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Kate in Tara Jarmon for Naomi House Children’s Hospice Visit

Kate chose a springtime ensemble today for her visit to Naomi House Children’s Hospice.

James Whatling/Splash News

James Whatling/Splash News

Kate chose to spend her 2nd wedding anniversary working, below you see the Duchess being greeted by Sally, who is 8.  Sally presented Kate with a lovely bouquet of flowers, she has spinal atrophy and receives care at Naomi House.

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Naomi House is connected to another unit, jacksplace, that portion of the facility provides services to young adults. More from the group’s Facebook page:

Naomi House and jacksplace provides support to children and young adults who are likely to die at an early age. We provide respite,emergency and bereavement care.

Kate spent time touring the facilities, including the gardens, children’s bedrooms and therapy pool. She also enjoyed sharing tea with brothers and sisters of Naomi House children, we see her with Reuben and Jessica during tea.

David Parker/Daily Mail/PA Wire

David Parker/Daily Mail/PA Wire

The Mirror’s Victoria Murphy reports this is not the first trip to Naomi House for Kate, she previously visited back in 2008. As many know, today is Kate and William’s 2nd wedding anniversary, more on how that was recognized during the day’s event from the Mirror’s live blog:

Hospice Chairman professor Khalid Aziz told Kate: “It’s especially special that you came here today because today is a very special day two years ago to the day, you were in a slightly larger building then this one – probably not having quite as much fun. But you did it very well we were all totally enthralled.

“I just hope Prince William is taking you somewhere nice tonight.”

Kate blushed, spread her arms and replied: “Well he’s on shift, so…”

Today’s appearance is also linked to Children’s Hospice Week, “the UK’s only awareness and fundraising week for children with life-limiting conditions…”.  Kate’s belief in children’s hospice prompted her first recorded video message.

Children's Hospice Week/Together for Short Lives

Children’s Hospice Week/Together for Short Lives

In the video Kate expresses her strong feelings about the need to support children’s hospice work.

Children’s hospices provide lifelines to families at a time of unimagin­able pain. The support they give is vital.

“In order to carry out this wonderful work, our help is needed.”

You may view Kate’s message by clicking here.

James Whatling/Splash News

James Whatling/Splash News

There was still a sizable crowd outside to see Kate leave, as shown in this photo by People magazine’s Simon Perry.

Simon Perry/People Magazine Twitter

Simon Perry/People Magazine Twitter

Kate’s coat is by Tara Jarmon.

Harvey Nichols

Harvey Nichols

It is was available at Harvey Nichols for £380, no one will be surprised to learn it has sold out.  The piece is from the brand’s spring 2013 collection, crafted from 100% cotton twill with an acetate/viscose lining. The collarless piece is single-breasted with bound buttonholes, darts at waist and shoulder, angled front pockets and a deep back vent.

Tara Jarmon/Harvey Nichols

Tara Jarmon/Harvey Nichols

Tara Jarmon was a new designer for me, one I am happy to have discovered. Her design aesthetic is unfussy, with clean, elegant lines and a minimum of frou-frou. Ms. Jarmon was born in Canada, and lived in California for some time, but she and her eponymous label are based in Paris. There are more than 25 free-standing boutiques throughout Europe and Asia, including Munich, Bordeaux, Madrid, Zurich and several other locales. There are several boutiques in London; the line is also carried at Harvey Nichols and John Lewis.

Kate paired this piece with a coordinating dress by “an independent dressmaker”. She accessorized with her LK Bennett Sledge Pumps and Avona clutch.

LK Bennett

LK Bennett

We will update when we have a few more photos.

This is just one of two posts today, I think you will enjoy our second post due out shortly. It’s a little something we are doing to officially launch the Baby Cambridge Fundraiser.

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Amy

Sunday 26th of May 2013

Wow, it looks perfect on Kate. I really like the colour, and the design! I really wish I could buy one too.

If anyone out there knows where I can buy this, please help me!!

Margaret

Tuesday 21st of May 2013

She looks radiant! I LOVE this color on her and her hair is beautiful!

RB

Sunday 12th of May 2013

Her dress looks very similar to the Alexander McQueen crepe dress in blush...could it be? http://www.selfridges.com/en/Womenswear/Categories/Shop-Clothing/Dresses/Crepe-dress_161-2000084-308683QY1406740/?previewAttribute=Blush

Evo

Thursday 2nd of May 2013

Beautiful coat. I hope their new child grows up into a world filled with peace and surrounded by love.

Sophie

Tuesday 30th of April 2013

Coat still available at THIS moment in sizes 10 and 14 at Harvey Nichols ;-)

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