Kate recycles ANOTHER outfit: Duchess steps out in Missoni coat dress just two months after she last wore it

•Duchess recycles coat but swaps usual nude heels for sensible navy courts
•Joins the Queen and her husband to meet crowd of 35,000
•Royals explore city on East Midlands part of Diamond Jubilee tour
•Witty William jokes with crowd, many of whom arrived at 5am to join

By Emma Reynolds


At least the shoes aren't nude: Kate's blue tweed M Missoni dress had its second outing in two months, paired with a navy cocktail hat and court shoes and a quilted black clutch

Thrifty Kate recycled an outfit again today as she stepped out in a powder blue tweed coat dress that she wore just two months ago.

The Duchess of Cambridge freshened up the look by pairing the dress with a navy cocktail hat by Rachel Trevor Morgan and navy court shoes in place of her usual nude heels.

Kate has begun to develop a reputation for reusing her clothes, appearing in an entire outfit she had worn on previous occasions to a wedding last weekend.

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Kate's girls: The Duchess accepts a posy from eight-year-old Isabelle Weall (centre) outside Nottingham Town Hall

The dress had been around for a while even before Kate wore it to Fortnum and Mason with the Queen and Camilla in March, as it comes from the designer's 2010 collection.

High Street fan Kate has a reputation for being a bargain-hunter, and has reused outfits on several recent occasions, as few royals of her fellow royals tend to do.

The cost-conscious Duchess sourced the blue M Missoni coat dress from a favourite second-hand store near her family home in Berkshire called The Stock Exchange.

The shop describes itself as 'the premiere venue for the fashion conscious bargain hunter' and stocks 'nearly new' designer clothes by Miu Miu, Issa and Gucci.

Same dress, different occasion: Kate wore the tweed dress in March to Fortnum & Mason with dove grey stilettos, left, before recycling it with darker chunky courts for today's outing, right

Just this weekend, thrifty Kate wore an almost entirely recycled outfit to the wedding of Prince William's cousin.

She chose a £795 raw silk Katherine Hooker coat-dress, which she was seen in at last June’s Order of the Garter service.

She teamed it with a £99 Whiteley hat with curled trim that she wore to last year’s Epsom Derby, and of course, her ever-present £180 LK Bennett nude heels.

Kate's restrained look, completed with sparkling earrings and a quilted black clutch bag, echoed the Queen's turquoise and silver outfit.

Her Majesty wore a double-breasted coat and matching hat, which Prince William was heard to compliment as he and his wife welcomed the monarch off the Royal Train at the station.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrived by car and chatted with dignitaries on platform 6 ahead of the Queen's arrival, while a handful of passengers gathered on the opposite side of the tracks and waved flags.

In a rare cheeky moment, William shouted to them: 'Are you waiting for the same train we are?'

The Queen was greeted by William and Kate as she got off her train and the royal party made their way into the main station concourse, where there were cheers from the hundreds of well-wishers who had gathered behind barriers.

The Queen beamed as she chatted to schoolchildren and accepted bouquet after bouquet of flowers.

Kate and William - wearing a navy suit - talked to the masses who had gathered behind the opposite barrier before the royal party assembled to travel into the city centre.

The Queen was wearing a silk tweed double breasted Stewart Parvin coat and shift dress with shades of turquoise, grey and ivory. Her hat, in the same colour, was, like Kate's, by Rachel Trevor-Morgan.


Two peas in a pod: Kate and the Queen sit with their hands clasped in their laps as they smile at the celebrations in Vernon Park


Music to their ears: The throng sang God Save the Queen while the cheerful group enjoyed the moment


Energetic example: Her Majesty wore flat black shoes to meet a throng of 35,000 on the latest stage of her epic Diamond Jubilee tour

Captive audience: Crowds gathered from 5am in the city's Market Square to catch a glimpse of the royals on the balcony of the Council House

The royals then smiled and waved from between the pillars of the imposing Council House balcony as the around 35,000 people - some of whom arrived at 5am - joined in a rousing rendition of God Save the Queen.

The monarch waved a glove happily as the throng confirmed that the Jubilee spirit is still very much in evidence following the end of the Bank Holiday celebrations.

Excited onlookers cheered and waved Union flags and hundreds of thousands lined their route through the East Midlands city.

The royal party are to meet civic dignitaries in the Council House later today, before attending a ballroom reception and visiting Vernon Park in Basford to mark a Fields in Trust project for the Diamond Jubilee.

Luckily the rain stayed away as the royals made their arrival for the latest Diamond Jubilee celebration.

The Duke of Edinburgh was originally scheduled to join the group on the trip but had to cancel as he continues to recover from a bladder infection.

Philip left hospital on Saturday, the day before his 91st birthday, after falling ill following the Diamond Jubilee River Pageant.

The Duke spent the pageant last week on board the Spirit Of Chartwell royal barge in a flotilla of 1,000 boats along the Thames in extremely wet and cold conditions.

He is continuing his convalescence at home, Buckingham Palace said.
Maureen Cottee, 66, from Leicester, shook Kate's hand before telling her: 'Oh, you're fantastic.'

Mrs Cottee said of the encounter: 'I said "I think you're beautiful, you look gorgeous" and she asked me what time I got here.

'I told her I arrived at around 5am and she laughed before asking "Have you got your blanket?".'

Brandon Morris, four, from Ilkeston, Derbyshire, was wearing a plastic crown as he waited in the crowd with his family and met William and Kate.

He said he had a 'really good time' and enjoyed meeting them.

Julie Willmott, 54, from Arnold, Nottinghamshire, arrived at 7am to catch a glimpse of the Queen.

She said: 'I said to the Queen "Congratulations on the Jubilee".
'She was gorgeous, she had a lovely smile. She was radiant and looked very youthful.'

Margaret Handley, mayor of Broxtowe, described William as witty and charming.

She said: 'Somebody said to him "You look taller in person" and he said "I'm not wearing my high heels today".'

As patron of the Queen Elizabeth Fields Challenge - a project supported by The Foundation of Prince William and Prince Harry - the Duke of Cambridge will speak at Vernon Park today.


Posh enough? Kate's frayed dress drew comment the last time she wore it for the unfinished edges and high hemlin


Blasts from the past: Kate in her nude LK Bennett Sledge heels during the Royal Tour of Canada last June, left, and at a Guildhall reception for the Diamond Jubilee, right


Tried and tested: Kate in a £99 Whiteley hat at the Epsom Derby last summer, left, and wearing it again for a wedding this weekend - and the shoes are the same too

...and the coat isn't new either: Kate in a Katherine Hooker coat-dress at last June’s Order of the Garter service, left, and at this weekend's wedding, right

The royal party was greeted by the Robin Hood Rifles band as they arrived to cheers from the crowds at Vernon Park in Basford, around three-and-a-half miles from the city centre.

The Queen unveiled a plaque at the park, which has been granted Queen Elizabeth II Fields in Trust status.

William and Kate remained at Vernon Park after the Queen left, to watch sport and meet people involved in the Queen Elizabeth Fields Challenge.

The park is one of 1,300 recreational spaces to be given Queen Elizabeth II Fields Challenge status so far.

Members of the crowd could be heard shouting 'We love you'.


Sensibly shod: Kate and William, left, met Her Majesty and the Royal Train along with a crowd of well-wishers at Nottingham station after arriving by car


Joyful occasion: The Queen smiled happily as she accepted bouquets while dressed in a brilliant turquoise and silver coat


Grand occasion: The royals smiled and waved while 35,000 well-wishers cheered and waved flags for the elegant trio

Shades of blue: After meeting the masses, William, Kate and the Queen headed into the Council House for a ballroom reception

'This is an exciting day, this is a historic day for Nottingham,' said Gyles Brandreth, vice president of the Fields In Trust, of which the Queen is patron.

The BBC One Show star added that the Duke of Edinburgh, who has been president of the charity for 64 years, was here 'in spirit'.

William fired a fake pistol to start The Diamond Jubilee Dash - an obstacle race including pupils from several local schools.

Nottingham City Council leader Jon Collins, said: 'As the capital of the East Midlands, it’s great Nottingham’s playing host to this royal visit.


Little King: The Duchess meets a William wannabe dressed in a crown and gold collar

'I'm sure that local people will give the royal party a warm welcome and will be excited about getting the chance to also see the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge as part of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations.'

The Queen will next travel to Burghley House in Stamford, Lincolnshire, which is hosting a Diamond Jubilee Picnic, before making a final stop at the Olympic swimming pool in Corby, Northamptonshire, where she will watch a high diving display.

She will also visit The Cube, a building which houses council offices, a library and theatre.

The Diamond Jubilee tour began on March 8 in Leicester and has taken in key areas including Manchester, Salisbury, Richmond and Liverpool.




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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


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


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.

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.

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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Prince William takes part in his first Trooping the Colour as The Duke of Cambridge... and Kate makes her debut too

By Daily Mail Reporter


For the first time: Prince William - The Duke of Cambridge - has made his first appearance at the Trooping of the Colour at Horse Guards Parade in Central London


The Duchess of Cambridge watched with pride today as her husband took part in one of the world's greatest spectacles of pageantry and pomp in honour of the Queen.

The Trooping the Colour ceremony is the monarch's official birthday parade but all eyes were on the new Duke and Duchess playing prominent roles in the event for the first time.

Amid the splendour of the military display William rode faultlessly on his grey charger while Kate took her place with other members of the Royal Family as a spectator.

Birthday couple: The event celebrates the Queen's official birthday, while Prince Philip celebrated his 90th birthday yesterday

Part of the family: Kate was once again centre of attention despite a glittering array of Royals

Stylish: Kate is finely turned out in a white jacket and black hat and following her first
official engagement since the wedding this week, is clearly enjoying her duties


For decades the Queen has been the focus of the ceremony staged every June in London's historic Horse Guards Parade in Whitehall.

This year the event marked the 85th birthday of the Sovereign who has reigned over the country since 1952.

The Duchess reprised her royal wedding carriage procession of less than six weeks ago riding in a horse drawn Barouche with Prince Harry - in his Blues and Royals uniform and Army Air Corps blue beret - Duchess of Cornwall and Duke of York.

The group were cheered loudly by thousands of well wishers as they travelled from Buckingham Palace along The Mall and into Horse Guards Parade.

Birthday girl: Queen Elizabeth leaves Buckingham Palace in a carriage ahead of the parade, which she has done every year of her reign except 1955

The Royal jester: Prince William shares a joke with Kate on the balcony of Buckingham Palace

All smiles: Kate can't hide her delight as she takes a carriage to Horse Guards Parade to watch Prince William on his first official duty at the event

On duty: Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, wore a blue sash - the Order of the Garter - over his scarlet tunic

Royal riders: Prince William, Prince Charles, the Duke of Kent and Princess Anne riding Queen's Escort

Kate, who is fast becoming a fashion icon, was dressed in an ivory jacket and an elaborate black hat and as she travelled in the carriage. She had a tartan quilt over her knees as did Camilla.

Amongst the guests were the Earl and Countess of Wessex, their seven-year-old daughter Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor, Princess Eugenie and Prime Minister David Cameron.

The precision marching by hundreds of Guardsmen taking part was also enjoyed by their families and friends who watched from stands overlooking the parade ground.

William took part in the ceremony as he is now Colonel of the Irish Guards and wore the famous scarlet tunic of his new regiment and bearskin hat.

He rode the charger Wellesley aged only seven but mature enough to take centre stage with the other prominent Household Division horses.

The Queen arrived in an Ivory Mounted Phaeton with the Duke of Edinburgh, who celebrated his 90th birthday yesterday and was dressed in uniform as Colonel of the Grenadier Guards.

As she travelled in her carriage behind her on horseback and wearing ceremonial military uniform were the Prince of Wales, Colonel Welsh Guards, the Duke of Kent, Colonel Scots Guards, the

Princess Royal, Colonel of the Household Cavalry's Blues and Royals and William in his new role.

They were accompanied by a Sovereign's Escort formed of soldiers from the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment in their shining breastplates and plumed helmets and the Mounted Bands of the Household Cavalry.

The Monarch first took the royal salute in 1951, when she deputised for her ill father George VI, and has continued receiving the mark of respect every year except 1955 when there was a national rail strike.

Escort: The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh are followed by Princess Anne and the Duke of Kent - she has taken a carriage to the ceremony since 1986

Things are looking up: The Royal family turn their eyes to the sky to watch the flypast from the balcony of Buckingham Palace

Flypast: The arrival of the classic aircraft, followed by fast jets proved a highlight of the day for the cheering crowds and the clearly delighted Royals


The Queen's first duty was to inspect the long line of troops - wearing their famous red tunics and bearskins - from four of the five Foot Guards regiments of the Household Division taking part - the Welsh, Grenadier, Scots and Coldstream Guards.

Kate and the other royals watched the historic ceremony from the former office of the Duke of Wellington in Horse Guards building, now used by the Major-General commanding the Household Division.

The four royal Colonels rode behind the Queen as she travelled alone in the phaeton past the long lines of servicemen who are fighting soldiers when not performing ceremonial duties.

William rode at the end of the line with his father Charles on his left and looked assured as he handled the large charger.

Father and son: Prince William and Prince Charles ride together to Horse Guards Parade

Debut: The Duchess of Cornwall (left) and the Duchess of Cambridge left Buckingham Palace by horse drawn carriage with Prince Harry and Prince Andrew

Crowd puller: Thousands of people walk towards Buckingham Palace after the ceremony at Horse Guards Parade


The Queen has more experience of Trooping the Colour than anyone else on the parade ground and inspected the guardsmen with a keen eye.

The ceremony is also an important social occasion for the Guardsmen taking part, and gives their wives, girlfriends, and relatives the chance to celebrate the achievements of the young men and enjoy the spectacle.

Some spectators in the stands which lined the parade ground were dressed in morning suits or smart suits, while many women wore summer dresses with wide brimmed hats.

The Colour being paraded on Horse Guards this year was the flag of the 1st Battalion Scots Guards.

Trooping the Colour originated from traditional preparations for battle.

Colours, or flags, were carried, or "trooped", down the ranks so that it could be seen and recognised by the soldiers as they were used as rallying points in the confusion of fighting.

In the 18th century, guards from the Royal palaces assembled daily on Horse Guards to 'troop the colours', and in 1748 it was announced that the parade would also mark the Sovereign's official birthday.

The Queen's actual birthday was on April 21, when she turned 85.

Ladies day: Sophie, the Countess of Wessex (third from left) tripped as she walked out onto the balcony of Buckingham Palace with Camilla

Patriotic family: These three - wearing two England shirts and a Union flag dress between them - stand on a railing to get a better view

Can you see anything? A tourist finds herself stood alongside three and Guardsmen on a park bench as they try to find a better vantage point for the ceremony

Snap happy: The ceremony has been a beacon for tourists who flocked to take photographs of the the Royals


So proud: The Duchess of Cambridge watches William carry out his ceremonial duties from a window balcony

Dressed in a pale blue coat and matching hat, she stood with Philip as the ceremonial flag was paraded past her followed by line after line of Guardsmen, first in slow time then quick as the Massed Bands played.

The duty of carrying the colour was given to Lieutenant Tom Ogilvy, 26, from Stirling who has been in the Scots Guards for two years.

During the ceremony Kate and Camilla could be seen in a window of Wellington's former office as they watched the ceremony.

Later the Mounted Bands of the Household Cavalry played as the Household Cavalry's Blues and Royals and Life Guards rode past the Queen first in quick time then in slow.

As they passed for the second time, the horses' hoofs kicked up the gravel that covered parade ground.

When the Queen and the Duke left in their carriage they were applauded and cheered by the spectators and those lining the Mall as they made their way back to Buckingham Palace for the traditional balcony appearance to watch a flypast of military aircraft.

The celebrations ended with the traditional fly-past over the Palace.

The aerial parade of more than 20 aircraft featured vintage machines and modern fighters.

The Queen watched the events from the royal residence's balcony with other senior royals including Charles and Camilla, Kate and William, Harry, Eugenie and Edward and Sophie.

Fantastic spectacle: The Queen, sat in open-topped carriage at the centre, takes in the wonderful display of pageantry

Centre of attention: The Queen returns to Buckingham Palace surrounded by the her family, soldiers and full band


Thousands of well-wishers lined up to watch the fly-past spectacle that roared overhead for a number of minutes.

The royal women impressed in their outfits with Kate dressed in a fitted double breasted white jacket while Camilla had a cream jacket with a matching wide brimmed hat and a large pearl choker.

Eugenie had a black jacket with white details and a matching hat with a white bow.

The display was led by a Chinook and two Puma helicopters and was soon followed by the Battle of Britain memorial flight's Lancaster in formation with a Spitfire and a Hurricane.

Other aircraft taking part included two Tornado GR4s, two Eurofighter Typhoons - the finale saw the Red Arrows display team fly overhead trailing red, white and blue smoke.

On the march: Guardsmen parade along the Mall before the ceremony in which more than 1,300 soldiers are taking part

Birds eye view: Late (top right) watches the ceremony from a balcony above the Queen and Prince Philip

Anticipation: The scene at Horse Guards Parade in Central London as the soldiers and crowd awaited the arrival of the Queen




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