Tuesday 5 June 2012

Duchess of Cambridge looks regal in Alexander McQueen dress for Queen's thanksgiving service at St Paul's


Duchess of Cambridge in Alexander McQueen for THIRD time this Jubilee weekend as she wears lace dress for Queen's thanksgiving service at St Paul's

  • Slim-fitting dress designed by Sarah Burton, creative talent behind Kate's lace wedding gown
  • Duchess wore McQueen dress for pageant and coat by the designer for last night's concert
  • Kate topped off demure outfit with hat by royal favourite milliner Jane Taylor
  • Duchess to head table at Westminster reception lunch this afternoon

The Duchess of Cambridge looked stunning today for the Queen's thanksgiving service at St Paul's cathedral today in a nude lace dress by Alexander McQueen. 
Kate wore the demure dress with a matching hat by Jane Taylor, a milliner fast becoming a firm favourite with the royals and nude LK Bennett heels.
It was the third time she has worn an Alexander McQueen piece this weekend, having chosen something from the label, the same designer behind her lace wedding dress, at every Jubilee weekend celebration so far, from her red pageant outfit to the coat she wore over her Whistles dress for last night's concert.
The hat's designer, Jane Taylor, who also saw the Countess of Wessex wear one of her hats today said she was 'delighted'. 
'Both the Duchess of Cambridge and the Countess of Wessex look stunning today. 
'They both have a unique yet timeless sense of style and wear hats so well. 
'It's the dream to have two members of they royal family wearing my pieces to such an important event.'
Chic: The Duchess wore pearls at her ears, subtle make up and pretty Alexander McQueen lace dress
Chic: The Duchess wore pearls at her ears, subtle make up and pretty Alexander McQueen lace dress
Royal blush: Kate shone in the slim-fitting dress, her slender waist accentuated by the ribbon belt
Royal blush: Kate shone in the slim-fitting dress, her slender waist accentuated by the ribbon belt
Royal blush: Kate shone in the slim-fitting dress, her slender waist accentuated by the ribbon belt

Kate and William were welcomed at the cathedral today by hundreds of well-wishers who had gathered outside the cathedral ahead of today's service in which the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, will give the sermon to mark the Queen's 60 years on the throne.
The Duke of Cambridge wore a morning suit to today's service to mark the Diamond Jubilee.
As one of the senior royals, Kate walked alongside William down the long aisle of St Paul's cathedral just ahead of the Queen as the monarch arrived for today's service. 
Just behind Kate and William walked the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cambridge, with the Queen making her way down at the back of the royal procession.

    After the service the Queen will attend a reception at Mansion House while other senior royals including Charles and Camilla will attend a similar event at the Guildhall. At both events will be members of the thanksgiving congregation.
    The Queen and her family will then attend a City of London Livery companies lunch at Westminster Hall.
    Some 700 guests representing abundant trades and professions, ranging from grocers and gunmakers to fruiterers and fishmongers, will join for the tribute.
    Prince William will be placed at the Engineers and Arbitrators table, while Kate will be joined by the Master Glovers and Pattenmakers, a body founded in the 17th century as a trade association for the makers of pattens - under-shoes of wood and metal which were worn strapped beneath the shoes to raise the wearer out of the mud on the streets.
    Harry will be on the Fruiterers and Gardeners table. Among the vast range of participating Livery companies are the Worshipful Companies of Goldsmiths, Butchers, Innholders, Weavers, Distillers, Clockmakers and even Tax Advisers.
    Guests will dine on marinated Uist Island salmon with Lyme Bay crab, followed by saddle of Welsh Cambrian Mountain lamb with braised shoulder of lamb, grilled Isle of Wight asparagus, Jersey Royal potatoes and an aptly named Jubilee sauce.
    Greeting: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are welcomed to St Paul's by the Lord Mayor of London
    Greeting: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are welcomed to St Paul's by the Lord Mayor of London



    Kate's golden Jubilee: Duchess of Cambridge looks regal in Alexander McQueen dress for Queen's thanksgiving service at St Paul's



    The Duchess of Cambridge looked stunning today for the Queen's thanksgiving service at St Paul's cathedral today in a pale gold dress by Alexander McQueen. 
    Kate wore the demure lace dress, by Sarah Burton, the designer behind her lace wedding gown, with a matching hat by Jane Taylor, a milliner fast becoming a firm favourite with the royals.
    Kate and William were welcomed at the cathedral today by hundreds of well-wishers who had gathered outside the cathedral ahead of today's service in which the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, will give the sermon to mark the Queen's 60 years on the throne.
    The Duke of Cambridge wore a morning suit to today's service to mark the Diamond Jubilee.
    As one of the senior royals, Kate walked alongside William down the long aisle of St Paul's cathedral just ahead of the Queen as the monarch arrived for today's service. 
    Just behind Kate and William walked the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cambridge, with the Queen making her way down at the back of the royal procession. A real McQueen: Kate wore a dress designed by Alexander McQueen's Sarah Burton for the St Paul's service today
    A real McQueen: Kate wore a dress designed by Alexander McQueen's Sarah Burton for the St Paul's service today
    The Duchess of Cambridge arriving at St Paul's today in Jane Taylor hat
    The Duchess of Cambridge arriving at St Paul's today in Jane Taylor hat
    Stunning: The Duchess of Cambridge accessorised her Alexander McQueen dress with a net-trimmed hat by milliner Jane Taylor 
    Beautiful in blush: The Duchess of Cambridge arrives with her husband the Duke
    Beautiful in blush: The Duchess of Cambridge arrives with her husband the Duke
    In mint condition: The Queen waves as she arrives in a limousine with one her ladies in waiting, Diana Marion, The Lady Farnham who replaces Prince Philip
    In mint condition: The Queen waves as she arrives in a limousine with one her ladies in waiting, Diana Marion, The Lady Farnham who replaces Prince Philip
    Senior royals take their places for the service of Thanksgiving
    Awaiting the monarch: Senior royals take their places for the service of Thanksgiving

    Excitement mounts: Spectators wait outside St Paul's today to greet the Queen, who will give a thanksgiving speech she wrote yesterday
    Excitement mounts: Spectators wait outside St Paul's today to greet the Queen, who will give a thanksgiving speech she wrote yesterday
    London at its best: The Mall decked out with flags this morning ahead of the thanksgiving service at St Paul's today


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