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It’s Jaeger For Kate In Solomons, William Suggests Piglets Be Named “Will and Kate”

The Jubilee Tour continued today, with Prince William and Kate taking part in multiple events in Honiara, the capitol of the Solomon Islands.

This morning William and Kate paid a call on the Prime Minister and members of the Cabinet. While there they were presented with traditional necklaces, CNN’s Max Foster shared a picture of the duo wearing their official gifts from the Prime Minister.

Max Foster, CNN

Max also tweeted a picture of the necklace given to Kate, the intricate beading work spells out “Princess Kate SIG 2012,” Max noted that “official titles aren’t everything”.

Max Foster, CNN

William and Kate then spent time at a cultural village in Honiara, Edwina Bartholomew of 7News Sydney posted this photo, showing Kate and William meeting residents and learning more about the community.

PHOTO: Edwina Bartholomew/7News Sydney

Kate and William were familiarized with the nine provinces that make up the Solomon Islands, it is a country where 85+ languages are spoken and poverty rates are very high.

Rebecca English shared this photo as the Duke and Duchess continued touring and meeting people, they also spoke with community leaders and asked about economic development possibilities.

Rebecca English/The Daily Mail Twitter

Both CNN’s Max Foster and Rebecca reported that William and Kate very much enjoyed themselves, below, a tweet from Max.

Max Foster/CNN Twitter

It is good to see Kate smiling in light of the stress the couple has been dealing with.

Rebecca English/The Daily Mail Twitter

Rebecca English’s impression of how the pair felt about their time this morning:

Rebecca English/The Daily Mail Twitter

They also were shown traditional island culture.

Edwina Bartholomew, 7News Sydney Instagram

Kate managed to look cool and composed despite the heat and humidity.

Rebecca English/The Daily Mail Twitter

They also watched warriors performing dances accompanied by pan pipes.

Rebecca English/The Daily Mail Twitter

Even a rain shower didn’t seem to bother the couple.

World Vision Asia Twitter

Kate and William then moved on to Burns Creek, a community on the outskirts of Honiara. Residents are impacted by the country’s high poverty rates,humanitarian group World Vision has more on the challenges facing the area.

The South Asia and Pacific region is home to a billion people who live on less than $2 a day. Levels of chronic child hunger and malnutrition are among the highest in the world.

The pair heard directly from residents about some of the tough issues they are confronting, including Louise Whitney and her little boy.

World Vision Asia

Louise has been helped by the Solomon Islands Small Business Enterprise Company program, an endeavor operated in partnership with World Vision.

PHOTO: World Vision

More on Louise’s success story from World Vision NZ:

As a result she now runs a successful canteen (grocery) shop from her home and is doing so well that she is looking for alternative premises. Her story is particularly impressive as the mother of three is a domestic violence survivor.

Below we see William and Kate hearing from Louise’s husband, Cain, who has also been involved with programs operated by World Vision NZ.

World Vision Asia Twitter

Cain has started a pig farming business, World Vision explains that “pigs are used as a project to help local people earn a good living in an area where people often survive on less than $2 a day”. Cain introduced William and Kate to a few of the piglets.

PHOTO: World Vision

World Vision Asia shared on Twitter that after meeting the little animals William suggested some interesting names for them:

World Vision Asia Twitter Feed

“Will” and “Kate” would certainly be memorable names for piglets.

Kate also learned about the extraordinarily high rates of domestic violence against women in the Solomon Islands, she met with Koisau Sade, World Vision’s Gender Coordinator.

World Vison

The Royals spoke with Ellison Mataifiri, a youth leader who represented the community.

PHOTO: World Vision

Ellison was more than impressed with Kate and William.

“They greeted me like we’d met before. We spoke about what Burns creek used to be like “it was dangerous and messed up,”

The youth leader also explained some realities to the couple:

“They wanted to know why we didn’t go to the bank, and I explained that people can’t read or write. The big banks are a long way away, and they won’t lend to us.”

Ellison told the couple about some of World Vision’s work in economic development and savings, and then presented the pair with an honorary savings passbook. It was an impactful day for the entire community, as Ellison explains:

“Our community has never seen a couple like that before, and they got to shake their hands. It’s a big story for Burns Creek today. For the past few years we haven’t felt part of Honiara. Today we feel powerful, and we feel recognized.”

Next, time to move on to a meeting with the Commonwealth Youth Pacific Centre (CYP), William and Kate’s visit coincides with the group’s Leadership and Integrity Conference. There was more rain as they arrived at the Conference. The weather appeared to have no impact whatsoever on either the Duke or Duchess, the smiles stayed on their faces as they continued with their activities.

PHOTO: World Vision

Kate and William were to address the group, consisting of young people from 12 Pacific countries. More on the program’s goals from Mai Life Magazine, quoting the regional director, Afu Billy:

“Pacific young people want to be trained in areas of good governance, democracy, human rights and the rule of law. They need to acquire skills to advocate and promote the interests of young people and be able to influence decisions that affect them.”

For the day’s very busy agenda Kate opted for a bright yellow dress, we were able to identify the frock with the help of WKW Facebook friend Tammie, and the always-wonderful Kate Middleton Style Blog, the piece was actually suggested as a good “Copy Kate” during last year’s North American Tour. Below, the post showing the Jaeger as an alternative to the yellow Jenny Packham Kate was wearing.

Kate Middleton Style Blog July 2011

The dress was originally priced at $270 (£180) and then discounted to $113. Below, we show it at Lyst.

Lyst

And as Jaeger showed it on their site.

Jaeger Pleated Shirt Dress

The knee-length dress has cap sleeves, a button front, shirt collar, fitted top, full skirt with pleating and a self-belt. It is 100% cotton in a light weight, ideal for the 80° temps and humidity that was higher than that.

I believe Kate may have also worn her Kiki McDonough Citrine Drop earrings, she also wore her trusty Sledge pumps.

Kiki McDonough/LK Bennett

Kate was also given a surprise, royal photographer Mark Stewart’s tweet explains:

Mark Stewart @RegalEyes

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LINKAGE:

World Vision NZ

Our thanks to World Vision’s Lauren for her gracious assistance with information and photos.

Next on today’s agenda:

  • The couple will travel to a Coast Watchers memorial in Honiara, they’ll lay a ceremonial wreath and meet veterans of the Coast Watch.
  • Kate and William then attend a lunch reception hosted by the Prime Minister in aid of Solomon Islands charities, including representatives of the Diamond Jubilee Trust.
  • Kate and William fly to Marau, “The welcome ceremony has been developed entirely by the local people and promises to be a very special and memorable moment for Their Royal Highnesses in such a remote and beautiful location.”
  • The Royal couple will proceed by boat to the island of Marapa, where they will first visit a village before traveling on a traditional war canoe the short distance between Marapa and Tavanipupu.
  • Upon arriving on Tavanipupu William and Kate will be met with a musical and dance welcome, they will spend the night at the private resort.
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Julie

Monday 17th of September 2012

While some might think her shoes were inappropraiate, they were appropriate for the weather and area. It was raining and if you look at the ground in the pictures you will see that it is very sandy. In damp sandy gound and rain, you want to wear leather shoes that are easy to clean and will hold up to the weather and surroundings where her Imperia wedges would not of been able to handle the conditions.

The dress is lovely and take it from someone who lives in a hot and humid climate year round, the light weight materials are better and stand up better to the weather and sweat. She looks lovely as always and I like the brighter color.

cks

Monday 17th of September 2012

I know that much has been said about the height of the wedges that she wears - however, I think that she realizes that people do come out to see her - by wearing heels that make her taller - she is more visible to the many who hope for a glimpse.

I think her dress choices and for that matter shoe choices have been quite good. While I would have foresworn heels and stockings for sandals, my guess is that she could not. Besides, those who are coming out to see her want to see a princess - someone who dresses as a princess would dress. For most of the people, it is the only time that they may ever see royalty......

While not a great fan of eyelet, it is crisp and suggests one is not wilting in the heat even if one is. The yellow dress would make her stand out - I loved the color on her and she looked cool as well. All in all, I would think that the Queen is very proud of how her grandson and his wife have represented her under what have been trying times for them personally. I think that one can say that the duchess is the epitome of grace under pressure.

Fashiophile

Monday 17th of September 2012

The dress is very nice but wrong shoes again for this moment - a wedge pump would do nicely. One cannot compare what she wore in Canada/US to what she is wearing in the Asia Pacific. Both areas are totally different weather-wise and culture-wise so I think the clothes she has chosen are appropriate.

AshleyOlivia

Monday 17th of September 2012

She really does look poised despite the rain. In the pictures where she and William and examining the piglets and conversing with Ellison, you can tell that the bottom of her dress is drenched.

Elizabeth

Monday 17th of September 2012

Love the dress and color. Her shoe choices are making me insane. Patent leather pumps when the hosts Are In flats or no shoes. Doesn't she own any cute sandals that don't have dated 4" cork heels.

Aly

Monday 17th of September 2012

I know what you mean!! As the others mentioned, those wedges from yesterday would have been such a smarter choice, but she also has her Imperia wedges too, and those would have looked fantastic. I can't imagine how many times her shoes got stuck in mud today or how much dirt she had to wipe off them later on!

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