So, let's get started...
It has been confirmed earlier today, by Kensington Palace, that on 17th September, the Duchess of Cambridge will the Anna Freud Centre to "see their work in children's mental health care". It is a subject Kate has shown interest in before and is one we expect to see a patronage develop from.
photo via Kensington Palace Twitter Feed
It is thought that this visit will signify the return to Royal Duties for Kate, and that she will start undertaking more towards the end of September and beginning of October. It is not unusual for the Royal Family to reduce their engagements and appearances over the Summer and I, for one, am definitely looking forward to their return!
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In other news, it has been suggested, but not yet confirmed, that the Duchess will accompany the Duke to the State Banquet in honour of the Chinese President - Xi Jinping.
Prince William met President Xi Jinping in March, earlier this year, when he went on an official visit to China. It was during this visit that Prince William invited the Chinese President for a state visit later in the year.
photo via Hello Magazine
Last year, the Singapore President and his wife visited London, and Prince William & Catherine greeted them at their hotel before accompanying them for the Guard of Honour. It was Kate's first engagement back after her severe morning sickness.
So, it is thought likely that the couple will undertake some part of the state visit, given's William royal visit earlier in the year.
It will also mean that the Duchess will be wearing a tiara. Kate has only worn a tiara twice since her wedding in 2011. Firstly, on her wedding day, she wore the Cartier Halo Tiara.
In December 2013, the Duchess wore the Papyrus tiara to the Diplomatic Reception at Buckingham Palace.
I am exited to see what she might choose this time!!
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The exciting rumour that is currently circulating, other than the state banquet, is that of a possible honour for the Duchess.
According to the Daily Mail;
"The Queen plans to celebrate her milestone next month – when she becomes the longest-reigning Monarch – by honouring the Duchess of Cambridge.
Kate will receive the Royal Family Order of Queen Elizabeth II – the highest honour that can be bestowed upon a female member of the family.
The 33-year-old Duchess is the only senior member not to wear a family honour.
A source said: ‘It is an honour reserved for first division female Royals.’ Sophie Wessex has one, as does the Duchess of Cornwall and Princess Anne.
The insignia is a diamond- encrusted brooch featuring an ivory plaque of the Queen wearing the Order of the Garter and bearing the Royal cypher. It is worn on a yellow ribbon.
Kate is expected to wear hers to a State dinner when the Chinese president Xi Jinping visits the UK in October."
The Royal Family Order of Queen Elizabeth II is a beautiful brooch-type piece which would be worn for black-tie and white-tie occasions.
Here you can see the Duchess of Cornwall wearing hers..
photo via The Daily Mail
..and Countess of Wessex wearing hers.
It would be an incredible honour for the Duchess to receive one, and it is believed that if she does then she will wear it to the Chinese State Banquet, if she attends.
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Another intriguing rumour is that of a Royal Tour next year for the Cambridge family.
photo via Kensington Palace
It has been speculated that they will go on a tour of the Caribbean in either February or March next year. This rumour has been fuelled by the report that the Middleton annual trip in January/February has been cancelled next year and rearranged to November this year, so that the Royal Tour can take place.
It is believed that both Prince George and Princess Charlotte will accompany their parents. Prince George would be around two-and-a-half years old and Princess Charlotte would be around 10months old - a similar age to George when he went to Australia and New Zealand!
There has been no concrete evidence that this tour is anything more than a rumour, but I will update as soon as there is.
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Unfortunately, there have been no Kate sightings recently, however if this changes or any other engagements are announced and will try and update as quickly as possible!
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