The Duchess of Cambridge visited Shooting Star House Children’s Hospice in Middlesex today. As Royal Patron of East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices, the Duchess has developed a passion for the work that they do and she has made numerous visits to the children’s hospices around the United Kingdom.
“When Kate and William prepared to attend the Royal premiere of a film chronicling the remarkable life of Nelson Mandela yesterday evening they could not have known the significance the evening would come to hold…But as the two watched the film, alongside the Zindzi Mandela, daughter of the South African leader, news came in that 95-year-old Mandela had died peacefully at home.” – Deborah Arthurs, Daily Mail, 12/6/2013
The Cambridges arriving at the premiere of Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom….
The Duchess meets with Mandela’s daughters, Zindzi (right)
The Duke speaking with Mandela’s daughter, Zindzi (right)
After being informed of the former South African leader’s death, Prince William made a brief statement as the Daily Mail reports below:
“William and Kate looked ashen-faced as they walked down the stairs into the foyer. Speaking as he left the Odeon cinema, the Duke said: ‘I just wanted to say it’s extremely sad and tragic news. We were just reminded what an extraordinary and inspiring man Nelson Mandela was. My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family. It’s very sad.’ ”
Prince William making statement on Mandela’s death as they leave the Odeon
Prince William participated in a volleyball game at the Westway Sports Centre in north Kensington today while visiting young aspiring coaches.
The second in line to the throne looked a little out of place with one 13-year-old saying that he “felt sorry” for the Prince because he was unable to return balls. His wife, the Duchess of Cambridge, appeared more at ease with her volleyball skills even though she was wearing tall wedges!
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Duchess of Cambridge with Prince George and Lupo
The Duchess of Cambridge was spotted out today in Kensington Gardens with Prince George and their dog, Lupo. Head to POPSUGAR to see more pics!
For the first time since her wedding, the Duchess of Cambridge donned a tiara at tonight’s Diplomatic Reception at Buckingham Palace. Senior royals including the Queen and Prince Charles were on hand along with the Cambridges to greet representatives from 172 foreign missions currently accredited to the Court of St. James’s in London.
The Queen loaned the tiara to the Duchess for the state occasion; the Papyrus Tiara was once owned by the Queen Mother and most recently by the Queen’s sister, Princess Margaret.
Too bad no official photos were released from the event but rumors are that the Duchess is wearing one of her favorite brands, Alexander McQueen.
The Queen Mother wearing the tiara in 1930
Princess Margaret wearing the tiara to state dinner
On Thursday, the Duchess of Cambridge was the guest of honor at the annual gala hosted by SportsAid. The Duchess looked fantastic in her Temperley dress and showcasing darker locks.
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