Kate Attends the National Review of the Queen's Scouts

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Today, the beautiful Duchess of Cambridge was at Windsor castle where she attended the National Review of the Queen's Scouts. She stepped in for the Queen who is celebrating her 87th birthday.

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The event is a day of celebration, bringing together 400 Queen’s Scouts and their invited guests to celebrate the achievements of young people and young adults who have achieved the prestigious award.

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The Queen's Scout Award is awarded to those scouts aged between 16 and 25 for achievements including carrying out regular community service for a year and completing a four-day expedition in unknown terrain. It is also the highest honor a scout can achieve.

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Prior to the parade of scouts Kate joined the senior scouts, who assembled in St George's Chapel at 11am for a Matins service.

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At 2pm promptly, Kate did a walkabout, escorted by Bear Grylls, who introduced the Duchess to the scouts and the VIPs.

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The Duchess looked obviously pregnant as she wore a mint green tweed 'Frayed' Mulberry coat (£1,750 and sold out).

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Details from the Mulberry.com website:

 

'New floral-inspired postman's lock detailing decorates this pretty tweed coat. A soft round collar and classical is contrasted with oversized pockets and frayed edging for a cool, easy to wear outerwear piece.

100% Cotton
Four flower buttons in soft gold
Two large square pockets
Frayed fabric panel detailing
Lined sleeves
Unlined
Product code: WR2971_092R145'

 

 

We also caught a glimpse of the gorgeous dress beneath Kate's Mulberry coat - thanks to 'My Small Obsessions' on FB for the picture. She wore a matching mint green broderie anglaise dress. Stay tuned for further details.

 

 

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Kate teamed her designer coat dress with her nude L.K.Bennett heels, her fawn pill box Whiteley hat that she has sported on many occasions and an L.K.Bennett light taupe Avona Patent Leather Long Roll Clutch (£195.00 and thanks to a follower on WKW for the ID).

 

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'Details from LKBennett:

 

Material: Patent leather
Hardware: Silver Metal'

 

Completing her outfit, the Duchess of Cambridge wore her diamond and green amethyst Kiki McDonough drop earrings.

 

 

 

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Kate Joins the Queen at Baker Street Underground Station

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Today, Kate joined the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh at  Baker Street Underground to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the transport network.

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Baker Street was part of the first stretch of the world-famous Tube network which ran between Paddington and Farringdon and opened on January 9, 1863, when it was known as the Metropolitan Railway.

 

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The royal party met staff and toured the trains before the 86-year-old monarch unveiled a plaque naming a new train the Queen Elizabeth II.

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The Duchess of Cambridge was presented with a "Baby on board" badge. This is suppossed to overcome the awkwardness often felt by pregnant women of having to ask someone to give up their seat.

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Detail of similar coat by Malen Birger

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 Kate looked gorgeous in short, teal coat with black braided trim (£250 and no longer available) by Danish fashion designer Malene Birger (Fall/Winter 2006 collection).

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 'A beautiful wool coat with beautiful bead work, back martingale closed by invisible hooks, cotton lining with polka dot black border, pen pocket inside, two outside pockets closed with large buttons.'

 

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Flashback to 2011

 

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The Duchess accented her look with black accessories. She wore a beret-style hat by Whiteley Fischer (worn in January 2011), her UFO bow clutch, her Cornelia James wool gloves with side bow, opaque tights, her suede Episode 'Angel' pumps and her sapphire and diamond drop earrings.

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Her hair was styled in loose curls showcasing the textures and tones of her tresses.


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Kate Makes a Rare Fashion Misstep in Bespoke Emilia Wickstead

Thousands crowded the Royal Mile to catch a glimpse of William and Kate also known as the Earl and Countess of Strathearn while in Scotland.

The Royal Couple joined the Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh and the Princess Royal at St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh for the installation of The Prince William as a Knight of the Thistle.

The Order of the Thistle is the highest honour in Scotland and is second only in precedence in the UK to the Order of the Garter. It honours men and women who have held public office or who have contributed in a significant way to national life.

This was Kate's first public appearance as the Countess of Strathearn. She chose a soft yellow-gold coat dress by designer Emilia Wickstead.

The Duchess' dress (£1,200) was made especially for her. According to Grazia Daily the coat dress is not from a specific season, but the yellow-gold raffia fabric was featured prominently in the Spring Summer 2012 collection. They also tell us that a dress like this takes about 6 weeks to complete.

In my opinion, this was Kate's first fashion misstep since her wedding! The cut of the coat dress was not youthful like others she has worn. This one was suited for a woman in her 50's and 60s'. The dress also needed a belt to finish off the look and accentuate her tiny waistline. Maybe one that matched her clutch and shoes. Her hat, one of my favorites, did not look quite right with the dress. The colors were off.

In her hands Kate carried a Strathearn tartan scarf - a nod to her Scottish title and a chocolate brown clutch by British designer Emmy Scartfield of Emmy Shoes.

Completing her look, Kate chose matching chocolate brown suede shoes also by Emmy, a latte hat by Whiteley (£99), and seen numerous times before.

The Duchess' jewelry was kept simple with just her Kiki McDonough citrine drop earrings and her gorgeous diamond and sapphire engagement ring.

The scoop on Kate's Strathearn tartan scarf

If you are looking for a scarf just like Kate, we have the details! The pattern is Strathearn No.2 Modern and is available in a heavy weight (wool), a light weight (wool) and a feather weight (pure silk).

The Duchess of Cambridge has the artisan hand-woven silk scarf ($245) and is available from Scotweb Tartan Mill. www.scotweb.co.uk/