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Kate wears grey Missoni coat for Somme commemorations in France

Royal Family Attend The Somme Centenary Commemorations In France
Gianvito Rossi 105 heels in Praline

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Mulberry Bayswater Clutch Bag in Black

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On Thursday 30th July 2016, William, Kate and Harry visited the Thiepval Memorial in France.

Kate Middleton, Prince Harry and Prince William at Thiepval in France

The three young royals visited the site to mark the 100 year anniversary of the Somme Offensive.

Thiepval Service Rehearsal – Fri 1 Jul 2016 Image shows part of the memorial at Thiepval. Members of the Armed Forces personnel rehearse at Thiepval.The service to mark the centenary of the Battle of the Somme at an international service of commemoration in France will happen on Friday 1st July.Representatives of all the regiments that took part in the conflict 100 years ago attend rehearsals for the service at the Thiepval Memorial along with a Guard of Honour from the Irish Guards and guns of the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery.Servicemen and women will take part in the service, reading moving accounts of the battle from those who went over the top on the 1 July 1916. The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery fired their guns to mark the end of a period of silence, and wreaths were laid at the Cross of Sacrifice during the rehearsal. The guns are 13 Pounder Quick Fire guns, and saw service in the First World War. 

A little history lesson via The Royal British Legion –

The Battle of the Somme was fought at such terrible cost that it has come to symbolise the tragic futility of the First World War. Its first day of conflict remains the bloodiest day in the history of the British Army and it was felt deeply at home.

The 100th anniversary provides an opportunity to commemorate the Service and sacrifice of those who lost their lives in the battle, to reflect upon the human cost of conflict and to have hope for a more peaceful world.

Kings Troop Royal Horse Artillery arrive at Thiepval Memorial. Rehearsals are under way today ahead of events commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme. Hundreds of troops in both the UK and France will be taking part in vigils, parades and services tomorrow (Friday 1 July 2016) to mark the centenary of the conflict. Tri-Service personnel will be joining colleagues from other nations to pay tribute to the thousands who died in the 141-day battle. A service will be held tonight at Westminster Abbey in London, followed by a vigil made up of almost 100 Armed Forces personnel which will continue throughout the night until 7.30am on Friday – the exact moment troops went over the top at the Somme. In France, a similar vigil is taking place overnight at the Thiepval Memorial. The vigil is made up of a British tri-Service contingent, plus troops from other participating nations including Germany, France and other Commonwealth countries. Photographer: Sergeant Rupert Frere RLC

The Thiepval Memorial site commemorates over 70,000 British and Commonwealth soldiers with no known grave.

Kings Troop Royal Horse Artillery brave the rain at Thiepval Memorial. Rehearsals are under way today ahead of events commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme. Hundreds of troops in both the UK and France will be taking part in vigils, parades and services tomorrow (Friday 1 July 2016) to mark the centenary of the conflict. Tri-Service personnel will be joining colleagues from other nations to pay tribute to the thousands who died in the 141-day battle. A service will be held tonight at Westminster Abbey in London, followed by a vigil made up of almost 100 Armed Forces personnel which will continue throughout the night until 7.30am on Friday – the exact moment troops went over the top at the Somme. In France, a similar vigil is taking place overnight at the Thiepval Memorial. The vigil is made up of a British tri-Service contingent, plus troops from other participating nations including Germany, France and other Commonwealth countries. Photographer: Sergeant Rupert Frere RLC

The three royals visited the top of the memorial structure and received a historical briefing. They looked out over the battlefield site and heard a description of the events that took place there during the First World War.

William, Kate and Harry overlook the battlefields

Then, all three attended short service.  Both Princes gave a short reading.

Almost 100 years since the start of the Somme offensive, members of the Armed Forces have begun standing vigil in the UK and France in honour of the war dead. In France, a vigil is taking place overnight at the Thiepval Memorial. The vigil is made up of a British tri-Service contingent, plus troops from other participating nations including Germany, France and other Commonwealth countries. Photographer: Sergeant Rupert Frere RLC

After, members of the military-led an all-night vigil.  Officials lit up the memorial for the first time.

Kate’s outfit:

Kate wore a grey and black zigzag printed coat by Missoni.

Royal Family Attend The Somme Centenary Commemorations In France

It was sold as the ‘Metallic Crochet-Knit Coat’ at The Outnet and the ‘Long Snake Stich Coat’ at Nordstrom.

Missoni grey zigzag coat

Here’s how Nordstrom describe the piece –

Silver metallic threads shimmer within the monochromatic hues defining a textured A-line coat that’s visually shaped with an angled zigzag pattern.

A closer look at the pattern:

Kate Middleton's coat at the somme commemorations. Grey and black zigzag pattern

Sadly, the coat is no longer available to buy.

Kate chose black suede accessories to coordinate with her outfit:

  • Kate Middleton carries her black Mulberry clutch bag during the Somme commemorations
  • Kate Midldeton's Gianvito Rossi shoes in black suede

On the left, you can see she’s holding her Mulberry Bayswater clutch.  On the right, her Gianvito Rossi heels. (Did you know she now owns the bag in three colours and the shoes in four?!)

  • Mulberry Bayswater Clutch Bag in Black
  • Gianvito Rossi Bari in black

She donned a black pillbox hat for the sombre occasion. The milliner is unknown.

Kate Middleton's black pillbox hat and pearl earrings for the Somme commemorations

As you can see, the hat features a bow detail at the back.  Though, this photo doesn’t quite pick up Kate’s hairnet, which is securing her up-do.

Kate Middleton's hair and hat at the Battle of the Somme commemorations

You may recognise Kate’s earrings, she’s worn them on several occasions over the last two months. They’re thought to be these Balenciaga faux pearl clip-on earrings.

Balenciaga Pearl Earrings

Here’s another look –

  • Kate Middleton's Balenciaga Earrings

If you’d like to copy Kate’s style, the earrings can still be purchased from Forward by Elyse Walker for £573.80 GBP / $745 USD (there are lots of other country options available too, if you’re from further afield!)

02 Jul 2016

Brands: Balenciaga | Gianvito Rossi | Missoni | Mulberry

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