I will start with what is, in my opinion, probably the most important news story. Kensington Palace has confirmed today that the Duke of Cambridge will travel to China and Japan early next year, however the Duchess, who will be around 6 months pregnant, will stay at home with Prince George. This does not come as much surprise as the trip will involve lots of travelling, which will make the Duchess' pregnancy even more strenuous and exhausting.
via Clarence House Twitter
Kensington Palace's press release on the upcoming trip;
The Duke of Cambridge will visit Japan and China in early 2015 at the request of Her Majesty's Government.
The Duke will spend approximately three days in each country, departing in late February and returning to the United Kingdom in early March.
First, in Japan, His Royal Highness will undertake engagements in Tokyo and elsewhere on behalf of the British Government, focused on UK-Japan relations, commerce and cultural exchange and in support of his own personal interest in combating the illegal wildlife trade.
Then, in China, the Duke will officially open the GREAT Festival of Creativity at Shanghai's Long Museum on Monday, 2nd March. The Duke will also undertake engagements in Beijing and elsewhere to promote UK-China relations, people to people links, and in support of his work to combat the illegal wildlife trade and support wildlife conservation.
The Shanghai GREAT Festival of Creativity, part of the GREAT Britain campaign, aims to give over 500 of Britain's most innovative businesses the opportunity to reach potential Chinese partners and demonstrate how British creativity can help businesses innovate and grow.
Further details about His Royal Highness's itinerary will be released in due course.
I think it is great that Prince William is able to take on more royal duties on behalf of The Queen before he starts his training to become a helicopter pilot for East Anglia Air Ambulance.
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Next up is Kate sighting. The Duchess was spotted leaving the Mews Antique Emporium in Holt yesterday afternoon. It is not the first time Kate has been spotted shopping in Holt.
photo via EDP 24 Facebook
Last April she was seen visiting the Mews Antique Emporium which sells antique furniture.
photo via Twitter
Holt is very close to the couple's home Anmer Hall in the Queen's Sandringham Estate. It is likely that the couple are spending some quiet time there as a family before their hectic trip to the US.
Chloe Nelson spoke to the Norfolk Eastern Daily Press about the sighting and said: "She looked lovely in a tartan cape as she left the Antiques Emporium and headed up the high street, what a great ambassador for shopping in local independent shops."
In the pictures it looks like Kate is carrying a few bags filled with goodies, no doubt finishing touches for Amner Hall now that renovations are complete.
photo via the Daily Mail
The Duchess appeared to be wearing Zara Checked Print Cape, which she has been seen wearing since last February when she was in the early stages of her pregnancy with Prince George.
photo via Zara
The Duchess also appears to be wearing a black sweater, blue jeans - likely J Brand or Paige Denim - and her black flat boots. They could be the Russell and Bromley Charge It Boots that we have seen the Duchess in often or the Stuart Weitzman Half and Half Stretch Rider Boots that the Duchess wore to a SportsAid event earlier this month.
photos via Russell and Bromley
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This year Zara is offering a new style of cape which comes with a hood in a dark green check - which is a very popular colour for this winter. It is currently on sale for £71.99. It is a lovely staple for the colder months. John Lewis have a selection of roll neck jumpers in a variety of colours for only £29 - a great item to stock up on for winter. Team these jumpers with your favourite pair of skinny jeans and a pair of long black suede boots like the ones by Principles by Ben de Lisi which are currently in the sale for £48.75 (they were originally £65).
A beautiful everyday outfit to wear during the colder months, which ensures that you are stylish and warm!
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Our next story is less official but what I think is very cute! According to the Daily Mail: "Kate has learned of a litter which is due at the end of November through Drakeshead, which has been successfully breeding and training gun dogs for the past 45 years. Once the puppies are born, Harry will choose his own to take back to his home at Kensington Palace. Kate is apparently keen to have another dog around the Palace so that her spaniel Lupo has a companion during walks around the area."
This shows how thoughtful the Duchess is and how much she cares about her brother-in-law.
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Our third item for today is more fashion related. The Daily Mail, again, has done a lovely article comparing Kim Sears and Kate Middleton. I think it's a really nice peace because it doesn't criticise either of the ladies and highlights their fashions sense and dedication to their spouses. This article comes after the announcement that Andy Murray and Kim Sears are engaged!
They have also included some nice photos which show just how similar their style can be. This one is my favourite because the pictures are both from Wimbledon this year, so shows how they had very similar choices at the same event!
photo via the Daily Mail
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The final update for today is very fashion related. One of Kate's go-to British designers - Jenny Packham - has just announced that the website now has a Ready To Wear online store. I know there are many online retails that sell Jenny Packham's beautiful dresses (Harrods, Harvey Nichols...) but the actual website now offer a wider ranger of the dresses that are from this year's collections.
photo via Jenny Packham
There are lots of beautiful dresses available to wear that I can just picture the Duchess in, possibly at the St Andrew's 600th Anniversary Gala dinner she will be attending in New York!
I hope you didn't find this post too overwhelming! I am looking forward to the Duke and Duchess' trip to New York, and Washington for the Duke, next week, as I am sure you guys are too!
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