It's Business as Usual for Kate

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On Monday, Kate was the guest of honor at a luncheon to mark the 105th birthday of The Goring Hotel. She was there to officially reopen the London hotel in the company of celebrities and loyal guests.

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The Duchess' visit was not part of her official duties, and according to Kensington Palace she was attending in a private capacity after receiving a personal invite from the hotel.

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Prince William was not in attendance as he was on an official tour of China.

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Kate showed off her impeccable style and growing baby bump in a pink and purple floral print dress by Erdem. The figure-hugging frock, titled the 'Darla' has a steep £995 price tag, and is not new season – it is from the label's Resort 2013 collection.

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Additional Details

 

Silk-chiffon dress.

Button and zip fastenings at back.

Round neck, printed, three-quarter length sleeves, buttoned cuffs, cut-out back, flared hem, partially lined.

100% silk; lining 100% cupro.

Dry clean

 



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Completing her outfit, Kate held her navy suede Stuart Weitzman for Russel & Bromley 'Muse' clutch (£245), wore her matching bespoke Alexander McQueen navy suede pumps, and her aquamarine and diamond drop earrings (still UFO).

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The hotel holds a special place in Kate's heart — it's where she famously spent her last night before marrying Prince William in 2011. Her parents and siblings Pippa and James also stayed there.

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The hotel’s Royal Suite, which runs the entire length of the top floor, with French windows in each room that open on to a balcony overlooking the hotel’s private garden, is reputedly where the Duchess set up her HQ for the big day.

Update 3/5/2015

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Kate was photographed adding some detail to a painting during her visit to The Goring Hotel on Monday. I believe this was a painting in one of their refurbished rooms.