News
Entertainment
Science & Technology
Life
Culture & Art
Hobbies
News
Entertainment
Science & Technology
Culture & Art
Hobbies
Fashion & Style
The Prince & Princess Mark 14th Anniversary on Isle of Mull – What Kate Wore
The Princess of Wales wore casual designs for today's visit to the Isle of Mull in Scotland with Prince William. Today is the couple's fourteenth wedding anniversary—more from The Daily Mail's piece by Rebecca English. It's set to be a romantic getaway, with William and Kate renting an isolated self-catering cottage for two during the visit - 14 years after they tied the knot at Westminster Abbey in 2011. The Lord and Lady of the Isles - as they are known in the region, as well as the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay - arrived in Tobermory this afternoon wearing matching tweed jackets as they begin a two-day visit to the Inner Hebrides. Here is a quick video about the area Kensington Palace posted before their visit. Looking forward to arriving in Mull tomorrow for two days celebrating and connecting with rural island communities in the beautiful Inner Hebrides. 🏴 pic.twitter.com/IK8porJfvm — The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) April 28, 2025 The couple started their day in the harbor town of Tobermory. A sizable crowd waited to greet them. Their first stop was at Aros Hall, a community-owned facility which hosts a wide range of events. The hall is ...home to a community fridge saving food from landfill, a charity shop and a children's indoor play area per The Express's coverage of today's engagements. Matt Wilkinson of The Sun shared a video of the duo as they arrived. Love is in the heir: Prince and Princess of Wales arriving here in Tobermory for a string of engagements celebrating local communities and nature - and also happens to be their 14th wedding anniversary… pic.twitter.com/JUTVevy6QC — Matt Wilkinson (@MattSunRoyal) April 29, 2025 The couple met local residents. And contributed to a children's wall mural in the hall. You have a better view of the mural in this image. Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'lw7g3ZAwSJBb5nTHe_PJpQ',sig:'wjyVA6sHbDGLP54XvJFsupgfk1pHY12Bhp-DByeXFTc=',w:'594px',h:'389px',items:'2212043258',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })}); The Royal Foundation Community Impact Programme is providing a grant to help renovate the hall. More from Hello's story. The first to benefit from the Community Impact Programme will be Aros Hall in Tobermory. The 'Rainydays' play area will be transformed into a soft play zone to encourage more play activities between parents and their children. The Co-op, as part of the Foundation's Business Taskforce, will provide funding for the play equipment. The play area is a space that local charity, Home-Start Lorn, regularly uses as part of its work to support parents and carers build strong bonds with their children. Hello also notes the royals spoke with ...members of the team to hear how they are using the Shaping Us Framework that the Princess launched earlier this year. Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'x4ejoeZbSyFv3aGyD8ux5Q',sig:'iPhVufwTg05x09SLIs9ZDkUynLWCYTFZyVjb2OeDuFM=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2212039179',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })}); We learn more about the grants from this Sky TV story. Interior designer Banjo Beale, a presenter on the BBC's Designing The Hebrides programme and a Mull resident, will work with fellow islanders to ensure the community-owned centres reflect the area's culture. Beale joined the prince and princess, officially known by their Scottish titles the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay when in Scotland, as they toured the building on Tobermory's waterfront. I believe Mr. Beale is seen behind Prince William in the seafoam shirt. More from this Daily Mirror piece by Russell Myers. Shown a small work station, where Tom Nelson was making a new 'surround' for the community food bank fridge with wooden tiles on its roof, the Prince and Princess agreed to use a nail gun to add their own. William went first, sniffing the wood as he asked what kind it was and taking instructions on the tool. He fired several nails in successfully before handing it over to his wife, advising her not to pull the trigger then and there otherwise our trip will be remembered for all the wrong reasons. Crouching down and adding her tiles matter-of-factly, the Princess was heard to say I've been given a chainsaw for Christmas. I have included a quick video about the area featuring Mr. Beale in the 'videos' section at the bottom of the post. Below, a group photo from the Aros Hall visit. Below, the Prince and Princess as they left the hall. Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'aqn-e--SQBpv7fwSSpNOmg',sig:'4hevtWzmkaI4p9LGbW-Cz7wgU7KplAPGd5YzAn7xfr4=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2212041844',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })}); This was not the couple's first visit to Mull. We learn more from this story in The Irish Press. Maggie Buchanan, an Aros hall committee member, wished William a happy anniversary and when she told him “it’s nice you’re spending it on Mull”, he replied: “Yes, nice.” Kate and William reminisced about their visit to the island when they were students, telling volunteers and hall committee members how they visited Tobermory, where the popular BBC children’s TV series Balamory was filmed almost 25 years ago. William told Beale and others: “It was 2003 when we were here. We had a lovely time here – it’s wonderful.” The Prince and Princess spoke with well-wishers gathered near Aros Hall. The Princess speaking with another young lady outside the hall. It looked like it was a lovely day for today's engagements. The royals then headed to the Tobermory Producers Market. The market showcases work by local makers, artists, and food producers. Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'Zk393ABsQulMp7GIb1QHRw',sig:'Dw-ZSFN_zolSfmFNob1T5xHwtGi5fwDh6yCCzuS12hk=',w:'456px',h:'594px',items:'2212041687',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })}); It looks like they sampled some Wheyski. Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'8X3gUG9rS9Bvm5CuxGJQZw',sig:'PWAWxnvdErwOiDY4awH_452Sig5iiJU_AiZVRH0zPsk=',w:'594px',h:'393px',items:'2212041890',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })}); Wheyski is made using whey, described as a contemporary nod to traditional whiskey...our unique Scottish spirit is oak-aged to unveil deep, rich toffee notes, hints of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove, and oak undertones. A different angle of the couple as they shopped at the Sgriob-Ruadh Farm booth, a sustainable family farm, and makers of the Wheyski. Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'_CbmevCXQrp7AvBv38ZGsQ',sig:'kVN8btbnYxJZsbxyb3GmMYRPs75ooFtzKDs3768rrUc=',w:'594px',h:'413px',items:'2212592398',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })}); The Princess doing a little shopping. Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'vtaEVB1oSCBu8btHVDgDCw',sig:'nAM3eRXmk5SfyS23rgmEiPmpZVuSYkTKSWbtmLczoPA=',w:'594px',h:'402px',items:'2212041808',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })}); The couple spoke with a local beekeeper. We return to the Daily Mirror article. The princess spent so long speaking to Sheila Barnard at a pop up market in the village of Tobermory on the Isle of Mull in the Inner Hebrides, that her husband Prince William jokingly suggested he was going to stage an intervention. Moving along several stall holders from local businesses, William and Kate - known as the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay when in Scotland, stopped to talk to Sheila and her husband Tim who have been keeping bees for more than 30 years. Sheila told the princess how their nine colonies of the native black bee are the only variety that survive over 5 degrees during the harsh winters on the island. Kate said: “This is my summer project, I’ve only just started. At our home in Norfolk, I’m not there much during term time but during the summer I am hoping to really immerse myself in the process. I find it absolutely fascinating. I’ll have to take your number for some tips! As Kate asked Sheila what sort of advice would you have for a novice, I’m desperate for any tips, William leant in and joked to his wife: This sounds like a conversation that could go on for a while so you’ll have to take Sheila’s number. Speaking with another vendor at the market. The royals spoke with shoppers and artisans. They enjoyed watching the antics of some toddlers at the market. The royals also posed for a few selfies. Both the Prince and Princess appeared to have made a few purchases at the market. It looks like the Prince bought a miniature ceramic bothy, a small cottage or hut. Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'lkGSEDDgRRp2MCXpqzKKXw',sig:'NguWQxawFlLIxqvpQgvmyIjMsXgoXaRzzjFYucvt36o=',w:'485px',h:'594px',items:'2212607824',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })}); After a brief break, the royals visited Croft 3, a croft and restaurant overlooking the water. In a piece about Croft 3, Architectural Review notes that Crofting is an agricultural practice particular to Scotland. A croft is a small piece of land, usually rented by a single person or family from a larger estate and used for keeping animals and cultivating crops. We learn more from the Scottish Crofting Federation: Designed to protect the people from exploitation by landlords in the 19th Century, crofting has a proven track record of maintaining population and economic activity in remote rural areas. Crofting supports local food production while protecting the cultural heritage and the natural environment in the crofting areas. Through its mix of arable and common grazing land, it encourages both communal working and individual enterprise. In these photos, you see the Prince and Princess with owners Jeanette Cutlack and Jack Shaw. The couple toured a portion of the croft's 50 acres and met some of the Hebridean sheep raised on the property. More from The Standard's story. The conversation ranged from dry-stone walling and polytunnels to what grows best in the “salty environment”, and the community benefits of a having local slaughterhouse. After the tour the pair got to work on a small outdoor barbecue, cooking parcels of home-made haggis wrapped in chard with a glaze of honey and Mull whisky. Croft 3 offers workshops on making haggis. The couple as they entered the restaurant. MSN reports the meal served ...about 30 farmers, crofters and pupils from nearby Ulva Ferry Primary School, alongside sausage rolls and savoury scones. More from the MSN piece. Kate was particularly interested in speaking to the schoolchildren at one end of the table, and crouched down to ask them questions. She asked them what their favourite foods were – other than sausage rolls – and whether any were in years two or five, the years her own children Louis and Charlotte are in. She also asked them: “What’s the best thing about living in Mull?” One of the children replied: “Seeing dolphins every day.” Chatting with a local crofter. You can see the Croft 3 April menu here; a 3-course meal is £50 per person (roughly $67 at today's exchange rates. Here is the social media post shared after the couple wrapped up the public portion of their day. Wonderful to be back on the Isle of Mull. Thank you to everyone for such a warm welcome ❤️ W & C pic.twitter.com/pBmx9qCLri — The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) April 29, 2025 And now for our look at what Kate wore. She debuted a new jacket, Holland Cooper's Double-Breasted Blazer ($929) in brown herringbone. The style is 100% wool with a snug silhouette. It features princess seams, notched lapels, flap pockets, and bold logo buttons. Thank you to Gabi for her speedy ID of this piece. Beneath the blazer, the Princess was in a new shirt. It appears to be a Boden design, the British retailer's Longline Linen Safari Shirt ($155, use promo code VDXR for 10% off). The piece is 80% linen with 20% recycled linen, and features a relaxed fit, a button front, shoulder epaulettes, button cuffs, and two front pockets. It is also available in all sizes on the Next US site ($171). Thank you to Gabi for a great ID! I think the Princess brought back her Massimo Dutti trousers, the brand's Skinny Fit High-Rise Satin Trousers ($69.90, no longer available). The pants were first noted when the Princess visited a garden center in June 2020. They are made of a cotton/lyocell blend with a polished finish, five pockets, zip front, belt loops, and a snug fit. The product description pointed out that the fabric is TENCEL®Lyocell…. made of wood sourced from sustainably managed forests that guarantee reforestation. The Princess wore her See by Chloé boots, a lace-up design with a stacked heel. The Princess wore her hair down, and in most photos, it appears the color is lighter and/or she has had highlights added. It looked like the Princess wore a new pair of Kiki McDonough earrings, the designer's Blue Topaz Pear Drop Earrings (£850, roughly $1140) in 18K yellow gold. Thank you to Mirela on Instagram for the quick ID. This is the third pair of pear drops by Kiki McDonough in the Princess's jewelry wardrobe. The Princess brought back two Daniella Draper necklaces: her Trio Diamond Midnight Moon Necklace ($1800) personalized with George, Charlotte, and Louis's initials, and her Gold Fixed Alphabet Necklace ($500), also featuring the children's initials. We saw the return of the Princess's Finlay Vivian Sunglasses in marble ($240), shown here when first worn at a polo match in July 2023. I will see you tomorrow when the Prince and Princess visit an ancient woodland to meet the Mull and Iona Ranger Service. I'll leave you with a video covering the day posted by Kensington Palace. A brilliant first day celebrating the power of community and social connection on the Isle of Mull 🏴 pic.twitter.com/VVzVn4CjNi — The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) April 29, 2025 VIDEOS: The Royal Family Channel has about 2:30 minutes of coverage from the Aros Hall engagement. And here is more than 3 minutes of video from the Croft 3 engagement. Here is the Kensington Palace video featuring Banjo Beale. Welcome to the Inner Hebrides... 🏴 From exploring how islanders are protecting their natural world, to meeting young families who are shaping the future of rural life, we’re excited for an inspiring two days here celebrating the power of communtity and connection. 👋 Banjo… pic.twitter.com/L8pmnvhDdL — The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) April 29, 2025 In this video from Chris Ship of ITV, you get a sense of how large the media presence was, along with the crowds waiting to see the royals as they arrived. VIDEO: In Tobermory, Inner Hebrides - the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay (William and Kate) arrive for a two day visit - on what is their wedding anniversary. Kensington Palace says they’re here to support the rural community and unique island way of life on the Isle of Mull 🏴 pic.twitter.com/yu0rrZcrp1 — Chris Ship (@chrisshipitv) April 29, 2025
It’s Ralph Lauren, Johnstons of Elgin, and Boden for Scotland Visit Day Two – What Kate Wore
The Princess of Wales returned to casual designs for the second day of a visit to Scotland. The Prince and Princess started their day with a trip to the Ardura Community Forest. The Mull and Iona Community Trust notes the forest is ...a place for gentle recreation, experiencing nature, finding solace and reflecting on cultural and personal links to our ancestors who used the forest before us. In a small and remote community, where indoor leisure facilities are limited, the forest provides a much-needed space for islanders to meet and socialise. For children and their families to play and learn together, connecting with each other to reduce loneliness and boost wellbeing. The couple met Countryside Rangers from the Mull and Iona Ranger Service. A Kensington Palace news release reports: The Mull and Iona Ranger Service plays a vital role in conservation, biodiversity protection, visitor management and education on the islands. Countryside Rangers lead guided events for visitors and the resident community – regularly partnering with local primary schools to ensure that every child on the islands has the opportunity to experience the beautiful natural environment around them. Below, the couple with an unidentified woman and Moray Finch (right), the Mull and Iona Community Trust general manager. We learn more from The Telegraph's story by Hannah Furness. Work, now partially funded by a donation from the Royal Foundation, is underway to protect and restore the forest and its vulnerable wildlife, which includes marsh fritillary butterflies, pine martens, hen harriers, otters, eagles and the very rare hazel glove fungus. The Royal Foundation and United For Wildlife will now be funding two rangers in the forest. The Prince and Princess also met members of the Ardura Acorns, an early years outdoor learning play group. Here you see her with Briar Garlick, age three. We return to The Telegraph story. One mother wished her a happy anniversary, and asked her whether they had enjoyed their time on Mull. “It’s an amazing place to be on our anniversary,” the Princess replied. The Acorns' activities include following nature trails, building dens, storytelling, and tracking animals. More from The Daily Mirror's article by Russell Myers. The Princess of Wales has spoken of the need for children to get outdoors as much as they can on the second day of a visit to a remote forest on the Isle of Mull. Meeting a group of excited children after being presented with a miniature bouquet of flowers by one toddler, Kate, 43, spoke to locals about the benefits of being out in nature amidst the stunning surrounding. The future queen added: It’s the small things that are important. Back to The Daily Mirror piece. “What an amazing set up”, the princess enthused. “We are very lucky with the weather, it’s a very nice day for it”, remarked the prince. Kate chatted about studies which have long shown the benefits of the natural world on mental and well as physical health, issued which have been close to her heart since being diagnosed with cancer last February. One more portion of The Daily Mirror story. The couple then set out chatting to all the families, the princess hunkering down on her heels to have a look at a pretend pair of binoculars made out of two toilet rolls that were being held by one toddler. Sally MacColl was at the event with her daughter Rosie-May, four, and has run the Tobermory Fish Company producing smoked salmon and trout since 2011. It was set up by her grandparents 50 years ago. She said: “When I heard they were coming I sent some smoked trout to the princess and when I met her yesterday she told me she had tried it and loved it. I am very passionate about championing the Mull larder we have here. “We come to Ardura Acorns every week, come rain or shine. We pay a small donation and the children get to forage and do scavenger hunts. It’s lovely to get them outdoors and we have this beautiful world on our doorstep. We are so lucky.” The UK's Forest Stewardship Council notes, The forest covers 200 hectares, comprising rare Atlantic rainforest, which is as internationally important as tropical rainforest but even more unique due to the globally rare fungi, lichen and plant species. Prince William noted that “For a family, you really couldn’t get any better than this.” More from this East Lothian Courier story. Kate crouched down to speak to some of the children learning about their environment through simple tasks such as gathering flowers, and she later played with the youngsters by the neighbouring River Lussa, as they threw sticks into the water. Jan Dunlop from the Mull and Iona Ranger Service hosted much of the visit, and she said later about the couple: “I think they loved it, I think they really did. Catherine would have stayed all day and you could see when she got to the water, that was it.” Following the forest engagement, the Prince and Princess visited Pennyghael Community Hall, a location receiving a grant from the Royal Foundation's Community Impact Programme. A Kensington Palace social media post said, Proud to support the renovation here at Pennyghael Community Hall through The Royal Foundation's Community Impact Programme, helping refresh a welcoming space for families, locals, and visitors alike. The social media post describes the hall as a space rooted in heritage and powered by community. A Hello article reports, Its indoor communal spaces will be renovated and vital roof repairs will take place to future-proof the building – ensuring that it continues to be utilised for generations to come. After their stop at the hall, the royals then headed to Fionnphort. They were there to catch the CalMac ferry to the Isle of Iona. The population of Iona is roughly 130, but the Isle receives about 130,000 visitors every year. Cameron Walker of GBNews shared a video of the couple speaking with staff operating the ferry. “We’ve chosen a good day to come!” - Catherine, Princess of Wales / Duchess of Rothesay ☀️ The Lord and Lady of the Isles meet @CalMacFerries staff, before boarding a ferry to Iona to spend time with the tiny local community. pic.twitter.com/3Q9pwx8jce — Cameron Walker (@CameronDLWalker) April 30, 2025 More from The Standard's story. After greeting the well-wishers who lined the pier, the couple spoke with ferry staff, asking them about the challenges of running services, particularly in bad weather. Mull port manager Carrie-Anne Clark was one of those who spoke with the royal couple, and described their visit as “lovely”. “It’s been such a lovely day, and to see everyone out lining the pier here to see them, it’s been lovely,” the 36-year-old said. A Kensington Palace news release notes, The three ferry routes between the mainland and Mull all carry vehicles and foot passengers; however, the one route between the Isle of Iona and Mull permits vehicles for local residents only. The couple speaking with crew on the ferry's bridge.In this image, you can see the vessel as it is about to dock at Iona. Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'MjAUp038TuZm_TpbxeOLpg',sig:'yrzXkMbhAMv1dXf7g4iimp_GDFbAQBI4dbzXZA0xlFA=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2212130131',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })}); Vehicular access on the island is limited as there isn't enough space or infrastructure to deal with a large number of cars or other motorized vehicles. The BBC reports that when the couple arrived, and ...hopped off the ferry, there was time for a quick photograph with comedian, broadcaster and mental health campaigner Ruby Wax, who now spends much of her time on Iona. Below, the royals with Ms. Wax. This is from a Daily Mail piece. [Ms. Wax] revealed that she was on a ‘silent retreat’ to the island. She said: ‘I’ve met him before, I think it’s funny because I am on a retreat here. And i thought ‘why are they interrupting my silent retreat’? [but] You can break the silent retreat for this. So it was thrilling . I didn’t realise he was so good-looking. He looks like his mother. ‘ While on Iona, the couple visited the historic Iona Abbey and Nunnery. We learn more about the Benedictine Abbey via Historic Environment Scotland. Take the foot ferry to Iona and step off onto one of Scotland’s most sacred sites. Around 1200, the sons of Somerled – ‘King of the Isles’ – founded a Benedictine abbey here. Pilgrimage to St Columba’s Shrine continued to thrive, though monastic life on Iona ended with the Protestant Reformation of 1560. It’s thought that the world famous Book of Kells was made here, along with other great works of art. Iona’s Abbey Museum houses Scotland’s finest collection of early medieval carved stones and crosses. We return to the East Lothian Courier story. When they boarded the vessel for the short journey to Iona the couple spoke about the “fantastic” time they had on the Isle of Mull where they had spent much of their two-day visit and celebrated their 14th wedding anniversary. The couple spent more than two hours on the Isle of Iona. Here you see the Princess doing some shopping at a gift shop. UPDATE: With thanks to Susan for her comment, it looks like the Princess was at the Iona Craft Shop in the photo shown above. Susan notes in her comment, I just ordered a hat from the shop to ship to the US and it arrived within a week – they also have lovely sweaters! The shop's sweaters do look terrific! The couple spent time meeting residents at a reception. The get-together was held at the village hall. Kensington Palace shared a few posts as the couple's visit wrapped up and they headed back to Windsor. Here is the first. Thank you for making us so welcome! It was fantastic to see such a resilient and resourceful community. pic.twitter.com/C8uX0u3guL — The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) April 30, 2025 And here is the second. The remarkable Isle of Iona holds a special place in Scotland’s history where deep-rooted traditions meet the challenges of modern island life. From crofting and fishing to volunteer-led initiatives, Iona thrives through collective strength and shared purpose. pic.twitter.com/har1lj11jX — The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) April 30, 2025 And now for our look at what Kate wore today. The Princess was in a design by Ralph Lauren Collection, the brand's Schmitt Blazer ($2600) in a nubby blend of herringbone silk and linen. The style is based on classic utility jackets, with shoulder epaulets, notched lapels, chest and hip flap pockets, an interior drawstring cord at the waist, and a double back vent. I show the jacket at Harrods; it is also available in limited sizes at Net-a-Porter, as well as at Saks, and at Farfetch. Here is a closer look at some of the details. Thanks to Middleton Maven for making this ID yesterday when she saw the couple's social media post after their day on the Isle of Mull. Beneath the jacket, the Princess wore a new sweater by Johnstons of Elgin, the heritage brand offering designs made in Scotland. The Classic Cashmere V-Neck ($585) is 100% cashmere, with a loose fit and ribbing at the neck and cuffs. Thank you to Middleton Maven for also making this ID! The Princess sported a shirt we've not seen before in one of her favorite fabrics, Broderie Anglaise, also known as eyelet. While the top initially looked like the Mabel Shirt by MiH Jeans worn at the 2019 Chelsea Flower Show, that piece has three-quarter-length sleeves, and the shirt worn today has full-length sleeves. It turns out the garment is a past-season Boden design, the brand's Broderie Frill Cotton Shirt ($60, most recent price, now sold out). The piece is 100% cotton with polyester used for the embroidery, with a loose fit described as a swing shape. The shirt has a front half-placket, bluson sleeves, and two-button cuffs. It is a trifecta for Middleton Maven today, as she also identified this garment. I have added some repliKates for this item to consider here. We saw the return of the GSTAR Ultra-High Waist Kafey Cargo Pants ($70, other colors available here). The Princess repeated her See by Chloé boots. The Princess brought back her Spells of Love Removable Teardrop Garnet Charm Hoops (£89, about $118) in sterling silver with 18K gold vermeil and ethically sourced garnets. She also repeated the Daniella Draper necklaces seen yesterday: her Trio Diamond Midnight Moon Necklace ($1800) personalized with George, Charlotte, and Louis’s initials, and her Gold Fixed Alphabet Necklace ($500), also with the children’s initials. VIDEOS: ITN's Royal Family Channel offers almost three minutes of coverage from the forest visit. And they have almost two minutes of coverage from the ferry and Iona engagements.
Happy 10th Birthday, Princess Charlotte! – What Kate Wore
Happy Birthday wishes to Princess Charlotte, who is ten years old today! The image released to mark the Princess's birthday was taken by the Princess of Wales. Sky News reports the photo was taken with an iPhone during a visit to Cumbria earlier this year. I'm betting almost everyone remembers the Princess's arrival ten years ago. We quickly recap the Princess's last year, beginning with the family's appearance at Trooping the Colour in June 2024. In this image, you see her riding in the Glass State Coach. Earlier that day, the Princess is seen with her brothers as they watched the ceremony from the Major General's office. The morning after Trooping the Colour, the Princess was seen in a photo shared when the Wales children made their first social media post, wishing their father a Happy Father's Day. The Princess of Wales took the photo. Just days later, we saw the children again on Prince William's 42nd birthday, when a social media message from the Princess of Wales featured a photo she took of the children with their father. We saw more photos of the Princess when the two oldest Wales children attended a Taylor Swift concert at Wembley Stadium with their father. Taylor Swift's post on her official Instagram page showed her with the royals and her significant other, Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce. The message referenced Prince William's birthday that day. The Princess joined her mother and Aunt Pippa at Wimbledon in mid-July. This photograph shows the young Princess shaking hands with England's Emma Raducanu. Here you see the mother/daughter duo speaking with Barbora Krejcikova, who took the Ladies' Finals title. Princess Charlotte is holding the racket used by Ms. Krejcikova in her victory. The Princess with her aunt. I always liked this shot of Princess Charlotte reacting to the warm reception her mother received from the crowd. Another photo taken by the Princess of Wales shows the Princess and her younger brother watching England take on Spain in the UEFA Championship in July. The Princess in a screengrab from the September 2024 video her mother released, announcing she had completed her chemotherapy treatment. Another image from the video. One more picture from the September video. The Princess joined her family for the December taping of Royal Carols: Together at Christmas. A photo from inside the Abbey. We were delighted to see the Princess and her brothers again on Christmas Day. The Princess and Mia Tindall. One more image from Christmas. Here you see the Princess in the photo his mother took for her ninth birthday, and the image released today. And here you can see how the Princess has grown over the years. In today's photo, the Princess appears to be wearing a jacket by British retailer Jack Pyke. With thanks to Natasha for the tip, it appears to be the Jack Pyke Junior Jacket ($76) in the oak evolution colorway featuring a three-dimensional pattern using oak branches, acorns, and leaves. The jacket is waterproof with a front zip covered with a storm flap placket, hood, and pockets. It is available at Jack Pyke (£45.95, about $60 at today's exchange rates), at Outdoor Depot (£39.95, roughly $61), and also at Amazon ($76). I will see you on Monday for coverage of events marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day (Victory in Europe). Here are two snippets from the Kate's Calendar page. Monday, May 5: The Prince & Princess of Wales will join the King, Queen, and other Royal Family members on the Queen Victoria Memorial (QVM) outside Buckingham Palace, alongside veterans from the Royal British Legion, to observe military units processing down The Mall from Whitehall in honour of those who served during the Second World War. Once the parade has ended, the Royal Family will return to Buckingham Palace before appearing on the balcony to watch a flypast. Veterans will watch the flypast from the gardens of Buckingham Palace with the Prime Minister and other senior guests. Thursday, May 8: The Prince and Princess of Wales will mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day by attending a Service of Thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey with the King, Queen, and other Royal Family members. The service begins at noon local time, 7am on the East Coast. Because Monday is an official Bank Holiday, I think it's possible we will see the Wales children at the flypast. Below, Oxford Street draped with Union Jacks last week ahead of the anniversary events. Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'0KO9tGUST5BLjMy3TR6ZJw',sig:'ft7HtXo7lW1-I9yGT-PJkVuMR0Zarza6n6wYACTC2wo=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2211052755',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })}); Here is a map for Monday's parade and flypast. Preps for next week's events have been underway for months. Below, Gilbert Clarke, age 98, and Ruth Bourne, 98, join other Second World War veterans at a tea party organized by the Royal British Legion at the Ritz in March. Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'8bFHV6tFTohShF9skfjaXA',sig:'xrNKyR2JKFfpx0CV0hhcezVB9kZwqG2RjQF0fGZ-0GQ=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2207067189',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })}); More from the VE Day 80 site. On 8 May 2025, we mark the historic 80th anniversary of VE Day, with the peoples, families and communities of our great nation coming together to unite and celebrate 80 years of peace since the end of Word War II in Europe that so many millions paid the ultimate sacrificed to achieve it. VE Day 80 is not only a tribute to those who fought for the freedom we all enjoy today, but also a powerful reminder of the resilience and unity that have defined our country ever since. Special flags have been made to mark the anniversary. Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'oQojOrVaRtloDCACxc9niA',sig:'e6VcxQOB8NVA-Q0QCKHZdXTph7qjKnGOYn3Kd69NMxQ=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2205701736',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })}); We will see something different at the Cenotaph on Monday. For the first time since its unveiling in 1920, the cenotaph will be draped in Union Flags for #VEDay80. On the 5th May, a military parade will start at Whitehall and end at Buckingham Palace. Street parties will take place, and there’ll be a major celebration onboard HMS… https://t.co/vzAp8METHp — Daniel J. Devane 🇬🇧 (@DanielJDevane) March 5, 2025 The poppies are back at the Tower of London, nearly 30,000 of the original poppies from the 2014 installation, 'Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red.' Ahead of the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, our Yeoman Warders share their personal reflections on remembrance and what the #TowerPoppies commemorative display means to them 🌺 The Tower Remembers 🏰 📆 6 May - 11 Nov 2025 ➡️ https://t.co/zH9zctgR5K pic.twitter.com/ktjgEOWtH9 — The Tower of London (@TowerOfLondon) May 2, 2025 Many readers will remember the original poppy display at the Tower in 2014. More from Sky News. Four days of celebrations have been organised by the government for this year's anniversary, which will run from Monday 5 May to Thursday 8 May. Planned events include a military procession and flypast in central London and 2,500 beacons being lit across the UK. Below, RAF aircraft rehearsing earlier this week for Monday's flypast. This is 99-year-old RAF veteran Dennis Bishop, as he toured an aircraft at RAF Brize Norton this week. The iconic big screens at Piccadilly Circus feature portraits and life lessons from Second World War veterans. Here you see Members of the Household Cavalry at Hyde Park on Tuesday for the annual Major General's inspection ahead of VE Day 80 and Trooping the Colour.
The Wales Family at VE Day 80th Anniversary Celebrations – What Kate Wore
The Princess of Wales chose familiar pieces for today's VE Day 80th anniversary events. The Wales children joined their parents and other Royal Family members for today's military procession and flypast, while Prince George also attended a Buckingham Palace tea party with the adults. It is the first of four days of official celebrations honoring Victory in Europe Day, eighty years ago—more from the BBC's coverage. The occasion commemorates the end of nearly six years of war in Europe on 8 May 1945 when Nazi German forces surrendered unconditionally to the Allies in World War Two. The military procession - involving more than 1,300 people, including members of the Armed Forces - made its way from Parliament Square to Buckingham Palace. Below, the King and Queen as they arrived for today's parade. The Wales family as they walked to the viewing stand. A brief video shows the Royal Family members arriving at the Queen Victoria Memorial. 🇬🇧 Members of the Royal Family arrive at the Queen Victoria Memorial pic.twitter.com/a61X5QGU4F — Imperial Material ♚ (@royalistinusa) May 5, 2025 The Prince and Princess of Wales with Prince Louis. The stands were set up at the Queen Victoria Memorial. Gert's Royals shared a video of the Wales family arriving. The Wales family arriving at the Victoria Memorial for #VE80 commemorations pic.twitter.com/q36Q33PqT8 — Gert's Royals (@Gertsroyals) May 5, 2025 Another view of the King and Queen. King Charles wore Naval Uniform No. 1 dress, with no medals or decorations, as his grandfather, King George VI, wore on the balcony at Buckingham Palace Balcony on VE-Day 1945. In this image, you see the Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence (far left). Per Majesty magazine, Princess Anne wore ...the uniform of the First Aid Nursing Yeomanry (Princess Royal's Volunteer Corps) with no decorations. The late Queen, as Princess Elizabeth, wore the military uniform on VE Day 1945 as a member of the Auxiliary Territorial Services. Below, a Royal Family social media post shows the late Queen wearing the uniform on VE Day in 1945. 📸 VE Day 1945 ➡ #VEDay80 2025 pic.twitter.com/q13VHjJ28Y — The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) May 5, 2025 Sky News noted, Since Queen Elizabeth II's death in 2022, it is the first VE Day event without any of the royals who waved to crowds from the balcony in 1945. Below are the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh. You also see Prime Minister Keir Starmer in the photo. The Duke of Edinburgh wears the Army No.2 Service Dress of the Scots Guards. Here you can see the Wales family. The Prince of Wales is wearing RAF No. 1 Uniform. The parade and flypast kicked off the UK's national commemorations of the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe – Victory in Europe Day. Prince William and Prince George spoke with vets as they were seated. In the lower right, you see the Duke of Kent. The three Wales children settling into their seats. You can see Prince Louis with what looks like a plush stuffed animal, but it was actually a hot water bottle provided because of the cold. More via The Telegraph's story by India McTaggart. Prince George, who had his younger sister Princess Charlotte, 10, on his other side in the military parade’s formal seating area, was seen making sure that his younger brother was comfortably seated on a cushion so that he could see the proceedings. Royal Air Force veteran Bernard Morgan, 101, was on the Princess's right. Christin shared a quick video of the Princess chatting with Mr. Morgan as she was getting settled into her seat. The Princess of Wales speaking to a veteran. 🎥 Royal Family Channel pic.twitter.com/imlhT6hVfG — ChristinZ (@ChristinsQueens) May 5, 2025 He was an RAF codebreaker who landed on Gold Beach on D-Day. He was twenty years old. The veteran shared photos from the war with the Princess and the children. He is an active Ambassador for the Royal British Legion. Princess Charlotte and Prince George get a closer look. Here is a very wide shot of the viewing stand at the Queen Victoria Memorial. In this next image, you see the King helping 98-year-old veteran Joy Trew get covered up with a blanket. The Mail reports Ms. Trew enlisted in the Women's Auxiliary Air Force aged 17 in 1944 and served as a wireless operator working at RAF Chicksands Priory in Bedfordshire, a station taking Morse code messages from stations in Germany. The veteran joined the Women's Junior Air Corps when she was 17. Here you see 101-year-old Barbara Bunce as she arrived for the parade. She was a Radio Operator during World War II and a member of the Princess Royal's Volunteer Corps. The day was overcast with temperatures in the mid-fifties. This quick video does a great job of showing the parade route. From midday, you can follow the #VEDay80 procession from Parliament Square to Buckingham Palace, passing by national monuments to British military historyhttps://t.co/0I18jWjGLU#VE80 #Victory80 pic.twitter.com/0Bl08P30tQ — Department for Culture, Media and Sport (@DCMS) May 5, 2025 Below, the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment. For the first time since the Cenotaph was unveiled in 1920, it was dressed with flags. More from the BBC's coverage. London's Cenotaph has become a focal point for quiet reflection as commemorations get under way on Bank Holiday Monday. The monument has been draped in Union Jack flags, echoing its 1920 unveiling in honour of the fallen soldiers of World War One. Throughout the four days of remembrance, it will serve as a place of silent tribute to those who died in World War Two, both at home and abroad. The Princesses watching the parade. The Prince of Wales with his sons. At one point, it looked like Prince Louis brushed some lint off his father's shoulder in a video shared by Christin. „I am going to fix this dad.“ 😁 pic.twitter.com/Jk4lCAeBUt — ChristinZ (@ChristinsQueens) May 5, 2025 The Prince and Princess speaking with another WWII veteran as they left. Royal Family members then headed to the Buckingham Palace balcony for the flypast. As members of the public walked up the Mall to Buckingham Palace. Here, you get a crowd perspective from ground level. A view of the balcony. ITV's Chris Ship posted a video of the scene at Buckingham Palace as the crowd sang the national anthem. National anthem played and sung by crowds around the Queen Victoria Memorial in front of Buckingham Palace (you can decide how in tune it was…) It followed the flypast over head, which ended with the red arrows 🇬🇧 #VE80Day #veday pic.twitter.com/rh5gKiAdxx — Chris Ship (@chrisshipitv) May 5, 2025 The Wales family. In this image, you see a Voyager (nearest the top of the photo) and an A400M Atlas. Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence and the Princess Royal. The Princess with her children. The RAF's Red Arrows. Another view of the iconic aircraft as they fly over London. A wave from Princess Charlotte. The next event on the agenda was a Buckingham Palace tea party, where the Prince and Princess of Wales were joined by their eldest child. This is the first time Prince George has attended a tea or garden party at Buckingham Palace. The Princess with guests. More via The Telegraph's piece. Veterans from the Royal Navy, British Army, RAF, Wrens, Special Operations Executives, D-Day and Desert Rats, as well as 20 Second World War-era civilians, including evacuees, have all been invited as guests of honour to the tea party at the Palace. Among them are Joyce Wilding, 100, of “Churchill’s Secret Army”, and Ruth Bourne, 98, a Wren at Bletchley Park. Both were in the crowds outside Buckingham Palace in 1945, celebrating VE Day. The two princes with 99-year-old Douglas Austen Hyde, who is also called Dougie. Mr. Hyde joined the Merchant Navy in 1944, when he was just 18. This Hello story has more. He started out working as a 'fireman' stoking boilers and later, he joined a secret operation to liberate Europe, spending months going back and forth to the beaches deploying munitions and amphibious vehicles. Showing an avid interest, George asked the former seaman: Did you ever get shot at? and Did you ever see a U-boat? After their chat, Dougie said: I was very impressed with the lad’s interest. I told him luckily I wasn’t ever shot at but we did lose one of our fleet in the Channel. He was very polite and listened with interest. Whenever I used to do talks to young kids, that's all you ever wanted, for them to listen and have a little understanding of those days. There were guests inside and outside this afternoon. Inside, people dined on large tables in the Marble Hall, decorated in bunting made from fabrics recycled from the royal estate. Some in attendance watched the flypast. Here you see the Princess of Wales with Joy Trew, the veteran seated next to King Charles for the parade. More from The Daily Mail's article. George and William spoke with Royal Engineers veteran Alfred Littlefield, 101, who served during D-Day, as William spoke of the importance of preserving veterans' stories. William smiled as he shook hands with veterans and said it was 'very important' for George and the 'next generation' to hear the stories from those who fought in the war. George listened intently as his father chatted to Mr Littlefield and William later told veteran Douglas Hyde, who joined the merchant navy aged 18 in 1944, that his son was 'very keen' to ask the ex-serviceman some questions. Kensington Palace posted on social media about today's events. A pleasure also to meet with veterans at this afternoon’s tea party. Thank you to everybody who came, and to all those members of the military who took part in today’s incredibly special parade. It has been a day to remember. 🇬🇧 pic.twitter.com/6mgc87qDDM — The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) May 5, 2025 And here is a video shared by Buckingham Palace. Time for tea! ☕ A jolly afternoon spent with veterans to honour the bravery and service of the Second World War generation. pic.twitter.com/bpAezsMAfi — The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) May 5, 2025 Now, for a quick review of some of the ensembles worn by Royal Family Members. The Queen was in a sapphire blue wool crepe dress and coat by Fiona Clare. She wore her 12th Royal Lancers Brooch; she is the Lancers' Colonel-in-Chief. It is also her late father's regiment. The Duchess of Edinburgh wore a gingham coat by Suzannah London, with a Jane Taylor hatband, and Christian Dior earrings. Princess Charlotte appeared to wear the same black watch tartan coat she wore on Christmas Day. It looks like she may have worn a matching dress today, with a hint of lace trim at the collar. NOTE: Thank you to Bonnie and Brenda for their comments pointing out this is not a true black watch pattern. Now, for our look at what Kate wore for the day's engagements, an Emilia Wickstead dress and hat by Sean Barrett. The midi-length Emilia Wickstead design features a fitted bodice, peak lapels, an applied waistband, and a full, pleated skirt. You see the dress and hat in these three photos as they were initially worn for the South Africa state visit in November 2022. The pillbox hat sat atop the Princess's long, waved hair. The hat is a classic pillbox style with a jaunty bow in the back. It is the same style the Princess wore in blue for the March 2022 Commonwealth service, seen below right. The photo on the left is from the state visit. We saw the return of a pair of pumps by Ralph Lauren, the retailer's Celia style ($750), first noted in September 2020. The Celia is a classic point-toe pump in calfskin with a 4″ heel. The Princess wore a pair of earrings we've not seen previously, with a single ruby drop surrounded by diamonds suspended from three graduated diamonds. The earrings appear to match a ruby and diamond pendant, which was first noted during the July 2017 Poland visit. The second photo from the right shows the pendant as worn on the Poland trip. She also wore her RAF wings pin. NOTE: With thanks to HRHDHD for their comment, the pendant worn today has a different bail than that worn in Poland. It's possible it is a different piece, perhaps made to match the earrings. The Princess brought back the Nigel Milne triple-strand pearl bracelet that originally belonged to Diana, Princess of Wales. The bracelet was part of a 1988 collection, featuring three strands of cultured pearls with diamond and pearl spacers and clasp. We will see you on Thursday for the VE Day 80 Service of Thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey.