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One could say that the Duchess of Cambridge has found her style and her style would be lace. It all started with the wedding dress, which was designed by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen. The wedding gown had a lace bodice and lace on the bottom part of the dress see here. A few months later, Catherine stepped out in a navy blue lace dress by designer Erdem from the … Continue reading
Posted in British Royals | Tagged Fashion, The Duchess of Cambridge | 1 CommentJewel of the Day: Cullinan III and IV Brooch – “Granny’s Chips”
Ever since the Diamond Jubilee celebrations started, avid jewellery fanatics (like me) have been waiting for the appearance of any of the Cullinan diamonds. And yesterday, Her Majesty answered those silent requests and finally wore one of the most gorgeous brooches to have ever existed – Cullinan III and IV brooch, also known as “Granny’s Chips”. The Cullinan III and Cullinan IV were two of nine stones cut from the … Continue reading
Posted in British Royals | Tagged Cullinan Diamond, Elizabeth II, Jewellery, Mary of Teck, The Duchess of Cambridge | 2 CommentsService of Thanksgiving: Royal Fashion
Throughout the Diamond Jubilee celebrations royals made sure their attires were impeccable and occasion-appropriate. Yesterday’s Thanksgiving Service was no exception; royal ladies donned their very best in spectacular variety of colour and style. Her Majesty set an example with another beautiful creation by her trusted dresser of many years, Angela Kelly. The Queen wore a beautiful mint dress studded with Swarovski crystals. The outfit was made of silk tulle, embroidered … Continue reading
Posted in British Royals | Tagged Autumn Phillips, Elizabeth II, Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, Fashion, Jewellery, Lady Frederick Windsor, Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor, Princess Beatrice of York, Princess Eugenie, Princess Michael, The Countess of Wessex, The Duchess of Cambridge, The Duchess of Cornwall, The Duchess of Kent, The Princess Royal, Zara Phillips | Leave a commentJewel of the Day: The Jardine Star Brooch
The Diamond Jubilee Thames River Pageant was without a doubt the single most exciting and eagerly awaited event during the Queen’s Jubilee celebrations. In the best traditions of pomp and pageantry, the British put on a magnificent display that is certain to be remembered for decades to come. For such an important event, Her Majesty had to wear a piece of jewellery that didn’t disappoint. Unfortunately, tiaras and statement necklaces … Continue reading
Posted in British Royals | Tagged Elizabeth II, Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, Jewellery, The Duchess of Cambridge, The Duchess of Cornwall | 3 CommentsThe Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant: Fashion
With all eyes on the Queen, the outfit she would chose to wear for the Pageant was certain to attract a lot of attention – and Her Majesty made sure she didn’t disappoint onlookers. Her entire ensemble was carefully thought through and meticulously designed. Queen Elizabeth wore an ivory dress and coat in white Boucle fabric and threaded throughout with silk ribbon, designed by Angela Kelly. The Boucle had been … Continue reading
Posted in British Royals | Tagged Elizabeth II, Fashion, Jewellery, Princess Beatrice of York, Princess Eugenie, The Countess of Wessex, The Duchess of Cambridge, The Duchess of Cornwall, The Princess Royal | 1 CommentThe Diamond Jubilee: Pageant on the River Thames
The Diamond Jubilee Pageant certainly proved to be a quintessentially British occasion, with weather to match. Rare drops of rain soon turned to a downpour, but they failed to dampen the spirit of 1.2 million-strong crowd that had gathered to cheer on their Diamond Monarch – and the Queen didn’t disappoint either. Undeterred by the weather, Her Majesty once again displayed her resilience and dedication to duty; in freezing weather, … Continue reading
Posted in British Royals | Tagged Elizabeth II, Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, Pageant, Prince Harry, The Duchess of Cambridge, The Duchess of Cornwall, The Duke of Cambridge, The Prince of Wales | Leave a commentDuchess vs Celebrities: Who Wore It Better?
The Duchess of Cambridge is known for stepping out it pieces that are a few collections old, whether its for official or private events. When Catherine boarded the Royal Barge in the Queen’s Jubilee River Pageant, it was in an ensemble from Alexander McQueen’s 2011 collection. The Duchess of Cambridge’s red dress was fitted with pleats in the skirt. The same McQueen dress has been worn previously by two famous … Continue reading
Posted in British Royals | Tagged Alexander McQueen, Celebrities, Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, Fashion, The Duchess of Cambridge | Comments OffFirst Garden Party for the Duchess of Cambridge
Most senior members of the Royal Family attended annual summer Garden Party at Buckingham Palace yesterday. It was the second garden party of the year, and the first one for the Duchess of Cambridge who joined other senior royals to enjoy the wonderful weather and beautiful grounds of the palace. The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh were joined by the Prince of Wales, the Duchess of Cornwall, the Duchess … Continue reading
Posted in British Royals | Tagged Buckingham Palace, Elizabeth II, Fashion, Garden Party, The Duchess of Cambridge, The Duchess of Cornwall | Leave a commentWilliam and Kate support Team GB
Today, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended our Greatest Team Rises – a black tie gala to raise funds to support British athletes and mark countdown to the London 2012 Olympic Games. The royal couple were greeted by Lord Moynihan, chairman of the British Olympic Association, before attending an evening reception. Prince William gave a speech at the reception, with some uplifting words for the British athletes: “For the … Continue reading
Posted in British Royals | Tagged Fashion, Olympic Games, Patronage, Sport, The Duchess of Cambridge, The Duke of Cambridge | Leave a commentThe ‘Catherine’ Effect
30 minutes after the Duchess of Cambridge was photographed in a $450 Rebecca Taylor jacket at London’s Goldsmith’s Hall, it sold out! The jacket is from the brand’s Resort 2011/2012 collection, and has been on sale in stores and online since November 2011. Rebecca Taylor is a New Zealand-born designer, but is New York-based. The designer said, “She is a perfect model for our clothes. It fits her so well, … Continue reading
Posted in British Royals | Tagged Fashion, The Duchess of Cambridge | Leave a commentDuchess of Cambridge Gives First Public Speech
The Duchess of Cambridge gave her first public speech as a member of the British Royal Family yesterday, during a visit to the Treehouse, a new facility of the East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH). Upon arrival, the Duchess was greeted by children who receive care from the hospice, located in Ipswich, before heading inside where she delivered her speech and then spent over an hour with the children. Stepping up … Continue reading
Posted in British Royals | Tagged Children, Health, Patronage, The Duchess of Cambridge | Leave a commentQueen & Prince Philip Begin Jubilee Tours in Leicester
Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh kicked off their Diamond Jubilee tours of the country today in Leicester. They were joined by the Duchess of Cambridge. The trio departed from London’s St Pancras station this morning, arriving in Leicester just over an hour later. They were greeted by Leicester’s station manager, Mr David Oldershaw. The first stop on the royal timetable was a cultural dance in the De … Continue reading
Posted in British Royals | Tagged Children, Education, Elizabeth II, Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, Fashion, The Duchess of Cambridge, The Duke of Edinburgh | 1 CommentDuchess of Cambridge Visits National Portrait Gallery
In her first official solo outing, the Duchess of Cambridge visited the National Portrait Gallery in London this evening. The Duchess toured the Lucian Freud exhibition which opens to the public tomorrow, February 9th. Upon arrival to the Gallery, Catherine was greeted by Gallery directors and the Culture Secretary, Jeremy Hunt. During her tour of the exhibition – which features 130 of Freud artworks, many of them nudes – the … Continue reading
Posted in British Royals | Tagged Exhibition, Patronage, The Duchess of Cambridge | 1 CommentFirst Patronages Announced for Duchess of Cambridge
Clarence House has revealed HRH The Duchess of Cambridge’s first four patronages. The Duchess has become the patron of Action on Addiction and the National Portrait Gallery, London; as well as royal patron of the East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices and The Art Room. In the past few months, the Duchess has spent time researching charities and organisations which approached her to become their patron. The St James’s Palace press release … Continue reading
Posted in British Royals | Tagged Arts, Children, Health, Patronage, Scouting, The Duchess of Cambridge | Leave a commentThe Cambridges & Prince Harry attend The Millies
Earlier this evening, London time, TRH The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry of Wales attended The Sun Military Awards at the Imperial War Museum. The royal trio walked the red carpet to the delight of photographers, with the Duchess braving London’s 7°C night without a coat or shawl to cover her bare shoulders. Catherine wore a black velvet strapless evening gown designed by Alexander McQueen, and debuted … Continue reading
Posted in British Royals | Tagged Awards, Celebrities, Military, Prime Minister Cameron, Prince Harry, The Duchess of Cambridge, The Duke of Cambridge | Leave a commentCommonwealth Visits to Mark Diamond Jubilee Year
Buckingham Palace today released details of next year’s Commonwealth visits, which shall be taking place in conjunction with HM Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee. The Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh will not be undertaking any overseas trips, instead focusing on the United Kingdom region. They will visit Wales, Scotland, the Midlands and East Anglia, the four corners of England as well as London. These visits will take place … Continue reading
Posted in British Royals | Tagged Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Barbados, Belize, British Commonwealth, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Elizabeth II, Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, Falkland Islands, Gibraltar, Grenada, India, Jamaica, Malaysia, Malta, Montserrat, Mozambique, New Zealand, Official Visit, Papua New Guinea, Prince Harry, Scotland, Singapore, Solomon Islands, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, The Bahamas, The Countess of Wessex, The Duchess of Cambridge, The Duchess of Cornwall, The Duke of Cambridge, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Duke of Gloucester, The Duke of Kent, The Duke of York, The Earl of Wessex, The Prince of Wales, The Princess Royal, Trinidad and Tobago, Tuvalu, Uganda, Wales, Zambia | Leave a commentRoyals in Red
Several royals have been seen in red these days at different events. Red is not such an easy color for many to pull off, but some royals do pull it off very well. Let’s not forget that the color red is one of Fall 2011′s “It” colors. Princess Eugenie was spotted at a party in a red dress with a silver sequined gilet (see here) while her sister Princess Beatrice … Continue reading
Posted in British Royals, Danish Royals, Dutch Royals, Swedish Royals | Tagged Crown Princess Mary, Crown Princess Victoria, Fashion, Princess Beatrice of York, Princess Eugenie, Queen Máxima, The Duchess of Cambridge | Leave a commentFrederik & Mary, William & Catherine Team Up for East Africa
The Danish Crown Prince Couple today welcomed the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to Copenhagen, to increase awareness for the famine currently ongoing in North-East Africa (known as the Horn of Africa). The Duke and Duchess, William and Catherine, arrived in Copenhagen around lunchtime and headed straight over to Amalienborg for a private lunch with Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary at Frederik VIII’s Palace. Photographers and members of … Continue reading
Posted in British Royals, Danish Royals | Tagged Crown Prince Frederik, Crown Princess Mary, Humanitarian Efforts, The Duchess of Cambridge, The Duke of Cambridge, UNICEF, Working Visit | 1 CommentCambridges to Visit Copenhagen
Clarence House and the Danish Royal Court announced a short time ago that The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will be visiting Copenhagen on November 2nd. The couple will first have a private lunch with Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary at Frederik VIII’s Palace in Amalienborg, before the group pays a visit to the UNICEF emergency distribution centre in the Danish capital. The purpose of the visit is … Continue reading
Posted in British Royals, Danish Royals | Tagged Crown Prince Frederik, Crown Princess Mary, Humanitarian Efforts, The Duchess of Cambridge, The Duke of Cambridge, UNICEF, Working Visit | 2 CommentsCameron Proposes Changes to Succession
The hot topic amongst British royal watchers going into this week is Prime Minister David Cameron’s October 12th reveal that he has proposed changes to 1701 Act of Succession, which determines the line of succession to the British throne. The proposed changes would install equal primogeniture into the line of succession – meaning that a first-born child would be heir, regardless of gender – and would abolish the Catholic clause, … Continue reading
Posted in British Royals | Tagged British Commonwealth, Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor, Legal Matters, Prime Minister Cameron, Succession, The Duchess of Cambridge, The Duke of Cambridge, The Duke of York, The Earl of Wessex, The Princess Royal, Viscount Severn | 9 Comments- Nobility at Versailles
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