We’re seriously swooning over the Duchess of Cambridge‘s latest look, after she stepped out with Prince William at an East London School on Thursday.
Kate made a style statement in her bold pink look, wearing a chic new Max & Co coat layered over a pretty scalloped knit from one of her favourite British high street brands, Boden.
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The gorgeous jumper costs £65 from the brand, and is currently still in stock online, though no doubt it will fly off the shelves. The Duchess styled her look with her hair in a ponytail, adding classic black trousers and a quilted clutch to the outfit.
The royal also appeared to be wearing a pair of chain-style earrings that she has been spotted sported during recent video meetings – some fans have suggested they might be the Orelia chain huggie hoops, which cost £15.
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William and Kate met pupils and staff at School21 in Stratford, East London, to highlight the rollout to secondary schools of a Mentally Healthy Schools, an initiative launched by Kate in 2018.
It is their first public engagement since the Duke and Duchess of Sussex gave their big interview to Oprah on Sunday night.
Gallery: Stylish royal wedding shoes revealed: Princess Eugenie, Zara Tindall, Princess Beatrice and more (Hello!)
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While all eyes are on the dress at every royal wedding, one lesser-seen but all-important part of any bride’s look is her wedding shoes. For royal brides including the Duchess of Cambridge and Princess Eugenie, their choice of footwear needs to be comfortable enough for their highly anticipated entrance while remaining stylish enough to complement their bespoke gowns. For Princess Beatrice, it meant re-wearing some old favourites that she previously stepped out in at another royal wedding! Take a look through the gallery to see the gorgeous wedding shoes of these royal brides… Princess Beatrice’s Valentino heels Not only did she wear one of the Queen’s Norman Hartnell dresses as her ‘something borrowed’, Princess Beatrice continued the sustainable theme of her wedding attire by re-wearing a pair of Valentino heels that she wore to Prince William and Kate’s royal wedding back in 2011. The beautiful champagne pumps feature diamante embellishments and a flattering deep V shape that worked perfectly with her vintage gown. SEE: 12 hilarious royal wedding moments caught on camera
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Princess Eugenie’s Charlotte Olympia wedding shoes Princess Eugenie wore a pair of Charlotte Olympia shoes with a peep toe and block heel for her wedding to Jack Brooksbank in October 2018. The wedding shoes were made from a textured ivory fabric and worked well with her Peter Pilotto wedding dress.
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Meghan Markle’s Givenchy court shoes The Duchess of Sussex opted for classic court shoes from the same label that created her wedding dress – Givenchy. Meghan’s shoes were said to be “based on a Givenchy refined pointed couture design made of a silk duchess satin”, and royal fans got a peek at her bridal footwear as she exited St George’s Chapel with her husband Prince Harry. WOW: The most beautiful royal wedding day colour schemes: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry and more
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Meghan Markle’s Aquazzurra wedding shoes As well as changing her wedding dress, Meghan also had a change of wedding shoes for her evening reception. The Duchess donned a pair of bespoke Aquazzurra heels that featured a pale blue sole to complement her evening ensemble, which consisted of a Stella McCartney gown and her new wedding gift from Prince Harry – an aquamarine ring that previously belonged to Princess Diana. RELATED: 21 of the most iconic royal wedding dresses
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Kate Middleton’s Alexander McQueen wedding shoes The Duchess of Cambridge also opted for Alexander McQueen to complement her Sarah Burton wedding dress for the royal wedding in 2011. The mid-height heels featured a rounded toe and were crafted from lace that matched her gorgeous gown. MORE: Did you spot how Kate Middleton broke royal protocol on her wedding day?
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Zara Tindall’s Jimmy Choo wedding shoes Jimmy Choo was the footwear designer of choice for Zara Phillips on her wedding day to Mike Tindall in 2011. The ivory heels were a stylish finishing touch to Zara’s bridal look, which consisted of a Stewart Parvin wedding dress and the Greek ‘Key’ tiara, which was lent to her by Princess Anne. MORE: Royal wedding venues where you can marry too
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The Duchess of Cornwall’s LK Bennett wedding shoes The Duchess of Cornwall chose not to wear a white wedding dress for her nuptials to Prince Charles in 2005, instead opting to wear a pale blue Robinson Valentine ensemble that she styled with pale grey silk heels from LK Bennett, a favourite among royals including the Duchess of Cambridge.
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Princess Diana’s Clive Shilton wedding shoes Just like her David Emanuel wedding dress, Princess Diana’s wedding shoes featured a lot of intricate detailing. The Clive Shilton heels had a pointed toe, low heel, plus lace and beaded appliqué in the shape of a heart. MORE: See the most adorable royal bridesmaids and page boys
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The Queen The Queen opted for a practical but pretty peep toe sandal for her wedding to Prince Philip. Her block heel wedding shoes were designed by Rayne Shoes and are a timeless, elegant choice for brides. READ: 11 surprising facts about the Queen and Prince Philip’s wedding day
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The Countess of Wessex’s ivory wedding shoes The Countess of Wessex wore elegant ivory heels for her wedding to Prince Edward. The court shoes featured a V-shaped cut in the bridge and a mid-height heel.
In the first week of students being back in class since before Christmas, the royal couple heard how children at the state-funded school for pupils aged between four and 18 will have access to lessons on tackling anxiety and depression.
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The classes are on a website funded by an initial £800,000 grant from the Royal Foundation of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry, which Kate unveiled on a visit to Roe Green Junior School in Kingsbury, north West London, three years ago.
Speaking to reporters, Prince William broke his silence on the recent news stories surrounding his family, adding that he hadn’t yet spoken to his brother, but planned to. He added: “We’re very much not a racist family.”
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