Sunday, April 27, 2014

The Cambridge's Wrap Up Their 2014 Tour of New Zealand and Australia

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The Cambridge's wrapped up their 19-day New Zealand/Australia Tour.
 
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The Family boarded a flight at RAAF Base Fairbairn in Canberra on Friday and flew on an Australian Royal Air Force jet to Sydney. They would then take a commercial plane back to the UK.

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Australia's Prime Minister Tony Abbott and his wife Margie chatted with the Royal couple at the foot of the aircraft steps as George wriggled in his mother's arms. Chief Minister of the ACT Katy Gallagher, and Opposition Leader Bill Shorten and his stepson Rupert, and Secretary of the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet Dr. Ian Watt, were also at the airport to see the family off.

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The Duchess of Cambridge did not change after the second Anzac Day ceremony, she wore her indigo twill jacquard swing coat (£1,870) by Michael Kors, her blue suede Alexander McQueen bespoke heels, her diamond and sapphire drop earrings and her three-charm 'Woodland' necklace from Asprey London.

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 Update 1/7/2015

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Kate's Michael Kors coat is currently available on Yoox.com for $1,451. As of this writing size 2 and 4 are still available and the website says it's fits large.

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Additional Details:
Crêpe
No appliqués
Two-tone pattern
Lapel collar
Single-breasted
Button closing
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Buttoned cuffs
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Lined interior
Product code:41465426ML
Color: Dark blue
Composition: 100% Virgin Wool

Saturday, April 26, 2014

William & Kate Attend Two Military Ceremonies in Canberra

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William and Kate attended two Anzac Day ceremonies honoring Australia’s war dead, a pre-dawn service and then one in mid-morning, both at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra.

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A royal source said they both felt it was appropriate they should be at the 5am service, which was attended by thousands and was presented by Victoria Cross recipient Corporal Ben Roberts-Smith - who attended a party at Government House with the Royal couple on Thursday night.

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At the early morning service, the Duke and Duchess stood atop the stairs next to Governor General Sir Peter Cosgrove and Lynne Cosgrove and joined in the hymns.

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Some sat with candles, while William, Kate and the others in the official party had small flash lights to read the order of service.

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The Duchess of Cambridge wrapped up in a somber black, three-quarter length buttoned up 'Noa' coat that featured a subtle quilting design by Temperley London.

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You may recall that Kate wore this frock to Remembrance Sunday services in November 2013.

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Completing her outfit, the Duchess wore black tights, black heels, black leather gloves, an ivory scarf and her diamond and sapphire earrings. She also wore a sprig of rosemary pinned to her lapel. The significance of this, according to The Daily Mail, is because it was found growing in abundance on the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey, where 11,430 Australians and New Zealanders, represented unparalleled slaughter for the young nations.

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Later in the morning William and Kate attended the main Anzac Day ceremony. Anzac Day is Australia's most significant anniversary. It commemorates all Australians and New Zealanders who served and died in all wars and conflicts.

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As tens of thousands of people across the two nations came to a standstill, serving military veterans, including Australia's four surviving Victoria Cross recipients marched past William standing alongside Australia's Governor General Sir Peter Cosgrove, who took his place as the Queen’s representative in the country.

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Hymns were sung and the Royal couple laid a wreath of red poppies. They then bowed their heads at the Stone of Remembrance.

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Following the wreath laying, the Duke and Duchess walked the short distance to the memorial's Hall of Memory where they laid small posies of rosemary and Australian native plants including Kangaroo Paw on the Tomb of the Unknown Australian Soldier.

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After respects at the tomb of the unknown soldier were paid, William and Kate toured the corridor inscribed with the names of those who died in The First World War.

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The couple then signed their names in the visitors' books and planted an Aleppo Pine sapling derived from seeds gathered after the battle of Lone Pine.

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Looking elegant as always, the Duchess of Cambridge sported an indigo, twill jacquard swing coat (£1,870) from American designer Michael Kors. It is part the designers Spring 2014 ready to wear collection.
 
 
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On her head, Kate donned the 'Boutton' headpiece (AUS $540.00) in 'Duchess Navy' by Australian milliner, Jonathan Howard. It features a felt button with flying bow trim.
 
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According to news.com.au, Mr. Howard was contacted in January by Kensington Palace and asked to create a piece or pieces for the 2014 tour. For additional information www.hatmaker.com.au
 
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Completing her ensemble, the Duchess wore her blue suede Alexander McQueen bespoke heels, her matching blue ‘Muse’ clutch by Stuart Weitzman for Russell & Bromley, her diamond and sapphire drop earrings and her three-charm 'Woodland' necklace from Asprey London.
 
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Kate was also given a Russian Imperial Crimson Anemone Pin the night before by Emma Roberts-Smith, wife of Corporal Ben Roberts-Smith, one of three surviving Australians who won the Victoria Cross in Afghanistan, which she wore pinned to her lapel along with a sprig of rosemary.
 
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The pin was available at The Met Store for $85 and went on sale for $42.50. It is currently sold out.
 
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 'Among the exquisite works produced in Peter Carl Fabergé’s (Russian, 1846–1920) studios is the Imperial Anemones (19th–20th century), a fanciful creation featuring a “bouquet” of gold, enamel, and jade blossoms gathered in a rock crystal vase.
This sumptuous Fabergé object was owned until 1918 by the Dowager Empress Maria Feodorovna. Now in The Matilda Geddings Gray Foundation Collection, it is on long- term loan to The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Produced in cooperation with the Matilda Geddings Gray Foundation Collection.
24K gold overlay and jet overlay, hand enameled, made with Swarovski Elements.'

 

Friday, April 25, 2014

Kate Wears Lela Rose to Glittering Reception in Canberra

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Rounding up a busy day of engagements, the Duke and Duchess attended a glittering reception at Government House in Canberra hosted by the Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove.

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The couple are staying at Government House with Prince George, and walked the short distance from their suite to the drawing room.

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About 100 guests filled the residence's drawing room representing people who have made outstanding contributions in a range of areas from the arts, to business, the charitable sector, conservation, defense, sport and youth.

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Kate stood next to William as the Governor-General gave a speech in honor of his guests.

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After the speech, the couple mingled with guests like Football Federation Australia CEO David Gallop, footballer Harry Kewell, cricketers Meg Lanning and Ellyse Perry, former pro-surfer Layne Beachley, INXS rocker Kirk Pengilly and sailor Jessica Watson.

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Kate chose an elegant ivory Lela Rose cocktail dress (£869 and sold out) for the occasion. The fitted knee-length dress features circle lace detailing on the sleeves and peplum waist. This was part of the designers Spring 2012 Ready to Wear Collection.

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'Lace peplum dress in ivory from Lela Rose.
This linen-blend sheath dress features a round neckline, circle lace short sleeves, circle lace peplum panel along waist, and a back center slit at skirt with concealed zipper closure.
Item ID:10203510
Composition: Spandex/Elastane 3%,
Composition: Linen/Flax 55%,
Composition: Rayon 42%
Dry Clean Only
Brand Style ID : J24462DRLACESSPEPLLN'

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The Duchess paired her dress with black, suede Jimmy Choo Cosmic heels, her Mulberry 'Bayswater' clutch, her diamond bracelet and matching diamond drop earrings, and her Ballon Bleu de Cartier watch.

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She styled her brunette locks into an elaborate chignon to show off the unusual sleeves on the dress.