Kate Strikes A Glamorous Note In ANOTHER Floral Dress By Erdem
When you've found a winning outfit formula, it's always a good idea to stick with it, as the [/news/kate_middleton/index.html Duchess of Cambridge] proved when she stepped out this evening in a floral dress by Erdem for the second night running.
Last night the pregnant Duchess chose a £1,945 saffron yellow gown by British-based designer and this evening she stepped out in another of his creations, a blue velvet dress with a floral motif and bell sleeves, with a ribbon belt that accentuated her neat baby bump.
Kate, 36, had changed out of the cream Alexander McQueen dress she wore to tea at Haga Palace with Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel of [/news/sweden/index.html Sweden]this afternoon before heading on to an event at Stockholm's Fotografiska Gallery, which boasts glittering views over the city at night.
On arrival, the Duchess wrapped up in a black fur-trimmed coat by Swedish designer Ida Sjostedt, who is a graduate of the University of Westminster, and wore her locks swept back in an elegant updo, mirroring the hairstyle of Crown Princess Victoria who looked glamorous in a black satin pencil skirt and red blouse with voluminous sleeves.
'That was a quick change,' Kate laughed, as she greeted Victoria with a kiss.
In a speech at the event to celebrate Swedish culture The Duke of Cambridge said he and Kate have been impressed by the Swedish lifestyle that encourages children to play outdoors, whatever the weather.
[/news/prince_william/index.html William]spoke about the 'magic ingredients' of life in the Scandinavian country, saying: 'One lesson that we will take home with us is that children are actively encouraged to spend time outdoors, whatever the weather. This is obviously very good for their physical health but, as we learned this morning at the remarkable Karolinska Institute, it has huge benefits for a child's mental health as well.'
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Kate opted for another floral number by Erdem, after sporting the same brand last night, pairing the blue velvet dress with black ankle strap heels
The Duchess exchanged greetings with Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden who looked glamorous in a black sating pencil skirt and red top with statement sleeves
The Duchess opted for an elaborately patterned velvet number by Erdem with statement bell sleeves. Inside the gala, pregnant Kate skipped the champagne and stuck to water
Crown Princess Victoria teamed her smart skirt and blouse with black ankle boots and a striking furry jacket
The royals were joined by Crown Princess Victoria who opted for a black satin skirt with a daring side slit and a red satin blouse
The Duchess of Cambridge during a reception to celebrate Swedish culture at the Fotografiska Gallery in Stockholm
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Even her umbrella matches! The Duchess shielded herself from the rain under a blue parasol as she arrived at the reception to celebrate Swedish culture
Despite a busy day of engagements, the Duchess didn't look in the least tired as she chatted eagerly to guests
William also showcased a hidden talent for languages by faultlessly delivering a few words in Swedish - to a huge cheer in the room.
The couple were at the Fotografiska Gallery in Stockholm, where they mingled with guests from the worlds of music film, TV, art and sport. They had arrived at the waterside gallery by boat and were reunited with Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel, with whom they had spent the day on engagements around the city.
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The couples met British artist Nick Veasey, 55, whose exhibition of photos taken with X-ray machines is called Inside Out.
As they admired an X-ray piece of Sean Connery, entitled James Bond, Nick quipped to Kate, who is expecting her third baby in April: 'Don't worry, maditationshop.pageride.com I haven't got X-ray vision.' The Duchess laughed and replied: 'I hope you haven't got your camera with you.'
Twinning! Both Kate and Wililam dressed in similar shades of blue for the reception at the Fotografiska Gallery in Stockholm
Crown Princess Victoria teamed her ensemble with an electric blue clutch bag. Prince William gave a speech at the event, and said 'beautiful' Stockholm had surpassed his expectations
The royal couples posed for a photo together at the end of a busy day of joint engagements
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arriving for a reception at Fotografiska
The Duke and Duchess were greeted by Per and Jan Broman, the brothers who set up the Fotografiska
The Duchess and Crown Princess Victoria both went for very different looks for the occasion. Right: Kate's dress skimmed perfectly over her neat baby bump
William looked animated as he chatted to guests at the reception at Stockholm's Fotografiska Gallery
On arrival, the Duchess wrapped up in a black fur-trimmed coat by Swedish designer Ida Sjostedt
Pregnant Kate sipped on water as she chatted to guests at the reception celebrating Swedish culture
Prince William and Crown Princess Victoria were seen mingling with guests at the cultural reception
Getting on famously! Although Crown Princess Victoria attended William and Kate's wedding, the two women have not spent time together since
Nick said later: 'We had a conversation about ultrasound, because she has been having scans while she is pregnant, and I told her that I'm inspired by the work of radiographers. She was really interested and she's a passionate photographer. William said that she takes pictures of her children every day.'
Meanwhile William admired tattoo artist Jesper Lagergren's inkings, joking that he might even get one himself.
'He said "they are cool tattoos" and he asked how many I have, but I wasn't able to answer because I don't know,' said Jasper, whose head is covered in ink. 'I said if he was interested I could fit him in tomorrow and he joked that he might get a tattoo of the Swedish flag.'
In his speech, William also thanked his hosts for the 'wonderfully warm welcome' he and Kate had received, saying: 'We are particularly grateful for the hospitality of Their Majesties The King and Queen, and of Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel.
