Kate Pays a Private Visit to East Anglia's Children's Hospice (EACH)

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Earlier this week, Kate paid a private visit to a charity that has become near and dear to her heart, East Anglia's Children's Hospice (EACH) in Ipswitch, England,

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This was to support and bring attention to Children's Hospice Week which runs from June 13 to 20 June.

 

The Duchess of Cambridge released the following statement:

 

"Around the clock support is crucial for children receiving palliative care. They and their families often need help every hour of every day, both in hospices and at home. As Patron of EACH, I have seen first-hand this remarkable and varied work and just how vital the support of staff and volunteers can be to the families of children with life limiting conditions. It has been wonderful to see the fantastic public support for Children's Hospice Week over the last few days. Please continue supporting your local children's hospice in whatever way you can."

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Kate shopped her closet and chose a vintage pink and black Diane von Furstenberg dress. The silk, paisley pattern frock features the designers signature wrap front tie, V-neck and three-quarter length sleeves.

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The Duchess was seen wearing this dress as far back as 2002, bringing it back again on her Far East 2012 as she left Malaysia for the next leg of her trip to the Solomon Islands.



The Duchess of Cambridge Retraces her Grandmother's Footsteps at Bletchley Park

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Earlier today, Kate paid a visit to Bletchley Park where she retraced her grandmother’s footsteps at the renowned World War II code-breaking facility.

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Bletchley Park was the central site of the Government Code and Cypher School. During WWII it regularly penetrated secret communications by Germany and their allies. The work done at the site is credited with shortening the war by at least two years.

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The Duchess' grandmother, Valerie Glassborow, worked as a civilian staff member with her twin sister Mary managing the interception of enemy signals for decryption in Hut 16 (now renamed Hut 6).

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Today's engagement marked the completion of a year-long, £8 million restoration project, which has returned the Bletchley Park buildings to their Second World War appearance and created new visitor facilities. The site fell into near-dereliction after the war.

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The Duchess was shown around Hut 6, where she met with veterans and sat down to chat with Lady Marion Body who was a duty officer during WWII and who also worked with her grandmother.

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She took in an interactive cyber security exhibition and was shown inside other buildings with authentic set dressings, sounds and projected images.

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Before leaving, Kate was invited to plant a tree to commemorate the visit and the completed restoration.

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The Duchess of Cambridge recycled a military-inspired outfit by Alexander McQueen (Pre-Fall 2011 collection). The separates consisted of a cream, silk-georgette blouse (£795) tucked into a navy-blue, button-embellished wool-crepe skirt (£580).

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The ensemble was previously worn in 2011, on a visit to Summerfield Community Centre in Birmingham.

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She teamed the number with a pair of matching bespoke navy, suede heels by Alexander McQueen, her matching navy Stuart Weitzman ‘Muse’ clutch from Russell and Bromley, and her gorgeous sapphire and diamond drop earrings.

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It's a Repeat for Kate in Christopher Kane at Order of the Garter

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Yesterday, the ancient Garter Day ceremony took place at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle and was watched by a crowd of about 7,000 strong.

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The Order of the Garter service is an important day in the royal calendar when Garter knights celebrate the ancient order. The Queen is its sovereign and a number of other British and foreign royals are additional knights of the order. It honors those who have held public office, contributed to national life or served the Sovereign personally.

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This annual ceremony of pomp and circumstance takes place in June every year.

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New appointments are announced on St George's Day but the chivalric and installation ceremonies take place on the Monday of Royal Ascot week, known as Garter Day.

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Prince Charles, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, Prince Edward, Princess Alexandra, the Duke of Kent, Prince William, and the Duke of Gloucester joined the Queen and Prince Philip in the procession of royal knights.

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Two new members of the order - Mervyn King, the former governor of the Bank of England and now a Knight Companion, and Eliza Manningham-Buller, ex-head of MI5 and a Lady Companion - were formally invested with their honors by the Queen in the Castle's Garter throne room.

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Kate watched the proceedings wearing a bespoke, sky blue silk coat dress by Christopher Kane. The coat dress features a single-breasted design that is belted at the waist, flattering her svelte frame and slanted front pockets.

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It's the second time the Duchess has stepped out in the custom made coat dress from Brit designer Christopher Kane. She previously wore designer coat in July 2012 at Buckingham Place celebrating the London Olympic Opening.

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The Duchess of Cambridge teamed her outfit with a matching woven straw, 'Sweet Delight' hat (£875) by Lock & Co, a new pair of 'Gilbert' leather, nude heels ($425) by Jimmy Choo, and her LK Bennett 'Natalie' straw Clutch.

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Completing her outfit, Kate wore a pair of topaz and diamond earrings. These are, not yet, ID'ed.

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