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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
Hello and happy almost-autumn! I hope everyone has been able to enjoy some of the summer season. I have reveled in the time off, but thought it would be good to do an update post. This past weekend, the Prince and Princess of Wales (known as the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay when in Scotland) attended church with Prince George and Princess Charlotte and other Royal Family members. The family went to services at Crathie Kirk, Balmoral's local parish church in Scotland. Below, you see an honor guard from the Royal Regiment of Scotland welcoming members of the Royal Family at the church last Sunday. Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'8YtpeSVwS0VJ9QTy3L8NQA',sig:'Fxy_0I_8nJjWMCrpzgrVClmTzx2i2HdVm_Sq5TZKj7c=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2231790044',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })}); The King and Queen. Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'lorWPIYqRL9F-v5gAuW-ug',sig:'p0-0PPXtq54hbOmTFhfDot08JzdyTAlOE6zUJpkAvsA=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2230999859',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })}); More from the Aberdeen Press and Journal's story. The King and Queen were joined by senior members of the Royal Family as they attended a Sunday church service near the Balmoral estate in Aberdeenshire. The Church of Scotland parish church which has long served as the royals’ place of worship during their summer stay at Balmoral. Sir Tim Laurence and Princess Anne. Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'0wYj8aXZQLRhKHUUGEapJA',sig:'8tCeBF566Tjr0vNeCJUEnf9m-Q2RldakcsRW-uZYiQI=',w:'594px',h:'375px',items:'2231005178',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })}); The Duke of Edinburgh. Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'FERo-SHkQm5Li6LlIfDvCA',sig:'2KP-NFiU4xGNnA-bJYxsEoSzrFpfxMN--NFJbDsL7i0=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2231010444',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })}); Here you have a slightly better view of the Prince and Princess. It appeared that the Princess was wearing her BLAZÉ Milano checked coat, first spotted on Christmas Day 2021 (shown below), when we had just a glimpse of it. More recently, the Princess wore the design for a visit to the Royal Marsden Hospital in January of this year, and again at a February engagement at HMP Styal, a prison and young offender institution for women ages 18 and older. The double-breasted coat showcases a large windowpane check with gathers at the waist, peak lapels, strong shoulders, and the brand's signature pockets. The Princess accessorized with her ''Betty Boop'hat designed by Sylvia Fletcher for Lock & Co. Hatters, shown below on some of the many occasions she has worn the piece. Some have suggested the Princess had colored her hair blonde, but I think it is just highlights, and the lighting made it look lighter than it actually is. Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'WMzmN_JuShlaiMgC7zeKZw',sig:'wBE-HbbumrqfhcFcHREhf2vMnLTOR8PEcJn-Doriuto=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2231794969',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })}); The Princess wore what looked like a pair of Kiki McDonough drop earrings, most likely her citrine pair. They are shown below as worn on a previous occasion. I expect we will see the Prince and Princess involved in the US state visit to the UK from September 17 to September 19, although we do not yet have details on their participation. Today, we review the Princess's August style. August is historically a slower month for the Royal Family, and you'll see a mix of styles worn by the Princess through the years. We begin in 2011, when she wore Alexander McQueen separates for a visit to Birmingham with Prince William. The silk georgette blouse featured a stand collar, military-style frogging, and a flared hem. The wool crepe skirt also showcased embossed gold buttons with slits on the front. We saw quite a bit of the Princess in August 2012, as London hosted the Summer Olympic Games. Our first look is the blue Stella McCartney 'Ridley' dress and Smythe blazer worn to Olympic tennis matches at Wimbledon. The Princess then changed into a more casual look to watch cycling at the Velodrome, including her Stuart Weitzman 'Corkswoon' wedges. The next day, the Princess donned jeans and an Adidas Team GB fleece top for track and field. She changed into a red Zara blazer and polka dot top for a visit to the Aquatic Centre. As well as a Team GB party. The Princess chose a Team GB top and jeans for more Olympic viewing that August. When watching sailing events at Weymouth, she chose a Team GB jacket, skinny jeans, and Adidas sneakers. The Princess wore a denim skirt, dating back to at least 2007 (most likely a Zara design), when watching Team GB's women's hockey team compete, paired with a knit Team GB top. At the closing ceremony for the games, the Princess repeated a Reiss dress. Later that month, the Princess brought back a 2006 coat by Danish Label DAY Birger et Mikkelsen for the London 2012 Paralympic Opening Ceremony. She accessorized with her Wilbur and Gussie clutch and LK Bennett Sledge pumps. In August 2013, we were treated to the first family photo of the Prince and Princess with their new baby, Prince George. The image was shot by Michael Middleton in the gardens at Carole and Michael Middleton's Bucklebury estate. The Princess wore the 'Knot-Front Dress' by Séraphine Maternity. Later that month, the Princess joined Princess William to act as official starter for an ultramarathon on Anglesey, sporting a Ralph Lauren Blazer, a Zara top, and Topshop Jeans. August 2014 brought 100th anniversary commemorations of the First World War. The Prince and Princess joined heads of state and other dignitaries in Liège, Belgium, for events marking the occasion. Below you see the royals with French President Francois Hollande. The Princess chose a dress by Alexander McQueen, with a hat by Jane Taylor, and her LK Bennett Sledge pumps. Later that month, the Prince and Princess, along with Prince Harry, viewed the spectacular Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red art installation at the Tower of London, part of the World War I Centenary observances. The Princess wore LK Bennett's 'Detroit' dress for the engagement, Jimmy Choo's 'Georgia' heels, and she carried her Stuart Weitzman clutch. The Princess did not have any public engagements in August 2015. In August 2016, she took part in a video wishing Team GB good luck at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, wearing one of her Henri Lloyd tops. We also saw the Princess that month for a day of engagements with Prince William in Luton, Bedfordshire, about thirty minutes northwest of London. The Princess wore a fan favorite, the 'Lasa Poppies' dress from LK Bennett. The dress was first seen when the couple visited an Australian Air Force base in 2014. In 2016, the Princess paired it with LK Bennett's Fern pumps ($350) and the brand's 'Nina' clutch. The couple wrapped up August 2016 with an engagement under the Heads Together umbrella. The Princess sported a vibrant red LK Bennett dress, the 'Eugenia' style, along with her LK Bennett 'Nina' clutch and Gianvito Rossi praline pumps ($795). Early in August 2017, the Princess and other senior royals attended a commemoration marking the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Passchendaele in Ypres, Belgium. She wore Catherine Walker's 'Melrose' coatdress, an updated hat by Jane Taylor, Gianvito Rossi's 'Signature' heels, a brooch on loan from the Queen, and the Collingwood Pearl and Diamond Earrings. Later that month, the Princess was seen with other members of the royal family as they drove to church services at Balmoral. She wore her 'Celeste' coat by Hobbs, along with what appeared to be the LK Bennett Addison dress, and the 'Tiffany' Drop-Brim Felted Hat by Lock & Company. At the end of the month, the Princess joined Prince William and Prince Harry to remember the late Diana, Princess of Wales, on the eve of the 20th anniversary of her death, wearing a silk dress by Prada. They visited the White Garden, a memorial planted with white foliage and flowers, and met with representatives of charities championed by the Princess. In August 2018, the Prince and Princess accompanied the Queen to church services at Crathie Kirk. The Princess was in a bespoke Catherine Walker design, with collar, cuffs, and buttons trimmed in black. She repeated a Lock and Company hat and wore the Queen's Bahrain Pearl and Diamond Drop earrings. We saw the Princess in technical sailing gear in August 2019, when she took part in the King's Cup regatta in Cowes, Isle of Wight. It looked like crews were outfitted in special King's Cup designs by Gill Marine, featuring the brand's SailGP Polo and Team Softshell Jacket. She wore her Kiki McDonough Lauren earrings (£2,750) and New Balance trainers. Later that month, the Prince and Princess attended church with the Queen. It appeared that the Princess wore a navy Herringbone Wool Trench Coat by Guinea London, her Michael Kors Peacock Pattern Dress, a Lock and Co. hat, seen before on multiple occasions, and her Asprey Oak Leaf Earrings. In early August 2020, the Princess visited Baby Basics as she helped launch an initiative supporting baby banks. She wore the Flippy Wriggle Dress ($3800) in silk crepe by Suzannah London that was first seen at Wimbledon in 2019, accessorizing with the Tabitha Simmons 'Dela' pumps in cream and grey (not seen since the 2011 North American Tour), with earrings by All the Falling Stars and her Daniella Draper Trio Diamond Midnight Moon Necklace ($1800). Just a few days later, we saw the Princess again when she and Prince William visited South Wales for several engagements. The Princess brought back her Emilia Wickstead 'Aurora' dress, first seen in September 2019, her Castañer Carina wedge espadrilles, and she carried her Amberley Small Clutch by Mulberry. Her earrings were the 'Alia' style ($125) by Welsh brand Spells of Love. In mid-August, the Princess made a virtual visit to Clouds House, an Action on Addiction treatment center. She wore what appeared to be the Hobbs London Loreley Dress from the 2012 spring/summer collection and Daniella Draper hoop earrings. At the end of the month, the Princess participated in a video conference for the 'Hold Still' project, done in tandem with the National Portrait Gallery, one of her patronages. She wore a dress from Zara's Join Life collection, made using technology and raw materials that help us to reduce the environmental impact of our products. She also wore her Twisted Circle Drop Earrings by UK retailer Accessorize. The Princess did not have any public engagements in August 2021. In August 2022, the Prince and Princess took Princess Charlotte to the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England. The Princess of Wales repeated the white Alexander McQueen separates first noted during the Caribbean Tour in March. She repeated her Camilla Elphick 'Alicia' slingback sandals, as well as her Mappin and Webb 'Empress' earrings and necklace. In August 2023, the Prince and Princess joined other members of the royal family at the Sunday Crathie Kirk church service. William and Kate among senior royals enjoying first summer break at Balmoral since Queen's death pic.twitter.com/8R6UxRWUby — OK! Magazine (@OK_Magazine) August 27, 2023 It looked like the Princess wore the Suffolk Fedora ($170) by Hicks and Brown and the Holland Cooper Full-Length Marlborough Trench Coat ($1439). The double-breasted design is crafted in the UK from 100% wool, featuring a fitted silhouette. Design elements include a self-belt, deep back yoke, shoulder epaulets, adjustable buckles at the wrists, front pockets with piped trim, and the shiny hardware that is a Holland Cooper signature design element. The Princess appeared to wear the same ensemble when attending church at Crathie Kirk in August 2024. King Charles and Kate Middleton publicly seen together for the first time since Trooping the Colour as they attend Sunday service at Crathie Kirk with family - after both have battled cancer diagnoses https://t.co/8JqBhpDnMu pic.twitter.com/fdWlklNkKV — Daily Mail (@DailyMail) August 25, 2024 In August 2024, the Princess appeared in a video with Prince William, congratulating Team GB on their showing at the Paris Olympic Games. She wore her 'Tori' striped tee from Ralph Lauren's 2012 Blue Label collection. This year, we saw the Princess in photos released on August 6th, which were taken in June. They were part of the launch of a series of animated videos to help parents and caregivers with early childhood education. The Princess chose separates by past-season styles by Veronica Beard, the Kona Dickey Jacket, and Marbeau Trouser, paired with an ivory top and her Cartier Trinity Earrings. May those marking the Labor Day holiday in the US enjoy the extended weekend. I'll see you in September!
The Princess of Wales chose neutral separates for an engagement with Prince William at the Natural History Museum today. Here is a quick video of the royals arriving courtesy of Cameron Walker of GB News. NEW: The Prince and Princess of Wales have arrived at @NHM_London to meet children in its gardens. As patron, Catherine, alongside William, will join youngsters in activities designed to connect with nature & boost biodiversity in central London. pic.twitter.com/yFT76s28Hj — Cameron Walker (@CameronDLWalker) September 4, 2025 The Princess greeting a child at the museum. Many readers will recall that the Princess has been the museum's royal patron since 2013. The couple was there to see the museum's new gardens, described as ...a haven for wildlife and people in the heart of London. The gardens are free to visit; no ticket is required. We learn more from this People article. Princess Kate and Prince William learned how the gardens serve as a living laboratory, where visitors and scientists can view wildlife in an urban environment. The royals met students taking part in the National Education Nature Park program. Unfortunately, the outdoor activities at the museum were interrupted by a sudden downpour. Emily Ferguson of The Express shared a video of the rain. Unfortunately the heavens have opened… ☔️ But the Prince and Princess are carrying on deterred by the torrential downpour (even if the schoolchildren aren’t quite so happy by the change in weather) pic.twitter.com/p2PMZwCCAe — Emily Ferguson (@emilyinpalace) September 4, 2025 We return to the People story. Beverley Brown, an assistant headteacher at Kender Primary School, said, according to Hello!: We had been waiting for the session to start, and the children were very excited. Princess Kate was in amongst us and said, 'Let them go in,' and 'Let's take them inside, it's pouring.' Kate was seen helping to guide the young students inside as the rain came down. The Daily Mail has more in this piece. All had to dry off inside the activity centre before the royals took part in a workshop helping the children identify animals encased in blocks and find their regular habitat. Asked by a teacher for their findings, Catherine said the children in her group 'decided spiders are everywhere.' William rested his arm on one teacher's damp shoulders and said: 'Are you wet? We got you inside in time.' We return to the Daily Mail article. Sitting down in the activity centre, Catherine said: 'Sorry we are a bit wet. It was nice and dry and then suddenly within seconds, it was such a lovely day.' William laughed as he added: 'But it's nature, in amongst nature.' Kensington Palace noted the rain in a social media post. Here is a video from the Palace covering the museum visit. Exploring how the @NHM_London is using environmental education with storytelling and hands-on science to engage children with the natural world 🌍 The National Education Park Programme is inspiring young people to connect with nature, and to create more green spaces and habitats… pic.twitter.com/9YtUgYs47h — The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) September 4, 2025 We now look at what Kate wore for today's engagement. The blazer appears to be a past-season Ralph Lauren design, thanks to Ellie of Royal British Fashion via Middleton Maven. The single-breasted style is crafted in 100% wool tweed of a green/brown tweed, with notched lapels, angled flap pockets, darts, and a center back vent. I show it below as offered on resale site The Real Real. Beneath the jacket, the Princess had on a white shirt with a point collar and flared cuffs. Both the Mail and the Telegraph are reporting it is by shirtmaker With Nothing Underneath. It's possible she wore the label's Boyfriend Exaggerated Cuff style ($155),but the button spacing on the cuffs doesn't look quite the same. UPDATE: The brand tells Middleton Maven the shirt is their Boyfriend Style in 100% Tencel ($190), featuring a looser fit with pleats across the yoke. I'm not able to tell if the trousers are a dark teal as they appear in some photos, or black, so at this point, they are unidentified. The belt initially resembled the Anderson’s Croc Effect Leather Belt, which has been worn on multiple occasions; however, the buckle hardware is wider (seen below left) than the Anderson's style shown below right. It looks like the Princess wore loafers by Pretty Ballerinas, the Spanish brand specializing in flats and low-heeled designs that we have seen the Princess wear previously. The style is the Ella, with a pointed toe, fringed trim, and gold-toned hardware. Thank you to Kate Middleton Styled this ID, also via Middleton Maven. The Princess wore her hair down with a loose curl. It is clearly lighter than it has been for some time; I was wrong in the most recent post covering August style through the years, saying I thought it was the sunshine making it look so light. She brought back her Classic Blue Topaz Pear Drop Earrings (£850, roughly $1140 at today's exchange rates) by Kiki McDonough. She wore her engagement ring, wedding band, the Annoushka Eclipse Eternity Band ($2200), and the sapphire/diamond band believed to be Cartier's Etincelle style ($5000). The Princess also wore necklaces by Daniella Draper, her Trio Diamond Midnight Moon necklace, and the Fixed Alphabet Style with the initials G, C, and L. Here is one more photo from today's engagement. VIDEO: The Royal Family Channel offers almost 18 minutes of coverage in this video.
The Princess of Wales chose a suit by Bella Freud for engagements celebrating British textile makers. She started her day at the Sudbury Silk Mills in Suffolk, about three hours northeast of Windsor. She was greeted by Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton, Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Suffolk, whom many of you will recognize from his years as Private Secretary to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. More on the theme of today's engagements from Hello's coverage. [the Princess]...has long been passionate about the importance of the British textiles industry and its role as part of the UK's cultural and creative voice. She has family links to the industry as her paternal ancestors were the owners of the woollen manufacturer and merchant, William Lupton & Co, which was based in Leeds. Sudbury Silk Mills is a family-run company that has been weaving silk textiles for more than 300 years. The fabric for Queen Camilla's coronation gown was woven in Sudbury, as was the fabric for the wedding gown worn by Diana, Princess of Wales. The Princess looking at one of the looms at the mill. Below, the Princess with account manager Beth Humes (in green) and other employees. More from this BBC story. Beth Humes, account manager at Sudbury Silk Mills, led Catherine through the design part of the process, explaining how they developed their fabric collections. She's got a really good understanding of textiles and the industry already, Ms Humes said. She was really interested in how we go about things and really understood the fabric weights and constructions... it was an amazing point to start from. We learn more from this Hello Rayo article. It must be amazing seeing the artwork go onto fabrics, she said. Do you know which customers then take this design on? It must be such a proud thing being able to see your artwork on the catwalk or in other people's collections. Hello, Rayo also reports, In a later conversation, with a fabric inspector at the business, Kate said: 'One of the things I'm really keen to do is support the creative industries and actually showcase how many amazing job opportunities there are for young people within manufacturing.' Another view. The visit was memorialized with a group photo. Following her time with employees, the Princess greeted crowds of well-wishers, including a group of schoolchildren. We return to the Hello Rayo piece. Afterwards Daniel Woodrow, headteacher at St Gregory Primary, said: I think you can tell from the children's smiles and from the fact they're still shaking a little bit now just what a special gesture it was for the princess to come over and see them and spend some really quality time with them asking them questions, listening to their answers. They're absolutely buzzing and I still have goosebumps that she came over and did that, I'm so happy for them that they had this experience today. School pupil Molly Broughton, 10, said it was a once in a lifetime opportunity, adding: I can't believe it happened. Here is a quick video via Suffolk's Greatest Hits Radio. #ThePrincessofWales spoke to students from St Gregory CEVCP Sudbury as she left The Sudbury Silk Mill pic.twitter.com/wvgP9RqcAR — Greatest Hits Radio Suffolk News (@GHRSuffolk) September 11, 2025 Below, the Princess is seen speaking with another well-wisher, Dorothy Wallis. The BBC story has more. It was quite a moment. I thought she'd quickly come, in fact I was surprised she even did, and then she got hold of my hand and arm. I thanked her for coming over and she said, 'No – thank you for coming'. The Princess then traveled to Marina Mill in Kent, another family-run business. The mill specializes in screen-printing fabrics for the interior design/home furnishings industry. We learn more from The Daily Mail's story. They supply dozens of royal homes - from Buckingham Palace to Clarence House to Highgrove, and even the Prince and Princess of Wales themselves - and are world- renowned for the quality of their fabrics, as well as the fact that they still do everything by hand. Rebecca English of The Daily Mail shared a video. The Princess of Wales is now at Marina Mill in Cuxton, Kent, a family business that specialises in hand designing and screen- printing furnishing fabrics. pic.twitter.com/iMawjW6udE — Rebecca English (@RE_DailyMail) September 11, 2025 More from Kent Online's coverage. The company operates with a small team of nine employees who produce fabrics using the traditional silk-screen method, and are all highly skilled in hand-printing, colour mixing and screen-making. Princess Kate, who was dressed in a grey tweed trouser suit, spent time with design director Tandine Rawkins, observing the creative processes before mucking in herself. Below, the Princess and Ms. Rawkins. The Princess started her visit in her jacket and trousers, with her hair down. But she soon shed the blazer. She then put her hair up before trying her hand at the screen-printing process. More from this People piece. Kate removed her suit jacket, donned an apron, and then — in a move that impressed many — effortlessly tied back her long hair without the use of a band, pin or clip. She simply twisted her locks into a bun at the nape of her neck before tucking the ends underneath to secure the simple style. A quick video. Just the Princess of Wales effortlessly putting her hair into a bun with no hair ties or clips at all today 💅 pic.twitter.com/N8Tai9HQPg — Belle (@RoyallyBelle_) September 11, 2025 Here you see the Princess as she tries printing. We learn more from The Daily Mail story. ...workers Sam and Adam showed her how to transfer the colour from the screen, which had been engraved with a stunning floral pattern, onto the fabric by pushing through the coloured dye using a squeegee. ‘It’s a real labour of love,’ she remarked. ‘Do you have to do things in a particular order?’ She leaned over and helped place the heavy screen on the table over the material and then waited as Adam pushed the squeegee towards her. She then picked it up half way and completed the sweep, before catching some more paint on it and pushing it back to him. Concentrating heavily, she asked a few questions about where she should place her hands and appeared delighted when she pulled it off without a mistake. She then helped Adam carry the screen down to the next segment of fabric, repeating the exercise three times. Reaction to the Princess's visit via Kent Online. Tandine, reflecting on the royal visit, said: She was amazing. She has an ability to make everyone feel at ease. Everyone was anxious but she makes you forget to be nervous. She was asking all the questions - she had done her research. Tandine revealed that when a representative from Kensington Palace called in June, I thought it was a hoax. Summing up the visit, she concluded: I'm really happy with how it went. Here is a video from Kensington Palace about the engagements. Celebrating creativity, skills and community in Suffolk and Kent. From weaving to hand-printing, a pleasure to see the joy of craftsmanship at the heart of the British textiles industry. pic.twitter.com/VtcGEfEmNm — The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) September 11, 2025 Now, let's take a look at what Kate wore. We begin with her suit by British label Bella Freud. The tailored Earl Jacket ($533) is a single-breasted style done in a Prince of Wales check. The jacket is made of a wool/linen blend and features a slim cut, peaked lapels, and flap pockets. The Princess matched the jacket with Bella Freud's Schoolboy Trousers (£525, roughly $710 at today's exchange rates). They are a mid-rise design with a straight leg, belt loops, and side and back pockets. Both styles are currently sold out, but you can register to be notified if they are back in stock. Thank you to Mirela and Middleton Maven for this ID. Bella Freud is the daughter of painter Lucian Freud and the great-granddaughter of psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud. She launched her eponymous fashion label in 1990 and hosts a popular podcast, Fashion Neurosis. More about the designer from this New Yorker profile. In 1991, Freud won the New Generation Designer category at the British Fashion Awards. At the turn of the millennium, she designed several capsule collections for Jaeger, an old-school British label known for its camel-hair coats. More recently, she has created popular collections for Marks & Spencer, a British department store, with versions of her pussycat-bow blouses and slogan sweaters at a mass-market price point. But her own label has stayed small: she has a staff of around ten and only one boutique, in London’s Marylebone district. Middleton Maven suggests that beneath the jacket, the Princess wore a past-season Boden cashmere top similar to the current Eva Cashmere Tee ($149). It is a piece she has worn in the 'oatmeal' colorway. The Princess wore her 'Power' Pumps in black suede by Stuart Weitzman, a point-toe style with a 3.75 heel. I'm unsure whether they are the original style she's worn over the years (below left) or the updated version of the shoe (below right), but I am leaning toward it being the newer style. We saw the return of the black Anderson's Croc-Effect Belt ($225). Here is a closer look; you can just see the faint blue in the pattern. The Princess brought back her Daniella Draper Gold Diamond Luxury Maxi Cupid Hoop Earrings ($3400) and Fixed Alphabet Necklace (starting at $495) featuring her children's first initials. I'll leave you with one more image from today's engagements. VIDEO: The Royal Family Channel offers more than six minutes of coverage in this video.