Kate Attends First Annual Resilience and Emotional Strength in Schools Forum

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Yesterday, Kate braved the wintry weather and attended the first annual Resilience and Emotional Strength in Schools Forum to combat the issue of cyber bullying. The forum was organized by children's mental health charity Place2Be at the offices of the law firm Clifford Chance in Canary Wharf, London.

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The Duchess of Cambridge, who is royal patron of the charity listened to health and education experts, and discussed such 21st century problems as cyber-bullying and “sexting” with experts at the forum. She took particular interest in the mental well-being of under-fives.

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Kate is said to have been a victim of bullying at the private Downe House school in Berkshire, which she left after just two terms to attend Marlborough College in Wiltshire.

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The visit was supposed to last for two hours, but the Duchess was so immersed in the subject that she stayed for an extra hour to listen to talks on addiction and self-harm. She then enjoyed singing from the children of St Edmund's Primary School in Tower Hamlets.

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Place2Be works with 75,000 children in more than 200 schools in some of the most deprived parts of Britain. The charity was one of the first patronages taken on by the Duchess.

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The Duchess of Cambridge opted to wear a navy knife pleated skirt by Orla Kiely (from the deisgners S/S 2012 collection), which she paired with a gorgeous navy MaxMara jacket (A/W 2013 Collection). She almost suffered a wardrobe malfunction as gust of wind blew up her skirt.

 

Additional details on the Orla Kiely skirt:

Classic pleated skirt in crepe fabric with permanent pleats all the way around skirt.

Button and concealed zip to fasten at center back.

 Fully lined.

Length: 52cm.

63% Polyester. 33% Viscose. 4% Elastane.
$205 (sold out)

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Kate accessorized her outfit with a pair of thin opaque tights, blue suede Alexander McQueen heels, her Russell and Bromley blue suede Muse clutch (£245) and her Annoushka pearl drop earrings.

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Her hair was, sensibly, swept back in a half up, half down do.

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Kate Recycles Orla Kiely Bird Print Frock on 'Only Connect' Visit

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This morning, the Duke and Duchess paid a visit to crime prevention charity Only Connect. The couple toured the central London office, and then met with staff and young people who spoke about the ways Only Connect helps support ex-offenders and young people at risk of re-offending.

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The charity, helps about 10,000 people a year, and is said to have reduced re-offending by nearly half.

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Helping former offenders is a cause close to William's heart, as his aunt Lady Jane Fellowes — the sister of Princess Diana — is one of the trustees of Only Connect.

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William and Kate then visited two sister projects which are based at Only Connects King's Cross head office — Bounce Back, which works with prisons to offer work experience, training and employment for offenders at the end of their sentences, and Handmade Alliance, which trains prisoners in textile making.

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The Duchess wrapped up in an Orla Kiely bird print dress which showed off her svelte figure. The 'Birdie Shirt Dress, had its first outing back in 2012 when Kate wore it to The Art Room in Oxford. The brown wool jacquard dress features a cream retro print that looks like ducks, buttons in the center and a pleated skirt. It originally sold for £325 but was picked up on sale by Kate for £162.50.

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She completed her elegant look with chocolate suede 'Royal' Aquatalia ankle boots and a matching brown clutch. In the UK you can buy a similar version of these from Russell and Bromley.

 

 

 

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Kate kept her jewelry simple. She wore her Kiki McDonough citrine drops, her gorgeous sapphire and diamond engagement ring and a Tissot watch.

 

 

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Baby Cambridge Receives Visitors

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The first family members to visit Baby Cambridge were his grandparents Carole & Michael Middleton.

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The new grandparents arrived by taxi and were escorted into the building by lead clinician, Jonathan Ramsay. When they left an hour later, Carole Middleton said the baby was "absolutely beautiful", adding: "They're both doing really well, we're so thrilled."

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For those that may be interested Carole Middleton wore a blue, knee-length Orla Keily 'Dancing Girl' Tea Dress (100% silk). Thanks to Pippa Middleton's Style on FB for the ID. The dress is from a previous season and no longer available.

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Additional information about the Orla Kiely dress. The figure flattering tea dress has 3/4 sleeves with V neck and shawl collar.  Tiny dancing girls are printed on a blue/grey/slate background. It comes with a detachable tie belt and is fully lined. The dress is from the Orla Kiely spring/summer 2012 collection.

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Prince Charles & Camilla also paid a quick visit to St. Mary's Hospital to meet their new grandson. After two days in Yorkshire, they were rushed to London by helicopter for the momentous occasion.

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Upon his departure, about ten minutes later, Charles said the baby was 'marvelous' and told journalists: 'You'll see in a minute'. This could suggest that the new parents will be leaving the hospital sooner than we had thought.

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