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Kate in Vibrant Red for Queen’s Christmas Lunch & Beulah Adds Handbags

We have a very brief post to share today, as William, Kate, and other royals headed to Buckingham Palace for the Queen’s annual Christmas lunch.

James Whatling/Splash News

James Whatling/Splash News

Royal photographer Mark Stewart noted that Prince George was on hand for the party.

Mark Stewart Twitter Feed (@RegalEyes)

Mark Stewart Twitter Feed (@RegalEyes)

To see Mark’s photo of the young Prince, click here.

The foursome as they left Buckingham Palace.

©Ben Stevens / i-Images.co

©Ben Stevens / i-Images.co

From The Daily Mail’s story:

The Queen’s annual pre-Christmas lunch is a royal tradition and allows her to catch up with more distant relations, who are not invited to join her at the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk on the 25th.

All of the senior royals, among them Prince Charles and Camilla, William and Kate, and the Earl and Countess of Wessex are expected at the country estate on Christmas Day and appear alongside the monarch at the traditional Christmas morning church service.

©James Whatling / Splash News

©James Whatling / Splash News

It very much looked like the Duchess was in the Katherine Hooker dress worn to the EACH launch of the Nook fundraising appeal in November.

All Photos by James Whatling/Splash News

All Photos by James Whatling/Splash News

The frock is a custom version of the label’s ‘Ascot’ dress.

Katherine Hooker

Katherine Hooker

The Duchess was wearing her Mappin & Webb ‘Fortune’ White Gold Drop Pendant.

i-Images/Mappin & Webb/i-Images

i-Images/Mappin & Webb/i-Images

She also wore a pair of earrings evocative of Christmas trees.

James Whatling/Splash News

James Whatling/Splash News

Anna of My Small Obsessions notes that Kate has had the earrings at least 7 years, and her sister, Pippa, has also been seen wearing them. More info here.

Ben Stevens, i-Images.co/James Whatling, Splash News

Ben Stevens, i-Images.co/James Whatling, Splash News

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Also today, an update from one of our favorite sponsors, Beulah London, about the ‘Amara’ dress that Kate wore in New York.

James Whatling/Splash News

James Whatling/Splash News

Originally the delivery time for anyone ordering the dress was 10-12 weeks; Beulah tells me that frame has been cut in half; delivery is now expected in 4-6 weeks.  The dress is priced at £650, about $1000 at today’s exchange rates.

Beulah London

Beulah London

Another note about Beulah today: the label has launched a handbag line.

Beulah London

Beulah London

Above we show the Black leather version, as well as the Two-Tone Black/White style. The bags are made of leather, with foldover zippered opening, bow detail on the flap and silk lining.

Beulah London

Beulah London

The bags measure roughly 12″ x 7″ x 2″ deep (30cm x 18cm x 5cm).

Beulah London

Beulah London

The bags also have a cell phone sized pocket inside. Below, the Rose Smoke clutch.

Beulah London

Beulah London

And a quick reminder that Beulah’s flash sale ends tonight at midnight.

Beulah London

Beulah London

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Our final FYI: we’ve updated the information About Kate’s Kenneth Jay Lane earrings included in yesterday’s post. (Scroll to bottom of post for earring info.)

Kenneth Jay Lane/JacksonLee, Splash News

Kenneth Jay Lane/JacksonLee, Splash News

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Ann G

Wednesday 24th of December 2014

Does anyone know what fragrance Kate is currently wearing? Hard to find the Gardenia White Petals from the wedding in the U.S.

Ann

Tuesday 23rd of December 2014

Your blog was asked on "who wants to be millionaire" this evening.

Liz

Monday 22nd of December 2014

I seem to be in the minority - I like the earrings! They give an otherwise simple and basic outfit a little more glam. They're a lot more fun than the jewelry we typically see her in, so I was excited to see her spice it up a bit :)

Anne B.

Sunday 21st of December 2014

I really like red on Catherine, it suits her very well.

Again not a fan of her earrings. In fact it reminds me of the kind of earrings I used to wear 10-15 years ago when I went clubbing: cheap ones that I could buy a lot of and change very often. Definitely not my style anymore I prefer more precious and delicate jewels.

Anyway she looks radiant and I can't wait to see her other Xmas outfits!

cass

Friday 19th of December 2014

Didn't Catherine wear a similar red dress last Christmas to Her Majesty's luncheon?

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