New Zealand Government House Arrival

The Duchess of Cambridge was greeted by traditional Maori warriors and local dignitaries, who exchanged Hongis, the traditional Māori greeting, by pressing their noses and foreheads together.

On Monday, April 7, 2014, after arriving at the Wellington airport, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince George were driven to Government House, the New Zealand Governor-General's residence where they will stay during their 10-day visit to the country.

William and Kate were welcomed by Governor General Sir Jerry Mateparae and his wife, Lady Janine. Prince William led an inspection of a guard of military officials. William and Kate were then greeted by traditional Maori warriors and local dignitaries, who exchanged Hongis, the traditional Māori greeting, by pressing their noses and foreheads together. As the rain subsided, Kate and William were then treated to a Haka, a traditional ancestral war cry dance.

Prince George and his nanny stayed dry by watching all of the action from a second floor window of Government House.

 

 William and Kate were greeted by Governor General Sir Jerry Mateparae and his wife Lady Janine. Prince William led an inspection of a guard of military officials.

 The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were treated to a Haka, a traditional ancestral war cry dance.

 

 The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were treated to a Haka, a traditional ancestral war cry dance.

 

 Prince William led an inspection of a guard of military officials.

 

 Following the Haka, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge greeted a group of school children.

 Kate and a local dignitary observing a Haka, a traditional ancestral war cry dance.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were treated to a Haka, a traditional ancestral war cry dance.

William and Kate were greeted by Governor General Sir Jerry Mateparae and his wife Lady Janine.

Happy Mother's Day... Kate!

A new picture of the Cambridge family was taken with their dog Lupo inside Apartment 1A, their home at Kensington Palace. Prince George is wearing a sweater with his name one it. The picture was taken by the same photographer who took his christening photos.

It's Mother's Day in the UK! A very happy first Mother's Day to the Duchess of Cambridge!

The Duchess of Cambridge arriving for the 9:00am service at St. Mary Magdalene.

The Queen and the Duchess of Cambridge arriving for the 9:00am service at St. Mary Magdalene.

The Duchess of Cambridge greeted the Queen with a curtsy (not pictured) and a kiss.

Princess Anne, the Duchess of Cambridge and the Queen

Prince William and Prince Harry

The Duchess of Cambridge walking with Prince Edward and his wife Sophie, the Countess of Wessex.

Prince Philip and Prince Andrew walking to church together.

Prince William and Prince Harry walking behind Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arriving at Buckingham Palace for the Queen's annual pre-Christmas Luncheon.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arriving at Buckingham Palace for the Queen's annual pre-Christmas luncheon.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attend the screening of Sir David Attenborough's Natural History Museum Alive 3D.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge wore 3D glasses as they watched a "groundbreaking" new film by naturalist and broadcaster Sir David Attenborough. Their Royal Highnesses attended the premiere of Natural History Museum Alive 3D, which sees Sir David hide away inside the museum after dark, only to find its exhibits coming to life around him.

The film, which will be broadcast on Sky at 6.30pm on New Year's Day, features dinosaurs, giant apes, and 118ft (36m) snakes, with the evergreen naturalist explaining how scientists can understand their lives by studying their bones.

The Duchess, wearing a floor-length black lace Alice Temperley dress, chatted and joked with Sir David in the main hall of the Natural History Museum in the shadow of a Megatherium skeleton - or giant ground sloth - which exits the film by burrowing its way out of the cafe.

The event was The Duchess's first engagement as Patron of the museum in London's Kensington. The couple then took their seats with 300 other guests in the main hall, under the whip-like tail of the museum's reproduction Diplodocus skeleton "Dippy".

The dinosaur, built from five different partial skeletons, came to England from America after King Edward VII, then the Prince of Wales, requested it on a visit to the Carnegie Museum.

Kate and William visit South Africa House to pay their Respects to Nelson Mandela and sign book of Condolence.

Kate and William arrive at South Africa House to pay their respects to Nelson Mandela and sign book of condolence - See more at: http://www.alabamanewsday.com/national/23707-kate-and-william-arrive-at-south-africa-house-to-pay-their-respects-to-nelson-mandela-and-sign-book-of-condolence.html#sthash.adS3hVUw.dpuf

Kate and William arrive at South Africa House to pay their respects to Nelson Mandela and sign book of condolence - See more at: http://www.alabamanewsday.com/national/23707-kate-and-william-arrive-at-south-africa-house-to-pay-their-respects-to-nelson-mandela-and-sign-book-of-condolence.html#sthash.adS3hVUw.dpuf

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrived this afternoon at South Africa House in Trafalgar Square to pay their respects and to sign the condolence book for former President of South Africa Nelson Mandela who died last week.

Kate and William arrive at South Africa House to pay their respects to Nelson Mandela and sign book of condolence - See more at: http://www.alabamanewsday.com/national/23707-kate-and-william-arrive-at-south-africa-house-to-pay-their-respects-to-nelson-mandela-and-sign-book-of-condolence.html#sthash.adS3hVUw.dpuf

Recycling Style File: For today's visit to South Africa House in London, Kate wore a black polka dot suit she first wore in April of 2007 on a trip to Dublin. Kate appears to have had the skirt shortened for today's outing.

The Duchess of Cambridge visited the Shooting Star House Children Hospice in Hampton.

The Duchess Of Cambridge exits a car as she visits Shooting Star House children's hospice in Hampton, Middlesex, December 6, 2013. The Duchess of Cambridge toured the facilities, entertained children and met volunteers at the hospice.

The Duchess of Cambridge sings nursery rhymes and plays puppets with children with life-limiting conditions at a children's hospice.  The Princess and the Frog... having fun!

       The Duchess Of Cambridge plays with a frog puppet

Kate wore a new gray "Delaney" flare coat by Reiss. The collarless wool coat features a sleek, modern cut with seam detail to the front, back and sleeves, with slit pockets to the front. It fastens with a single concealed button.

Kate also wore new weatherproof black suede "Fur Trim Wedge Boots" by Aquatalia by Marvin K. The ankle boots, trimmed with rabbit fur, feature a buckle trim and have rubber soles. They are sold under the name "New-Dry" at Russell & Bromley and under the name "Neptune" at Nordstrom.