The Duchess chose a Catherine Walker ensemble for today’s afternoon activities in Stockholm. Below, you see the dress.
And here you have a look at the coat as Kate and William join Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel for a walk to the Nobel Museum after lunch.
Let’s backtrack and look at a few photos from a luncheon at the Royal Palace hosted by King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia. Below, Kate and William with the King and Queen.
15 additional members of Sweden’s royal court were expected to attend the luncheon. There were not many pictures released, this is another of the formal photos taken at the Palace.
Following lunch Victoria, Kate, William and Daniel headed to the Nobel Museum. Here you see them leaving the Palace.
A video from Kensington Palace.
The Duke and Duchess, accompanied by Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel, leave the Royal Palace of Stockholm for Stortorget Square #RoyalVisitSweden pic.twitter.com/yywsAW70X3
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) January 30, 2018
The two couples walked on the cobblestone streets to Stortorget Square in Old Town, a part of Stockholm that dates back to the thirteenth century.
The Daily Mail’s Rebecca English shared a video of the walk.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Crown Princess Victoria and Crown Prince Daniel walk down from the palace #RoyalVisitSweden pic.twitter.com/xYyPUEIdvH
— Rebecca English (@RE_DailyMail) January 30, 2018
The four on their way to the Museum.
Kate chatting with Prince Daniel.
The Duke and Duchess greeting crowds.
This was today’s only opportunity for the public to see the royals.
The Duchess and Crown Princess Victoria.
A formal photo of the four royals.
Victoria Murphy of The Daily Mirror shared word there was a special gift today for a four-legged Cambridge family member:
Simon Perry of People reports the crowds were ten deep of people wanting to see the two couples at the museum.
From a People story:
The group’s arrival to the Nobel Museum gathered quite a crowd in Stockholm. Well-wishers and locals even had a chance to hand over gifts to the royals.
Staci Cunningham, another member of the crowd, told PEOPLE that she chatted about the bitter Swedish cold with William and Kate.
“We asked them if they were enjoying their visit,” she said. “They are. They were friendly and sweet. It was kind of them to take so much time in the cold.”
After spending time meeting some of the wellwishers it was time to see the museum.
While at the museum they met Nobel Laureates and heard from the Museum’s curator.
Here you see Prince William shaking hands with British Professor Duncan Haldane, who was a Nobel Prize recipient in 2016.
The next stop was Ark Des.
This is Sweden’s national center for architecture and design.
Kate trying out an armchair.
While at the center they talked with Ikea’s head of design about furniture they have at home. More from Valentine Low of The Times:
Now for our look at what Kate wore this afternoon, two bespoke designs by Catherine Walker, always a go-to on tours. The garment pulls from several Catherine Walker designs; I will try to get pictures of them up later tonight.
A look at the dress from different angles.
And alongside Catherine Walker’s “Bea” style. The skirt on the Bea is much fuller than Kate’s and the shoulders are raised at the seam, but the bodice and neckline do have some similarities. It is described online as “A warm crimson and luxurious double wool crêpe coatdress gently tailored with a saddle shoulder, funnel neck, fitted sleeves and swirling skirt.”
Her handbag is by Mulberry, the brand’s Mini Seaton style. Mulberry describes the bag as “Featuring equestrian-inspired detailing such as raw-edged construction and the signature Rider’s Lock.”
The bag is out of stock at Mulberry, but House of Fraser showed a limited number available this afternoon.
When inside Kate wore her Tod’s suede pumps.
When walking to the museum I think she was in her Russell and Bromley Half ‘n Half boots.
SEE UPDATE BELOW Kate returned to Troy London for a Faux Fur Lapel Collar ($95) and Matching Faux Fur Cuffs ($60) to accessorize her coat. The collar fastens with a hook and eye, and the cuffs are elasticated at one end to slide on and be secured over the wrist.
UPDATE MARCH 21: It turns out Kate was not wearing a detachable collar and cuffs. After seeing a tweet from Monique Jessen of People (thank you to Laura for sharing the tweet) about the coat March 21st I emailed Catherine Walker. They tell me the collar and cuffs are a fixed part of Kate’s garment, not detachable. The original information that the collar and cuffs were by Troy London originally came from the company; they emailed me with that information when the coat was first worn at this engagement in Sweden. I’m sure it was a mistake on the company’s part, certainly not anything done intentionally. I do think it looks like the Duchess wore the Troy collar and cuffs with the Ida Sjöstedet Coat seen January 31st.
The alpaca fur hat first seen on Christmas Day was back.
Kate wore a pair of Kiki McDonough earrings that were initially seen in India.
From our original post:
The special edition earrings are by Kiki McDonough, made of green tourmalines, green amethysts and diamonds. The Daily Mail’s Rebecca English spoke with the jeweler, they are said to have been made especially for Kate to celebrate Princess Charlotte’s birth.
It really is a delight to see the four royals together.
I will try to update with more info and photos this evening after getting the post done on the black-tie dinner. Our post on this morning’s hockey game is here.
I’m starting to love kate in green as much as i love her in blue.And princess victoria seems to really like kate too!
The 2018 green coat with black fur collar and cuffs is beautiful. It was fun to see the dark green coat with black collar and cuffs during the Sweden tour and again on St. Patrick’s Day 2018. Pairing the coat with the black alpaca fur hat completed the elegant wintry look. It is useful to know that the fur pieces were sewn-in and permanently attached by Catherine Walker in the bespoke ensemble, rather than added as separate pieces. The big question– what are some links to available copycat green coats with the attached black fur collar and cuffs? Has anyone found the pret-a-porter version? Is Catherine Walker making a similar coat? Much appreciated when others share the research findings. Thanks!
I like it all. Especially the non-nude hose. I find off-black shades very flattering. I disliked the style of hat at Christmas – it makes more sense here with the furry accessories and general winter vibe. I really like her in that shade of green. The hair’s part has moved to the side, which is an improvement!
Simply put, I adore these ensembles. And if I had to bet, I’d say this coat will be making an appearance for the St. Patrick’s Day ceremony this year.
You were right BethE!
I do agree with you about the DoC as one who appears to not care for accessories, except she does wear earrings a lot. Those are probably her accessories of choice, which is exactly why I wish we’d be able to see them much more clearly.
I didn’t even see the Charlotte-inspired Kiki McDonough earrings until the close up photo was shared, hence another reason why I’m an advocate for her wearing her hair back, adding some layers and/or cutting off several inches (or all of the above!). That way, we’d be able to see her earrings, swoon over them and appreciate that she’s probably “just an earrings only” kind of gal!
I’m a redhead, so I’m biased about the green dress & coat, because I wear tons of green. I love, love, love it when the DoC wears green (not every item, but this color? Yes!) As a few have stated, it was a bit too matchy-matchy. A coat in navy would have been a gorgeous choice, especially if teamed with a great scarf or snood in a great pattern from a Swedish designer!
The shade of the dress on the Duchess was a great choice. I’m with everyone else in that I wish there has been more “oomph” to the dress via a scarf, brooch or even a statement necklace of some sort. I also think a pair of opaque black tights would have looked much better with the dress & pumps. The pantyhose were a bit jarring as I think pantyhose in general screams “1980s.”
Susan, thank you so very much for all that you do. I appreciate every minute that you spend on this site, whether it’s during a tour or for one occasion. Your hard work and dedication never go unnoticed!
I love the green! It’s such a beautiful colour that so many people avoid, but not Kate.
The dress is lovely. I personally am not a fan of high necklines, but Kate makes it work. I agree with many other comments that a long necklace would have added to the look.
The coat was also stunning. All the faux-fur items were a bit much for me, but Kate pulled it off.
As a side, I really liked the print on CPV dress, however, it does seem more of a spring/summer print to me.
I don’t think the collar and cuffs are fur – looks more like velvet to me. It does look like Kate used the fur collar and cuffs with a black coat for the 2nd night’s engagement.
Alas, I knew it was too good to last when I saw Kate in a toque yesterday morning. Only a few hours later and we are back to my last favourite hats! But since I have already made my negative feelings known on other occasions, I’ll instead focus on what I liked about this look.
The dress and coat are a gorgeous colour, though I prefer the shoulders and skirt on the Bea dress. That said, Kate’s pregnancy isn’t accomodating to a skirt like that, so I can understand the change. I’m glad the high neck was retained; it must have provided another nice layer of protection against the cold. The earring combination is inspired. And finally a bag that isn’t a clutch!
I loved the look with the boots. It’s a bit less exciting with the pumps. The boots were definitely a smart choice for the cobblestone streets of Old Town, but I wonder why Kate changed once inside the museum? She’s worn boots for indoor events before. I’m glad I wasn’t the aide who had to lug the boots around all afternoon! Maybe they were dropped off at the palace on the way to Ark Des? 😛
This outfit is to die for! I absolutely love it!
I always love Kate in green. It’s a great color. That dress is just lovely and the coat with faux-fur trim and hat is perfection. What a great outfit today. I love love love it.
I love this dress! The color is great on the duchess, and I find the cut modern, elegant, and very flattering for pregnancy. She looks beautiful. Her outdoor apparel is just okay to me. I like the coat, but the combination of the hat, collar, and cuffs seems a bit much. The overall look is much heavier than CPV. I understand that it’s cold, but I think something less “matchy-matchy” would have been more fashionable. I do agree with others that it’s so nice to see her with a handbag instead of a clutch. I hope we see more of that.
She sure does look amazing for being so far along in her pregnancy!
One of my all time favorites! Nobody looks better in green than Kate does. I love this simple, elegant shape and her hair is gorgeous. Everything is spot on.
Love, love this coat. Side buttons just make it !!
This was a delight. She does look so beautiful in green. The outdoor ensemble was just perfection–I love the asymmetrical button placket and the fur collar, cuffs, and hat. How is it possible that she doesn’t even look pregnant in coats at this stage? She’s standing next to the very slim Victoria (who also looked very nice) and hardly looks any heavier. It’s obviously a combination of how she’s carrying, her admirable height, and someone’s fiendishly clever selection of coats.
I do agree with some others that the dress, while very nice, could have used some accessorizing. I’d love to see some more of those long pendants she used to wear–the Cartier that some have mentioned, or the suite of woodland charms that were, I believe a gift from her family. That might have been a really nice choice for Sweden, in fact.
The sheer black stockings–why on earth did we all have to stop wearing those? They were the perfect way to cover your legs in professional settings in the wintertime. Seems to me we’ve been in desperate need of an in-between option between bare legs and opaque tights ever since sheers went out of style. I for one am rooting for the Duchess to bring them fully back into style.
This look is timeless and chic. Love it. The only thing I’d change is to add a necklace to the green dress ensemble, either a long necklace like the Cartier she wore in NYC or something similar to the jewelled item Catherine previously wore to the “Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom” premier. Even without a necklace this is my favourite look of the tour so far.
The hat and shoes were ok. The dress was simple but suited her figure I think that it would have looked better if the dress was a longer length like the length of the coat. I didn’t like the sheer black stockings and thought that they were an unessecery addition. I LOVED the coat, the silhouette was perfect and I wished that the dress could of been like that too. The placement of the buttons was also perfect. The addition of the fut trims was a nice idea and it added a extra something to the look. Also it’s nice that she didn’t carry a clutch today and opted for a handbag.
I just love that first photo, Susan, with Kate and Victoria exchanging smiles across the formal lineup – great start to the excellent post, all of the updates were stellar today, it’s going to be a fun week!
I liked that photo, too. Thank you for the kind words! 🙂
The green is a great colour. I had a problem with the hat, collar and cuffs combination. I like the hat but with the collar, it’s a little overwhelming. A scarf with some colour which could also have been used with the dress might have been nice or keep the collar and go without the hat. All of it together just seemed to me to weigh her down.
That deep forest green is a colour which really works well for the Duchess and the black accessories add a an elegant touch – a win in my opinion..
Kate’s dress looked very plain next to CP Victoria’s dress. However, my impression of CPV’s outfit was quite matronly – dumpy? – given the length and shoe choice. It seemed clunky.
The coat choices of both were stellar, especially CPV’s. The coat and bootie combo were chic and modern looking
I wonder if I could get a job as the “shoe schlepper?” I’d be happy to carry shoes from place to place.
I loved Kate’s look today. I disagree with so many here today…I thought Victoria’s dress was awful. Like a 1980’s prom dress. She also looked cold with those sheer sleeves. Then to cover it with a trench-type coat and furry spotted collar? Not attractive IMHO.
I agree with you. Also thought the short boots were a total miss with the coat, she should have stuck with the pumps or opted for full boots as Kate did.
A beautiful look for the Duchess. Polished and elegant. The hair is at an unfortunate length at present—a stylish cut is in order after the delivery—but today, correctly chosen accessories compensate for it.
This is my first time commenting but I’ve followed and loved this site for many years. Before commenting on the fashion, I just have to express my admiration and appreciation for all of Susan’s hard work. The focus on the organizations HRH visits is wonderful. Thank you so much for providing us with such a informative and professional site.
On to fashion…
I love this look! Catherine Walker outfits tend to be my favorites and this is no exception. The tailoring is extraordinary and the simplicity of both pieces (in appearance, not construction) was very appropriate for a guest. The color is beautiful on her and I actually liked the hat in this context! I hated the hat on Christmas but it works great with a solid color coat and the faux fur trim.
One thing I’ve noticed about bespoke Catherine Walker designs is that they don’t distract from the Duchess as a person. Several of her recent McQueen and Templey gowns have struck me as show-off pieces for the designers; like final exam projects where a student demonstrating all the skills they’ve mastered on one garment. Catherine Walker in contrast tends to be classic and elegant, allowing the Duchess to shine.
Crown Princess Victoria also looked lovely. Her dress was beautiful and while I would have liked to see her coat a bit shorter, but that was understandable given the weather and dress length.
Beautiful and distinct looks by both women.
I”m so glad you commented, Katherine, and such good insight! 🙂
Well this coat & hat look like it came straight out of Camilla’s closet. The hat especially is aging her. And the plain dress was just blah. Princess Victoria looked stunning and Kate just looks like unremarkable. She doesn’t even accessorize to add some color/contrast/zing.
( Sorry I don’t fall all over praising everything she wears, if it’s not good fashion it’s not good fashion.)
Beautiful color, and I love the length of the coat. Long enough to be warm, but not too long. Victoria’s was a little Kong for my preference, but then again her dress length probably necessitated that. I’m so so on the hat. I imagine it’s warm and I don’t hate it, but I don’t love it either. The others managed without so I think she could have left it off. I agree with many that the dress needed some detail or an accessory…a long gold pendant necklace would look good I think.
I’d love to be a fly on the wall with the whole shoe change thing. Did both women stand there in the entry and change their shoes or do it separately? Or is that a restroom sort of occasion? What if someone had smelly feet?? I suppose we’ll never know.
Beautifully shaped shoulders on the dress. Great looks!
I was okay with her daytime looks, but the yellow Erdem she wore at night was not my favorite…Also noticed the switch to a “Meghan” inspired handbag.
Based on the pictures you posted today and in previous posts of Princess Victoria, does she always wear longer (below the knee) hemline skirts?? Is it a cultural/Swedish royal family norm or just a personal stye preference? I kind of like it, especially for a royal, seems so classy.
I follow the Swedish royal family in the news quite a bit and their skirt lengths run the gamut, as do CP Victoria’s. She often wears knee length skirts/dresses, too. Midi skirts are very fashionable now and Victoria embraces fashion a fair bit, so I can see why a lot of her skirts are that length. Also, it is freezing so she is probably into the extra inches. She always looks classy, though, so that is why when people insist that Kate has to dress matronly because she is the wife of a future king, I always point to CP Victoria. She will be the actual ruler of Sweden and she manages to be more adventurous in her fashion without being inappropriate. She has some fashion misses (like to be honest, I am not a huge fan of that neck ruffle/bow thing on her dress above) but nothing offensive.
Whenever I now think of Kate, her beautiful outdoor look from today will pop into my head. She looks happy, gorgeous, confident and every bit the Princess.
Her coat is lovely, but the green dress is too plain; with no accessories it’s just blah. I surely hope those boots had very grippy soles — icy cobblestones would make me nervous as a pregnant person.
Agreed on all accounts! The coat/hat/fur/boots/bag are a lovely ensemble, but the dress is meh, especially beside Victoria.
I love the dress. The color is beautiful on her.
It seems to me that she has taken a page from Meghan’s playbook and worn a long coat with tall boots! And an actual handbag!
The hat is ridiculous. If Prince William can bear the cold with no hat (or hair), surely that sort of hat is unnecessary.
Victoria looked stunning! I think she has such a unique, lovely style. I have to admit, her daughter, Estelle, has been a joy to watch through the years. She is the most beautiful little girl! 🙂
Long time reader but first time commenter. Love this site and it’s respectful tone, great job Susan.
Love both outfits. The coat and hat are exactly what I would pick for Sweden in January. The coat is pure elegance, reminiscent of Jackie Kennedy’s style I think. I would expect both women to have some type of head covering and actually think Victoria looks cold without some type of hat. The dress is also very elegant, agree with another poster that a necklace would have distracted, a quality dress can stand alone, plus given the neckline not sure if a necklace would have laid properly. Looking forward to the next outfits!
While I love Kate’s hat and coat, I am swooning at Princess’s Victoria’s whole ensemble from heat to toe – especially the embroidered dress! Simply beautiful! Kate looks the part of guest-ambassador well, without frills or airs. I wish we could know the source of Victoria’s dress!
I usually really dislike this hat, but today I think it looks great with the coat and trim. I also really love the earrings.
So it’s great, very nice appropriate clothing and she looks warm.
Now….those shoes….she has worn them so much lately! Gosh..they must be super comfortable! She kept returning to them the further along she gets.
Oh dear, Not a great look for me. The dress is what I’m referring too. The piece needed some sort of interest! She look like she was suffocating in it with that high neck! It looked like a very comfortable dress but way too casual for the luncheon with the royal family. A V neck, scarf, jewelry, necklace something!
The outing on the walkabout was better. The coat, boots and hat were all great. I love her purse. So nice to see something other than a clutch.
Look forward to her other outfits on the tour.
You cant win them all. 🙁
First, I have to say I’m swooning seeing the two families together — I’ve been following the Swedish Royal Family for awhile and my heart is a-flutter. I wish the four children could play together! Second, Victoria’s coat is spectacular — fabulous cut and color. She looks radiant.
And I have to agree with the majority here … Kate’s two looks — inside for lunch and then out with coat and hat — are perfect. The snuggy coat, hat, and fur styling added to the coat are all scrumptious. One of her best winter looks yet. Color is perfect on her.
I’m still struggling with the shorter hair and refuse to be swayed, but have to agree it’s looking better and better … perhaps she and her stylist are figuring out how to make it work!
Pros: that shade of green looks great on her. Love the coat, even with the buttons lol. Love that handbag and I have always been a fan of those boots.
Cons: that hat. I hate it lol. I just do. I also found the green dress very similar to her Goat dresses from the fall and boring, despite the great color. A necklace would have really made a difference.
So score for today – C? If she hadn’t worn the hat I could have made peace with the relatively boring dress lol.
This is funny, I’m just not a fan of the hat either. At. All. I keep picturing her stopping in the street doing the Hopak ( that famous Russian folk dance) in it. I can’t get the picture out of my mind every time I see her in it.
Kate looks lovely. The dress is simple but seems right for the occasion. I imagine that Kate did not want to outshine Queen Sonia and Princess Victoria.
I love the coat with the fur hat, collar and cuffs. Gorgeous.
Oh dear, I’m clearly going against the majority here but I really dislike this look. On the positive side first, I like the colour, the green is lovely. I also like the earrings. However, I find the coat, hat & faux fur accessories very ageing, like something Camilla would wear. I think it’s the shape of the coat that looks odd to me. By contrast, I adore Victoria’s coat. I quite like the green dress and it is a good maternity fit, however it looks a little too casual. Perhaps better accessories would have helped it.
I totally agree! The faux fur fuzz on this is quite matronly to me, and gives me a weird ”70 year old going to church in Siberia” vibe. With some nice accessories the dress itself would be nice enough, but overall not a win for me! I prefer her casual morning look, which was so fun and youthful.
I’m glad I’m not alone on not liking the fur accessories! A lot of commenters seem to like the Cossack look, but I find it very costume-y.
I love her dress. That deep green is a fabulous color on her, and I think it’s very appropriate for lunch at the palace. It’s not a state dinner! I like the stacked heel, too. Normally I wish for a little more “bling”, but hearing that those earrings were designed for her upon Charlotte’s birth makes me like them a lot more. Overall, Kate looks elegant and appropriate.
These are perfect looks. Clean, elegant lines beautifully accessorised (which is where I often think Kate doesn’t quite complete her overall look). I love fur on the cuffs and collar of her coat and the hat is perfect. Good choice of boots and shoes too. I love to see Kate with a proper handbag – I really don’t understand why she uses clutch bags so much. This bag looks so much more grown up and elegant.
Its nice to see such good choices.
Kate looks fabulous!! The Catherine Walker coat is a real hit–color, shape, and that interesting idea of an off-centre closure. The faux fur accessories are perfect–Kate suits that kind of hat so well!! One doesn’t need to live in Russia or be an extra on the set of Dr. Zhivago to wear a fur hat!! They are toasty and warm too!! The green dress makes a nice solid outfit–color and style-wise. But I agree with the posters who thought she should have added something–necklace, brooch, scarf. Maybe she thought the earrings were enough, but they aren’t, although they are beautiful–I’d love a pair like that!!
As for Crown Princess Victoria, I like the coat , but think it’s either too long, paired with the booties, or should have been worn with tall boots. Her dress was interesting, pretty but seems more for a spring or summer day–light and gossamer looking.
It is really lovely to see these 2 couples together–it gives some hope that royalty can continue well into the 21 century with these younger couples representing it.
Absolutely beautiful outdoor ensemble, but the faux fur neckline on the coat looks nothing like the lapeled fur collar in the update, even if she’s wearing it backwards. Perhaps it’s a custom piece? At any rate, the effect is lovely with the off-center buttons, and the deep greens of the coat and dress are beautiful against the grey/white background of Stockholm. I liked all three of her looks today, great job out of the starting blocks on this tour.
I love everything about today’s styles! Kate looks fantastic in green, her skin just glows with that rich, jewel tone, and both the dress and coat were so elegant and flattering. And as a fan of the alpaca hat, I think it looks so cozy and appropriate in the cold environment.
Thank you, Susan, for doing the extra work of keeping up with tour fashions, I’m so looking forward to seeing what’s still to come!
Well Kate has her St. Patrick’s Day attire all ready to go, with this stunning green ensemble. The dress and coat both fit beautifully and make a statement. Although some don’t like this hat, I find it a really great winter look. The quick change from shoes to boots was a smart idea. It was probably made for ease in walking on the cobblestones, but was also a savvy fashion choice, as the shoes look good with the dress and the boots look good with the coat. The purse is terrific and a most pleasant change from the usual clutches. Maybe, going forward, we will now see more selection in purses.
I almost gasped when I saw this coat. I had one in this identical style back in the late 70s. The fur collar and cuffs and the buttons down the side were so similar, although my coat was a charcoal grey colour. I too wore it while pregnant and the off centre buttons eased over the bump quite well.
I don’t think either of these will fit her on St Paddy’s day, it’s 17th March, almost the due date, will do for next year though.
Doesn’t Kronprinsessan Victoria look just radiant? I love everything she wore today. She doesn’t look 40!
Kate’s looking just great. I really like the coat, although I was hoping for a Swedish designer. The green color suits her well.
I wonder if the royals brought up Ingvar Kamprad’s (the founder of Ikea) very recent passing in any of their conversations today. Among other things, he worked with Queen Silvia in a pilot project to build affordable and customized homes for people with dementia and their loved ones. His passing has been all over the news here in Sweden, naturally.
I read somewhere (perhaps Daily Mail?) that they did indeed talk about his passing.
I love this look, both with and without the coat. Gorgeous rich color, everything fits well and hangs nicely. Just very flattering and situation appropriate.
The coat, hat, collar, cuffs, boots– all perfection! This is going to be a tour to watch. I think the green dress could have used some more ornamentation, although it is a good color for her. The earrings are beautiful, and I can understand it if Catherine wanted to wear them alone and avoid too much bling in the daytime. Overall, the coat/hat/etc. combination was just stunning and regal. She wears every season well.
Totally agree! Indoor outfit needed a little something more, feels very basic, but still nice. And I love the outdoor ensemble, so chic! today, she showed us outdoor winter looks done right – and she’s 6 months pregnant no less!
That coat is everything!
Styled with the collar and cuffs and hat…she knocked it outta the park. I know a lot of Kate fashion followers don’t care for that style of hat but, I love it and wish I had one of my own! I think it looks so cozy and fitting for the environment.
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Congratulations on making it to comment level, I hope we see some more of you 🙂 I’m not a fan of those hats myself but they absolutely work on a winter outfit like this. And there’s no getting away from how wonderfully the soft fur complements her complexion. She looks a million bucks!
Thank you for the warm welcome!
The coat is everything Desiree, and the faux fur collar and cuffs are everything to the coat. If I had to style Kate for this tour, this is what I would have come up with…. and the hat is the perfect topper for the look. I seriously covet that piece for myself as well.
The dress is a bit too plain imo but, in person, those drop dead gorgeous earrings may have dressed it up just enough.
I also thought the luncheon dress was plain as well. But on the flip side of that I thought Princess Victoria’s dress was too busy. I did love her booties and matching gloves and that fur trim on the collar of her dress -a win! I’m a bit odd I suppose.
I adore the story behind the Duchesses earrings though. So sweet. And they’re quite gorgeous as well, so that’s a bonus! lol
I think you mean the fur trim on the collar of Victoria’s coat, not her dress – not odd at all, I agree it looked lovely.
I’m really liking Kate’s hair these days, I was a fan of it long and didn’t like the shorter look, but lately with the centre part and the modern waves I’ve changed my mind.
Great green colour and nice simple accessories – all of today’s looks were winners.
I’m liking her short her more as it seems more glossy of late, and more manageable. And I think we’re seeing more of a side-part again which helps no end. Some of the centre-part styles looked a shade severe to me.
If I may offer a small but significant critique… The Nobel prize is not won, it is awarded based on merit and dedication to a chosen field.
Thank you for all that you do, and for all your hard work during a tour!
Thank you, Cathy, it is definitely significant. Thank you for letting me know so I could make a change. 🙂
It must be hard to keep up because a tour is on going with constant updates and additions.
That being said, in this post, the quote from People says “tome” instead of “time” and the earlier arrival post quotes “cardigan” instead of “caravan”- but that one might be a google translate issue. Just a bit surprised to see typos after all these years, I’ve never caught any before.
Thank you, Alexa, I appreciate the help. I updated People’s quote but left Google’s translation as it was; as a rule, I leave those as Google provides them. (Arriving in a “cardigan” did provide some levity on Twitter, quite a few people wondered about that!) 🙂
Grammatically, awarded is a verb, award is a noun. Won is past tense of the verb win. Nobel is the object, laureates is the subject. So the correct term is not awarded but chosen. Hope this helps. Kate’s hair looks amAAAAziiiiiiiiiiiing! She should win an award!
A homerun for Kate this afternoon! Every piece of each ensemble was just perfect, separately and together.
Love the coat, hat, gloves, faux fur additions, purse — really, really love that coat, the button placement is sleek and chic.
In contrast, the Walker dress almost shocked me, I found it so plain, uninteresting, and dull. Even the color bored me. It needed something, anything, to give it some life. A scarf, a discreet necklace, a brooch, some color and some zip. She looked great playing hockey — loved the coat!! — and then suddenly there she stood in a plain-Jane-green-dress, as if she was a completely different person of no consequence to the gathering.
I’m sure most posters will disagree with me, but even a lunch at a palace — or especially lunch at a palace — requires a bit more than a dull green dress and black heels.
respectfully disagree—clean and simple lines to streamline the bump, plus statement earrings = fantastic. Also, the dress was designed to go under the coat and she knew most of the public pictures would be taken then with the cuffs, collar, hat and boots.
I’m with you, katefanatic. Clean simple lines do it for me too!
I totally agree with you. The green dress ensemble is a total dud, no matter who designed it. She bounced back with the gorgeous coat, faux fur hat etc… thankfully.😊
Jenny, I like the dress and think Kate styled it just fine. However, like you, I would have added a pin, necklace or scarf.
Totally agree on green dress. 360° turn around
Spot on!
I agree with you completely. The green dress didn’t look like Catherine Walker. It looked like a $75 Boden dress. Perfectly comfortable, and the kind of thing you could wear shopping, but not smart enough. It was also too short. I’ve given up hoping that Kate will embrace accessories. She’s just not the accessories type.
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Jenny is spot on IMHO — the coat with the faux fur touches was fabulous, but the Walker dress by itself, even with its great color, the glowing Duchess and her beautiful earrings, is just too plain. Lacks interest. As I said before — in my one and only other comment! — the Duchess often seems to under-accessorize. This is another example. That said…. she still looks great! What a great smile!
Michelle Obama thought so too & arrived to meet Catherine & William at the Palace dressed as if for a nightclub ; meanwhile, Catherine wore a plain beige (yuk) shift dress & shoes. Catherine is often over-dressed, people don’t dress up the same these days, so a plain wool dress is fine for lunch, it’s what the Queen wears around the ‘office/lunch’ parts of the palace, a plain wool dress or silk floral one, depending on time of year.
The green dress looked like the other 2 reddish ones worn recently, very 60s. I don’t know why she has never bought proper maternity styles, there’s so many attractive styles these days, not just the shapeless smocks of my youth, that are well-cut for professional ladies.
I’m not a fan of 60s styles but I am of the coat, a classic style that looks particularly good in Heritage colours, the accesories went particularly well with it too, Cossack-styles.
(I saw in my magazine today, a picture of Victoria in an evening gown, black & white floral print- it reminded me of & looked very similar in style & print to Catherine’s ‘Scarlett O’Hara’s’ dress worn to a TV awards ceremony.
How gorgeous she looks in dark green! Just glowing. And very fun styling of her outdoor look.
I prefer Victoria’s coat to Kate’s, it’s more modern and something I’d like to wear. I like how she paired with maroon booties too.
Kate’s coat was fine but not something I’d wear myself and with all the faux fur accessories she paired it with. My generation (I’m 29) really isn’t into the whole faux fur look it seems (or maybe that’s just me).
The dresses are okay, not crazy about Kate’s or Victoria’s. Like the cut of Victoria’s dress, but not the design.
They probably didn’t discuss it but Prince Daniel and Kate have the whole “I was a commoner before I married a royal” thing in common. I love Daniel, he seems so shy but supportive of Victoria and from what I remember he helped her overcome her battle with anorexia.
You really cannot speak for an entire generation.
For anyone interested, Princess Victoria’s luncheon dress and coat are from Swedish designer Ida Sjostedt according to the Princess Victoria twitter (a fan site, not official). I found the coat in the AW17 collection but didn’t find the dress (which I really like!) I couldn’t do a direct link, but if you go to page 3 of the AW17 collection you’ll see the coat. It also comes in navy.
http://idasjostedt.com/collections/aw17
Barbara, I too like Victoria’s dress. I did, however, feel it was a rather summery look for the occasion. The pastel colour, floral print and sheer sleeves made me think it would be perfect for a July wedding.
Hi Susan,
I think you’ve got a typo, “Here you see Prince William shaking hands with British Professor Duncan Haldane, who won a Nobel price in 2016.”
It looks like you meant Prize vice price.
Otherwise, lovely job as usual.
Theresa
Thank you, Theresa! 🙂
The Cartier loop necklace would have been the perfect jewellery imo.
That was exactly the piece I was thinking of to go with the dress, would have added some interest to what is a beautifully cut and stylish piece, that just needs a little something extra.
I honestly love this look. It is a great color for her. I normally don’t particularly care for Catherine Walker…her stuff is too old and too retro-y (all the gold buttons) for me. But I really like the coat with the unusual placement of the buttons (not gold, yay!) and I like the way Kate styled this look. I like the fur, love the bag, love the earrings. The only nit I have to pick is that the black sheer hose is so outdated…tights would have been better. But luckily her boots cover that up outside. This is probably one of my favorite outdoor looks on her ever.
I agree. No one else has black tights on. It looks soooo wrong. It is not really the correct thing to wear coloured hose at an afternoon event indoors unless it is a memorial.
She had terrible advice and should have known better,she is a very experienced Royal now.
Wow, would love a copy of those universal fashion rules 😉
Sheer colored hose are often worn during the daytime and indoors. It may not be to some people’s liking, but it is not incorrect. It is a matter of personal style.
Agree!
Email the Queen she will have a copy😉
That wasn’t really what I was saying. I think black tights can be worn at any time of the day. I and all my other lawyer colleagues wear them often during the winter. My point was that black sheer HOSE, as opposed to tights, is very retro/80s. And black tights would have looked better/more current.
Love this look! Nice clean lines, strong colour, stylist and practical accessories! It must be cold for Kate to be changing to boots.
I think the change was more due to the walk on cobble plastered streets.
The coat, boots, hat, handbag are stunning. Then….she took off her coat 😔
Wonder who was charged with carrying her “indoor” shoes?
I love the elegant simplicity of the Catherine Walker dress, it’s perfect for maternity while avoiding an endless succession of smock styles. The structured raglan sleeve with funnel neck are brilliantly worked with seaming to generate a long smooth line over Kate’s bump. Pure class.
And I love the earrings with this; simple jewellery is excellent for lunch, there’s no need for more, especially not in such an ornate palace setting. Dark tights are good for winter, and hooray for those Tod heels again, they are earning their keep.
The matching Walker coat is divine, its princess line makes a virtue of being roomy by simply looking appropriate for a winter setting. The side fastening is a clever way of adding variety while covering the bump, and the self-buttons are perfect embellishment, keeping things simple, while drawing the eye away from the bump.
The fur hat, collar and cuffs are perfect, giving a Cossack vibe. The Mini Seaton bag is out of this world, a lovely vintage style by Mulberry and one made to last a lifetime with the alternative shoulder strap. Great pick. Kate continues to knock it out the park on her tour choices.
yes, I agree with everything you said; also, accessories are the area where Kate sometimes lets an outfit down, but the earrings, purse, shoes, bag are all fantastic.
I would add that the fourth photo in this posting is the best her hair has looked in a very long time IMO. There is lovely body and wave but no dreaded ringlets. The side part (hooray) is so flattering.
I love this look as well. Not to keen on the sheer dark tights but everything else is lovely. However, the sleeve is not a raglan; “A raglan sleeve is a sleeve that extends in one piece fully to the collar, leaving a diagonal seam from underarm to collarbone giving the garment a relatively undefined look.”
This is definitely a set in sleeve.
ElizaMo, I hate to correct you, because I think you are likely the most knowledgeable commentator on this blog. But on the Catherine Walker dress, there is no raglan sleeve. I’d call it a set in sleeve. I actually often make clothing with raglan sleeves, as they are very easy to sew. They are much less complicated than set in sleeves, that require slight gathers, that you then ease out, as you sew them to the bodice of the outfit.
http://www.cherrytreecountryclothing.com/expert-advice/difference-between-raglan-sleeve-and-set-in-sleeve/
or
https://sewguide.com/ragalan-sleeve-pattern/
Thank you everyone for your comments! I stand corrected, I thought I was seeing a diagonal line from the armpit to the collar and I must have been dreaming. This is indeed a set-in sleeve.