Down-to-earth Duchess! Kate Middleton is joined by Prince William for first engagement at Cop26
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One scrubs up well! Kate Middleton dazzles in a custom blue Eponine coat dress next to dapper Prince William as pair attend Earthshot reception at Cop26 just hours after getting muddy with the Scouts
The Duchess of Cambridge proved she scrubbed up well tonight as she swapped her muddy outdoor outfit for a dazzling Eponine coat dress to attend the Earthshot reception at Cop26 in Glasgow tonight Comes after royal couple joined a group of Scouts to discuss how young people can tackle climate change Joined by Prince Charles, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and Boris Johnson as well as key members of the Sustainable Markets Initiative and the Winners and Finalists of the first Earthshot Prize Awards
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Kate Middleton looked the picture of poise in a the coat dress and navy heels as she walked alongside Prince William in a dapper suit as they arrived at the Clydeside Distillery just hours after getting her hands dirty as she threw mud with Scouts in the Scottish city.
Wearing her hair back in a low bun, the Duchess opted for a glamorous make-up look for the ceremony tonight where she was hosted Prince Charles, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and Boris Johnson as well as key members of the Sustainable Markets Initiative and the winners and finalists of the first Earthshot Prize Awards.
Her custom dress came from Eponine’s SS20 collection and made from a double wool crepe fabric, the price is available on application but similar items cost around £2400.
The Duchess of Cambridge proved she scrubbed up well tonight as she swapped her muddy outdoor outfit for a dazzling evening gown to attend the Earthshot reception at Cop26 in Glasgow tonight.
Not so sure! William didn’t look pleased as his wife offered him a tub of dead larvae which is used to feed livestock
One is not impressed! Duke of Cambridge looked less than impressed with the offering – while his wife looked delighed
Relaxed royal! Kate laughs as she offers a tub of dead larvae, used as livestock feed, to guests at a reception
Kate Middleton looked the picture of poise in a blue coat dress and navy heels as she walked alongside Prince William in a dapper suit.
William and Kate joined Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall for the ceremony in Glasgow this evening
Boris Johnson greets Prince William and Kate as they arrive to attend an evening reception to mark the opening day of the COP26 U.N. Climate Summit
Look electric in blue like the Duchess of Cambridge wearing Eponine
The Duchess of Cambridge debuted a brand new coat dress for a reception at the Cop26 conference in Glasgow this evening. It suits her down to the ground.
It’s by Eponine, the London-based label that Kate has turned to again and again in the past. The tailoring on this design is razor sharp, and we love the double button detailing and longer length. Add in some dazzling earrings and navy suede heels and it’s a flawless look.
It’s from the Spring/Summer ’20 Couture collection and is price on application, so click through to find out more.
Or check out our lookalike options, ranging from Alexis Mabille to Nardos.
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Although it’s believed the royal hasn’t worn the dress in public before, it’s likely it’s not new as the collection is 18 months old.
The duchess added a touch of glam with dazzling diamond earrings and a poppy badge ahead of Remembrance Sunday.
Meanwhile, Camilla, 74, opted for a teal Bruce Oldfield featuring buttons recycled from another outfit while Prince Charles also opted for a suit.
William and Kate’s appearance comes just hours after royal couple, both 39, visited Alexandra Park Sports Hub in Dennistoun to meet with Scouts from and learn more about the group’s’ #PromiseToThePlanet campaign.
During the reception, guests heard as the Queen issued a rallying cry to world leaders attending Cop26 urging them to work together in ‘common cause’ to tackle climate change and ‘solve the most insurmountable problems’.
In a video message played during a welcoming reception for presidents and prime ministers, she hoped the summit’s legacy would be that they recognised ‘the time for words has now moved to the time for action’.
Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge listened to her message which was recorded on Friday at Windsor Castle.
The Queen paid a heartfelt tribute to ‘my dear late husband’ the Duke of Edinburgh for his environmental awareness in raising the issue more than 50 years ago.
The duchess added a touch of glam with dazzling diamond earrings and a poppy badge ahead of Remembrance Sunday
Wearing her hair back in a low bun, the Duchess opted for a glamorous make-up look for the ceremony tonight where she was hosted Prince Charles, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and Boris Johnson as well as key members of the Sustainable Markets Initiative and the winners and finalists of the first Earthshot Prize Awards.
William and Kate speak with guests at a reception for the key members of the Sustainable Markets Initiative and the Winners and Finalists of the first Earthshot Prize Awards at the Clydeside Distillery, on the sidelines of the COP26 UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow
German Chancellor Angela Merkel, left, speaks to Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall as they attend an evening reception to mark the opening day of the COP26
Catching up! Angela Merkl and Camilla speak at a reception for the key members of the Sustainable Markets Initiative and the Winners and Finalists of the first Earthshot Prize Awards at the Clydeside Distillery
Prince of Wales speaks to guests at a reception for the key members of the Sustainable Markets Initiative and the Winners and Finalists of the first Earthshot Prize Awards at the Clydeside Distillery
The couple ensured they spoke to dozens of guests at the ceremony this evening
Gorgeous in green! Camilla looked delighted to chat to guest at the reception held by Prince William and Kate
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau, left, speaks to Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall as they attend an evening reception to mark the opening day of the COP26
Senior members of the royal famly including Kate Middleton (left) and Princes William and Charles (right) were out in force to promote action on climate change tonight
Kate Middleton speaks to Prince William and Camilla at the reception of the first day of COP26 tonight
In a rare public expression of emotion, the monarch said it was a ‘source of great pride’ the important role he played in encouraging people to look after the natural world, and she ‘could not be more proud’ of the Prince of Wales and Duke of Cambridge who have continued his work.
Earlier today, the royal couple arrived in the Scottish city for the COP26 conference which has brought world leaders together to discuss urgent action on climate change.
The couple were described as a ‘real inspiration’ to Scouts whom they joined in a workshop about how to lead a greener life.
William and Kate made vegetarian burgers, repaired bicycles, and helped to re-wild a grassy bank with the boys at Alexandra Park in Dennistoun, Glasgow, while world leaders met at Cop26 nearby.
Kate dressed down in black jeans, a black polo neck a khaki green gilet, her favourite pair of £250 See by Chloe boots and a Scouts woggle to meet Cub and Beaver Scouts this afternoon.
The Duchess, who is President of the Scouts and was a Brownie growing up, appeared in good spirits during the outdoor engagement as she beamed and threw dirt as part of a ‘wild flower bombing’ bombing activity where they joined the children to throw soil packed with seeds onto a grassy bank.
The mother-of-three finished the look with her trusty brown suede See By Chloé boots, which feature leather trim detailing on a round-toe, lace-up base.
The workshop was part of the international Promise To The Planet campaign, which aims to teach 57 million Scouts how to lead more environmentally friendly lives.
Both sporting red poppies on their lapels, the royal couple had travelled to Scotland by train and were driven to the park in an electric Jaguar I-Pace, where they met 20 members of the 105th Glasgow Scout Group.
Fun-loving Kate jokingly threatened to slap her husband’s face with her dirty gloves as they made wildflower seed-bombs with the youngsters.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were in their element as they met with a Scouts Group during a visit to Glasgow today (pictured)
Getting their hands dirty! The couple also delved into ‘wildflower planting’ with the children and grabbed handfuls of soil to plant at the site
During the outing the couple took part in ‘wild flower bombing’ where they joined the children to throw soil packed with seeds onto a grassy bank
A joyous occasion! Not afraid to get her hands dirty, the Duchess looked delighted after she threw seeds bombs today
Helping out! Her Royal Highness wasn’t afraid to help Scouts out at the event today
While making vegetarian burgers with the boys, William asked if they had ever tried one before and whether they liked them more than meat burgers.
Meanwhile, Kate, wearing a Scout neckerchief with a khaki gilet and black trousers, helped to prepare ingredients and asked the boys: ‘Do you get enough veg at school?’
The couple helped the youngsters tighten bike brakes and fix loose handlebars before joining the children mixing flour, soil and wildflowers into seed-bombs, which they threw at a grassy bank to encourage natural growth.
Taking advice from one Scout about re-wilding, William, who wore a navy jumper and trousers, told him: ‘You’ve done this a few times before, haven’t you?’
‘You’re doing well. You’re leading us very well.’
Eddie O’Rourke, who supports Scout groups in Glasgow and Lanarkshire as district commissioner, described the royal couple as a ‘real inspiration’ to the boys.
He said: ‘They were a real inspiration to all the Scouts who are working hard to make changes to protect the planet.’
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge after they threw seed bombs as they met members of the Scouts during a visit to celebrate the Scouts PromiseToThePlanet campaign at Alexandra Park Sports Hub, Dennistoun,
The beaming Duchess of Cambridge, 39, was in high spirits as she met with a Scouts Group during a visit to Glasgow today (pictured)
Prince William and Kate Middleton, both 39, visited Alexandra Park Sports Hub in Dennistoun to meet with Scouts from across the area and learn more about the Scouts’ #PromiseToThePlanet campaign
Kate was named joint president of the Scouts last year. Kate is sharing the position – her first presidency of an organisation – with the Queen’s cousin, the Duke of Kent, who has been president of the youth movement since 1975
Throwing rocks! TRH the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have fun taking part in Scout activities in Glasgow today
Sporty Kate was the picture of casual cool as she joined others at the Scout ground in Glasgow
The royal couple also met 12-year-old Cop26 ambassador Lewis Howe, who is among 26 Scouts who have been selected by the Government to showcase how ordinary people are taking action to combat climate change.
Lewis, from the 1st Laurencekirk Scouts in Aberdeenshire, has been challenging Scottish schools to cut food waste by using surplus stock to provide meals for vulnerable people.
He said: ‘I have been inspired by my Scouts leaders and the amazing actions of my fellow Scouts.’
Proving her eco credentials, Kate wore a recycled number. The Duchess wore the boots three times last year, including for a visit to a community garden in north London in January, and to the Scouts London headquarters in March.
Kate was named joint president of the Scouts last year. Kate is sharing the position – her first presidency of an organisation – with the Queen’s cousin, the Duke of Kent, who has been president of the youth movement since 1975.
Prince William could be seen peering closely at a bike workshop during his outing in Glasgow to meet with Scouts earlier this afternoon
A close up of The Duchess of Cambridge’s hands – and her sparkling wedding ring – as she makes a seed bombs during her visit to celebrate the Scouts
Meanwhile Kate appeared in high spirits as she leant down to speak with Scouts who were serving up food and practicing their cooking skills
Kate and Prince William could be seen beaming as they met with the group of Scouts and their parents during the outing in Glasgow today
The couple could be seen joking with one another as they arrived for their first outing for the Cop26 conference today in Glasgow
The Duke and Duchess could be seen sharing a laugh with the Scouts as they arrived at the engagement in Glasgow earlier today
At one stage, the mother-of-three could be seen gazing up at her husband, before they both received special woggles as part of their visit
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrived for a visit to celebrate the Scouts PromiseToThePlanet campaign in Glasgow this afternoon
Meanwhile the royal’s hair cascaded around her shoulder in looser tonged waves, with the emphasis on sleek and natural rather than voluminous and bouncy
She could be seen carrying a biscuit snack during one stage of the engagement and waved to Scouts who had gathered to meet her (pictured left and right)
The Duchess appeared in high spirits as she took part in her first engagement as part of the Cop26 conference today (pictured)
One of their hosts was 12-year-old Lewis Howe, one of the 26 #OneStepGreener Ambassadors recently announced by the UK Government – extraordinary, everyday people who are going above and beyond for the climate.
Through Scouting, Lewis is taking positive action on the issues that matter to him the most and challenging all Scottish schools to reduce food waste by using surplus food to create meals for those in need using environmentally friendly packaging.
Kate was previously a volunteer with a Cub Scout pack when she and the Duke of Cambridge lived in Anglesey, North Wales.
She has carried out numerous visits to Scout groups over the years, including joining Cubs in North Wootton, near King’s Lynn in Norfolk, in 2016 to celebrate 100 years of the youth movement and visiting the Scouts’ headquarters in Gilwell Park in Essex in 2019.
Kate dressed down in black jeans, a black polo neck a khaki green gilet, her favourite pair of See by Chloe boots and a Scouts woggle to meet Cub and Beaver Scouts this afternoon
Kate dressed down in black jeans, a black polo neck a khaki green gilet, her favourite pair of See by Chloe boots and a Scouts woggle to meet Cub and Beaver Scouts this afternoon
The couple could be seen chatting with a group of the Scouts to celebrate the PromiseToThePlanet campaign at Alexandra Park Sports Hub, Dennistoun (pictured)
Prince William appeared particularly impressed by one young Scouts collection of badges, and could be seen gesturing to several
The Duke and Duchess went on to take part in activities that demonstrate how Scouting is helping to equip young people with the skills to tackle climate change
The couple donned face masks as they arrived at the engagement earlier today before removing the coverings to meet with the Scouts
The Duchess has previously volunteered with the Scouts on Angelsey and was a Brownie growing up. Pictured: Kate wearing a yellow sweatshirt, khaki skirt and yellow necktie as she joined the Brownies in September 1990 at St Peter’s Church Hall
