Monday, April 7, 2014

Kate Channels Jackie O Upon her Arrival in Wellington

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William, Kate and Prince George have landed in Wellington, New Zealand and have officially begun their royal tour.

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They were greeted on the tarmac by Prime Minister John Key, Mayor of Wellington Celia Wade-Brown and aide-de-camp to the Governor-General of New Zealand Commander Richard Walker. Then, the family made their way via motorcade around Wellington Harbor's bays to Government House.

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At Government House, the Duke and Duchess were given a ceremonial Maori welcome which included rubbing noses with a local dignitary and a traditional ancestral war cry dance.

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The Royals have no further official duties until Wednesday afternoon.

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The duchess stepped off the Royal New Zealand Air Force plane in a bright red, double-breasted coat with military-style silver buttons from London-based couture house Catherine Walker.

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Catherine Walker

It is, aptly called the 'Russian Greatcoat,' and is described as a sharply tailored military style greatcoat with high collar, full skirt and gleaming buttons (thanks to 'My Small Obsessions on FB for the additional info).

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Kate had a minor Marilyn moment while coming down the plane's stairs. The coat's voluminous skirt caught a gust of wind and revealed her fabulously toned legs.

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The designer was favored by the late Princess Diana who wore more than 1000 outfits by Catherine Walker, and was even buried in one of her black dresses.

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The Duchess matched her hat to her coat and wore a red pillbox 'Seaford' Gina Foster hat (£450).

Additional details on the Seaford hat
Velour fur felt Jackie-O pillbox with felt flower trim. 
Secured with a comb and an elastic that sits under your hair.
Seaford is made to order - it will be ready to ship in 10 to 15 days.
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Kate completed her look with a bespoke pair of black pumps by UK label Emmy, a Natasha Carbon black envelope clutch in kid suede also by Emmy London (£290), Kiki McDonough Grace earrings and a silver diamond and platinum fern brooch, borrowed from the Queen's personal jewelry collection.

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The monarch was given the bejeweled version of New Zealand’s recognized national symbol on Christmas Day 1953 during her landmark six month world tour.

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A committee of women's organizations in Auckland raised money in order to gift the Queen with the standout jewel and it has been worn by the monarch for New Zealand-related functions ever since.

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Prince George didn't seem to get the memo about Wellington's weather - he was wearing summery white shorts, a cream cardigan over a white shirt and a pair of ivory leather pre-walker shoes by Early Days (£27).

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