Strictly Kate (Catherine - The Duchess of Cambridge): March 2014

Monday, March 31, 2014

William & Kate Attend The Meade - Budgett Wedding

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On Saturday. William, Kate and Prince Harry attended the wedding of Lucy Meade and Charlie Budgett in Marshfield, Gloucestershire.

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Lucy Meade is the sister of James Meade, one of the Duke of Cambridge’s friends from Eton, and the best man at the Royal wedding.

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The ceremony was held at St Mary's Church and rumors that the Duke and Duchess were in the village quickly spread - by the time they exited the church there was a crowd of around 100 well-wishers.

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Kate wore a blue tweed coat from M Missoni's 2010 collection. The Duchess has worn it at least two other occasions. The first was at Fortnum and Mason when she wore it alongside with the Queen and Camilla in March 2012. She was then spotted in it again in June of that same year on a trip to Nottingham.

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Whistles

Peeking from beneath her coat, Kate wore her Whistles 'Bella' dress (seen last at the London 2012 Closing Ceremony).

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Cassandra Goad

Completing her outfit, the Duchess accessorized with her Lock & Co. 'Fairy Tale' hat, her black suede Episode ‘Angel’ shoes, her matching Mulberry clutch, and her Cassandra Goad earrings.

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On a side note, one guest could not foresee that there could be a bit of a fashion clash when she ended up wearing the same coat as Kate. Regardless of the faux pas, both Kate and the woman looked glamorous.

Sunday, March 30, 2014

The Cambridge's Release a New Family Portrait

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A week ahead of their official New Zealand and Australia tour, William and Kate have released a family photo with Prince George and Lupo.

The photo was taken by Jason Bell, who also took the official pictures for Prince George's christening.

The Duke of Cambridge and Duchess of Cambridge are pictured with their son (aged eight months) looking out of an open window at their home in Kensington Palace, London. The smiling Kate is holding Prince George on her knee as he focuses his attention on the family pet Lupo, a black cocker spaniel who is sitting on the duke's lap.

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Calgary Stampede, Canada July 2011

Kate is wearing her ivory Temperley London 'Rodeo' cotton and gossamer silk-blend shirt trimmed with lace blouse ($660) which we last saw at The Calgary Stampede in Canada. William looks relaxed in a blue shirt with the sleeves rolled up and George is sporting a light blue sweater with his name written on it.

Information on Prince George's Bespoke Sweater

Per The Daily Mail:

"The little prince was wearing a baby blue cashmere jumper with his name embroidered on it, a present from his doting grandfather.
The knitwear was created by Royal Warrant holders Corgi Hosiery.
The Carmarthenshire-based company gave it as a gift to Prince Charles to celebrate the birth of his first grandson, who then passed it onto his son and wife.
A spokesman for the company said they regularly supply the prince and his family with ‘fine quality’ knitwear and had been producing bespoke hand-finished cashmere personalized baby jumpers for the past few years.
Chris Jones, who now runs his great grandfather’s company with his sister Lisa Wood, says he was delighted when they saw the photo.
‘We were so happy to see such a beautiful picture of the prince with his parents and we were thrilled when we noticed that he was wearing our gift,’ he said.
‘The staff who designed and produced the jumper are very excited, as are we, to know that his parents chose to dress him a Corgi jumper for such an important occasion."

www.corgihosiery.co.uk/

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Tuesday, March 18, 2014

William & Kate Are Guests of Honor at Irish Guards' St Patrick's Day Parade

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Yesterday, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended the St. Patrick's Day parade at Mons Barracks in Aldershot, Hampshire where the Irish Guards are based.

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The event is the one day when the entire regimental family comes together and also where veterans proudly display their medals on their suits along with a small contingent of cadets.

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The royal couple arrived at the military base by chauffeur driven car and were greeted by the commanding officer 1st Battalion Irish Guards, Lieutenant Colonel Ed Boanas.

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Families and friends of the soldiers looked on as Kate stepped forward to present traditional sprigs of shamrocks to the officers and warrant officers, who in turn issued it along the ranks. This is a century-old tradition, which was began in 1901 by Queen Alexandra, the wife of the Edward VII. The role has been previously carried out by the Queen Mother and the Princess Royal.

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The Duchess also honored the regimental mascot, a 19-month old Irish wolf hound Domhnall, with his own bunch of the well known plant. Kate stroked his head before she pinned some shamrock to his collar.

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After the ceremony, William and Kate met with members of the regiment, before sitting for officers' and sergeants’ mess photographs.

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Then they visited the Guardsmens' cookhouse where they accepted a toast in their honor, and then sat down to lunch before leaving the barracks.

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Hobbs London

The Duchess looked polished in a new, pine green Persephone Trench by Hobbs London (originally £279, currently on sale for £195). The coat features raw edges, traditional storm flaps and epaulette detailing.

Additional details:

•Length: 113cm
•Sleeve: Long Sleeve
•Fabric composition: 63% viscose 37% wool
•Lining: 100% acetate
•Style code: 3022

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Emmy London

Completing her look, Kate accessorized with a matching 'Meribel' hat by Gina Foster (first seen on Christmas day), suede Valerie Carbon court shoes by Emmy London (£400), Natasha Carbon envelope clutch in kid suede also by Emmy London (£290), and a new black, leather belt (not yet ID'ed).

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The Duchess of Cambridge's jewelry included her Green Amethyst and Diamond Cushion Drop Earrings by Kiki McDonough (£1,200), the gold Cartier shamrock brooch with emerald center(belongs to the regiment rather than the royal family and seen on the Queen Mother and Princess Ann), and her Tissot watch. She also wore a large shamrock sprig on her left shoulder.

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