Chinese President State Visit Banquet 2015

This evening (October 20, 2015), the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended a state banquet at Buckingham Palace in honor of Chinese President Xi Jingping and his wife, Madame Peng. Kate wore a bespoke red gown by Jenny Packham and the lotus flower tiara that she first wore in December of 2013.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prince William was seated at the head table with the First Lady of China, Madame Peng.

 

 

 170 guests joined the Queen and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge for this evening's Buckingham Palace state banquet in honor of Chinese President Xi Jingping and his wife, Madame Peng.

 

 

 The Queen and Prince Philip posing for a photo with Chinese President Xi Jingping and his wife, 

Madame Peng, prior to the state banquet in their honor at Buckingham Palace.

 

 

 The Lotus Flower Tiara the Duchess of Cambridge wore tonight has been worn in the past by the Queen Mother and Princess Margaret.

 

 

 

 The Mall decorated with British and Chinese flags in honor of an official visit by Chinese President 

Xi Jingping and his wife, Madame Peng.

 

 

 

World Mental Health Day

On October 10, 2015, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge marked World Mental Health Day by attending an event hosted by Mind at Harrow College in London.

William and Kate met with young people who have battled mental health problems and now volunteer with the anti-stigma campaign 'Time to Change' to raise awareness about mental health with other young people. They also observee a Mindkit training session prior to attending a reception.

Mind is the leading mental health charity in England and Wales, providing advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. Every year, Mind in Harrow helps over 7,000 local people with assistance from over 100 volunteers.

Their Royal Highnesses observed a Mindkit training session at the college's Enterprise Centre, 

and attended a reception to celebrate World Mental Health Day.

The many faces of Kate! ^_^

The Duchess of Cambridge repeated her 'Paulina' dress by Tory Burch, first seen on the New Zealand tour in April of 2014. The $450, black and white open-knit dress from the designer's 2014 Resort Collection features a pleated, knee-length skirt, a cinched-in waist with elegant pleats, and delicate fringing. Kate accessorized the dress with black suede 'Power Pumps' by Stuart Weitzman and a black suede clutch by MULBERRY.

Send Women's Prison Visit

On September 25, 2015, the Duchess of Cambridge made an unannounced visit to Send Women's Prison in Surrey to see how the Rehabilitation for Addicted Prisoner’s Trust charity works to help inmates who battle alcohol and drug addiction.

 

 

The Duchess of Cambridge visiting Send Women's Prison in Surrey to see how the Rehabilitation for Addicted Prisoner’s Trust charity is working to help inmates who battle alcohol and drug addiction.

 

 

 "George is going to need it for his painting and his coloring!" Today during an unannounced visit to the Send Women's Prison in Surrey, an inmate gifted the Duchess of Cambridge aprons for Prince George and Princess Charlotte.

 

 

 

The Duchess of Cambridge wore a new silver tweed 'Eaton' dress by The Fold London. The dress features a structured silhouette, a V-neckline, long fitted sleeves and a peplum detail at the waist. At the time of this posting, the price £365 for dress.

 

 

Rugby World Cup Opening Ceremony & England vs. Fiji Match

On September 18, 2015, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry attended the Rugby World Cup opening ceremony at Twickenham Stadiumin London. Afterwards, they watched the England vs. Fiji match.

 

 

 A wonderful photo of this genuinely happy and loving couple!

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge

 

 

Prince Harry, as Honorary President of the England 2015 Championships and Vice-Patron of the Rugby Football Union, said during an opening ceremony speech, "In six weeks time, one team will take its place in history. It's up to every one of us to raise the roof on each match in this unforgettable journey. Game on!"

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge watching the Rugby World Cup opening ceremony

 

 

Prince Harry, Honorary President of the England 2015 Championships and Vice-Patron of 

the Rugby Football Union

 

 

The opening ceremony for the Rugby World Cup

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge watching the England vs. Fiji match at the Rugby World Cup.

The Duchess of Cambridge wore a new $325 'Emile' coat by Reiss. The royal blue, wool/polyamide, streamlined silhouette coat features a high stand collar, side slit pockets, and an exposed one-button with a concealed three-button closure. Kate also carried a £85 'Blue Heart' shibani scarf by Beulah London.