December 18, 2010: Teenage Cancer Trust Christmas Spectacular

Date:          December 18, 2010
Where:       Fakenham, Norfolk, UK
Event:         Teenage Cancer Trust Christmas Spectacular

Wardrobe:
Dress:        Temperley "Titan"
Jacket:       Black blazer
Purse:        Black cluth
Shoes:       Black heels with black hose

William and Catherine stepped out for their first public appearance together since their Engagement, in Fakenham, for the Teenage Cancer Trust Christmas Spectacular.

Catherine wore the Temperley "Titan" dress, a white dress with black detailing on the chest, from the Autumn '09 collection. She topped it with a solid black blazer. She wore black heels and black hose, and accessorized with a black clutch. She wore her hair down with ends curled.



December 11, 2010: Official Engagement Portrait 2

Date:          December 11, 2010

Where:       London, UK

Event:        Official Engagement Portrait #2

Wardrobe:

Blouse:       Whistles, cream ruffled blouse



Whistles cream ruffle blouse

William and Catherine's official engagement portraits were released on December 11, 2010. The portraits were taken by Mario Testino, Princess Diana's favorite photographer. Catherine reportedly did her own make-up, and her hair was done by her longtime hair stylist, James Pryce, of  the Richard Ward Salon.

For the second, casual portrait, Catherine wore a Whistles cream, silk blouse with ruffle details on the front. It was originally from the Autumn/Winter 2008 collection. It was since re-issued in April 2011 and called the Kate. The original blouse sounds for £95, while the re-issued version sells for £125.

December 11, 2010: Official Engagement Portrait 1

Date:         December 11, 2010
Where:      St. James' Palace, London, UK
Event:        Official Portrait 1

Wardrobe:
Dress:       Reiss "Nanette" in cream
Earrings:    Links of London "Hope Egg"




Reiss "Nanette"



Links of London "Hope Egg" earrings

William and Catherine's official engagement portraits were released on December 11, 2010. The portraits were taken by Mario Testino, Princess Diana's favorite photographer. Catherine reportedly did her own make-up, and her hair was done by her longtime hair stylist, James Pryce, of  the Richard Ward Salon.

For the first, formal portrait, Catherine wore the Reiss "Nanette" dress, which features 3/4 sleeves, an asymmetric draped neck line, side pockets, and tulip hemline. The front has a ruffle and zipper that fastens the dress. The dress almost immediately sold out. It has since been re-released in the UK and the US, both selling out quickly. Catherine accessorized with Links of London "Hope Egg" earrings.

November 17, 2010: Spotted at Westminster

Date:          November 17, 2010

Where:       Westminster Abbey, London, UK

Event:         Private Visit at the Abbey to confirm Wedding Venue

Wardrobe:

Coat:          Reiss "Olivia" double breasted coat.



Catherine was spotted leaving Westminster Abbey, the day after the Engagement Announcement, with her parents, church officials, and security personnel. It would be where the couple decided to marry.

Catherine wore the Reiss "Olivia" woolen, double breasted, trenchcoat, an item she has been seen wearing many times. She wore her hair down.

November 16, 2010: Engagement Announcemnt

Date:          November 16, 2010

Where:       St. James' Palace, London

Event:         Official Engagement Announcement

Wardrobe:

Dress:        Issa, royal blue wrap dress

Shoes:       Black heels

Necklace:  Tiffany & Co. "Cabochon by the Yard" by Elsa Peretti 



Tiffany & Co "Cabochon by the Yard" by Elsa Peretti

William and Catherine officially announced their Engagement on November 16, 2010. The official announcement came from the Prince of Wales' twitter account , Clarence House.

"The Prince of Wales is delighted to announce the engagement of Prince William to Miss Catherine Middleton"

The Queen, and Buckingham Palace responded from their own twitter:

"The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh are absolutely delighted at the news of Prince William and Catherine Middleton's engagement."

William presented Catherine with his mother, Princess Diana's sapphire and diamond engagement ring from Garrard's. He proposed on a private holiday in Kenya.

Catherine's Engagemnet Ring

Catherine wore a long sleeved, royal blue, Issa wrap dress with black heels. She wore her hair down, with large curls at the end.

October 23, 2010: Wedding of Harry Meade and Rosie Bradford

Date:          October 23, 2010
Where:       Gloucestershire, UK
Event:         Wedding of Harry Meade and Rosie Bradford

Wardrobe:
Dress:         Issa in cobalt blue
Hat;            Philip Somerville
Shoes:         Black heels
Jacket:        Black blazer

William and Catherine attended the wedding of Harry Meade and Rosemarie, "Rosie" Bradford. Harry is a longtime friend of William's. The pair each had a tan, from a recent safari in Kenya, which would later be revealed to have been where the couple became engaged. Engagement rumours were extremely high at the time due to this being the first time the couple had been seen in public together for 104 days. The couple also had usually attended events, arriving separately to avoid attention, however the couple arrived together to this event. Leaks that the Royal Mint had been commissioned to create a commemorative wedding coin had also been spread. The couple appeared relaxed and happy, most likely due to their, then secret, engagement.

Catherine wore a striking cobalt blue dress by Issa. She topped it with a basic black blazer and wore black heels with a black, wide brimmed Philip Somerville hat. She wore her hair down.

July 10, 2010: Chakravarty Cup

Date:          July 10, 2010
Where:       Beauford Polo Club, Gloucestershire, UK
Event:        Chakravarty Cup

Wardrobe:
Dress:         Pale green dress with black belt
Shoes:        Black espadrille wedges
Sweater:     Cream cardigan
Purse:         Tan bag
Sunglasses:  Oversized

Catherine attended the Chakravarty Polo Cup at the Beaufort Polo Club in Gloucestershire, UK. The event was held to raise funds for charities including the English Schools’ Swimming Association and Wellchild.

Catherine wore a summery, pale green dress, tied with a black belt. She wore oversized sunglasses, a large tan bag, and carried a cream cardigan. She wore black espadrille wedges and was seen laughing and joking with friends.

May 7, 2010: Charlie and Lucy Savory Wedding

Date:          May 7, 2010

Where:       UK

Event:         Wedding of Charlie and Lucy Savory

Wardrobe:

Dress:         Collette Dinnigan pink lace dress

Jacket:        Pale pink blazer

Shoes:         Pale pink heels

Hat:            Pink floral clip

Purse:         Pale pink clutch

Catherine attended the wedding of friends, Charlie and Lucy Savory. She wore her pink lace Collette Dinnigan dress, previously worn several times, and a pale pink blazer, shoes, and clutch. Instead of a hat, she wore a pink floral clip in half-up hair.

May 1, 2010: Wedding of Oliver Baker and Melissa Nicholson

Date:          May 1, 2010
Where:       St. Andrews, Scotland
Event:         Wedding of Mel Nicholson and Oli Baker

Wardrobe:
Coat:          Day Birger et Mikkelsen, gold brocade
Hat:            Black pillbox fascinator
Purse:         Black clutch
Shoes:        Black heels

William and Catherine attended the wedding of univeristy friends, Oliver Baker and Melissa Nicholson. The site was in St. Andrews, Scotland, where the couple first met.

Catherine wore the gold brocade Day Birger et Mikkelsen coat, previously worn to Laura Parker-Bowles' wedding in 2006. She wore a black fascinator, previously worn to Peter Philips' wedding. She also wore black heels and carried a black clutch.

April 26, 2010: Jardine Wedding

Date:          April 26, 2010
Where:       UK
Event:         Wedding of David Jardine-Paterson and Emilia d'Erlanger

Wardrobe:
Dress:         Isaa, red wrap dress
Hat:            Red, feather, fascinator
Shoes:        Black, patent heels
Purse:         Aspinal of London, Eaton clutch with chain
Earrings:     Cassandra Goad gold "Temple of Heaven Gold Girandole

  

 

Aspinal of London "Eaton" clutch with chain

Cassandra Goad "Temple of Heaven Girandole"

William and Catherine attended the wedding of friends, David Jardine-Paterson and Emilia d'Erlanger. Emilia is an ex-girlfriend of William's, and David is the brother, of Kate's sister's ex-boyfriend, JJ.

Catherine wore a red wrap dress by Issa featuring an opening in the back. She wore patent black heels and carried a black Aspital of London "Eaton" clutch with a chain. She accessorized with a red, feathery fascinator, and Cassandra Goad "Temple of Heaven" earrings.