Cambridge bits and pieces

Birkhall

It does appear we have come to another dry spell in relation to Duchess Kate news. (Every time I write that new photos emerge so perhaps we wont be waiting for long :)) However the couple have been in the news quite frequently this week.
The Cambridges spent the Bank holiday weekend cosying up with both sets of in laws as guest of Prince Charles at his Scottish estate, Balmoral. Kate's parents Michael and Carole Middleton were reportedly delighted to join the Queen at Birkhall house in Aberdeenshire situated on the edge of Balmoral. A source said 'The Prince of Wales has made a huge effort with Kate's parents. Birkhall is his favourite retreat and the fact they have been invited shows there is a genuine friendship there. It's wonderful to hear the Royal family are including the Middletons and hopefully they feel relaxed knowing their daughter is a credit to the Royal family.

Visitors to Kensington Palace might be in for a scare this Halloween

With Halloween fast approaching it seems officials at Kensington Palace are keen to welcome a select number of visitors to see if rumours about the Palace being haunted are true. A source said 'There are many unusual and strange stories that have been logged by the warders over the years like bumps in the night, screams and ghostly sightings.  It's not for the faint hearted but fascinating'. The 'ghost tours' will take place over four nights from October 28-31. It does sound incredibly exciting (If not a tad scary), Perhaps they will meet the Cambridges in Halloween fancy dress too? :)

I was delighted to read the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's kiss on the balcony of Buckingham Palace on their wedding day has been voted the UK's favourite TV moment. It was revealed after their nuptials Prince William asked Duchess Kate if it was ok to kiss her on the balcony. He certainly is Prince Charming! The couple initially shared a very brief kiss. After which William asked 'Another kiss? One more. Let's give them another one. I love you. Go on, Come here'. The second kiss lasted 1.25 seconds before Kate pulled away with a huge smile on her face. A wonderful choice for most romantic moment! Click on the video above to see the magical moment, One can never see it too many times.


In a quick style update. Some of Kate's favourites appear to be back in stock. John Lewis currently have the LK Bennett Maddox Wedge Patent Court Shoes

The beautiful Libelula Dulwich coat is currently on sale for £217. It is sold out in many colours but available in a gorgeous shade of purple.

Kate before Cambridge

As Duchess Kate's popularity increases, I have decided to add another page to the blog entitled Kate before Cambridge. The purpose of the page is to chronicle photos and stories about Kate before she became the Duchess of Cambridge. I have been surprised at the number of photos I've seen recently that were taken some years ago. I will attempt to add each entry chronologically and (hopefully) after some hard work. The page will be an interest archive on Kate's life. I would greatly appreciate all suggestions as there are no doubt many photo's I have not seen (and wouldn't find alone :)) 
Please feel free to comment and let me know about any photos you would like to see added to the page.  Also I have a Facebook Page and Twitter.


I would also like to say a huge thank you to everyone who follows this blog. I love blogging about Duchess Kate and it's excellent to see people enjoying it! :)


This is the first entry to the page, I thought I would post it on the blog as a taster of what I hope the page will be like! If there are any outfits you love, or have suggestions on similar fashion items I will add them in too!
I would like to give a huge thank you to the wonderful Kate fans at the What Kate Wore Facebook Page for discovering these amazing photos.


These delightful photos of William and Kate dressed up as John Wayne and Pocahontas at a friends birthday bash were taken back in 2006. William greeted newcomers to the party saying 'Howdy Pardner' (Can you imagine it?) A fellow guest in Batcombe, Somerset said 'He spent the whole night talking like John Wayne. He was the life and soul) The beautiful Kate, then 24 gave William a very friendly hug. Dressed in a beautiful white silk dress and Pocahontas style headband, They look like any other couple here.