QuoteThe Duchess of Cambridge is set to reach another landmark in her royal career by taking a formal part in a State visit for the first time later this month.
Kate, who is pregnant with her second child and about to enter her sixth week of suffering acute morning sickness - hyperemesis gravidarum - is due to join Prince William to welcome President Tony Tan Keng Yam of Singapore and his wife Mary Chee Bee Kiang to London on October 21 at the start of a four-day State visit to Britain.
The second in line to the throne and his wife will be expected to greet the visiting couple at the Royal Garden Hotel in Kensington and then travel with them by car to Horse Guards Parade to make their first appearance at a ceremonial welcome for a visiting head of state.
William took part in a State visit by South Korea's President Park Geun-hye to Britain last year when he joined her at a ground-breaking ceremony for a Korean War memorial in London. He and Kate also met US President Barack Obama informally for a cup of tea at Buckingham Palace during his State visit to Britain with his wife Michelle in 2011.
"I think it would be fair to say that this is the first time the Duchess has played a formal part in a State Visit programme," a Kensington Palace spokesman said.
More: Kate Middleton to take her first formal role in America trip | Royal | News | Daily Express (http://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/521061/Duchess-of-Cambridge-State-visit)
Cindy
That'll be good to see.
Thank you for sharing. I wasn't sure if the carriage rides were still standard part of a state visit, but I'm glad to see that this tradition is still used.
So, maybe a sign of the tiaras promised by the rumours of the "regal makeover" ?
Quotehttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2550166/Out-short-skirts-tiaras-Its-Kates-regal-makeover-order-Queen.html
Richard Palmer confirmed that Kate will not be at the state banquet part of the visit, therefore no tiara this time. But I would think having her and Will begin to take part in official visits is. Sign of things to come, so maybe more tiaras are in our future.
Yes, the announcement made clear that her attendance is contingent on her health.
I don't think Kate will bring tiara on state trips what mentions on posts I'm hope Kate will use tiara somedays during state banquet with member of royal family..
Quote from: Canuck on October 16, 2014, 11:45:44 AM
Richard Palmer confirmed that Kate will not be at the state banquet part of the visit, therefore no tiara this time. But I would think having her and Will begin to take part in official visits is. Sign of things to come, so maybe more tiaras are in our future.
IMO it appears that the major tiara events are becoming fewer and fewer in the royal world.
There are photos floating around, taken a few days ago apparently, showing William and Kate leaving the consulting rooms of Dr Alan Farthing in Harley St. She's probably there for her twelve week scan and check-up. They are quite grainy, so not Tanna I think!
Press release:
QuoteOn Tuesday 21st October, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will greet The President of the Republic of Singapore and Mrs Tony Tan Keng Yam on behalf of The Queen at the Royal Garden Hotel, London as part of the State Visit. Their Royal Highnesses will then travel with The President and Mrs Tan to Horse Guards Parade, where The President will receive a Ceremonial Welcome.
Press release (http://www.dukeandduchessofcambridge.org/news-and-diary/10963/press-release)
Cindy
Quote from: TLLK on October 16, 2014, 11:31:03 PM
Quote from: Canuck on October 16, 2014, 11:45:44 AM
Richard Palmer confirmed that Kate will not be at the state banquet part of the visit, therefore no tiara this time. But I would think having her and Will begin to take part in official visits is. Sign of things to come, so maybe more tiaras are in our future.
IMO it appears that the major tiara events are becoming fewer and fewer in the royal world.
True but they are still there, especially for State banquets. Do you remember the only time Kate put on a tiara for a private reception, for the Foreign Missions ?
Quote
Kate Middleton, the Diamond Duchess wears priceless tiara at Buckingham Palace ball | Daily Mail Online (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2517729/Kate-Middleton-Diamond-Duchess-wears-priceless-tiara-Buckingham-Palace-ball.html)
Yes I do and I think that the Lotus Flower tiara was a good choice for her.
Simon Perry (@SPerryPeoplemag) tweeted at 6:09am - 21 Oct 14:
Princess Kate is back! Smiling to well wishers, she has just arrived with William for meeting the President of Singapore in London. (Simon Perry on Twitter: "Princess Kate is back! Smiling to well wishers, she has just arrived with William for meeting the President of Singapore in (https://twitter.com/SPerryPeoplemag/status/524510374742466560))
Rebecca English (@RE_DailyMail) tweeted at 6:13am - 21 Oct 14:
The Duchess of Cambridge is wearing an Alexander McQueen coat with a Jane Taylor hat. (Rebecca English on Twitter: "The Duchess of Cambridge is wearing an Alexander McQueen coat with a Jane Taylor hat." (https://twitter.com/RE_DailyMail/status/524511218850340864))
Picture of William and Kate
Robert Jobson (@theroyaleditor) tweeted at 6:12am - 21 Oct 14:
DuchessOfCambridge stepped out in public spotlight today for 1st official engagement since pregnancy announced. pic.twitter.com/v1LJCwA1rr (Robert Jobson on Twitter: "DuchessOfCambridge stepped out in public spotlight today for 1st official engagement since pregnancy announced. (https://twitter.com/theroyaleditor/status/524511114902925313))
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The Mirror with live feed, pics and videos
Live: Pregnant Kate Middleton makes first public appearance since announcing second royal baby - Mirror Online (http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/live-pregnant-kate-middleton-makes-4472930?1)
Kate looks wonderful (and I love that coat dress!). I'm glad she's feeling better and was able to take part.
QuoteDuchess of Cambridge Is All Smiles Despite Looking a Little Under the Weather in First Public Appearance Since Announcing Her Second Pregnancy
The Duchess of Cambridge today made her first public appearance since announcing she is pregnant with her second child. She rode in a carriage procession to Buckingham Palace as part of the state visit by the president of Singapore.
Kate, who is around 13 weeks pregnant with her second child and has been suffering with severe morning sickness, was clearly well enough to play a greater part in the official welcome for Tony Tan Keng Yam than initially announced.
Kate wore a grey Alexander McQueen coat dress, one of her favourite designers and the one she wore to marry William, which she accessorised with a Jane Taylor hat - another firm favourite of the royal.
More: Duchess of Cambridge is all smiles despite looking a little under the weather in first public appearance since announcing her second pregnancy | Daily (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2801502/duchess-cambridge-smiles-despite-looking-little-weather-public-appearance-announcing-second-pregnancy.html?ito=social-twitter_dailymailUK)
Cindy
BBC News - Pregnant Duchess of Cambridge makes public appearance (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-29701553)
QuoteMembers of the Royal family have welcomed the President of Singapore as he begins a state visit. The Queen and Prince Philip were joined by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge at a ceremony at Horse Guards Parade.
It is the duchess' first public appearance since her pregnancy was announced in September. Her extreme morning sickness has been "steadily improving", the palace said
Stacey on Twitter: "Kate Middleton looked atus because I swear we shouted her name SO LOUD. #RoyalProcession @WhatKateWore @RoyalReporter (https://twitter.com/castiels_angel/status/524523354242699264)
Cindy
She has the glow of pregnancy, a bit fuller face and waist a bit bigger. Love the outfit :vday4:
Glad to see that she's feeling better and can start participating in her royal engagements again. I like the hairstyle.
She's thinner than I had expected and doesn't look so ill. Glad to see she's better.
In a couple of those photos she looks like she is holding on by a thread. Major pukey face. Poor kid. Like the hair. Glad she was wearing a underskirt/slip. Hurricanes and dresses don't mix all that well.
I think you're right Macrobug -- Kate did the ceremonial portions, but according to Richard Palmer she did not attend the lunch (though Will did).
Quote from: HsHCharlene on October 21, 2014, 01:39:28 PM
She's thinner than I had expected and doesn't look so ill. Glad to see she's better.
Agreed.
It seems they are easing her, 10 minute drives, rather than two hour, 4 hour back and forth...1851 trust.
@TLLK I enjoy reading them, facial expressions :hehe: :wacko: :unsure:
I expect that they wanted to wait until they were confident Kate would be able to handle a public engagement before sending her out to one (they certainly didn't want her puking in the middle of it, or relapsing as a result of trying too soon), and as a result of that caution she was at the "I'm feeling pretty okay, I can handle two things today" stage when she made her first appearance rather than "hopefully I'm good enough to just get through this one thing, but I definitely couldn't handle anything else today."
In other words, she might well have been able to do an engagement last week, but they didn't know for sure and didn't want to push it. Instead of sending her out for one as soon as they thought she could probably handle it, they gave her some extra time and now she's well enough to do two.
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QuoteKate, Duchess of Cambridge: First Picture Since Pregnancy Announced
The Duchess of Cambridge said she was glad to "get out of the house" as she carried out her first official engagement since announcing that she is expecting her second child.
The Duchess, commonly known as Kate Middleton, greeted Tony Tan Keng Yam, the president of Singapore, as he began a state visit to Britain. She wore a grey Alexander McQueen coat and matching coloured hat by Jane Taylor for the occasion, although there was little sign of her baby bump.
The Duchess, who is just over 12 weeks pregnant with her second child, is suffering from a rare form of morning sickness which has forced her to miss a string of engagements since the summer.
However, her condition had improved sufficiently to allow her to play a role in President Tan's state visit on Tuesday.
More: Kate, Duchess of Cambridge appears in public for first time since pregnancy announced - Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/kate-middleton/11176193/Kate-Middleton-first-pregnancy-picture.html)
Cindy
IMO we'll be seeing the Cambridges undertaking more participation with state visits in the coming years. William has now participated in two and if his father/step-mother are absent then I can see them being asked to meet incoming HoS.
The Duchess of Cambridge will attend the State Banquet
The Duchess of Cambridge will attend the State Banquet | NEWMYROYALS & HOLLYWOOD FASHION (http://www.newmyroyals.com/2015/08/the-duchess-of-cambridge-will-attend.html)
We have wait and see she will wore wedding tiara or another tiara till banquet this October
Tiara time for Kate.
QuoteKate Middleton's State date with William to charm China
By SEBASTIAN SHAKESPEARE FOR THE DAILY MAIL
PUBLISHED: 00:28 GMT, 5 October 2015 | UPDATED: 06:17 GMT, 5 October 2015
The Duchess of Cambridge's no-shows at friends' weddings have led to her being described as a social recluse, but she is set to make one of her most significant public appearances yet.
I hear that Kate is to attend the State banquet at Buckingham Palace for the president of China, Xi Jinping, with Prince William later this month.
'Catherine will be there,' says a royal source.
Read more: Kate Middleton's State date with William to charm China by SEBASTIAN SHAKESPEARE | Daily Mail Online (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-3260008/SEBASTIAN-SHAKESPEARE-Kate-Middleton-s-State-date-William-charm-China.html#ixzz3nh8RY4D7)
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Apparently C&C will not be in the state banquet, the role will be covered by W&K.
Quote from: wannable on October 05, 2015, 12:14:23 PM
Tiara time for Kate.
QuoteKate Middleton's State date with William to charm China
By SEBASTIAN SHAKESPEARE FOR THE DAILY MAIL
PUBLISHED: 00:28 GMT, 5 October 2015 | UPDATED: 06:17 GMT, 5 October 2015
The Duchess of Cambridge's no-shows at friends' weddings have led to her being described as a social recluse, but she is set to make one of her most significant public appearances yet.
I hear that Kate is to attend the State banquet at Buckingham Palace for the president of China, Xi Jinping, with Prince William later this month.
'Catherine will be there,' says a royal source.
Read more: Kate Middleton's State date with William to charm China by SEBASTIAN SHAKESPEARE | Daily Mail Online (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-3260008/SEBASTIAN-SHAKESPEARE-Kate-Middleton-s-State-date-William-charm-China.html#ixzz3nh8RY4D7)
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Apparently C&C will not be in the state banquet, the role will be covered by W&K.
Wow! While I'm aware of the issues that Charles has had with the Chinese leadership, I am very surprised that he and Camilla will not be present. I wonder if William and Kate will also be on hand for the arrival events in lieu of Charles and Camilla? Typically the heir-to-the-throne will be on hand if there is an airport greeting.
As for tiara guessing I'll go with the Cartier Halo or the Lotus tiara.
Quote from: wannable on October 12, 2015, 06:30:19 PM
QuoteJewels fit for a duchess: Will Kate borrow a tiara from the Queen or choose one of Princess Diana's favourites at her first ever state banquet at Buckingham Palace?
The Duchess will join the Queen at the palace in just over a week
The royals entertain the Chinese leader Xi Jinping
Kate will be required to wear a tiara and it will be the third time she has
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I would like to see her wear a tiara not worn for centuries.
Would love to know if the Strathmore Rose tiara is still intact !http://www.thecourtjeweller.com/2014/10/saturday-sparkler-strathmore-rose-tiara.html
The Royal Order of Sartorial Splendor: Tiara Thursday: The Strathmore Rose (http://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2011/03/tiara-thursday-strathmore-rose.html)
That is a lovely tiara which hasn't been worn for quite a time.
I can't wait for this state visit. So much to discuss, especially in reference to the POW. Will he be in any schedule?!
@TLLK - The Daily Mail claims Prince Charles and Duchess of Cornwall will not be at the evening festivities, but will participate in events earlier in the day.
Chinese president Xi Jinping turns down seasonal fish at Buckingham Palace banquet | Daily Mail Online (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3267227/Turbot-not-turbot-question-Chinese-president-Visiting-leader-turns-seasonal-fish-Palace-banquet.html)
QuotePrince Charles, the Mail understands, does not intend to attend the evening's festivities because of his strong personal opposition to the country's treatment of Tibet – although final negotiations over the issue were due to take place last night.
QuoteHowever he and his wife will be attending the official welcome at Horse Guards Parade and are expected to attend the lunch thrown by the Queen afterwards at Buckingham Palace, along with Prince Philip (who once memorably told students during a 1986 tour of China that they would become 'slitty-eyed') as well as the Cambridges.
Read more: Chinese president Xi Jinping turns down seasonal fish at Buckingham Palace banquet | Daily Mail Online (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3267227/Turbot-not-turbot-question-Chinese-president-Visiting-leader-turns-seasonal-fish-Palace-banquet.html#ixzz3oOJuHVwB)
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And it is the Lotus aka Papyrus tiara tonight. :Jen:
http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2015/10/20/21/2D9A98E700000578-3280557-image-m-144_1445373308015.jpg
Are both bracelets loans from the Queen?
I read one of bracelets was a wedding gift from Philip... I have never read Camilla wear some jewel with "special meaning" to the Queen...
Yes, I agree. The gown is a lovely colour and those are exquisite bracelets. However, the cut of the dress at the top and maybe the length of sleeves don't flatter Kate's rather masculine shoulders. She does look nervous and a bit blank in some photos but that's understandable. I do like that she wore an updo. No family Order yet!
Good that they allowed several photos!
QuoteKate shines at her first ever state banquet
Since marrying her Prince Charming four years ago, we've only seen Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge with a tiara twice — at the wedding and at a diplomatic reception in 2013. But last night, the Duchess finally had a tiara moment again when she and Prince William joined Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip for the grand state banquet on the occasion of the visit from the President of China, Xi Jinping.
For the state banquet, the Duchess of Cambridge donned some familiar bling — the beautiful and simple Lotus Flower tiara, which she also wore at the diplomatic dinner almost two years ago. But this time, we got a proper look of the tiara — and it was just as gorgeous as we had hoped for.
The Duchess styled the tiara, which was made for the Queen Mother in the 1920s, with a gorgeous up-do. Perhaps in honour of the Chinese guests, Catherine donned a fabulous bright red gown with glittering beads sown onto the lace top and a tulle skirt by Jenny Packham.
Read more:
Kate shines at her first ever state banquet | Royalista (http://royalista.com/119081/kate-shines-first-ever-state-banquet/)
The Cambridges did well. A precursor of how it will look when William is heir apparent.
Kate is sticking to the themed colors, today also, the Chinese plum is for them the most important symbol. She did her homework.
She is in most UK's front page news today, I expect the mags will follow.
^^^Many of the ladies associated with the State Visit (Theresa May, The Duchess of Gloucester, etc..) are selecting colors that are favored in Chinese culture.
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BTW New York Times-QEII is not the Duchess of Cambridge's mother-in-law. :D
A thread to discuss all the state dinners and visits by foreign dignitaries that Kate and William have attended.