The Westleton Crown

We reported over the weekend that Will and Kate spent the day before their first wedding anniversary attending the wedding of one of Kate’s close friends from Marlborough College. Now, we’ve learned from PEOPLE that the couple spent the eve of their anniversary with other wedding guests, staying at the nearby intimate Westleton Crown in Suffolk.

Swan Room

The couple stayed in the “Swan Room” ($267) of the quaint 34-bedroom inn that had been rented out for wedding guests. A hotel source shared, “They would have been familiar with everyone who was staying at the hotel.” The source also revealed that they woke on the day of their anniversary and had breakfast with the other guests before departing to celebrate the rest of the day together.

Sounds like a wonderful romantic weekend to us!

Will & Kate Brave the Rain, Attending a Friend's Wedding

What better way to celebrate your first anniversary weekend than by attending a friend’s wedding…and that’s just what Will and Kate did on Saturday!

The newlyweds attended a small ceremony for longtime friend of Kate, Hannah Gillingham and her fiancee Robert Carter in Wingfield, Suffolk. Kate and Hannah attended Marlborough College together where they were close mates and members of various sports teams together. Fresh off of her couple of weeks of bad press, Pippa Middleton was also in attendance at the low-key nuptials.

While the gathering was a far-cry from the pomp and circumstance of the Duchess’ own wedding last year, the Daily Mail reports that Kate loved catching up with her old friends, some of whom she hadn’t seen for several years. Certain not to upstage the bride, Kate chose to reach into her closet again, recycling the blue lace Erdem dress she was seen wearing during her arrival on the tour of Canada last summer. She teamed the look with a navy and gold belt, matching fascinator, clutch and pumps.

Sources say that after the wedding, Will and Kate headed back to their home in Angelsey, Wales where they spent their anniversary at home. It has been reported that the Duchess planned a quiet romantic day for William, attempting to make fish en papillote – in parchment – to celebrate their first anniversary, which is traditionally symbolized by paper.

Hope the dinner turned out swimmingly, Kate! Congrats!

How Could We Forget "THE KISS?" (And Grace Van Cutsem's reaction?)

Break out the bubbly!

Readers, it is so hard to believe it has been ONE YEAR since we donned our favorite fascinators and stayed up all night to watch the nuptials of Will and Kate. From “the Dress” and the long-awaited wedding ceremony to Pippa’s bum’s massive coming-out party, it was certainly a day we won’t soon forget.

Some say the first year of marriage is usually the most difficult, but it seems to us that Will and Kate have passed the mark with flying colors! And…what a year it has been! Kate has transitioned into a Royal flawlessly; from her inaugural trip to North America (across Canada and to fabulous Los Angeles) with William to her solo-duties with new charities, we’re pretty sure this is going to be a perfect union for years to come.

In honor of Will and Kate’s First Anniversary, we’ve put together a list of fun articles that document their first year of marriage. Have fun reminiscing…and thanks for coming back time and time again to UKate to share in our love of the Duchess of Cambridge!

Kate Middleton, the commoner who saved the queen
http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/kate-middleton-the-commoner-who-saved-the-queen/2012/04/27/gIQARlrdlT_story.html

What Kate Middleton and Prince William Are Doing for Wedding Anniversary
http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/what-kate-middleton-and-prince-william-are-doing-for-wedding-anniversary-2012274#ixzz1tH917wZJ

Daily Mail - The hair-raising inside story of Kate’s wedding day… by the men behind that unforgettable look
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2136686/Royal-Wedding-anniversary-Hair-raising-inside-story-Kate-Middletons-big-day.html#ixzz1tRu2uZgf

Huffington Post Royal Wedding Anniversary
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/news/royal-wedding-anniversary/

Daily Mail – Pippa’s Year in the Spotlight
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2135720/Pippa-Middleton-Duchess-Cambridges-sisters-12-months-limelight.html

Daily Mail – Will and Kate’s first year
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2135065/Kate-Middleton-Prince-Williams-year-marriage-looked-on.html

CNN – Kate has graduated as “full fledged” royal
http://www.cnn.com/2012/04/26/world/europe/uk-royal-kate-graduates/index.html?hpt=hp_c1

Hello! Magazine – William and Kate: The couple that have conquered the world
http://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/201204187614/william-kate-wedding-anniversary/

Today Show video – Duchess Kate’s First Year As A Married Woman
http://video.today.msnbc.msn.com/today/47202513#47202513

Readers…set your DVRs!

We know you’re all busy sipping spiked-eggnog at numerous holiday parties and burning up the AMEX purchasing gifts. We at UKate advise you to take a little break from it all to watch “William and Kate: Inside the Royal Marriage” with our fave host, the “Today” show’s own Natalie Morales.

The program describes, “Unprecedented access to family, friends and royal insiders, this special reveals what has been happening in the first six months of Will and Kate’s marriage and uncovers all the fascinating facts of every day life for this modern day royal couple.”

While we’re pretty sure this special is going to re-hash many details of the wedding, William and Kate’s first overseas trip to Canada and the U.S. and the ever-so-looming “When will the Royals Reproduce?” discussion; we think it’s probably worth an hour of your precious time. And hey…what a great break from all of the standard holiday programming, right?

“William and Kate: Inside the Royal Marriage” aires Tuesday, December 13 8pmET/7pmCST on NBC!

And…WE’RE BACK!

Sorry for the hiatus readers. We’ve been dealing with a lot of “real world” work and travel lately. That – coupled with the fact that we’ve been short on Kate sightings this month – have made for sparse posting as of late.  And for that, we apologize.

We are back on track today, however, with a Pippa sighting!

While Kate is still in hiding, sis Pip made her debut at London Fashion Week, sitting on the front-row of the catwalk at the Temperley show.

For those of you who may have forgotten, it was Pippa who put Temperley firmly on the map in April when she donned the now-famous emerald colored gown by the label to the evening reception following the Royal Wedding.

Arriving to the event and a gaggle of flashbulbs; Pip shined in a cream and black “Classic Fan Dress” ($1,745) that she reportedly picked up from the Temperley store earlier in the day.

With her hair cascading in loose curls, she paired the look with a black studded clutch and black leather ankle booties. Kate’s sis looked right at home in the limelight, sitting by US actress Rosario Dawson. My do we envy her life!

Wanna get Pip’s look? Head on over to the Temperley Store site where the dress is now on sale…if you can take out a second mortgage to afford it!

Lindsay & Mum Dina Glam-Up for Kardashian Nuptials

Lindsay Lohan “Pulled a Pip” this weekend for Kim Kardashian’s wedding; wearing a white version of the exact same dress Kate’s sis wore to the Royal Wedding reception in April.

Lohan looked quite stunning in the white version of the Temperley gown, accessorizing the look with a sexy up-do and diamond accessories.

We hope she pulled the look off all night as we hear Linds was seen downing shots at the bar…and we all know how that always turns out for her!

Readers – sound off! Who wore the look best…Pippa or Lindsay?



Zara wore Stewart Parvin

It was a sunny gorgeous day in Edinburgh’s Canongate Kirk for the nuptials of Zara Phillips and rugby star Mike Tindall!

Kate wore the same muted pale gold Jane Troughton dress coat she wore to the wedding of Laura Parker Bowles and Harry Lopes back in 2006. But accessorized with a gorgeous new hat. Her dress was hidden from view, perhaps in an attempt to lend some of the fashion lime light to Zara? You’ll know when we do!

Kate recycles again, except for the hat. Love!

Accompanying Kate, (aka, the Countess of Strathearn, when in Scotland) was Wills, the Queen, Prince Philip and Princess Anne.

Zara, wore an elegant ivory silk dress by Edinburgh-trained designer Stewart Parvin. The dress featured a chevron pleated bodice, ending in inverted pleats on a dropped waist creating a bell-shaped silhouette. It also included a concealed structured corset and silk tulle straps that fell into a V-shape at the back, a short train, and a voluptuous silk veil.

She topped it off with the Meander Tiara, lent to her by mother Princess Anne.

We gotta say, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie were looking pretty chic today too. Both were wearing Angela Kelly outfits. For full details, see the Daily Mail.

Princess Beatrice gets it right this time with a chic blue silk fascinator

The 45-minute ceremony was a private affair — there were no cameras inside the church, no order of service was released and only about 1500 onlookers showed up outside the Royal Mile of Edinburgh for a glimpse of the wedding party.

After the ceremony, the Royals headed to Hoylrood Palace for the evening reception. We’re still waiting for pictures and deets on what everyone’s wearing to that tonight — stay tuned readers!

Charles & Diana in Happier Times

Readers, it was 30-years ago that we saw Lady Diana walk down the aisle at St. Paul’s Cathedral to marry Prince Charles – and our fascination with the Windsors began!

We all know how the unhappy marriage ended and the tragic death of Diana that followed, but this was no-doubt one magical day.

Do you remember the wedding? If so, where were you watching?

We were five-years old and watching on the tele early in the wee hours of the morning with our mum; in awe of someone actually becoming a Princess before our very eyes!

It was so amazing to have the same feeling back in April watching Kate wed William – a marriage we think is way more solid that will stand the test of time!

The Duke and Duchess will be attending cousin Zara Phillips’ wedding to rugby player Mike Tindall this weekend in Edinburgh, Scotland. Although it will not be as grand an affair (it is said there will only be 200 guests), it is another Royal Wedding nonetheless. And we’ll be watching to see what designer Kate (and Zara, of course) wear for the big day!

Liz & Kate View the Sarah Burton Creation

Readers, we first informed you back in early June that Kate’s unforgettable wedding gown designed by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen would be going on display.

Today, the Duchess had a private viewing of the exhibition with the Queen at Buckingham Palace.

No detail was spared in the exhibition from the Cartier tiara, veill and gown to the display of the wedding cake that had a traditional first mark made with a ceremonial sword.

Additionally, Kate’s shoes, earrings and even a silk replica of her bridal bouquet have been put on display for the half-million people who are expected to view the annual summer exhibition.

The exhibition is set to officially open today and will run until October 3. For more details, visit: www.royalcollection.org.uk.

Kate looked stunning for the unveiling in a nude-colored wrap dress by one of her go-to designers, Joseph. Multiple Twitter feeds report that the dress is from the Autumn/Winter 20011 collection. The Duchess paired the shoes with her blush Jimmy Choo “Lovely” shoes that she debuted on her recent North American tour.

From what we hear, Queen Elizabeth has been extremely pleased with the Duchess following the flawless wedding performance and grand reception that Kate has received following her first official Royal tour.

Liz has taken such a shining to the the new addition to the Windsor clan, we also hear that she has personally invited William and Kate to holiday at the family retreat at Balmoral later this summer so that she can get to know Kate better.

Sounds like a thumbs-up to us! Well done, Duchess!

(Thanks to UKate reader, Kimberly for the story tips today!)

Happy weekend! We at the UKate Headquarters hope you’ve had an amazing week!

Yep, we’re late on the “Roundup” again! We chalk it up to a few things that have happened over the weekend: lots of Pippa and Kate sightings to report on, a glorious weekend of weather in Seattle we had to take advantage of and watching the Dallas Mavericks with their first NBA Title…Holla!

Thank you to all of our loyal readers who continue to follow us daily and welcome new friends – we’re glad you’re here! We strive to bring all of you breaking news and being your one-stop-shop on all-things Kate, the classiest Royal around!

Wow, was it a busy week of Kate sightings! She kicked her Royal duties into high-gear this week! First, we caught a gander of she and Wills looking absolutely amazing at their first official engagement as a married couple, attending the ultra-exclusive ARK Charity Gala at Kensington Palace.

We then kept up with the couple over the weekend as they attended the Queen’s Trooping the Colour parade on Saturday and celebration of Prince Philip’s 90th birthday today at Windsor Castle.

Oh yeah, and Kate managed to also squeeze in a wedding date with her sis, Pippa. When does this girl sleep?

Speaking of Pippa, we caught up with her earlier in the week as she attended a tennis match with none other than former flame – and current employer – George Percy. And, we finally got word today that Pip’s relationship with former cricketer Alex Loudon may in fact be over.

Finally, we had a couple of fabulous fashion updates and discovered Kate’s wedding dress will be going on display at Buckingham Palace this summer – get your tickets now!

Below are a few of our favorite UKate posts from this week as well as other exciting news on Kate, Pippa, British Royalty, fashion and other Anglophile flourishes! 

William & Kate Make Their Royal Debut in Style Attending the ARK Charity Gala! [ UKate ]

The Middleton Family Returns to The Goring Hotel! [ UKate ]

Kate Middleton “Loving” Married Life with Prince William! [ Metro ]

Fergie Claims that Princess Diana and Kate Would Have Been “Great Friends”. We Think So Too! [ Digital Spy ]

Kate’s Wedding Dress to be Displayed at Buckingham Palace! [ UKate ]

William & Harry Battle on the Polo Field for Charity…and Wills Wins! [ The Mail ]

The Duke & Duchess of Cambridge Had a Busy Weekend of Royal Duties! [ UKate ]

Is Pippa Now a Single Lady? [ UKate ]

William & Kate are Moving to Kensington Palace! [ UKate ]

Was Kate a Victim of a Phone Hack-Attack? [ USA Today ]

Details of William & Kate’s Trip to Los Angeles Leaked! [ Examiner ]