Duke and Duchess in Canda!

Happy Canada Day! Duchess of Cambridge joins in the party with maple leaf hat and brooch borrowed from the Queen

• Kate wears same white Reiss dress worn for official engagement portrait by Mario Testino

By Rebecca English

Last updated at 7:32 PM on 1st July 2011

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They always knew the welcome would be warm.
But as they arrived for an official Canada Day show in an open-topped landau yesterday, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge looked simply overwhelmed by the adulation – and the heat.
More than half a million flag waving people crammed the streets of the city – many having travelled hundreds, if not thousands of miles - just to catch a glimpse of the glamorous newly-weds in temperatures of more than 90F.

Rapturous welcome: Prince William and his wife Catherine arrive at the Canadian Museum of Civilisation  where they took part in a citizenship ceremony to mark Canada Day. The Duchess of Cambridge wore a red hat with maple leaves

Spectacular: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrive by horse drawn landau to Parliament Hill in Ottawa

Flourish: The Duchess smiles for the cameras as she shows off her hat by Sylvia Fletcher for Lock and Co

While many were keen to see the prince, there is little doubt that it is Kate, 29, who is winning their hearts in what is widely considered to be a dress rehearsal for the rest of her public life.

Television channels and newspapers are offering wall to wall coverage of the new Duchess’s charm offensive - and while she insists she doesn’t want to be seen as just a ‘clothes horse’, Kate did not disappoint.

 

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In her first 24 hours on Canadian soil there have no fewer than five different outfits, beginning with the £575 smart navy Smythe les Vestes blazer, Roland Mouret shift and Manolo Bhlanik pumps she sported on leaving Heathrow on Thursday.

This was followed by a blue and cream lace Erdem dress and her much-loved £175 LK Bennett cream pumps for her first two engagements, a visit to the National War Memorial followed by a formal welcome at Government House.

Atten-shun! The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge watch a ceremonial display by soldiers on Parliament Hill in Ottawa

Wave for the crowds: The Prince and his wife's ride through Ottawa was reminiscent of their wedding procession through the streets of London

Style icon: Kate was in a white Reiss dress that she wore for her official engagement photograph

Pomp and ceremony: The Royal couple find time to share a joke during the celebrations (left) but were solemn and silent for the more formal parts

More than half a million flag-waving people crammed the streets see the glamorous Royal couple

More than half a million flag waving people crammed the streets of the city

In the evening there was a ‘fun’ BBQ with the cream of Canada’s youth for which Kate rolled out another pair of old favourites, the Issa bird print wrap dress she wore the day before she got married with a pair of Pied a Terre sling back wedge heels.

Today there were another outfit to wow the crowds including another familiar sight, the cream £159 Nanette dress by high street store  Reiss that she wore for her engagement portrait. The dress was topped off  with a Sylvia Fletcher for Lock and Co hat.

Proudly pinned to the Duchess’s dress was The Queen Mother’s diamond Maple Leaf brooch, given to the late monarch  by the people of Canada in 1939 and passed down through a generation of royal women.
She accessorised this time with an on-trend Anya Hindmarch tan and coral clutch, in the shape of a fan.
Her final outfit was to be unveiled overnight at an evening pop and rock concert.

And next week Kate is set to create a stir again when she dons full ‘western’ dress including jeans, shirt and cowboy boot at a rodeo in Calgary.

On their first full day of engagements in Ottawa, the launch pad for their gruelling 11 day tour of Canada and the US, the couple attended a Citizenship Ceremony.

The Duke of Cambridge and Duchess of Cambridge share a joke as they visit the Canadian Museum of Civilisation

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge chat during a citizenship ceremony: Kate's brooch was borrowed from the Queen

Popular touch: Kate greets a mother with her newborn baby (left) and receives flowers off some of the crowds outside

Charmed: The couple greeted newly sworn in Canadian citizens who presented them with flags and flowers

They watched intently while 25 young men and women – from vastly different backgrounds and cultures -  became fully-fledged Canadians.

Each took the Oath of Citizenship, professing loyalty to the prince’s grandmother, the Queen.

As each new citizen stepped forward, William presented them with a folded Canadian flag before his wife then handed over a small hand flag.

Then it was off to the official Canada Day celebrations in an open-topped carriage similar to the one the couple used on the way back to Buckingham Palace following their April wedding.

The state landau was built in the 1890s from hand-wrought iron and carved wood. It was bought by Governor General Earl Grey in 1911 for $4,000 and donated to the nation.

Hosts: William and Catherine followed by Canada's Governor General David Johnston and his wife Sharon on the escalator (left) as they arrive for the Citizenship Ceremony where they were seated together on stage

Happy couple: Kate and William stand alongside Canada's Governor General David Johnston (left) and Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Jason Kenney (right)

As they arrived, the crowds - many waving home-made banners saying Canada loves William and Kate - went wild and their reception was akin to a pop concert.

The couple took their places in a VVIP section and watched the two hour show designed to celebrate the nation’s 144th birthday and featured both music and military displays.
William also gave a short speech to thunderous applause and high pitched screams in which he thanked the Canadian people for their welcome.

Aides have told the Mail the couple have been ‘thrilled and touched’ by the way in which the country – where the Queen is still head of state – has taken them to their hearts.
‘It’s unbelievable. I don’t any of us expected anything like this,’ they said.

Patriotism: Canadians dressed in red and brandishing signs supporting Kate and William swamped the event

Fans wait to catch a glimpse of the Royal couple

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Princess Diana

On July 1,1961 on Summer's day in England. The 3rd daughter to John and Francis Spencer was born. Named Diana Francis Spencer. Diana life was filled with sadness and joy. Diana moved to London in 1980 and became girlfriend of HRH Prince of Wales. That summer a relationship between them blossomed and love was in the air.In early part of 1981 Prince Charles asked Lady Diana Spencer to marry him. It was happy time for everyone involved. On July 1,1981 celebrated her 20th birthday and few weeks later. She walked into St Paul's as royal bride. Her life as royal was not easy at times. She and Prince Charles had two sons William and Harry. A devoted mother and wife she gave her self to her family. She visited many countries with her husband . She worked on countless charties. She spoke from the heart at times, that is why she is still admired and missed.So today I thank God for the life of Princess Diana. Someone that I admired for her work and style and grace. Happy 50TH Birthday Diana!!!!

Special Day

Today on June 21,1982 Prince Charles and Princess Diana welcomed to the world a son. William Arthur Philip Louie today his celebrates his 29th Birthday. So best wishes to Duke of Cambridge may your 29th year be filled with love, joy, and happiness.

My Dear Royal Fans

I was at the mall yesterday shopping at my favorite book store. I was looking at magazine  and People this week had our lovely Duchess of Cambridge on the cover. But for some reason the American Press( I am American) call her Princess. She received the title of Duchess of Cambridge when she married Prince William. Prince William was giving the title of Duke of Cambridge from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II( His Grandmother). So therefore he and his wife are know as: Their Royal Highness Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Catherine one day will be a Princess when her husband becomes the next Prince of Wales. When his father becomes King Charles. But that is not happen anytime soon in near future. So correct people say no Catherine is Duchess of Cambridge.

Here is the order from Her Majesty:
THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT IS ISSUED BY THE PRESS SECRETARY TO THE QUEEN
The Queen has today been pleased to confer a Dukedom on Prince William of Wales. His titles will be Duke of Cambridge, Earl of Strathearn and Baron Carrickfergus.
Prince William thus becomes His Royal Highness The Duke of  Cambridge and Miss Catherine Middleton on marriage will become Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge.

As I like to say her Majesty has spoken!!!

The Beautiful Duchesss!

Duchess delights: Catherine cracks up as Harry the Royal joker quips his way through Trooping the Colour

By Daily Mail Reporter

Last updated at 3:34 PM on 12th June 2011

He is becoming as renowned as his grandfather the Duke of Edinburgh for livening up formal Royal events with wisecracks.
At Trooping the Colour, Prince Harry took the opportunity to entertain the Royal Family with his quips and had his new sister-in-law Catherine in stitches on the balcony of Buckingham Palace.
But the Duchess of Cambridge, who was wearing a form-fitting, double-breasted fitted ivory jacket and dress, with a dramatic black hat, seemed to give as good as she got and at one point, had Harry covering his face with his hands.

Formal: Prince Harry looks unusually serious as he stands behind his new sister-in-law Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, on the balcony of Buckingham Palace

Royal Joker: Harry hides his face as Catherine bursts out laughing at the Trooping the Colour to mark the Queen's 85th birthday

As the Queen’s official birthday parade and fly-past took place, Catherine looked as ease among her new Royal relatives and particularly Harry, with whom she and William are currently sharing an apartment at Clarence House.

 

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It was the first time that the newly-weds have had such a prominent role in a Royal Family event. They appeared relaxed as Prince William also made Catherine giggle with his jokes.
Yesterday’s ceremony marked the first time he had taken part in the parade on horseback.
As The Mail on Sunday revealed he would do weeks ago, William escorted the Queen on a grey horse called Wellesley.

Laughs: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge share a joke on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during Trooping the Colour

Last night friends of the 28-year-old Royal said he had been more nervous ahead of the ceremony than his new wife, who seemed quite at home as she rode in a horse-drawn barouche.
William, in a bearskin which at one point threatened to slip down his face, wore the scarlet Irish Guards uniform he was married in.
The parade marks the Queen’s official birthday on June 11 and takes place on Horse Guards Parade, which was lined with wellwishers.
The Queen, who is marking her 85th birthday, arrived with Prince Philip, who celebrated his 90th birthday on Friday.

Salute: The 28-year-old Prince took part in the parade for the first time to mark his grandmother the Queen's official birthday

Eyes on the skies: (L-R) Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William, Duchess of Wessex, Prince Edward, Louise Windsor, Tim Lawrence, Princess Anne, Queen Elizabeth, Prince Harry, Prince Philip, Prince Andrew, Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Charles

From the Daily Mail

Haven't we seen that somewhere before Kate? Newest Royal learns to recycle her style to celebrate Duke's 90th birthday

By Daily Mail Reporter

Last updated at 7:37 PM on 12th June 2011

Her choice of clothes is already one of the most scrutinised in the world.
But the Duchess of Cambridge is also following a fine Royal tradition: to reuse favourite items as much as possible.
Yesterday at a church service to mark the 90th birthday of the Duke of Edinburgh, Kate wore the same periwinkle blue Jacquard coat dress that she sported to the 2009 wedding of her husband’s close friend, Nicholas van Cutsem.

Happy couple: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were in good spirits as they spoke to the Dean of Windsor, Reverend David Conner, after a service to mark Prince Philip's 90th birthday at Windsor Castle

Pristine: Catherine, pictured with Prince Harry looking on as she greets the clergy, wore a blue Jacquard coat with colour-matching hat and dress

On her feet were the nude £175 LK Bennett heels that both she and her sister, Pippa, have been seen wearing on several occasions recently – most notably on Derby Day.
By dusting down the old, she echoes the policy of the Queen and the Princess Royal - both of whom take great delight in getting the most out of their wardrobes.

 

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Kate, Zara Phillips, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie all tottered into St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle, braving whipping winds and driving rain, for a church service to mark the landmark occasion.

Re-run: The Duchess wore the same coat when she and attended the wedding of Nicholas Van Cutsem and Alice Haddon Patton before she was married, right, but teamed it with a different dress and hat

Zara arrived with her mother, Princess Anne but without fiancé Mike Tindall who is currently on his stag weekend in Miami.
Zara’s brother, Peter Phillips, did, however, fly back from the Tindall holiday for yesterday’s service, which he attended with his wife, Autumn Kelly.
His wife-to-be was wearing a pair of black stilettos with a hidden platform sole so high that she was barely able to make the short walk from her official car to the church.

Dazzling accessories: Catherine wore diamond and sapphire earrings which coordinated with her engagement ring, which first belonged to Prince William's mother Princess Diana

Room for one more: Prince Harry arrived and quickly ducked under the umbrella Prince William held aloft for his wife, who was wearing her family favourite LK Bennett heels

The group had been due to walk down to the chapel from the castle but the bad weather meant cars were called instead.
Beatrice and Eugenie looked pretty but frozen in chiffon summer dresses. Beatrice, 22, was forced to take refuge behind a police protection officer as she struggled to smooth down her dress which was whipped up by the wind.

Bride-to-be: Zara Phillips attended without fiancé Mike Tindall, who is currently on his stag weekend in Miami

Family affair: Princess Anne, left,  arrived at the service with her Zara, while her son Peter attended with his wife Autumn who wore a blue suit with black high heels

Lord Freddie Windsor’s wife, the actress Sophie Winkleman, looked stunning in an oversized cream straw hat and nipped-in jacket.
Sophie, 30, whose husband wasn’t present, was accompanied by her in-laws, Prince and Princess Michael of Kent.
She flashed a dazzling smile at the cameras rather than studiously ignoring them like the rest of the Royal pack.
The man of the hour, Prince Philip, arrived last with the Queen, who was dressed in sky blue and aquamarines, and looked remarkably cheerful given that he had insisted he didn’t want a fuss.

Stylish: Lady Frederick Windsor, the actress Sophie Winkleman, pictured left with her father-in-law, Prince Michael of Kent, didn't let the wet weather stop her wearing a summery cream dress

Smart: The Duchess of Cornwall, pictured with her husband Prince Charles, also opted for cream

In accordance with his wishes, the 50 minute service only saw the briefest of references to his birthday, which was actually on Friday.
The Dean of Windsor sparked laughs among the 750-strong congregation when he told them during his sermon that although the ‘modest and self-depreciating’ Duke had made clear he didn’t want to make a big deal of the event, it was important to pay tribute to his years of service to both his wife and the country.

Birthday boy: The Queen, Prince Philip and the Dean of Windsor David Conner look delighted after the religious service to mark the Duke of Edinburgh's 90th birthday

My husband and I: The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh looked happy and relaxed at the service

Rain, rain, go away: Meanwhile, Sophie, The Countess of Wessex, looked glum as she braved the conditions

Afterwards the entire gathering, which included family, friends, foreign royalty, estate and household staff, charity representatives and members of the polo, carriage driving and shooting fraternities, headed back up to Windsor Castle for a champagne reception.
After the 45 minute event, 100 close family members – including the Prince’s Mountbatten relatives – enjoyed a lavish private lunch.

All smiles: Lord Linley and Lady Sarah Chatto arrive

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