A Rare Fashion Misstep for The Duchess as she Hosts Place2Be Reception

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Last night, Kate hosted the first annual Wellbeing in Schools Awards for her children's mental health charity Place2Be at Kensington Palace in the State Apartments next to her private residence.

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She invited 170 school staff, volunteers, pupils and supporters for a reception and awards ceremony. Parents, grandparents and teachers were asked to nominate school leaders, staff, and children for the range of accolades.

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The awards ceremony began at 7pm in the King's Gallery where The Duchess of Cambridge presented the Child Champion Award to 11-year-old Bailey Dunne, from Highfield Community Primary School in Sunderland. He has overcome his own struggles and gone on to help others.

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Place2Be works with more than 90,000 children in 230 primary and secondary schools, often in some of the most deprived areas of the UK, helping them deal with issues such as bullying, bereavement and family breakdown.

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Kate mixed up black and navy, wearing a Hobbs Invitation Emilia black top with a corset bodice, sheer polka dot underlay and sleeves. The top is a purse friendly £89 - but before you race off to your nearest Hobbs it has long since sold out.

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The Duchess paired it with a midnight blue, knee-length silk skirt from designer Jenny Packham's Autumn Winter 2013 collection.

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Individually, the pieces are beautiful and items that I would wear, but paired together, they looked mismatched. The black, matt textured crepe of the blouse clashes with the sheen of the silk skirt.

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The separates were tied together with her black Alexander McQueen belt with gold clasp and her black, suede 'Bayswater' clutch by Mulberry.

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Completing her outfit, Kate accessorized with her gold Cassandra Goad Temple of Heaven earrings and some classic black 'Aimee' Suede ($675) Platform Pumps by Jimmy Choo.

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Additional Info on Kate's Invitation Emilia Top

'Sheer elegance sums up the stunning Emilia top from our Invitation range.

Black textured crepe forms a figure-flattering shape and the embroidered polka dot design lends this a little alluring appeal, making it perfect for that special occasion.
Length: 52.5cm

Sleeve: Three quarter sleeve

Color: Black

Fabric composition: 99% polyester 1% elastane

Trim:100% polyester mesh 100% polyester binding

Washing instructions: Dry clean

Style code: 6346'

 

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William & Kate Attend The Meade - Budgett Wedding

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On Saturday. William, Kate and Prince Harry attended the wedding of Lucy Meade and Charlie Budgett in Marshfield, Gloucestershire.

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Lucy Meade is the sister of James Meade, one of the Duke of Cambridge’s friends from Eton, and the best man at the Royal wedding.

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The ceremony was held at St Mary's Church and rumors that the Duke and Duchess were in the village quickly spread - by the time they exited the church there was a crowd of around 100 well-wishers.

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Kate wore a blue tweed coat from M Missoni's 2010 collection. The Duchess has worn it at least two other occasions. The first was at Fortnum and Mason when she wore it alongside with the Queen and Camilla in March 2012. She was then spotted in it again in June of that same year on a trip to Nottingham.

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Peeking from beneath her coat, Kate wore her Whistles 'Bella' dress (seen last at the London 2012 Closing Ceremony).

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Completing her outfit, the Duchess accessorized with her Lock & Co. 'Fairy Tale' hat, her black suede Episode ‘Angel’ shoes, her matching Mulberry clutch, and her Cassandra Goad earrings.

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On a side note, one guest could not foresee that there could be a bit of a fashion clash when she ended up wearing the same coat as Kate. Regardless of the faux pas, both Kate and the woman looked glamorous.


 

Kate Dusts Off a Previously Worn McQueen Dress for Dramatic Arts Reception

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Tonight, The Duchess of Cambridge joined the Queen at Buckingham Palace to host a star-studded reception for stars of stage and screen. The Dramatic Arts Reception celebrated 60 years of The Queen's patronage to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art as well as the contribution of the dramatic arts to national life.

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Inside the White Drawing Room, the Queen greeted a line-up of ten hand-picked celebrities including Dame Helen Mirren, Sir Roger Moore, John Hurt, Ralph Fiennes, Timothy Spall, Alan Bennett and Alan Rickman. Among those on the guest list were the actresses Uma Thurman, Joely Richardson, and Joan Collins.

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Afterwards, the duo chatted to a selection of the 250 guests before moving to the Ballroom with other members of the Royal family for a series of short performances.

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Kate stood out in a vibrant red Alexander McQueen dress. It was one that we had seen previously at the diamond jubilee river pageant.

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Completing her ensemble, the Duchess carried her black, bespoke Anya Hindmarch 'Maud' clutch, wore her black Prada pumps and her gold Cassandra Goad 'Temple of Heaven' chandelier earrings.

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