Prince George's 2nd Birthday Photographs & Updates...

Tomorrow, 22nd July, will be Prince George's 2nd birthday. On the eve of this occasion Kensington Palace have released an official photograph.

photo via Kensington Palace Twitter Feed

It was taken at the same time as the christening photos at Sandringham House gardens.

photo via Kensington Palace Twitter Feed

It is a very cute picture and a lovely unexpected surprise.

photo via Kensington Palace Twitter Feed

Last year, for his 1st birthday, official photographs were taken at the Natural History Museum in the butterfly exhibition.

photo via The Daily Mail

It has been reported that the Cambridge family will celebrate his 2nd birthday at Anmer Hall with close family and friends. It will be a much less formal affair than his 1st birthday, which included fan fair.

I am sure he will have a lovely time and if there is any more news on the occasion then I will update!

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In other news, the first official engagement for the Duchess has been announced since Princess Charlotte's birth.

photo via The Royal.Gov

On Sunday 26th July, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will spend the day in Portsmouth, supporting the America's Cup World Series. Kate is patron of The 1851 Trust.

photo via Kensington Palace Twitter Feed

It is Kate's most recent patronage and was announced last October. At the time of the announcement Kate said:

"I am delighted to be Royal Patron of The 1851 Trust.  I feel very fortunate to have enjoyed sailing from a young age and I know it is a great way of providing young people with the opportunity to develop skills and confidence."

Back in February, Kate visited the HQ of Ben Ainslie Racing in Portsmouth.

photo via The Daily Mail

Last year, June 2014, Kate joined Sir Ben Ainslie to launch Britain's America's Cup Challenge at The Royal Museums Greenwich. This was actually before Kate chose to be patron.

photo via The Daily Mail

She chose a nautical themed outfit for both occasions and it is very possible that she will do this again.

According to the official press release, on this visit the Duke and Duchess will:

"Tour the team technical areas at the Royal Navy Base before the day's racing begins, where they will meet the six international team skippers and their crews.

Visit the new BAR team base, to see their state of the art facilities, meet staff and families and learn about BAR's investment in developing maritime and design skills.

Watch teams from the USA, France, New Zealand, Japan, Sweden and Great Britain compete in two races, and later present medals to the teams at the Waterfront Festival Arena."

I am looking forward to the event and can't wait to see what Kate chooses to wear!

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An exciting piece of news for Copy-Kate fans! Kate's Issa engagement dress has been released.

photo via The Daily Mail

It is currently available at Harvey Nichols and is called the Phylis Navy Wrap-Effect Silk Jersey Dress and is £575.

Although, Kate does not wear the Issa label anymore. According to The Telegraph is is because it was announced that Camilla Al-Fayed, whose brother Dodi died in the 1997 Paris car crash alongside Princess Diana, bought a 51% stake in the company. The Royal Family are said to want no association with the Al-Fayed name after they accused the car accident as being a conspiracy planned by the Royal Family!

However, it is an incredible and iconic dress that I know lots of people would love the second chance to own!

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I will be back on Sunday for the Duke and Duchess's visit to Portsmouth1