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It’s Casual Kate for a Morning Safari at Kaziranga National Park

This morning Kate and William had an early start despite last night’s late arrival at Kaziranga National Park and Bihu festival celebration.

James Whatling / Splash News

James Whatling / Splash News

We saw a more casual Kate as the royal tour entered its fourth day. Below you see the Cambridges meeting their guides for the morning’s safari.Rebecca English, The Daily Mail @RE_DailyMail

From Richard Palmer in The Express:

The royal couple are spending two nights in the park, pursuing their interest in conservation and promoting the efforts of Indian park authorities to encourage the local human population to preserve the habitat and make the most of the tourist attraction.

Kensington Palace

In addition to their guides, the couple was accompanied by security personnel and a limited number of media. Simon Perry of People shared this photo as the group was heading out.

Simon Perry, People Magazine @SPerryPeopleMag

Simon Perry, People Magazine @SPerryPeopleMag

At some points, the best view was standing up.Kensington Palace

From Victoria Murphy’s story for The Mirror:

William spotted a rhino mother and her baby wading in a marsh-like patch in the distance.

Kate gasped: “Oh wow.”

But Victoria explains that might not have been their favorite sighting.

Possibly the highlight of their trek was a huge rhino blocking the road ahead. The couple gasped as they caught sight of the huge animal just 50 yards away from them.

©Robin Nunn/Nunn Syndication/Polaris)

Kate said; “This is amazing!”

And William added: “It’s amazing to be this close.”

©POOL / i-Images

©Pool/i-Images

The pair clearly reveled in their time exploring the Park and were able to enjoy 30 minutes without media and most security personnel.

The Park is home to two-thirds of the world’s one-horned rhino population, just one of many reasons it is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Richard Palmer has more about the morning’s activities in his story for The Express:

After almost an hour of safari, the Duke and Duchess arrived at the Bimoli Anti-Poaching Camp in the centre of the park, where they were greeted by a group of rangers.

And then it was time for a group photo.The UK in India

Wearing her trusty Sebago Balas probably felt wonderful for the Duchess after being in heels most of the week.Robin Nunn/Nunn Syndication/Polaris

This morning Kate wore a pair of Zara Mid Rise Biker Trousers.

They are a cotton/poly blend with a touch of elastane for stretch. The trousers have a fair amount of detail, including a front pocket with exposed metal zipper, ribbed knee stitching, and a piece of triangular fabric running from mid-thigh to the knee (pointed out below right with blue lines).Zara

A look at the ribbed area on Kate’s jeans. Kate’s color is khaki marl; the trousers are also offered in white. The trousers retail for $49.90.©Polaris

The Duchess wore a blouse/top from Australia’s storied RM Williams.©Splash News/Polaris

A WKW Facebook friend inquired about the blouse with the retailer. She was told the style name is ‘Gretna’ and the style dates to the autumn/winter 2014 collection. Below, a closer look reveals the colors of the pattern better, navy, and rust shades. The shirt has a ruffled placket and vertical stitching detail on the front. Our Facebook pal was also told the garment was a gift to Kate during the 2014 tour, and that it was a limited run piece no longer available anywhere in the RM Williams system.Kate Safari India Day 4 Apr 13 2016 RM Williams Blouse Mediaum Shot i-images

Some may recognize the RM Williams name, Prince William wore a shirt by the company when visiting the Taronga Zoo during the 2014 tour.

Rebecca English /The DailyMail/Mail Online

Rebecca English /The DailyMail/Mail Online

The Duchess brought out one of her favorite pair of casual shoes, her ‘Bala’ moccasins by Sebago in the taupe/white colorway.  Sebago has them in stock for $95 while Online Shoes has them at essentially the same price ($94.95); both retailers offer free shipping.?Senbago

We saw Kate wearing a new scarf (new to us), it is by Flora Garments, a London shop specializing in merchandise from around the world with an emphasis on apparel and accessories ideal for travel.  The piece is Flora’s Indian Embroidered Stole, crafted in pashmina woven and embroidered in Kashmir, India.Flora Garment

The stole is sold out in Kate’s color, beige, but offered in other colors as well as plain versions.  The piece measures  72cm x 204cm, about 28″ x 80″, it sells for £180.  A Tip of the Tiara to the ever-stylish Michelle of Perth’s Fashion, she identified the piece.

The Duchess wore her Kiki McDonough Citrine Drop earrings.Kiki McDonough

And a pair of Ray-Ban Wayfarers.

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Rose

Thursday 14th of April 2016

For the second time this tour, I am questioning the Ray-Ban folding wayfarers. I own a pair and can never slide them off of my head and onto my face like she does without holding the arms so they do not bend. I also noticed that Kate has them hanging on her blouse and whenever I try to do the same the glasses fall because the arms and nose pieces collapse. Is it possible that she has the brown original classic wayfarers? Or do I simply lack the grace to properly use the folding pair??? :)

Sarah

Thursday 14th of April 2016

You know my sunglasses kept slipping so I just went to a random store and asked them to tighten the screws.. I'm sure Kate could've done that when buying it.. Or had someone do it for her. Just takes a tiny screwdriver and 30 seconds..

admin

Thursday 14th of April 2016

That's a good observation Rose, although I'm quite sure there's no lack of grace on your part, not at all. I do know we have seen Kate with the folded glasses in her hand at event(s) where she did put them atop her head. When I have time (it probably won't be until next week) I will go through old posts/photos to see if I can locate those pictures. :)

Midwestgurl

Thursday 14th of April 2016

Count me in as one of those who thinks these pants are inappropriate for the occasion. They are too tight. She has gone to, it seems, great lengths, to ensure that she remains modest in her appearance during this tour, but these jeans are not modest. The photos on Daily Mail showed a very clear outline of her butt and legs. Maybe she changed into the dress for the rhino feeding because she realized herself that those pants were too tight and bending over to feed a rhino would likely give her plumbers butt.

Claire, it has nothing to do with concealing her natural shape. It is respecting another culture and what is deemed acceptable and what isn't acceptable to them. She is representing the Queen of England so it is right that she dress in a way that is attractive but also with a sensitivity and understanding about what that country believes is vulgar. She doesn't need to be wearing 70s bell bottoms here, but they should be looser and more professional. You can call it 'the family firm' and this is her job now and she should dress as any other 34 year old woman with a junior executive position would dress. Straight leg, casual dress pant would be best. Leave the skinny jeans to her personal life.

Claire

Thursday 14th of April 2016

The line between professional and personal life gets very blurred when it comes to the Royal family. In a sense Kate is always 'at work', so I don't think the analogy with a junior executive position is an apt one. Many of her engagements are social or sporting ones, for which office wear is not appropriate.

With regard to the need to take the cultural sensitivities of another country into account, this should not extend to slavishly following principles that have at their root a rather misogynistic principle (not unique to any one country, obviously). Having spent time in India, I can attest to the fact that it is very common to see men there wearing far less clothing than the Duchess! True modesty has very little to do with clothing, and much more to do with manners, courtesy and how one comports oneself.

Deborah

Thursday 14th of April 2016

What's wrong with the trousers? They fit well and are very comfortable with good stretch - particularly over the knee, perfect for the activity she was partaking in.

Liora

Thursday 14th of April 2016

Pretty blouse, but those pants are awful. I'm not a prude, but these skinny jeans are totally inappropriate. I'd love to see her in a slim leg, cigarette pant with some real shoes, brogues are fashionable at the moment or maybe some nice, leather loafers. I find this look a bit juvenile

Lindsey

Thursday 14th of April 2016

It has to be difficult to decide what to wear on a safari. I think the shirt was a good choice - pretty and delicate, but light. The scarf is gorgeous and I love how she tied it. On to the pants...I think the color is right, but that's about all. These pants are awesome for "off duty". For at work, on tour, representing royalty, I feel like these are too casual. I wouldn't wear anything that tight with an exposed zipper to my workplace. Granted, I'm not going on a safari while at work, but I just think something more appropriate could've been found. The ribbed factor on the knees, the fit, and the exposed zipper are very cool and I really like the pant for day to day wear. It just seems unprofessional in this setting.

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