Earl & Countess of Strathearn in Dunedee.

The Earl and Countess of Strathearn, their official styles when in Scotland, made their first official visit to Dundee.

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They spent last night at the Old Course Hotel in St Andrews. The couple met at St Andrews University, so it probably brought back some happy memories.

The couple were greeted by lots of well-wishers.

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Today's visit focussed on the mental wellbeing of youngsters.

The couple visited The Corner where they participated in an anti-bullying workshop.

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The Corner is funded in partnership by Dundee City Council and NHS Tayside and offered a range of physical and mental health services for young people.

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The couple also visited Dundee Rep Theatre. They met families participating in the theatre's programmes.

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They then went on to visit the original Royal Research Ship Discovery.

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They met children as they visited the original Royal Research Ship Discovery at Discovery Point.

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The Duchess spoke to sea cadets during their visit.

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Their final stop of the day was a visit to Abertay University when they met with student involved in BAFTA's Young Game Designers programme. Prince William is the President of BAFTA.

The Duchess of Cambridge wore a bespoke coat by Scottish designer Christopher Kane. She also wore a matching kilt underneath and a black roll-neck jumper.

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A close-look at the fabric shows that it is a fine houndstooth print.

She also wore her Aquatalia Hi and Dry Stretch Platform Boots which are available for £415.

The Duchess carried her Muse clutch and black gloves.

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She finished off the outfit with her diamond and sapphire drop earrings.

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I thought it was a very thorough and interesting visit today and it was nice to see the Duke and Duchess visit so many different places. I decided to finish with my favourite picture of the day - I love how in synch they are as a couple!

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Duke & Duchess Spend the Day with President Xi Jinping & Peng Liyuan..

Today the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were joined by President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan.

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They greeted the President and his wife at Lancaster House this morning.

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The Duchess and Madame Liyuan seemed to be getting on well.

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They are attending a creative industry event which is designed to celebrate cultural collaboration, existing and future, between the UK and China.

Both couples posed with Jackie Chan at the event today.

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They also watched a performance of Matilda at the creative industry event.

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Matilda was played by Anna-Louise Knight who plays Matilda in the West End.

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They also spoke to actors from BBC's Poldark.

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They viewed TV props from Britain's top TV shows, including a Tardis and Dalek from Doctor Who and a ballroom dress from Strictly Come Dancing.

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They were introduced to a character from Kung Fu Panda 3. It will be the first film to be produced by Oriental Dreamworks.

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They also watched a presentation by the Victoria & Albert Museum, which is working with China Merchants Group to create a design museum in Shenzhen in 2017.

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The Duke and Duchess looked lovely today and can we all note that William's tie matches Kate's dress! Love little details like that!

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The Duchess looked lovely in a plum dress. It is the Dolce & Gabbana Guipre Lace Dress which retails for £1,850. It is the first time the Duchess has chosen this label and it is lovely to see her opting for new designers!

The Duchess also debuted a new shoe designer. She wore the Gianvito Rossi Pumps in bordeaux suede which retail for £410.

The Duchess carried her Mulberry Bayswater Clutch in burgundy suede.

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She also wore her Mappin and Webb Empress Earrings which are available for £3,450.

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Duchess Dazzles in Red..

Tonight was the night we have been waiting for - the Duchess in a floor-length gown and tiara!

Tonight was the Chinese State Banquet. Throughout the day the Palace have been releasing updates on the preparations for the banquet.

Doesn't the table look beautiful??

No detail is overlooked when preparing for a banquet.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended the Chinese State Banquet at Buckingham Palace. They arrived together in the back of their Bentley.

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It was the first time the Duchess has attended a State Banquet.

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The Duchess was seated next to President Xi Jinping on the head table.

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The Chinese national anthem was played as guests assembled in the ballroom of Buckingham Palace and toast was raised for President Xi Jinxing and his wife.

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The video of the guests arriving on BBC was wonderful to watch and the Duchess's dress literally sparkled as she moved.

They also revealed a picture of the menu - it definitely made me hungry!

The Duchess looked stunning in a floor-length bespoke Jenny Packham gown. The red colour is not a surprise as this is China's national colour.

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It is similar to the Jenny Packham Crystal Cluster Gown which retails at Harrods for £2,650.

The Duchess borrowed Queen Elizabeth II's earrings that we have seen her wear on previous occasions, including a BAFTA black-tie event in Los Angeles in 2011 and the white-tie Diplomatic Reception in 2013.

The Duchess debuted two new diamond bracelets - one on each arm. They have both been lent to Kate by the Queen.

One of the bracelets has been identified as a gift to the Queen from Prince Phillip on their wedding day. It is encrusted with diamonds from a tiara that belonged to Prince Phillip's mother.

Order of the Splendour identified the other bracelet as being a bracelet worn by the Queen Mother. It was originally a choker worn by Queen Mary, but was converted to a bracelet for the Queen Mother.

It was also the third time we have seen the Duchess wear a tiara. The first time was when she wore the Cartier Halo Tiara, loaned from the Queen, for her wedding day.

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In 2013, she wore another tiara, the Papyrus Tiara, to the Diplomatic Reception at Buckingham Palace.

Tonight, she re-wore the Papyrus Tiara, also known as the Lotus Tiara.

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It is the name that is most likely the reason Kate chose this tiara. In China, the lotus flower represent purity of heart and mind and represents long life, humility, honour and tranquility. It is a very popular flower in China.

The Queen and the President's wife, Peng Liyuan, both looked stunning as well. It was a really sparkling night with all of the dresses and jewels.

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What did you think of Kate's outfit? I loved it!

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I will be back tomorrow with the couple's next engagement - the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will be joined by President Xi and Peng Liyuan at a creative industry event at Lancaster House. The engagement is designed to celebrate cultural collaboration, existing and future, between the UK and China.