Strictly Kate (Catherine - The Duchess of Cambridge): Tissot

Tuesday, March 18, 2014

William & Kate Are Guests of Honor at Irish Guards' St Patrick's Day Parade

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Yesterday, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended the St. Patrick's Day parade at Mons Barracks in Aldershot, Hampshire where the Irish Guards are based.

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The event is the one day when the entire regimental family comes together and also where veterans proudly display their medals on their suits along with a small contingent of cadets.

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The royal couple arrived at the military base by chauffeur driven car and were greeted by the commanding officer 1st Battalion Irish Guards, Lieutenant Colonel Ed Boanas.

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Families and friends of the soldiers looked on as Kate stepped forward to present traditional sprigs of shamrocks to the officers and warrant officers, who in turn issued it along the ranks. This is a century-old tradition, which was began in 1901 by Queen Alexandra, the wife of the Edward VII. The role has been previously carried out by the Queen Mother and the Princess Royal.

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The Duchess also honored the regimental mascot, a 19-month old Irish wolf hound Domhnall, with his own bunch of the well known plant. Kate stroked his head before she pinned some shamrock to his collar.

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After the ceremony, William and Kate met with members of the regiment, before sitting for officers' and sergeants’ mess photographs.

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Then they visited the Guardsmens' cookhouse where they accepted a toast in their honor, and then sat down to lunch before leaving the barracks.

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The Duchess looked polished in a new, pine green Persephone Trench by Hobbs London (originally £279, currently on sale for £195). The coat features raw edges, traditional storm flaps and epaulette detailing.

Additional details:

•Length: 113cm
•Sleeve: Long Sleeve
•Fabric composition: 63% viscose 37% wool
•Lining: 100% acetate
•Style code: 3022

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Completing her look, Kate accessorized with a matching 'Meribel' hat by Gina Foster (first seen on Christmas day), suede Valerie Carbon court shoes by Emmy London (£400), Natasha Carbon envelope clutch in kid suede also by Emmy London (£290), and a new black, leather belt (not yet ID'ed).

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The Duchess of Cambridge's jewelry included her Green Amethyst and Diamond Cushion Drop Earrings by Kiki McDonough (£1,200), the gold Cartier shamrock brooch with emerald center(belongs to the regiment rather than the royal family and seen on the Queen Mother and Princess Ann), and her Tissot watch. She also wore a large shamrock sprig on her left shoulder.

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Tuesday, November 19, 2013

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.

Kate wearing the 'Birdie' dress on her 2012 visit to Oxford

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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.