June 2008: Shopping with Pippa

Date:          June 2008
Where:       London, UK
Event:         Shopping with Pippa

Wardrobe:
Dress:         Jigsaw "Pansy Floral" trown and white floral print dress
Jacket:        Black cardigan
Shoes:        Brown and black patent espadrille, peep toe wedges
Purse:        Prada, white handbag

Catherine stepped out for some shopping with her sister, Pippa. Catherine wore a brown and white, floral print dress, topped with a black cardigan. She wore brown and black patent, slingback, peep-toe, espadrilles and carried a white Prada bag. The dress was previously seen on Catherine in August 2007, after her return from the Seychelles in 2007.

At this point, there are many concerns that Catherine is not working, but rather spending her days "keeping herself looking good." She is seen out shopping, playing tennis, and attending social functions during this period. She stated that the worked full time for the family's mail-order party supply company, in Berkshire, UK.

June 28, 2008: Wimbledon

Date:          June 28, 2008

Where:       London, UK

Event:         Wimbledon Tennis Tournament

Wardrobe:

Dress:         Issa "Lucky in white

Jacket:        Black cardigan

Catherine and a friend attended Wimbledon in kate June, 2008. William had recently been stations on the frigate, Iron Duke in the Carribbean, and was therefore, absent.

Catherine wore a white Issa "Lucky" dress, topped with a black cardigan. It was later revealed in 2011, the Catherine had unexpectedly been given the good seats, and had written a thank-you letter to the staff, see below.

Thank-you letter from Catherine to Wimbledon staff.

June 27, 2008: Nelson Mandela Concert

Date:          June 27, 2008
Where:       Hyde Park, London UK
Event:         46664 Concert honoring Nelson Mandel's 90th birthday.

Wardrobe:
Shirt:        Black shirt with white floral pattern, tied with black belt
Pants:      Dark blue skinny jeans
Shoes:     Brown, distressed leather heeled boots with buckles around the calf
Earrings:  Patrick Mavros Dangle earrings

Patrick Mavros dangle earrings

Catherine attended the 46664 Concert in Hyde Park, honoring Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday. The concert benefitted the 46664 Aids charity and included artists Amy Winhouse, Queen, Leona Lewis, Sugababes, and Razorlight. William was absent, being stationed on the frigate, HMS Iron Duke in the Carribbean. Catherine was seen later in the night, clubbing with Holly Branson

Catherine wore a belted, black shirt with white floral detailing, dark blue denim jeans, and distressed brown leaather heeled boots with buckles. She accessorized with Patrick Mavros dangle earrings.

June 26, 2008: Leaving Whiskey Mist

Date:          June 26, 2008
Where:       London, UK
Event:         Clubbing at Whiskey Mist

Wardrobe:
Shirt:         White spaghetti strap tank top with white scarf
Pants:        Dark blue skinny jeans
Shoes:       Brown, distressed, leather heeled boots

Catherine enjoyed a night out with friends at Whiskey Mist in Mayfair, London. William was serving aboard the HMS Iron Duke in the Carribbean.

Catherine wore a white, spaghetti strap tank-top and a white scarf, with dark blue skinny jeans, and distressed brown leather boots. She wore her hair loose.

June 16, 2008: Order of the Garter

Date:          June 16, 2008
Where:       Windsor, UK
Event:         Order of the Garter Ceremony

Wardrobe:
Suit:           Black suit with micro white polka dots
Hat:            Philip Treacy, Large black saucer hat with black and white feathering
Shoes:       Black heels
Purse:        Black clutch

Catherine attended her first royal event as a guest at the 2008 Order of the Garter ceremony, in which William was inducted as the 1000th Knight of the Garter. She was escorted by Prince Harry and enjoyed the company of others within the Royal Family.
Catherine wore a black suit with small white polka dots, previously seen on a trip to Dublin in 2007. She wore black heels, and a black saucer Philip Treacy hat with black and white feathering. She carried a black clutch.

June 7, 2008: Boodles Boxing Ball

Date:          June 7, 2008

Where:       Royal Lancaster Hotel, London, UK

Event:        Boodles Boxing Ball

Wardrobe:
Dress:       Issa wrap halter dress in pink
Purse:       Black clutch with glittery strap
Shoes:      Black heels

William and Catherine attended the 2008 Boodle Boxing Box at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London. The Ball benefitted the Starlight Children's Foundation and included a boxing match featuring William's friend from Eton, James Meade. Also in attendance were Prince Harry and his girlfriend, Chelsy Davy.

Catherine chose an Issa pink halter dress which gathered at the naval. She accessorized with black heels and carried a black clutch with a glittery clasp.