Monday, June 4, 2012

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge in Whistles – Diamond Jubilee Concert

English beauty Catherine Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, formerly known as Kate Middleton, joined husband Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry at the Diamond Jubilee Concert that included music from a multitude of genres and different eras on Monday (June 4, 2012) at Buckingham Palace in London, England.

The 30-year-old royal princess wife opted for a blue and purple multi-petals print design Whistles cocktail mini dress featuring a round neckline with a bound edge, cropped sleeves and gathering at the waist.  The ladylike short frock was styled with a navy blue Alexander McQueen ‘Bella’ blazer jacket and simple silver bracelet.

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II celebrates the 60th anniversary of her ascension to the throne.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge in Alexander McQueen – Diamond Jubilee Thames River Pageant

English rose Catherine Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, formerly known as Kate Middleton, and husband Prince William, Duke of Cambridge joined the Royal family on the royal barge ‘Spirit of Chartwell’ to celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee River Pageant Flotilla, which honors the 60th anniversary of her ascension to the throne at Chelsea Pier on Sunday (June 3, 2012) in London, England.

The 30-year-old royal princess wife stunned in a long sleeved fire engine red Alexander McQueen Pre-Fall 2011 collection cocktail mini dress featuring a pleated skirt.  The ladylike short frock was styled with Kiki McDonough citrine drop earrings, a red Sylvia Fletcher hat from James Lock & Co, a maritime-themed brooch featuring two gold dolphins positioned next to a crown, red clutch with bow, Strathearn tartan scarf (possible nod to her Scottish title the Countess of Strathearn) and nude LK Bennett ‘Sledge’ pumps.

At the river pageant, well-wishers from around the world joined the thousands of Great British public who gathered along the River Thames with over one thousand boats set sail on the River Thames to celebrate the Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant.  This is only the second time in its history the UK celebrates the Diamond Jubilee of a monarch.  The Queen’s great grandmother Queen Victoria celebrated the same achievement back in 1896.

Reality starlet Kim Kardashian wore the same dress in a sleeveless and shorter version back in August 2011.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge - Garden Party

English beauty Catherine Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, formerly known as Kate Middleton, attends a garden tea party with Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Charles and his wife, Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall and nearly 8,000 other people at Buckingham Palace, which is a highlight of the London spring-summer season ahead of the main weekend of celebrations to mark the Diamond Jubilee of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II on Tuesday (May 29, 2012) in London, England.

The 30-year-old royal princess wife wore a long sleeved pretty pink Emilia Wickstead Fall 2012 collection cocktail coat dress with a pleated skirt.  The ladylike knee length frock was accessorized with simple pearl earrings, matching light pink Jane Corbett hat, gold LK Bennett ‘Natalie’ clutch and nude LK Bennett ‘Sledge’ platform pumps.

According to People magazine, Kate’s husband, Prince William, was unable to attend since he was on duty in North Wales.  The Queen also recently gave him a new honor – The Earl of Strathearn – making him a Knight of the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle.

Kate wore the same $2,000 pink Emilia Wickstead coat dress to Royal Sovereign’s reception lunch in honor of the Queen’s Jubilee at Windsor Castle on Friday (May 18, 2012) in Windsor, England.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge - Cheers on Prince William’s Polo Match

English rose Catherine Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, formerly known as Kate Middleton, brought along her adorable cocker spaniel puppy Lupo with her husband, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, to support him and his brother, Prince Harry, at his Audi Challenge Cup charity polo match on Sunday (May 13, 2012) at Coworth Park in Ascot, Berkshire, England.

The 30-year-old royal princess wife wore a long sleeved blue Libuela cocktail mini dress.  The casual short frock was accessorized with simple earrings and Stuart Weitzman ‘Minx’ ankle-strap cork wedges.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge in Emilia Wickstead – Diamond Jubilee Luncheon

English rose Catherine Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, formerly known as Kate Middleton, and husband Prince William, Duke of Cambridge chatted with guests including members of the Royal family, Prince Harry, Prince Albert II of Monaco, Princess Charlene of Monaco and monarchs from 26 countries during a reception hosted by the Queen in the Waterloo Chamber at the Windsor Castle on Friday (May 18, 2012) in Windsor, England.  After the reception, guests enjoyed the lunch for Sovereign Monarch’s held in honor of Queen Elizabeth II‘s Diamond Jubilee.

The 30-year-old royal princess wife wore a long sleeved pretty pink Emilia Wickstead Fall 2012 collection cocktail coat dress with a pleated skirt.  The ladylike knee length frock was accessorized with earrings, a brooch pin, metallic gold Prada clutch and champagne-colored satin Prada pumps.

Kate later wore the same dress to a Queen Elizabeth II hosted garden tea party on Tuesday (May 29, 2012) in London, England.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge in Jenny Packham – ‘Our Greatest Team Rises’ – BOA Olympic Concert

English rose Catherine Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, formerly known as Kate Middleton, and husband Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, arrives in style at the British Olympic Association-hosted ‘Our Greatest Team Rises’ Olympic Concert held at Royal Albert Hall on Friday (May 11, 2012) in London, England.

The 30-year-old royal princess wife wore a breath-taking cap sleeve jade green chiffon pleated Jenny Packham Spring 2012 collection evening gown featuring a lace bodice embellished with Swarovski crystals, cinching at the waist with a matching ribbon with a crystal and flower jeweled embellishment and a pleated skirt.  The sexy floor length dress was accessorized with long drop earrings, matching bespoke clutch bag and silver Jimmy Choo ‘Vamp’ ankle-strap peep-toe platform sandals.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge in Roland Mouret – Thirty Club Dinner

English beauty Catherine Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, formerly known as Kate Middleton, and husband Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, attended a Thirty Club dinner black tie event at Claridge Hotel’s Ballroom on Tuesday (May 8, 2012) in London, England.

The 30-year-old royal princess wife rocked a long-sleeve cream Roland Mouret Fall 2009 collection evening gown featuring a daring thigh-high split.  The sexy floor length dress was accessorized with Beaut Jewelry ‘Eva’ statement earrings, embellished white clutch and silver Jimmy Choo ‘Vamp’ ankle-strap peep-toe platform sandals.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge in Amanda Wakeley – Imperial War Museum Reception

English beauty Catherine Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, formerly known as Kate Middleton, and husband Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, arrive at the reception to help launch the Imperial War Museum Foundation’s First World War Galleries: Centenary Campaign at the Imperial War Museum on Thursday (April 26, 2012) in London, England.

The 30-year-old royal princess wife donned a simple three-quarter sleeved charcoal grey Amanda Wakeley cocktail sheath dress.  The chic knee length frock was accessorized with Temple of Heaven ‘Girandole’ statement earrings, a black and gold Alexander McQueen belt, black Anya Hindmarch ‘Maud’ clutch, nude pantyhose and matching black suede Jimmy Choo ‘Cosmic’ pumps.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge in Rebecca Taylor – Scott-Amundsen Centenary Race Reception

English beauty Catherine Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, formerly known as Kate Middleton, and husband Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, arrive at the reception for the Scott-Amundsen Centenary Race to the South Pole held at Goldsmiths’ Hall on Thursday (April 26, 2012) in London, England.

The 30-year-old royal princess wife opted for a dark blue tweed Rebecca Taylor suit from New Zealand-born and New York-based designer Rebecca Taylor including a paneled suit jacket with floral accents around the neckline paired with a matching pencil skirt.  The chic ensemble was accessorized with simple earrings, a red Buckley crystal poppy brooch, navy blue Anya Hindmarch snake skin clutch and a pair of blue Prada suede stilettos.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge in Matthew Williamson – ‘African Cats’ London Premiere

Royal couple Catherine Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, formerly known as Kate Middleton, and husband Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, arrive at the UK premiere of Disneynature’s ‘African Cats’ on Wednesday (April 25, 2012) at BFI Southbank in London, England.

The 30-year-old royal princess wore a half sleeved dove grey Matthew Williamson Pre-Fall 2012 collection cocktail mini dress with a peplum waist and accented with turquoise and yellow gemstone jewels with gold embroidery embellishing on the collar and sleeves.  The short frock was accessorized with Kiki McDonough earrings, a dark grey Emmy Shoes clutch and forest green Emmy Shoes pumps.

The screening benefited Tusk Trust, a charity of which William is a patron.