely to have you here 🙂

  3. Gabi says

    November 30, 2017 at 2:55 am

    I love this website , Kate is just so classy, Diana would have loved her, William always look so happy when they are together . She dress sporty , glamorous, fun to watch.

    • Carly Wood says

      November 30, 2017 at 5:04 pm

      Thanks for making my day Gabi, I’m so pleased you like the website. Yes, Kate is classy and I think Diana would have loved her too.

  4. Lee Su Min says

    November 30, 2017 at 10:44 am

    She is very pretty. And I am sure that she will get along with Meghan Markle.

    • Carly Wood says

      November 30, 2017 at 5:06 pm

      From the interviews we’ve seen this week, I’m pretty sure Meghan & Kate get on fine.

      I bet they’ve met frequently. I can imagine Harry & Meghan spent lots of time with William, Kate & kiddies over the last few months!

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