Dundee, Scotland Visit 2015

On October 23, 2015, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, known as the Earl and Countess of Strathearn in Scotland, made their first official visit to Dundee for a full day of engagements, with the majority of the visit focusing on the mental wellbeing of young people.

William and Kate met with young people who have dealt with mental health challenges and now volunteer to help their friends and peers, and took part in an anti-bullying workshop focusing on how young people can support each other and challenge stigma around a range of topics. They also held a private meeting with leaders in Scotland's youth mental health sector.

As part of the visit, William and Kate met families participating in a family fun day at the Dundee Rep Theatre, and visited RRS Discovery, which carried Scott and Shackleton on their first Antarctic expedition.

The day concluded with a visit to Abertay University, where Prince William, President of BAFTA, and Kate met with students involved in BAFTA's Young Game Designers program.

Kate wore a bespoke 'Slim Fitted Dogtooth Wool Tailored Coat with Belt' and a 'Mini Dogtooth Wool Kilt with Belt' by Scottish designer Christopher Kane.

 

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge at The Corner where they participated in an anti-bullying workshop. The charity offers a range of physical and mental health services for young people, many of them peer-led. 

 

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge at Dundee Repertory Theatre where they took part in a workshop with a group of young See Me volunteers to hear about their experiences of mental health and their work to tackle stigma.

 

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge exploring Captain Scott's RRS (Royal Research Ship) Discovery ship, which was built in Dundee and carried him and Ernest Shackleton on their first expedition to Antarctica in 1901.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge greeting well-wishers as they arrived at Discovery Park, where Captain Scott's ship RRS (Royal Research Ship) Discovery, was built.

 

 

 

 

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge signed the guest book at Abertay University

 

Creative Industry Event for Chinese State Visit 2015

This morning (October 21, 2015), the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge joined Chinese President Xi Jingping and his wife, Madame Peng, for a creative industry event at Lancaster House in London. The event celebrated cultural collaboration, existing and future, between the UK and China.

 

The Duchess of Cambridge with Chinese President Xi Jingping giving a presentation during

 a creative industry event at Lancaster House.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge with Chinese President Xi Jingping and his wife, Madame Peng, talking to actor 成龍 Jackie Chan at a creative industry event at Lancaster House.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge with Chinese President Xi Jingping and his wife, Madame Peng, viewing a scene from the TV show

The Duchess of Cambridge wore a new, eggplant lace turtleneck 'Guipure' dress by Dolce & Gabbana. 

The $3,495, knee-length, silk-blend dress is nipped at the waist, features sheer sleeves and has 

a zip fastening in the back.

The Duchess does look stunning, as usual. It is a beautiful dress, and her shoes match perfectly.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge

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.