Kate Attends her Second Trooping of the Colour in Erdem

Thousands turned out for the Trooping the Colour parade - a traditional military display of pomp and pageantry - to see Guardsmen and the senior royals in their finery. It is also an enactment of the traditional preparations for battle when the Colours, or flags of a regiment were “trooped” down the ranks in order to be recognised by soldiers.

Kate watching the proceedings alongside Camilla and Prince Harry as William arrived on horseback to take part in the parade as Colonel of the Irish Guards.

The Duchess of Cambridge wore a bespoke embroidered pale silver-grey, silk Erdem dress and a matching Jane Corbett hat.

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The embroidery on the dress was quite intricate and absolutely gorgeous!

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Jane Corbett gave her creation a shout out on her blog http://janecorbettmillinery.wordpress.com/

'Thrilled to see HRH The Duchess of Cambridge in one of my hats at Trooping the Colour today!'

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Kate finished of her polished look with a matching grey clutch that is yet to be ID'd and her  Effervescence Bubble Stiletto earrings from Links of London. 

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Kate Takes 150 Kids to the Theatre

While Prince William sat in front of the television watching football, Kate took 150 children from The Art Room Charity to see a production of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe in Kensington Gardens.

The children who accompanied her were from six schools in London and Oxford.

The Art Room Charity helps children from disadvantaged or challenging backgrounds to express themselves and develop confidence through art.

The Duchess of Cambridge wore a teal Zara dress and a black Helena Cropped Blazer by Whistles ($195 and sold out).

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She finished off her look with black Prada heels, her black, bespoke Anya Hindmarch 'Maud' clutch (£450), her Effervescence Bubble earrings by Links of London and a sparkly necklace that is yet to be ID'd.

 

Update 6/21/2014

 

Front of dress

lovelys0201 on Ebay

 

I have finally found some pictures of Kate's teal Zara dress thanks to a seller on Ebay.

 

Back of dress

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William & Kate Travel to Nottingham

Today, 35,000 people turned out in Nottingham to greet the Queen and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. The visit was part of the continuing diamond jubilee tour.

People had queued since 5am to catch a glimpse of the Royal Party.

First stop was Nottingham’s historic Old Market Square.

After a brief balcony appearance at Council House, the Duchess was presented with a posy by eight-year-old Isabelle Weall from Derby, who lost both arms and legs to meningitis in 2010.

The trio then moved on to Vernon Park where The Duke gave a speech.

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The Duchess of Cambridge chose to recycle her powder blue tweed M Missoni coat dress (the one we last saw a few months ago when she went for tea at Fortnum and Mason).

This piece from M Missoni's Autumn/Winter 2010 collection and is no longer available HOWEVER Grazia Magazine has announced that the two-year-old coat will be re-issued and in stores this July. It will retails at a steep £670. The stores that will stock this coat dress include the M Missoni flagship store in London, Westfield White City and Shepard's Bush, Harrods and Harvey Nichols.

Kate originally bought the piece on sale from the outlet at Bicester Village.

Beneath the M. Missoni coat dress, Kate wore her blue Zara dress which we've seen on many occassions.

The Duchess accessorized with a navy Rachel Trevor Morgan cocktail hat that she wore at armed forces day, her navy L.K. Bennett 'Art' Court Shoes ($150 and no longer available) and a new navy clutch by Jaeger.

The clutch is called the 'Kate' bag (Product Code:790001C) and is no longer available in navy. The Jaeger web site still has green in stock. The original price of the clutch was £150 and was reduced to £75.00.

Completing her look, the Duchess wore her sapphire and diamond earrings that we believe we once Diana's as well as her sapphire and diamond engagement ring.