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

Friday, September 12, 2014

Kate is Expecting Baby #2!

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William and Kate are expecting Baby #2! This unexpected announcement came via the palace on September 8, 2014.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are very pleased to announce that The Duchess of Cambridge is expecting their second child
— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) September 8, 2014

As she did during the early weeks of her first pregnancy, the Duchess is suffering from a severe form of morning sickness (Hyperemesis gravidarum). This has caused her to cancel two scheduled engagements.

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We wish Kate a happy and healthy second pregnancy, and hope to see her return to official engagements soon!

Daily Mail

Tuesday, September 2, 2014

The Cambridge's Return to London from Norfolk

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William and Kate slipped through King’s Cross Station in London after a break in Norfolk.

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The only noticeable thing about the couple, was their black cocker spaniel, Lupo and their entourage of protection officers accompanying them.

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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge took the train from Kings Lynn, Norfolk back to London and arrived during rush-hour, making their way, almost unnoticed among the heavy crowds.

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The couple had been staying at Anmer Hall for the past fortnight, overseeing the final stages of a £1.5million refurbishment. Their home is on the Queen’s Sandringham estate, and is where they will be spending more time when Prince William starts his new job as a pilot for the East Anglian Air Ambulance.

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Kate was casually dressed in her cropped skinny jeans, blouse, sweater, baseball cap and her Barbour Defence jacket (originally £199, went on sale for £149 and discontinued).

Mint Velvet

Kate leaving the Richard Ward Salon in 2009

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Kate at a polo match in 2006

Completing her outfit, the duchess wore her grey Mint Velvet plimsolls and carried two bags over her shoulders. The small bag is her Tod's bag (called the G Bag Sacca Hobo) which she often carried in her dating days, and the larger bag is the 'Odyssey' by SandStorm Kenya (thanks to a follower on 'My Small Obsessions' for the ID).

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Additional Details

A classically styled soft-structured that opens fully to allow easy access to the spacious fully-lined interior.

•robust carrying handles

•leather base

•brass fixings and base studs

•solid brass main zip

•fully lined

•internal zipped pocket

Color: Tan Canvas

L 50cm x W 24cm x H 32cm

£245

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The SandStorm bag was seen for the first time on the New Zealand/Australia 2014 Tour. It was reported that the bag was gifted to the couple soon after their engagement in Kenya.

Monday, September 1, 2014

William & Kate Take Time Off for a Romantic Date Night

Daily Star Sunday

William and Kate were snapped arriving at the Kings Head Hotel in Great Bircham, Norfolk where they took some time off for a romantic date night.

The Kings Head Hotel

The hotel is located just three miles from the Queen’s Sandringham estate. They spent the last two weeks in Norfolk overseeing final renovations of the 200-year-old Grade II-listed mansion gifted by the Queen.

Sunday Express

The couple arrived at about 7:45pm and William asked for a table in a quieter part of the pub as the main restaurant was packed. The staff sat them in the bar. He ordered a lime and soda while Kate sipped on a white wine spritzer as four bodyguards sat at an adjacent table.

The Kings Head Hotel

The couple then ordered the same meal, grilled fillet of black bream with roasted Mediterranean vegetables, baby spinach, marinated olives and oven-dried tomatoes with arrabiata sauce, priced at £16.25. William requested two scoops of vanilla ice cream, with two spoons.

Daily Star Sunday

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Asprey London

The Duchess of Cambridge looked comfortable in navy cropped jeans, a black sweater over a patterned blouse and her black Pied A Terre Imperia Wedges. She also wore her gold Asprey necklace featuring charms from the Woodland Collection. Kate's hair was worn in long loose curls.

Update 9/2/2014

Gap.com

Thanks to a follower on 'Kate's Closet,' the blouse that Kate is wearing has been ID'ed. It is the 'Fitted boyfriend printed shirt' in black floral by GAP ($54.95).

Gap.com

Additional Details:

•100% Cotton.

•Long sleeves with single button cuffs.
•Collar with front button placket.
•Patch pocket on chest.
•Curved shirttail.
•Rear shoulder yoke.
•Petite Fit Guide
•Tall Fit Guide
•Tailored silhouette with a slim, relaxed fit.
•Hits below the hips.