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The Duchess Wears “The Duchess” as William & Kate Canoe to Haida Gwaii

It was a gorgeous day for William and Kate to visit Haida Gwaii. The couple paddled a traditional canoe to reach their destination.Stephen Lock / i-Images

More from The Daily Mirror:

Paddling along with 10 rowers to the beat of a pacer’s drum, the royal couple went to Haida Gwaii, formerly the Queen Charlotte Islands, in British Columbia

Haida Gwaii means “Islands of the People” and archaeological evidence suggests the area has been inhabited for at least 10,000 years.

©Stephen Lock / i-Images/ Polaris

From CBC News:

Prince William and Kate disembarked from the canoe on the beach in front of the Haida Heritage Centre, where they were greeted by 13 Haida chiefs and hundreds of people who lined the rocky ridge along the water.

Rebecca English

Rebecca English

The royals being welcomed by one of the Haida chiefs.©James Whatling /Splash News

A traditional monument on the island.Kensington Palace

At the Haida Heritage Performing House, they enjoyed cultural dances.Kensington Palace

Prince William delivered remarks during the event. Back to The Mirror’s coverage:

Prince William made himself even more popular by addressing the crown in their own tongue.

He spoke a few words in the native Haida language during a speech in the cultural centre.

You can hear William’s efforts in native tongue at the top of the video.

From the CBC News coverage of today’s engagements:

They sat entranced as they watched several displays including a woman’s dance in honour of their daughter Charlotte – the Haida are a matriarchal society – and a man’s in honour of George.

The Duke and Duchess in the Carving Shed, speaking with a carver who creates traditional totems.Kensington Palace

Kate and William leaving the Haida Heritage Centre.Kensington Palace

The next stop was the new Haida Gwaii General Hospital. Kate and William had a tour of the new facility and unveiled a plaque commemorating their visit.  Following the hospital event, it was time for a little fishing.©James Whatling / Spalsh News

The Duke and Duchess joined teens from Skidegate Youth Centre for the outing. The Centre offers a safe venue for “meaningful social, recreational & educational activities.”Kensington Palace

Kate and William seemed entertained by the crab they caught.Kensington Palace

You can see the back of Kate’s new jacket.Kensington Palace

This offers a better view of the parka.©Pool / i-Images / Polaris

The Duchess seemed to enjoy being out on the water.©Stephen Lock / i-Images/ Polaris

We now look at what Kate wore for the day’s engagements.

We start with a new jacket by Toronto-based Smythe Les Vests. The Duchess wore (drum roll) “The Duchess” jacket.Saks Fifth Avenue

The blazer is very similar to Kate’s One-Button Blazer from the company. It is 100% wool, with the distinctive cutout at the back, front welt pockets, and buttons at the cuffs. This color is called Army Green and it is sold out almost everywhere. Saks is taking pre-orders for the piece, with delivery promised no later than Jan 30, 2017.  I found one place where it is still in stock, Diani Boutique; the montage below is with photos from Diani. As of Saturday night Diani has the Duchess in sizes 4, 6, 12 and 14.

Diani Boutique

Diani Boutique

The navy version is one of Kate’s most frequently worn garments, very much a staple of her wardrobe. We show it below at Shopbop, where it is in stock in almost all sizes ($595).© /Shopbop/

Kate was in a new blouse from the Somerset by Alice Temperley collection that is exclusive to John Lewis. Kate chose the ‘Spot Pretty Blouse’ in ivory.John Lewis

The top is done in a semi-sheer textured fabric, with lace inserts at the cuff, a wide inserted placket with pleats that is topped off by the bow. It also looks like a bit of a hi-low hemline…or is that just me? The piece is 100% polyester, and only available in larger sizes at this point (£79 / $106). It is also offered in black.John Lewis

When heading back out on the water Kate pulled on a Really Wild sweater, the Cashmere Mix Cable Crew in ruby (£195).Really Wild

The sweater is a blend of 30 % cashmere/70% merino wool, with cable detailing and a high ribbed neck. The piece is now out of stock. Today’s Tip of the Tiara (and a big ‘thank you’) goes to Danielle Stacey for her speedy id of the sweater, along with the inveterate Food, Fash, and Fit.

Kate also put on a new parka by Troy London, the brand’s Wax Parka (£350). The parka is made of lightweight cotton finished with a dry wax finish. It features a cinched waist and neckline, front pockets, and a waterproof lining.

Troy London specializes in outerwear for women and is run by its founders, sisters Rosie and Lucia Ruck Keene. All of Troy’s merchandise is designed and made in the UK.

Kate had on a pair of Zara jeans which we’ve not yet identified. Many are favoring the Zara Skinny Mid-rise Trousers in khaki ($39.90).Zara

Kate wore her Virgi Chocolate Suede boots from R Soles.©Splash News / R. Soles

Kate looked to be was wearing a belt by Mulberry. You can just make out the logo on the piece.

Our thanks to Anna for her ID work on the belt.

Many readers recognized Kate’s Kiki McDonough Citrine Pear Drop Earrings (£495, that’s about $650 at today’s exchange rates), one of the first pair by the jeweler we remember the Duchess wearing.kate-fishing-haida-gwaii-canada-canada-tour-kiki-citrine-drops-sept-30-2016-images-pol

The Duchess started the day with one hair accessory and ended it with another. These photos are both from the morning.©Splash News/i-Images

As is the photo below right. Below left you see the Duchess has put on her animal print headband/Alice band.©i-Images,Polaris / i-Images,Polaris

Tomorrow the tour wraps up and the Cambridges head for home. Here is our final installment of the tour schedule.canada-day-7-schedule-event-times-timing-itinerary-agenda-engagements-october-1

 

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TravelingBlush

Tuesday 11th of October 2016

I love how the look is styled today! So many surprising elements that people would probably not 'dare' put together.This really shows her singularly unique style. Really love how she styled the blouse with the jacket and skinny jeans. I've seen variations of the blouse, skinny jeans and boots often, mostly in the US, but pairing it with such a business-like jacket and making it work, just wow.

Melissa

Tuesday 4th of October 2016

I've tried the skinny pants and mid-calf boots with any kind of top and I always feel like I belong in a Three Muskeeteers movie. Add the ruffled shirt....and presto. And the similar but slightly off shades of green. And as someone else mentioned, the cowboy boots actually look cheap to me, maybe because they are suede which is not my preference. Finally, as my husband often asks, do all pants these days have to be yoga pants? She is such a fashion treasure - I wish she would help the skinny pant trend faaaaade awaaaaay.

katefanatic

Monday 3rd of October 2016

Loved the olive colored jeans and jacket with the cowboy boots but hated the blouse, which is odd for me because I am a fan of a crisp blouse tucked into jeans. I think the reason I didn't like it is that the pussy boy made it look too "prissy" for me and therefore it didn't seem to go with the rest of the outfit---without the bow I think it would have been fantastic. I loved the red sweater and the waterproof jacket. I think her makeup and minimal accessories were fine, but I truly disliked both of the head bands. I often wonder if a lovely French braid might not work perfectly for times such as this when she needs her hair out of her face but doesn't want a ponytail?

Alora

Tuesday 4th of October 2016

I didn't realise she stuck that dreadful plastic thing on her head. They do awful things like rounding the face and pouffing the hair back to the eighties. I know this headband thing is practical but it robs her look entirely. It needs to be 'accidentally' snapped in half and someone do an intervention should she drift into a shop to replace it.

Nicole

Sunday 2nd of October 2016

John Lewis has sold out of the blouse in Ivory online

Alora

Sunday 2nd of October 2016

I've read the mixed comments and basically this is a look that is very Kate. Most times she's picture perfect and then days like today her individuality shines through. She's trying to be fashionably casual and I think the skinnies are her way of combatting the hem on the knee she mostly adheres to. She's a young woman with a fabulous silhouette and skinny jeans and blazers emphasise this. There's no way with her shape I'd be baggying it up(if there's such a word) it might be revealing but she's perfectly decent. I think she's comfortable in what she gets up to and her confidence is plain to see in her face.

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