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Below are a few of the recent articles and videos about seatbelt use. 1. Seat Belt Use Reaches Highest Level Ever in the US (ABC News, May 23, 2017): This article discusses the recent government report that showed that seat belt use in the United States reached its highest level ever in 2016. The report found that 90 percent of drivers and passengers in the front seat were buckled up, while 86 percent of those in the rear seat were buckled up. 2. 5 Reasons Why You Should Always Wear a Seat Belt (Car and Driver, July 5, 2017): This article discusses the five main reasons why everyone should always wear a seat belt when driving. The reasons include reducing the risk of injury, preventing ejection from the vehicle, improving airbag effectiveness, providing a “safe cocoon” in the event of an accident, and meeting state laws. 3. Why Seat Belts Save Lives (AAA, October 5, 2017): This video from AAA discusses why it is important to wear a seat belt whenever riding in a car. The video explains that seat belts are the most effective way to reduce the risk of death or serious injury in a crash. It also provides some statistics about how seat belts

The Princess of Wales’s Order of the Garter Style – What Kate Wore

As many readers know, Monday was Garter Day, when Order of the Garter ceremonies take place in Windsor. Below, King Charles III and Queen Camilla on Monday. More from Yahoo News.  Garter Day sees Ladies and Knights of the Order of the Garter – the country’s oldest and most senior Order of Chivalry – process down the hill from the Berkshire castle’s State Apartments to St George’s Chapel, dressed in white plumed hats and dark-blue velvet robes, watched by crowds. The Royal Family site offers additional information.  Today, the Order includes The King, who is Sovereign of the Garter, several senior Members of the Royal Family, and twenty-four knights chosen in recognition of their work. Knights of the Garter are chosen personally by the Sovereign to honour those who have held public office, who have contributed in a particular way to national life or who have served the Sovereign personally. These have included Marshal of the RAF, Lord Stirrup, and former Prime Ministers Sir John Major and Sir Winston Churchill. The day begins with the Sovereign formally investing any new Companions with the Order's insignia in the Throne Room of the Castle. The members and officers attend a lunch hosted by the Sovereign, and then all process on foot to a service in St. George's Chapel. There is a short service where any new Companions are installed. Below, the Duchess of Gloucester; she was invested into the Order this year.  More from The Telegraph's piece by Victoria Ward.  This year, the Duchess of Gloucester was invested into the order, having been made a Royal Lady Companion in April. The investiture was described as the “ultimate accolade” for the 77-year-old, whose work supporting the monarchy has often gone under the radar. Here you see Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, who was also invested and installed as a Knight on Monday. Prince William chatting with Prince Edward; in the lower right corner, you also see the Duke of Gloucester.  The Duke of Gloucester, the Prince of Wales, the Duchess of Edinburgh, the Duke of Edinburgh, and the Princess Royal on the steps of St. George's Chapel this Monday. This year the Princess of Wales did not attend as she continues her chemotherapy treatment and recovery. We return to The Telegraph's article.  It was the first Garter Day the Princess has not attended since 2018 when she was on maternity leave following the birth of Prince Louis. She is usually to be found watching from the sidelines alongside the Duchess of Edinburgh, often suppressing a smile as she catches Prince William’s eye. I thought it would be fun to take a look back at her Garter Day style over the years. Below, you see Kate Middleton at the 2008 ceremony when Prince William received his Knighthood.  She was in a suit that remains UFO (Unidentified Fashion Object). It consists of a fitted jacket and pencil skirt in matching material. The jacket has flap pockets and decorative buttons; there is also piping on the lapels and pockets. It looks like the sleeves have self-cuffs; they can be turned back without exposing any lining or hem because they have an inch or two of the same material on the inside. It has been worn on other occasions. The first time it was noted was at a Dublin art opening in 2007, seen below left. After the 2008 Garter Day appearance, we next saw the suit in December 2013 when the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited South Africa House in London to sign the Nelson Mandela book of condolence (below right). The hat worn by Ms. Middleton in 2008 was a Philip Somerville design in black and white, described as a straw toque applied with woven horsehair brim, intersected with black and white plumes. More about it from this Today story.  Thrifty Kate rented the stylish creations for £100 ($154) a time from her local milliners, a farmers’ wives cooperative called Get Ahead Hats, to wear for royal engagements. The Philip Sommerville design was auctioned off in 2012 for £2600. (More information and photos are available at Kerry Taylor Auctions.) The handbag Ms. Middleton carried in 2008 remains UFO, as does her three-strand pearl bracelet. It is not the three-strand Nigel Milne bracelet that belonged to Diana, Princess of Wales.  For her first official Garter Day appearance in 2011, the Duchess of Cambridge chose an ensemble by Katherine Hooker. The Buxton Dress was a bias-cut design made in 'Mercury crepe silk satin,' while the Buxton Coat was made in 'Ash Simla silk' per a Facebook note by Katherine Hooker. It featured beaded lace trim at the cuffs and waistband and an antique clasp. Thank you to Carly at Kate Middleton Style for sharing this information on the outfit. A closer look at the beaded lace.  The Duchess wore a bespoke hat by Rachel Trevor-Morgan Millinery.  She wore Rupert Sanderson's 'Malone' pumps and carried an unidentified clutch. She also wore her Kiki McDonough Grace White Topaz and Diamond Earrings (£895).   In 2012, the Duchess made many fashion fans smile when she brought back the Alexander McQueen coat first worn to Trooping the Colour in 2011.  Here you see the Duchess with the Countess of Wessex and Duchess of Cornwall. It was a treat to have a full-length view of the coat, as we usually don't see that angle at Trooping the Colour. The double-breasted cotton and wool-blend pique coat showcases several signature McQueen elements, including those sculptural lines; technically, the lower portion is called a “tiered Samurai skirt.” Beneath the coat, I think the Duchess wore her 'Peacock' dress by Reiss.  The hat was by milliner Jane Corbett, a creamy sisal confection with an elaborate bow.  The Duchess's other accessories were familiar pieces: her 'Sledge' pumps and the 'Natalie' box bag, both by LK Bennett.  The earrings were by Kiki McDonough, the green amethyst and diamond earrings many believe to have been a Christmas gift from William. At the 2013 Garter Day events, the Duchess was in a Christopher Kane design.  The icy blue coat showcased princess seams, a concealed front closure, a self-belt, and angled, on-seam front pockets. The coat was first worn to the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Games, as well as a Palace Reception immediately preceding that Ceremony. The Duchess chose a hat by John Lock and Co., the Sweet Delight style. Accessories included the Natalie Clutch by LK Bennett and Gilbert patent heels by Jimmy Choo. I do not have a terrific photo of the earrings; they were the UFO aquamarine and diamond style, shown below as worn on other occasions. Order of the Garter ceremonies in 2016 brought back another much-loved look. The Duchess wore a bespoke ensemble by Catherine Walker. The coat features a fitted bodice, full, pleated skirt, shawl lapels, oversized self-covered button closure, and three-quarter sleeves. The Duchess first wore the ensemble in July of 2011, as she and William were leaving Canada during the North American tour. The vibrant red hat is by Lock and Company, initially seen when worn to the Diamond Jubilee River Pageant in 2012. In this photo, you get a nice look at the Duchess's intricate updo.  The Duchess accessorized with red suede Gianvito 105 pumps ($795), the only item that day we had not seen worn previously. She carried a customized version of the red Alexander McQueen clutch seen below, another piece first seen at the Jubilee River Pageant.  We were happily surprised to see the diamond acorn drop earrings by Robinson Pelham making their first appearance since they were worn by the Duchess at her wedding in April 2011. Garter Day also brought the return of the deco-style diamond bracelet believed to be a gift from King Charles.  The Duchess also wore her Mappin and Webb Empress necklace.  Garter Day in 2019 was a treat as Spain’s King Felipe VI and King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands were formally installed and joined by their wives, Queen Letizia of Spain and Queen Máxima of The Netherlands. Below, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth with King Willem-Alexander Queen Máxima of The Netherlands.  And the late Queen with King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain.  The Duchess sharing a laugh with Queen Máxima. And with Queen Letizia. From L to R: Sophie, Countess of Wessex; Queen Letizia of Spain; Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall; Queen Máxima of The Netherlands; the Duchess of Cambridge.  The Duchess chose a Catherine Walker coatdress for the occasion.  It is the Liza style, described by the brand as “A contemporary take on a ’50s look, this coatdress in ivory wool crepe has cropped jacket ‘panels’ edged in fine black lace.” It features one of Kate’s favorite silhouettes, a fit-and-flare cut. Other design elements include an oversized collar, a button front with self-covered buttons, and the distinctive black trim. The Duchess brought back her Sylvia Fletcher for Lock and Co. hat, the Lion Tamer percher style. She repeated her Stuart Weitzman Muse Clutch, a piece sold through Russell and Bromley. In the USA, it was called the 'Raz' style. We also saw the return of the Prada wavy cut-out pumps.  The Duchess's hair was worn up.  And that allowed us to better see the Collingwood diamond and pearl drop earrings.  For the 2022 Garter Day ceremonies, the Duchess was in a blue ensemble. The outfit was anchored by a cornflower blue coatdress believed to be an Alexander McQueen design. The tailored piece showcased a fit-and-flare silhouette with a modified portrait neckline, notch lapels, a fitted bodice with concealed front closure, an applied waistband, slightly raised shoulders, a pleated skirt, and self-covered buttons at the cuff. The Duchess wore a hat by Juliet Botterill with an elegant updo.  The Floral Leaf Teardrop hat has a woven straw base “adorned with an array of silk roses, rosebuds, leaves, and silk abaca bow.” In the footwear department, the Duchess wore Aquazzura's Love Link Sling heels in blueberry grosgrain. The shoe has a pointed toe, 4″ heel, and a “heart-shaped chain” at the heel. The Duchess carried the scalloped blue bag first noted at the start of the Caribbean Tour, a design believed to be an Anya Hindmarch style. And she wore the tanzanite earring and pendant set from G. Collins and Sons. Our final ensemble is the monochrome look from just one year ago. The Princess chose an Alessandra Rich design for her first Garter day as the Princess of Wales.  The 100% silk dress showcased a high neck, padded shoulders, pleating, a deep back vent, and a concealed back zipper, all in a black-on-white polka dot print.  The Princess wore a new chapeau, a bespoke design by Philip Treacy and she sported another elegant updo. She debuted a new pair of shoes by Jennifer Chamandi, the Vittorio 105 in Nappa Leather with a Black Patent toe cap. The slingback style has two straps, a pointed toe, and a four-inch heel. And carried a new Strathberry bag, the Scottish brand’s Multrees Chain Wallet ($425) in what looks like the Vanilla/Diamond colorway.  The Princess wore jewelry that belonged to Diana, Princess of Wales: the Collingwood Earrings and the Nigel Milne triple-strand pearl bracelet. Here is a look at all of the Princess's Garter Day outfits.  I am going to do a post covering Royal Ascot ensembles early next week. If you like, I can put together a post next week with polls for the garden party styles, Trooping the Colour outfits, Garter Day looks, and Royal Ascot looks. (Four separate polls.)

News Updates and the Princess of Wales’s Royal Ascot Style – What Kate Wore

Hello and welcome to our review of Styles worn by the Princess of Wales to Royal Ascot. First, some news updates, beginning with word about Princess Anne, who has been hospitalized since Sunday night. From the Buckingham Palace news release. The Princess Royal has sustained minor injuries and concussion following an incident on the Gatcombe Park estate yesterday evening. Her Royal Highness remains in Southmead Hospital, Bristol, as a precautionary measure for observation and is expected to make a full and swift recovery. The King has been kept closely informed and joins the whole Royal Family in sending his fondest love and well-wishes to The Princess for a speedy recovery. Below, Sir Tim Laurence as he arrived to visit his wife at Southmead Hospital today.  Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'-4_N_4v1S99NUsMgqhbioA',sig:'-RRxQqP_X1t7DeDjRRIUGYBMElZ8I10DjQpY8Sujz04=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2158612897',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});  More from this Telegraph piece by Victoria Ward. The Princess was transferred by ambulance after sustaining head injuries and concussion, having apparently been struck by a horse. The Princess Royal is “doing fine”, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, her husband, said after visiting her in hospital, describing her recovery as “slow but sure.” Sir Tim, 69, arrived at Southmead Hospital in Bristol just after midday, entering via the front steps. He was carrying a large blue cool bag that he said contained “just a few little treats from home”. The Princess's daughter, Zara Tindall, also visited today. A visit to Canada by the Princess slated to start this weekend has been canceled.   Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'uwehbOv6TO5_9Rhve9ND6g',sig:'3bzm3fmiu7SnLNOIXG1I2ax0s3LZMIzaHl6i8s6hBPM=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2158627703',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});  We return to the Telegraph article. It is thought that due to the concussion, she is suffering from temporary memory loss in relation to the incident, meaning that the specific details about what happened have not yet been ascertained. However, her medical team said her injuries were consistent with potential impact from a horse’s head or legs. Palace sources said she was awake on Monday. The Princess, a former Olympian equestrian, was walking on her estate when the incident occurred. Also today, the Japan State Visit officially got underway.   Tonight is the state banquet in honor of the Emperor and Empress. Here is a quick video from Buckingham Palace.  🇯🇵 🇬🇧 The State Visit of the Emperor and Empress of Japan is now well underway following the official arrival ceremony on Horse Guards Parade, carriage parade down The Mall and arrival at Buckingham Palace. This evening, The King and Queen will host a State Banquet in honour of… pic.twitter.com/8GoH4tQguH — The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) June 25, 2024 Last Saturday was Prince William's 42nd birthday, and a message from the Princess of Wales was posted on the Kensington Palace social media pages. It featured a photo taken by the Princess of Wales last month in Norfolk.  One other engagement of note for several royals: the Taylor Swift concert at Wembley Stadium on Saturday night. Below is a Kensington Palace social media post.  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. A Sky News tweet about the concert. Prince William was spotted 'dad dancing' at Taylor Swift's concert✨ The Prince of Wales was seen alongside his children Prince George, 10 and Princess Charlotte, nine. Read more: https://t.co/re8TJwCYtf pic.twitter.com/ZjYgFZlS91 — Sky News (@SkyNews) June 22, 2024 Zara and Mike Tindall were also at the concert with their daughters, Lena and Mia Tindall. Here you see the couple with television presenter Natalie Pinkham in a post shared by Ms. Pinkham. Now to Royal Ascot. Below, the King and Queen arriving a week ago today for Day 1 of the annual event. The Queen wore an ensemble by Fiona Clare, with a Philip Treacy hat and Prince Albert's Sapphire and Dimond Brooch, a gift from Albert to Queen Victoria the day before their wedding. Prince William attended the races on Tuesday. Above, you see him with Zara Tindall, the Duke of Edinburgh, and Princess Eugenie (back to the camera). Below, with Prince Edward, Princess Beatrice, Zara Tindall, and the Duchess of Edinburgh (back to camera). Also in the royal enclosure this week, the Middletons.  Princess Anne with Lady Gabriella Windsor last Tuesday. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++  We begin our look at styles worn by the Princess of Wales to the event with her first official trip to Royal Ascot in 2016 when the Duchess of Cambridge chose a lace dress by Dolce and Gabbana.  The Duke and Duchess as they arrived at Ascot.  The Dolce and Gabbana dress was made of cotton-blend lace. It had a round neckline, nipped-in waist, sheer sleeves, a tiered full skirt, and a full satin lining. Here is a closer look at the lace, as well as the badges worn by the Duke and Duchess.  The dress was first worn in May 2016 to the Queen’s 90th Birthday Celebration at the Royal Windsor Horse Show, but we saw very little of it beneath the Duchess's red Zara jacket. She accessorized with a new hat by Jane Taylor, the designer’s ‘Una’ style. It was described as an “elegant mesh saucer disc with angular printed feather, delicate rose & twist detail.” We saw the Natalie Clutch by LK Bennett and Gianvito 105 Praline Pumps. The Duchess wore earrings believed to be by Robinson Pelham. The 18K white gold earrings showcased a pearl drop with diamond-set caps and studs. Royal Ascot 2017 brought another lace dress.  The Cambridges shared a carriage with the Wessexes, and when it was time to get into the carriage, the Countess of Wessex lost her balance.  The Duchess with Zara Tindall. And with her mother, Carole Middleton. The dress was by Alexander McQueen. It was a custom version of the brand's Lace Mini-Dress, crafted from a cotton/rayon/poly blend with a silk lining. It featured floral lace created in Italy, a high, scalloped neckline, three-quarter sleeves, grosgrain ribbon, peplum detailing at the waist, a flared skirt, and a scalloped hem. Here is a closer look at the peplum detailing at the waist and the frill across the upper back.  Here you see the 2016 and 2017 looks side-by-side.  The Duchess's hat remains unidentified.  The Royal Hats blog described the piece far better than I ever could: The cocktail hat is built on a cream base and trimmed with lattice printed crin bows that circle around the form a folded brim. The brim is anchored with pearl-centred floral lace trim that also cascades from the back, and cream silk flowe The Duchess carried a Loeffler Randall clutch, and we saw the Gianvito 105 Praline Pumps again. She wore the Bahrain Diamond and Pearl Drop Earrings, on loan from the late Queen. At Royal Ascot 2019, the Duchess wore separates by Elie Saab.  The Duke and Duchess greeting King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands.   Another view of the Duke and Duchess.  There was rain to contend with that year.  The Duchess's ensemble included bespoke versions of Elie Saab's Macramé Pussy Bow Top and Embroidered Tulle Skirt, both made of a cotton/poly/silk blend fabric. The Blouse has a relaxed fit, button front, and partial lining. The A-line skirt was made in matching tulle fabric with embroidered dots. The styles were based on separates from the Resort 2019 collection. You have a better view of the fabric in these photos.  The Duchess had long sleeves added to her top and a solid fabric cuff. The macrame trim on her sleeves is vertical, running the length of the sleeve, as opposed to being a horizontal border at the hem. She has also had the bow shortened. There was debate about the possibility of the separates being part of a dress, a one-piece design, but that wasn't the case. In these photos, you can see the zipper on the back of the skirt. Accessories in 2019 included a new pair of Gianvito Rossi heels, the brand’s Gianvito 105 style in Silver Metallic ($850). We also saw a new handbag, an Elie Saab style with a leather back and a detachable chain.  The Philip Treacy hat looked familiar to some.  That is because it is the same style as the hat worn to Trooping the Colour in 2016.   These photos offer a better view of the Duchess's updo.  The Duchess wore her Kiki McDonough Blue Topaz/Diamond Drop earrings. Royal Ascot 2022 brought a cream and brown Alessandra Rich design. Another view of the Duke and Duchess. And one more look. Some thought the ensemble evoked images of Audrey Hepburn in My Fair Lady and/or Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman.  For others, it was reminiscent of the look worn by Diana, Princess of Wales at Royal Ascot in June 1988. Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'o17C57oUSgto_yO8Qno8Ng',sig:'SF5JStWTaKhIcunDH6C2L2sWputl07QrC5WF15hWggM=',w:'347px',h:'594px',items:'460678384',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })}); The silk crepe de chine dress by Alessandra Rich was from the designer’s spring 2019 collection. It featured an asymmetric hem, puffed sleeves with button cuffs, a ruffled overlay at the left shoulder, buttons at the left shoulder, and a self-belt. A closer view of some of the dress details.  The Duchess's boater-style hat was by Sally-Ann Provan.  It was a version of the NAEVA (£795) hat, described as a “hand-made hand-blocked herringbone weave straw hat with a small round crown, vented brim, and trimmed with handmade silk duchesse origami flowers. There is one large five-petaled origami flower on the back.” The Duchess had the style customized to include a solid brim.  It was a style Princess Eugenie wore to Ascot in 2018. Surprisingly, the handbag and shoes remain UFOs. Both are brown suede, and the pumps are quite similar to the Gianvito Rossi 105. The Duchess wore her hair up. Allowing a nice view of the pearl and diamond earrings that belonged to Diana, Princess of Wales. The Duchess wears the earrings with slightly smaller pearls than those worn by Diana. Our final ensemble is the vibrant red look from Royal Ascot 2023.  The dress was an Alexander McQueen design.  The Princess and Prince William.  At one point, it looked like she was celebrating the outcome of a race. The dress featured a v-neck, wrap-effect bodice, raised, puffed shoulders, defined waist, and a full A-line skirt. The dress may have been the style worn by the Princess when visiting the Welsh Guards on St. David’s Day. Below, three more views of the princess at Ascot last year.  The hat worn last year was a Philip Treacy design.  The Princess surprised us with a vintage Hermès clutch, the Rio in rouge leather. She also wore a new pair of red suede heels, the Jennifer Chamandi’ Lorenzo’ 105 style.  Her earrings were a past-season design by Sézane, the Esme style. A review of the five Royal Ascot ensembles worn by the Princess of Wales. You will be able to vote for your favorite later this week I will do a post with montages of all of the Princess's looks from the Chelsea Flower Show, garden parties, Royal Ascot, Trooping the Colour, and Order of the Garter.

The Princess of Wales’s Wimbledon Style – What Kate Wore

As many readers know, Wimbledon is underway. This weekend, the Princess of Wales posted a message to Andy Murray on social media after it became evident the Scottish champion had played his last match at the All England Club. More from this Vanity Fair story.  On Thursday, he and brother Jamie were knocked out of the men's doubles tournament by John Peers and Rinky Hijikata. He was scheduled to compete in the mixed doubles tournament alongside Emma Raducanu, but Raducanu announced that she would withdraw to prioritize her performance in the women’s singles event after dealing with wrist stiffness. Murray, for his part, has said that the Paris Olympics will likely be his final matches, if he’s able to compete. “It is hard because I would love to keep playing, but I can’t. Physically, it’s just too tough now,” Murray said in an interview Thursday after receiving a standing ovation following a video tribute of career highlights. “I want to play forever, I love the sport. It’s given me so much, taught me loads of lessons over the years that I can use in the rest of my life. I don’t want to stop, so it is hard.” Here is the video tribute Wimbledon posted.  You made us dream. You made us believe. You made us cry. And you made us proud. pic.twitter.com/yNsnkEsEhc — Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 4, 2024 There has been no shortage of notable names and royals in the Royal Box. Today, Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi watched Jannik Sinner of Italy play Russia's Daniil Medvedev in the men's singles quarterfinal. Behind the couple, you see comedian and presenter Michael McIntyre (navy jacket) and actor Stephen Fry (khaki jacket) Also taking in today's action, Lady Sarah Chatto and her husband, Daniel Chatto.  Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'0YiGq2hIQgBgDHdpHNH2KQ',sig:'-sxCZDNzPcNwy8uxwnErgP1G837NNY1efTaqfHS84ic=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2161332472',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })}); Yesterday, Prince Albert of Monaco was on hand to watch the competition on Day 8 of the Championships. As was the Duchess of Gloucester. For anyone wondering about her pin, she is the honorary president of the Lawn Tennis Association.  On Sunday, Dame Mary Berry was one of those watching from the royal box. Actress and producer Salma Hayek was also there.  On July 4, the Princess's parents, Carole and Middleton, enjoyed a match. The gentleman on the left in the photo is Lord Sebastian Coe.  We don't know if the Princess will attend the Championships, but if she does, it will likely be at the Ladies' Championship match on Saturday or the Gentlemen's Final on Sunday. I thought it would be fun to look back at her Wimbledon style over the years. We start in June 2011, when the Duke and Duchess watched Andy Murray outplay Richard Gasquet. Kate was in the Moraiah dress by Temperley London and she carried a brown jacket that remains unidentified. The Duchess also carried a Stuart Weitzman Muse clutch and wore her LK Bennett Sledge pumps. She also wore her diamond and sapphire earrings and cipher bracelet believed to have been a gift from the then-Duchess of Cornwall. It is shown below as worn on another occasion. When watching Roger Federer in 2012, the Duchess brought back an Alexander McQueen look first seen during the 2011 North American tour. She also wore her navy suede heels, carried her Jaeger ‘Kate’ bag, and wore her sapphire and diamond earrings. The sailor-style dress was first worn on July 4, 2011, in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, during the couple’s North American tour. Kate was joined by her sister, Pippa, when watching Andy Murray take on Roger Federer in July 2012. She wore other repeated styles for this match: her Vanessa dress and Nessie Tweed jacket, both by Joseph. The jacket was initially seen at the Epsom Derby in June 2011. The cropped design is 100% cotton with a modified Nehru collar, button front, and decorative pocket flaps. The Vanessa dress was first noted during the 2011 Canada tour. It is a sleeveless design that features grosgrain banding and ruching at the waist with serged edges at the neckline and arm openings. The Duchess carried her Diane von Furstenberg Leopard Print Clutch, first noted in Los Angeles in 2011, and wore her LK Bennett Sledge pumps and an acorn necklace by Kristin Magnusson. When expecting Prince George in 2013, the Duchess did not attend Wimbledon. When attending the Gentlemen’s Quarter Final match in 2014, she brought back the Roamer Day Dress by Australian label Zimmermann. The dress is made of broderie anglaise material (often called eyelet), with a round neck, elbow-length sleeves, and an exposed zipper. It was seen at several engagements during the 2014 Tour of New Zealand and Australia. She accessorized with her Anya Hindmarch Fan Clutch (seen below) and LK Bennett Sledge pumps, as well as her Annoushka Pearl Drops suspended from her Kiki McDonough Hoops.  A few days later, at the Men's Final match, the Duchess showcased another tour repeat, the Evelyn dress by Jonathan Saunders.  The cotton/viscose blend dress has a sheath silhouette in an aqua, forest-green, and white textured geometric print. Design elements include a modified boat neck when seen from the front, with a deep V on the back, short sleeves, and a self-belt. It was first worn during the 2012 Jubilee Tour. The Duchess carried her LK Bennett Avona clutch and wore a necklace featuring charms from the Woodlands collection by Asprey, along with Kiki McDonough's Oval Green Amethyst and Diamond Drop Earrings. In July 2015, the Duchess chose LK Bennett's Cayla dress to watch Scotland’s Andy Murray play Canadian Vasek Pospisil. The Cayla was a fit-and-flare style; its length hit well below the knee, and it had elbow-length sleeves and a hidden zipper. She wore Jimmy Choo's Gilbert pumps, carried the DVF Leopard Print Clutch by DVF seen above, and sported the Lolita Earrings by Mirabelle.  In 2016, the Duchess of Cambridge was named Patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. That year, we saw the return of another tour favorite in July when the Duchess watched a match between Serena Williams and Elena Vesnina. The Duchess first wore a custom version of Roksanda Ilincic's Ryedale dress in Sydney, Australia, during the 2014 tour. Made of 100% wool crepe, the dress incorporates many features Kate is fond of in a dress: the off-center slit at the hem on the front, an exposed back zipper, and a defined waistline. Accessories included the Quincy Tote by Victoria Beckham, the Soru Baroque Pearl Earrings (which were first seen the previous evening), and Rupert Sanderson's Malory pumps.  We saw the Duchess in an Alexander McQueen design at the Gentlemen's Final match a few days later. Her dress showcased the brand's Obsessions Talisman print, with an A-line silhouette, the placed print, a jewel neckline, fitted waist, and hidden zipper. The Duchess accessorized with her Gianvito Rossi Praline Pumps, Brora's Gold Charm Earrings (first worn in Bhutan), and her LK Bennett Natalie Clutch. The Duchess chose a Dolce and Gabbana design when watching the opening round of Gentlemen’s Singles play in July 2017. The silk polka-dot silk design had a fitted bodice with a full skirt, three-quarter sleeves, a scoop neckline, and a concealed zipper The Duchess carried the Victoria Beckham tote seen above, her Nina Block Heel Sandals, and Oscar de la Renta Gold-Plated Earrings with Faux Pearls. When it was time for the 2017 Gentlemen’s Singles final, the Duchess was in a Catherine Walker design. The white frock was a classic fit-and-flare design with the Fleurs Sauvages, or “Wildflowers” pattern covering the skirt. The Duchess carried her ‘Quincy’ tote by Victoria Beckham again, pairing it with Stuart Weitzman Nearly Nude Sandals and her Cassandra Goad Temple of Heaven earrings. This was also one of the first times we saw the Duchess wearing a ribbon pin in the Wimbledon colors, purple and green. More on its significance from this Today piece.  A representative for the AELTC told TODAY Style the duchess's bow is reserved for the club's patron, president, committee of management, vice presidents and four members of their executive staff. For the Duchess's first Wimbledon visit in 2018, she wore a bespoke design by Jenny Packham. Done in a cream and black print that resembled tennis balls, the midi-length style featured distinctive ruching at the shoulder and hip.    Accessories included the Gianvito 105 Praline Pumps and a new bag by Dolce and Gabbana, the Miss Sicily in Rose Pink. The Duchess's earrings were first seen in Sweden during the January 2018 tour, the Baroque Pearl Drop Earrings by In2Design.  For her next Wimbledon engagement in 2018, the Duchess chose another Dolce and Gabbana piece for the Gentlemen's Final match. The knee-length design in a vibrant yellow hue had a fitted bodice, round neck, and ruffled sleeves. The Duchess carried her Miss Sicily handbag again and wore the Aspey Woodland Charms necklace shown above. Her earrings were the Oak Leaf Hoop Earrings, also by Asprey. July 2019 brought a dress by Suzannah London, the brand's Flippy Wiggle Dress. The style is made of Italian silk crepe with pintucks at the front yoke and waist, half-sleeves with a button cuff, and contrasting silk-covered buttons. The Duchess carried a new bag, the Wicca style by Alexander McQueen. Her belt was also an Alexander McQueen design, and she brought back her trusty Piper 85 Suede Pumps by Gianvito Rossi, along with her Catherine Zoraida Fern Hoop Earrings. When attending the 2019 Women’s Finals, the Duchess repeated a Dolce and Gabbana design with a fitted bodice, flared skirt, goldtone buttons, and ruffles at the upper shoulder seam.  This was another tour design, a dress first worn in September 2016 during the Canada tour (photo on the right). In the center, you see the off-the-rack version of the dress.  The Duchess wore her Asprey Oak Leaf Hoop Earrings and her Rupert Sanderson Malory pumps and carried her Miss Sicily handbag again.  At her final 2019 Wimbledon match, the Gentlemen’s Finals, the Duchess chose an Emilia Wickstead design. This was the first year the Duchess presented trophies at the historic tournament. Her dress was a custom version of the brand’s Jordin style featuring a classic fit-and-flare design, one of Kate’s favorite silhouettes. It also had a fitted bodice with a squared neckline, twisted strap detail, a midi-length hem, and a full, pleated skirt. Accessories included the Duchess's vintage Josef handbag and a new pair of ALDO shoes, the Nichole style. Her earrings were the In2Design pair shown above. The pandemic meant there was no Wimbledon in 2020. However, the Duchess of Cambridge sported a tennis-themed dress for a July Zoom call with tennis students.  She was in the ‘Maria’ dress by HVN, a label founded by British model and DJ Harley Viera-Newton. The Championships returned in 2021, and the Duchess wore a mix of separates for her first visit of the year to the All England Club. Her midi-length pleated skirt was a silk design by Alessandra Rich featuring a drop waist and knife pleats. Her blazer was a familiar piece dating back to 2011, the Duchess One-Button Blazer by Canadian label Smythe. Among the day's accessories were a new Mulberry Amberley Crossbody Bag, new Jimmy Choo Romy 85 pumps, and the return of the Simone Rocha Faux Pearl Curb Chain Earrings. For the 2021 Ladies' Singles Final, the Duchess was in a dress by Emilia Wickstead, a modified version of the designer's Denver dress. It was made of cloqué fabric, a textured crepe material, with a round neck, cap sleeves, and concealed back zipper. She repeated the Mulberry Amberley bag and the Jimmy Choo Romy 85 pumps shown above. She brought back her Kiki McDonough Green Tourmaline, Green Amethyst, and Diamond Earrings and wore a Halcyon Days bangle seen a week earlier at the Championships. When attending that year's Gentlemen's Final, the Duchess opted for a soft pink dress by Beulah London. The Ahana Blush Short-Sleeve dress showcases that fit-and-flare silhouette we see so often on the Princess, with a stand collar, puffed short sleeves, a darted bodice featuring a loop and button front closure, self-belt, and a keyhole opening at the sleeve hems. The Duchess carried the vintage Josef ‘Point de Beauvais’ Beaded Clutch shown above, as well as the ALDO Nichole block heel sandals. She also wore her ‘Empress’ earrings from British jeweler Mappin and Webb. The Duchess wore an Alessandra Rich design for her first engagement at Wimbledon 2022. It was a modified version of the azure blue Alessandra Rich Pleated Embellished Silk Crepe de Chine dress. Crafted in silk crepe de chine, the midi-length design features pleating, gathered sleeves with button cuffs, shoulder pads, a hidden side zipper, and a self-belt with crystal embellishments. The dress worn by the Duchess has fabric-covered shoulder buttons instead of crystals, and her belt does not have crystals on the buckle. The design was first seen in photos from the Big Jubilee Lunch in early June.  She accessorized with a new pair of shoes by Alessandra Rich, the Fab Two-Tone pumps, her Mulberry Amberley Crossbody bag, and the In2design Earrings seen above.   The Duchess attended the 2022 Ladies' Singles Final in a sunny yellow dress by Roksanda Ilincic. Her custom version of the Brigitte dress showcases a bow-effect bodice and neckline, short sleeves, a fitted waist, a full skirt, and a hidden back zipper. The dress was first worn during the 2022 Caribbean tour.  The Duchess debuted a new hat by LK Bennett. It was the British label's Saffron Straw Hat. She also wore her Kiki McDonough Eden Citrine Drops and her Gianvito 105 pumps in white leather. The next day saw a return to polka dots for the 2022 Gentlemen's Final. This was the first time Prince George joined his parents at the Championships.  The Duchess's dress was another Alessandra Rich design. The silk dress had a wide collar, puffed and gathered sleeves, a peplum waist, and a bow at the neckline. The Duchess carried her Victoria Beckham tote again and repeated her Alessandra Rich two-tone heels, sapphire/diamond earrings, and pendant.  For Day Two of the 2023 Championships, her first appearance at the All England Club as Princess of Wales, the Princess chose a minty green ensemble. Her ensemble featured a piece by Balmain, a brand she hadn’t worn previously. The Princess was in the Two-Tone Crepe Blazer (no longer available), a style showcasing the French fashion house’s signature double-breasted silhouette. The 100% viscose jacket features contrasting white satin lapels and buttons, flap front pockets, a welted chest pocket, princess seams, and a row of five buttons at the cuff. The skirt hasn't been identified. The Princess repeated her white Mulberry Amberley Crossbody Bag and Gianvito 105 pumps in white leather. She also brought back a bracelet by Sézane that was first noted in July 2020 at a Sandringham Royal Foundation meeting, the Stéphanie Cuff style. And she repeated her Shyla London Chunky Knot Baroque Pearl Earrings. It was a Self-Portrait design at last year's Ladies' Singles Final.   The Lime Boucle Collared Chiffon Midi Dress by Self-Portrait includes design elements seen in other Self-Portrait designs worn by the Princess, including a tailored top with a full, floaty skirt and the appearance of wearing separates when it is just one piece, a dress. The fabric for the upper portion of the garment is a blend of wool, acrylic, and polyester. The skirt and lining of the dress are polyester. A closer look at some of the details. The Princess carried her Emmy London blush suede Natasha handbag by the chain handle, something she doesn't often do. It was paired with Gianvito Rossi's Ribbon Sling Pumps in the 85mm heel height. (I show them below right in another color and fabric.) We saw a new Halcyon Days bracelet, the Salamander Torque Aquamarine and Gold Bangle (also available with a hinge), and repeated earrings, the Cassandra Goad Cavolfiore Studs. Our final ensemble was worn at the Gentlemen's Singles Final last year. It was the first time Princess Charlotte attended the event. The Princess wore a rich green design by Roland Mouret.  The designer's Ruffle-Detail Asymmetrical Midi Dress is made of a viscose/elastane blend. It features draped fabric at the shoulder, short sleeves, a lined bodice, a concealed back zipper, and a back vent. The Princess repeated her Emmy London Natasha handbag and Gianvito 105 Bisque Suede Pumps. She wore a new Halcyon Days bracelet, the Salamander Torque Bangle in Forget Me Not. Her Milina London earrings were also new, the Green Onyx Gemstone style.