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Title : The Cambridges' Paris Schedule, What Kate Might Wear & Merci Maman's Mother's Day Discount!
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The Cambridges' Paris Schedule, What Kate Might Wear & Merci Maman's Mother's Day Discount!
Good evening dear readers,We are just days away from the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's two-day trip to Paris. I had anticipated an official itinerary would have been issued by now, via Kensington Palace's Twitter account. Presumably it will come at some point, however, it seems the media were issued with a more detailed itinerary last week, which was shared across several websites, but wasn't widely written about in the mainstream media. As we are so close to the trip, I thought it appropriate to share what news is available from reliable sources.
Friday, 17 March
It all kicks off on Friday, before William and Kate fly to Paris. William and Kate will visit the 1st Battalion Irish Guards at Cavalry Barracks, Hounslow. 350 soldiers will march to the Parade Square at Cavalry Barracks led by their mascot, the Irish Wolfhound Domhnall. Kate will present the shamrock to officers and warrant officers. The parade will conclude with a march-past where Prince William will take the salute.
William and Kate will likely be with the Irish Guards until around lunchtime and will travel to Paris afterwards. What's on their schedule for day one? Whilst all the details are not available Royal Central has shared relevant information from last week's press release. Upon arrival on Friday afternoon the Cambridges are set to meet a government representative. They will then attend a reception at the British Embassy Paris to mark the launch of "Les Voisons" which will celebrate cultural ties between the United Kingdom and France.
More from Royal Central:
'According to the official press release, Their Royal Highnesses will meet young French leaders from the arts, sports, fashion, business, and voluntary sectors, as well as young military award winners. The reception will be hosted by the Queen’s Ambassador to France.'
That evening, the most glamorous event of the trip takes place - a black-tie dinner hosted by the Ambassador at the British Embassy Paris. I would imagine we'll see Kate in a gown for this one. It will be interesting to learn more about the guests and potential speeches.
Saturday, 18 March
Saturday will see the Cambridges visit Les Invalides - a complex of buildings in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, France, containing museums and monuments, all relating to the military history of France, as well as a hospital and a retirement home for war veterans, the building's original purpose. This is an incredibly important part of the visit which will see the royal couple meet survivors and first responders involved in the terrorist attacks at the Bataclan Theatre in Paris as well as the lorry attack in Nice on Bastille Day last year.
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William and Kate will then attend a Six Nations Rugby Match between Wales and France. This will mark Prince William's first engagement as Patron of the Welsh Rugby Union since Her Majest stepped down as its Patron in December 2016. As my other half is quite the rugby fan, I'm reliably informed the match will be live on the BBC at 2.45 pm.
At this point, we do not know if the couple will have any engagements after the rugby match. Regarding Friday's schedule, with the reception and dinner it looks pretty full. As I mentioned earlier, I think a more comprehensive press release will be forthcoming, and this post will be updated as soon as it is available. What do you think of the itinerary thus far?
Paris is not only the city of love, it's also one of the fashion capitals of the world and since the trip was announced you've all been discussing some excellent potential designers for the Duchess. What will Kate need in her suitcase? I would imagine Kate will change her outfit from the St Patrick's Day parade for her Paris arrival. I think this would be a fabulous occasion to debut a classic Chanel suit. Not only would it pay homage to the country but a timeless Chanel look would be the perfect choice to carry Kate from the airport, to meeting a government representative, and to the reception at the British Embassy. Below, we see suits by the iconic brand through the decades.
In signature fabrics like tweed and bouclé, Chanel suits are a perfect mélange of femininity, polish and timelessness.
Below, we see the late Princess Diana wearing Chanel for a 1988 visit to France.
Another iconic brand discussed was Lanvin. The oldest existing French couture house was founded in 1889 by designer Jeanne Lanvin after the birth of her daughter, whose likeness is featured in the label’s emblem of a mother and child. Celebrated for a refined sense of Parisian elegance, the women’s ready-to-wear and accessories lines focus on monochrome colour choices, luxurious fabrics, and fluid silhouettes. For more than a decade, Lucas Ossendrijver has been designing the brand’s menswear collection, bringing his sportswear sensibility to impeccably tailored suits and separates. Three Parisian looks that would work with the itinerary: the gorgeous Draped Satin Gown, the classic Silk Tieneck Blouse and Tweed Skirt and the Crepe Shift Dress.
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The Duchess may choose to give a nod to France through an accessory such as a clutch or handbag. When one thinks of such, Hermés is the first brand that springs to mind. The French high fashion luxury goods manufacturer was established in 1837. Among its most well-known items is the highly coveted Kelly bag. Named after Grace Kelly who fell in love with the brand's bags on the set of Hitchcock's Rear Window. The bag is a trapezium closed with two straps. Four studs on the bottom, itself made of three layers of leather enable it to stand on the ground. The construction of each Kelly bag requires 18 to 25 hours of handicraft, with each item being created by a single artisan, resulting in high retail prices.
Below, the Kelly Bag in crocodile and a Hermés silk scarf, another iconic item which would be a perfectly chic accessory for the Duchess.
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When considering French designers already worn by Kate, Roland Mouret is very much top off the list when it comes to potential possibilities for the black-tie dinner on Friday night. Kate has already worn two gowns - working directly with the designer. Could we see a third for the dinner? Browsing through the designer's website there's an abundance of possibilities for Kate. What do you think of the Gildin Gown featuring the off-the-shoulder look Kate's been enjoying? We also see the very pretty Pritchard Gown.
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Looks from Paule Ka's Resort 2017 Collection.
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Do you have any style predictions for Kate in Paris? As Audrey Hepburn said in Sabrina: "Paris is always a good idea." I'm very much looking forward to seeing what the visit brings both in terms of events and style.
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With Paris very much on our minds, our next segment involves a brand worn by the Duchess with French origins. To celebrate Mother's Day, which is less than two weeks away, the lovely folks at Merci Maman are offering readers an exclusive 15% Discount with the code duchess15
The Merci Maman journey began in 2007 when a French mum, Béatrice de Montille, living in London crafted her first bracelet at her kitchen table. Ten years later she and her husband Arnaud work with a team of twenty in their London studio. Merci Maman translates to 'Thank You Mummy' in English celebrating the mother and child bond. The ability to personalise and engrave jewellery is one of the most interesting points: "Our personalised jewellery tells your story and is truly unique. Every bracelet, necklace or accessory is hand-engraved with love in London to celebrate love, joy and friendship. The personalisations are all hand engraved with elegance and precision, making the gift giving and receiving experience extra special. Every element, from the materials and crafting skills to the distinctive signature orange boxes, is used to create the perfect gifts for your loved ones to cherish."
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Having personalised and wearable jewellery to commemorate special occasions is always an important addition to one's jewellery box - and no doubt this caught Kate's eye following the birth of Prince George. Kate was spotted wearing her Duchess Necklace during a shopping trip in London in October 2013. Founder Béatrice de Montille was thrilled when she discovered Kate wore one of her pieces and told Hello!: "I was so delighted to see Kate wearing it. I see her as the most inspirational woman of our generation. Pippa sent us a lovely email in early 2012 thanking us for one bracelet we had sent her. So when Prince George was born, we asked her to pass on this gift for Kate and we are so thrilled she has worn it."
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A closer look at Kate's gold plated necklace which has three charms: a disc engraved with 'George Alexander Louis', a heart engraved with 'W' for William, and the figure of a little boy.
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More on the necklace from the product description:
'Kate wears a gold plated necklace but you can create the same in silver here. Choose a boy or a girl charm then we will engrave the initial of the dad on the mini heart and finally the baby’s name and his/her date of birth on the disc. For those of you with several children, we can engrave their names and dates of birth on the disc, and put up to 3 baby charms on the chain.'
The Duchess Necklace is available from £79 in gold or silver, with various chain lengths, charms of your choosing, and can be engraved with a name or personalised message.
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To mark Mother's Day several limited edition gift sets are available including the Mother's Day Limited Edition Gem Gift Set. A beautifully presented gift box comprising of the personalised Freya Necklace which incorporates a natural Mother of Pearl gemstone pendant with a personalised message, and body oil and hand cream from Aurelia - an award-winning brand with products made from neroli, lavender rose and mandarin, suitable for all skin types.
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Also available from £49 the Mother's Day Little Treasure Gift Set with the bestselling personalised engraved bangle and Aurelia calming botanical essence, hand cream and body oil.
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The Mother's Day Merci Maman Necklace is an elegant piece hand-engraved with the Merci Maman logo on the front and the names of your children or message of your choosing on the reverse. Chain lengths are available from 45cm to 80cm as shown in the image below. The necklace is available from £49.
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There are oodles of treasures available on the website including the Personalised Boho Necklace with a Rose Chalcedony gemstone and a fashionable hammered disc. We also see the Personalised Lariat Necklace.
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The very pretty Personalised Initial Ring Duo comes in sterling silver, gold plated and rose gold plated from £39 "Choose between 3 designs – disc, heart or star – and we’ll engrave your ring with the initial of your choice. It will come delivered in a beautiful ring box and makes a very feminine gift for special occasions."
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The Personalised Hammered Open Bangles and the Personalised Leather Wrap Family Bracelet with leather made in Italy.
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A selection of memorable pieces with striking designs include the Tree of Life Necklace, the Personalised Pastille Earrings, the Personalised Trio Gem Stacking Ring and the Birthstone Necklace.
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There's an array of keepsake pieces available for christenings and communions.
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Home by Merci Maman is one of the recent additions new to the brand offering personalised items and sets suitable for the home. Below, the Mummy & Baby Girl Box with a personalised heart bracelet for mum and an embroidered hooded towel for baby. Other items include the Personal Embroidered Muslin Gift Set, Personalised Embroidered Towel Duo and Personalised Bathrobes (Anyone reminded of Prince George meeting President Obama? :)).
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A reminder that customers can add a free gift box to their orders and choose from a selection of greeting cards.
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The code 'duchess15' is valid until Mother's Day. Should you wish to find out more about Merci Maman or follow them on social media the website is here, the Facebook Page is here and their Twitter Feed can be found here. Information on delivery is available on this page.
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And finally, for those asking about Prince William's ski trip, details are just coming through, however it's been reported the Prince enjoyed a boys weekend in Verbier with friends Guy Pelly, James Meade and Thomas van Straubenzee. There's images from the trip available on the Mail Online.
We'll see you on Friday :)
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