Kate repeated another favorite today, bringing back her red LK Bennett Ami coat in support of Wales’ rugby team, known as the Red Dragons. The Duke and Duchess were at Millennium Stadium in Cardiff to watch the match against New Zealand’s All Blacks team.
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Above we see Kate arriving at a reception for the Welsh Rugby Charitable Trust just prior to today’s match.
Welsh Rugby Charitable Trust
The Trust supports players seriously injured during their careers, Prince William is patron of the organization. The couple spent time speaking with former players and Trust officials before today’s game. More from Wales Online:
Philip Harris, 59, who was partially paralysed down his left side after being injured in a game, said he believed the royal couple’s appearance represented a firm pledge to support the trust.
Mr Harris, from Brynamman, near Swansea, said: The Duke was very inquisitive, he was very caring and interested in all of us here today.
He is dedicated to this great cause, he has shown that today. To get somebody of his stature to support us is incredible.
This is a great charity, it has brought us comradeship and friendship as well as emotional and physical support. We would have been lost without it, so to have Prince William here has meant a lot to us.
© UNICEF 2011
The focus of that trip was to focus attention on the humanitarian crisis in East Africa, there is still an immense need, you can learn more or donate to UNICEF’s East Africa Children’s Crisis Appeal by clicking here.
The ‘Ami’ is a wool/nylon blend, with a high collar, epaulets, and front slit pockets.
TV2-Denmark/LK Bennett
This is the first time we have seen Kate wear the belt that originally came with the coat.
Michael Steele/PA Wire
The piece is from LK Bennett’s f/w 2011 collection. Below, another look, as shared on Harriet Davies’ Twitter feed. (With thanks to Royal Forum Moron.)
Harriet Davies Twitter Feed (@Haz1ofMany)
It looked like Kate was also wearing her trusty Aquatalia Rhumba boots, very much a fall and winter staple for her.
Aquatalia Rhumba
We did see a new handbag today, a red clutch that appears to be the Gucci Monogram Canvas Horsebit Shoulder Bag/Clutch.
Via StyleHive
The piece features the company’s logo on the canvas, leather trim, goldtone metal hardware, and a detachable chain. I was surprised to see the Duchess carrying a logoed bag, it’s not something she generally does.
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The bag is from the company’s 1921 Collection, it originally retailed for somewhere in the $1200-$1300 range, Kate has probably owned it for quite some time, the company no longer offers it in red. A contemporary version in all leather is available from Gucci for $1580.
Topping things off, it appeared Kate may have been wearing the Catherine Zoraida Double Leaf earrings first noted on the recent Jubilee Tour, we show them below as seen at the Malaysian State Dinner.
PA Wire/Catherine Zoraida
If Kate’s hair looks a bit different, it is. She has trimmed her bangs, here is a better view.
Michael Steele/PA Wire
Today’s match was a tough one, ultimately New Zealand triumphed, 33-10.
Welsh Rugby Union
All in all a very good look for the Duchess, she was in team colors and looked comfortable, she clearly enjoyed the match despite the outcome.
You can view ITN’s video here.
ITN
We’ll see you Tuesday (if not before), when Kate is Sir David Attenborough’s guest at the opening of the Natural History Museum’s new Treasures Gallery.
DrMama
Tuesday 27th of November 2012
I can't pinpoint why, but I think she looks like she is pregnant. Maybe I'm imagining things, but something about her skin tone or appearance reminds me of my early days of pregnancy. I guess time will tell.
Sunny
Monday 26th of November 2012
Did anyone else notice that Kate has the self belt buckled at the last notch? I wonder if she's gotten a little thicker around the middle......
katefan
Monday 26th of November 2012
I don't understand the issue people have with her age and her hair length. She is only 30. There are many women her age and older with long hair, including glamorous celebrities, and I don't believe it is particularly aging. In fact, I think her hair makes her look youthful.
Aly
Tuesday 27th of November 2012
I totally agree!!! Haha, as I mentioned a few posts down, I'm about to turn 36 and I dread the day I'll be forced by "society" to cut my hair. As long as it looks good (which it certainly does for her, and I like to think for me, lol), who cares how old you are?? :)
Eve
Monday 26th of November 2012
Does anyone know about the bracelet she's wearing with this outfit?
Kathy
Tuesday 27th of November 2012
The only picture that I see where she might have on a bracelet is the old one from the Unicef event. It looks like it could be her charm bracelet with the C charm that Camilla is reported to have given her. But it is so hard to see and such a small view that it is nearly impossible for me to tell. Perhaps you have another picture in mind that shows it better.
katefanatic
Monday 26th of November 2012
Love this coat, although I slightly prefer the belt she wore to the UNICEF event. The purse is gorgeous, and the boots are a favorite of mine. Unfortunately, I dont love the new "bangs" that have been cut into the Duchess' hair. They seem too blunt to me, and they dont blend well with the rest of her hair. I am hoping this was just a one-time styling blunder, and they will look better the next time.