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From Tour to Tour: Kate in White Alexander McQueen for Bhutan Departure

For today’s departure from Bhutan, the Duchess brought back the white Alexander McQueen separates first worn in Singapore on the 2012 Jubilee Tour.

Mist and clouds hung low over the Bhutan airport as the royal party said their formal goodbyes to Bhutan. William and Kate now return to India and make their visit to the Taj Mahal.©Alan Davidson/SilverHub/Nunn Syndication/Polaris

Weather conditions were much different when we first saw the Duchess in the broderie anglaise pieces. Above, September 2012. 

Left/Center: Gardens by the Bay Facebook Right: Rebecca English, The Daily Mail, Mail Online

Left/Center: Gardens by the Bay Facebook Right: Rebecca English, The Daily Mail, Mail Online

It looked cool and damp but Kate didn’t seem to be chilled.©Alan Davidson/SilverHub/Nunn Syndication/Polaris

She accessorized with her LK Bennett Natalie clutch.

LK Bennett

LK Bennett

And I *think* she wore her Fern heels, also by LK Bennett.

LK Bennett

LK Bennett

The Duchess also wore her Kiki McDonough Lauren pave diamond leaf earrings.

©Polaris / Kiki McDonough

©Polaris / Kiki McDonough

Emily Andrews of The Sun shared a picture of the necklace Kate received as a gift from Queen Jetsun.  

Emily Andrews, The Sun @ByEmilyAndrews

Emily Andrews, The Sun @ByEmilyAndrews

The royal entourage and media enjoyed spectacular views of the Himalayas and Mt. Everest on the way to Agra. Mark Stewart shared a picture of the stunning mountains and skies.

Mark Stewart @Regal Eyes

Mark Stewart @Regal Eyes

The group arriving at Agra’s airport.

Simon Perry, People magazine @SPerryPeopleMag

Simon Perry, People magazine @SPerryPeopleMag

The hospitality was evident in Agra with banners welcoming the royal visitors. 

Peter Hunt, The BBC

Peter Hunt, The BBC

There is local interest in the visit, more from the Hindustan Times:

Stringent security measures are in place at the Taj Mahal for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William and Kate Middleton’s visit to the monument on Saturday.

To mark the Duke and Duchess’ visit to Agra, a local cafe is serving a special complimentary coffee, the Royal Duchess coffee to customers. The Sheroes Hangout café is run by acid attack survivors.

The most noticeable thing about arriving back in India today: the heat. It is  41℃, that’s about 105℉.  It’s possible “oppressive” is an understatement, the word ‘enervating’ comes to mind.

Weather.com

Weather.com

The media preparing to wait.

Victoria Murphy, The Mirror @QueenVicMIrror

Victoria Murphy, The Mirror
@QueenVicMirror

The engagement is slated for 3:45pm local time, that’s 6:45 EDT. The schedule is relatively simple: Kate & William will pose for photographs and then spend an hour touring the Taj Mahal privately. We’ll have total coverage of that event; if merited, we will live blog.  There are a variety of advancers on today’s visit, here is a partial list:

  • The Daily Mail’s story (and photos) on the Bhutan departure and Taj tour is here; The Sky News story looking ahead to the tour is here
  • The Hindustan Times story about preps and logistics at the Taj Mahal is here
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Lindsay

Monday 18th of April 2016

I think this is one of my favorite looks! I loved it back in 2012 and even looked in to having something made. Figured it wouldn't look as good though! With the blue wedges it looked great, but it's even better with the nude. White with nude accessories is such a classy look!

Also, having seen pictures of her when she was younger, I think she has naturally curly/wavy hair. As someone with similar texture, HOW on earth is her hair defying the heat and humidity???? I would love to know what products she is using!

Emily

Monday 18th of April 2016

That necklace is beautiful. I won't be surprised if we see her wear it again back in the UK. I like the deep neckline on this dress. She looks great.

monalisa

Sunday 17th of April 2016

Nice to see Kate uncovered. This looks very stylish after all the boho looks, although not one of McQueen's more interesting designs. Same as usual looking bag and shoes. It was good of Kate to wear the gift necklace but something brighter would have picked this look up a bit. As I said earlier Kate's stylist isn't putting much effort into accessories what are fairly basic outfits that could really benefit from some creativity to lift these outfits from ok to wow.

Tara

Saturday 16th of April 2016

I like this look so much better without the belt, and I liked the Emilia Wickstead for Bhutan arrival so much better WITH the belt. Funny how a belt can make or break an entire outfit!

RockyMountains

Saturday 16th of April 2016

I want a necklace like the one Kate got from Queen Jetson. So delicate and beautiful (and meaningful too). Kate is a vision of grace and beauty.

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