Kate Stuns in McQueen at Queen's Thanksgiving Service

The Duchess of Cambridge looked stunning today for the Queen's thanksgiving service at St Paul's Cathedral. It was her final appearance of the jubilee celebrations and was the third day in a row that she chose to wear something from the McQueen label.

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Kate and William were welcomed at the cathedral today by hundreds of well-wishers who had gathered outside the cathedral ahead of today's service.

As one of the senior royals, Kate walked alongside William down the long aisle of St Paul's cathedral just ahead of the Queen as the monarch arrived for today's service.

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After the service William and Kate rode in a carriage procession with other members of the Royal Family.

The Duke & Duchess of Cambridge attended a reception at Guildhall, and then Kate was one of a number of royals including Charles and Camilla who attended the City of London Livery companies lunch, held for some 700 guests. There was a wide range of representation in trades and professions, ranging from grocers and gunmakers to fruiterers and fishmongers.

The Jubilee celebrations came to a climax as the senior royals were met with a huge outpouring of adoration from a sea of people head-to-toe in red, white and blue who gathered below the balcony at Buckingham Palace.

Kate opted for a stunning bespoke slim-fitting nude lace shift dress with a white sheath underlay by Alexander McQueen. The dress had full-length sleeves, an accented waist with ribbon belt and ladylike knee-length hemline. A similar dress bought off the shelf would cost around £2,865.

She polished off her look with a matching bespoke beaded cocktail hat and birdcage veil with a disc trim by milliner Jane Taylor (£790).

Description from the Jane Taylor Millinery website www.janetaylormillinery.com:

"Nude beaded cocktail hat with silk tulle and organza discs. Finished with smoked quarts and veiling. As worn by the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton at St Pauls Jubilee service. This piece can bemade in ivory, black, scarlet, dove grey, nude, navy or dyed to order. Please do call or email if you would like this piece dyed to order (£790 or $1300). Ref: S105."

Completing her outfit, The Duchess wore her favourite nude LK Bennett Sledge heels (£185), her satin Prada logo box-clutch with goldtone hardware (£350), and her, still unidentified pearl drop earrings. 

Update 6/6/2012

Thanks to 'My Small Obsessions' on FB, we have an ID on Kate's earrings. They are from 'Heavenly Necklaces' and are the pearl and diamond cz pearl drop earrings (£48). www.heavenlynecklaces.com/​

Kate & Wills Attend the Star-Studded Jubilee Concert

Thousands attended the the star-studded Jubilee pop - concert outside Buckingham Palace in London.

William & Kate were seen rocking out to the likes of Paul McCartney, Tom Jones and Stevie Wonder.

Kate opted for a patterned blue and purple dress by Whistles (£150). Specifically, Bella Body-Conscious Dress in Multipetal Print (thanks to WKW for the ID). The shift dress was from a previous season and is sold out, as of this writing.

The petal print frock featured a round neckline, cropped sleeves, gathered waist and an exposed gold-tone zipper down the back.

Kate matched her dress with a black shearling coat ((£1,145) by Alexander McQueen and accessorized with her silver Tiffany Diamonds by the yard bracelet and some never before seen earrings that are yet to be ID'd.

Kate Looks Vibrant in Red at the Diamond Jubilee River Pageant Flotilla

Today, Kate took her position on the royal barge, the Spirit of Chartwell, to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. This honors the 60th anniversary of HRH's ascension to the throne.

The Duchess of Cambridge was joined by her husband Prince William and other senior members of the royal family including Prince Charles and his wife Camilla.

Kate arrived at Cadogan Pier this afternoon and readied herself for the journey down the Thames. There were about a thousand other boats that followed behind the Flotilla to celebrate the Queen.

Kate looked stunning in a bright red wool-crepe Alexander McQueen dress (£1,195) with a pleated skirt from the Autumn 2011 collection.

The frock has also been worn by Kim Kardashian and Tulisa who were photographed wearing a short-sleeved version of it last year. Kate's version had full length sleeves and a longer hemline than the original.

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The Duchess of Cambridge matched her dress with a vivid red Sylvia Fletcher hat from James Lock & Co (£795) while her hair was safely held in place in a half up do.

She accessorized with her nude LK Bennett 'Sledge' heels (£185) and a small red clutch also by Alexander McQueen. It looked very much like the Alexander McQueen Classic Skull Clutch in Red Velvet sans the skull. Perhaps it was a bespoke version.

Kate also carried a Strathearn tartan scarf. This is believed to be a a nod to her Scottish title the Countess of Strathearn, a title she uses in Scotland.

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Finishing off her look, Kate doned a maritime-themed brooch featuring two dolphins - a gift from the Royal Navy Submarine Service, of which William is Commodore in Chief. She also wore her Kiki McDonough Citrine Drop Earrings.

Update 6/4/2012

Kate came prepared for the rain with a custom red umbrella by the Royal warranted umbrella maker, Fulton. The Duchess' umbrella was custom made to match her McQueen dress. It's the men's Huntsman's style and retails for £19.