Bonus Royal Outfit of the Day: April 7

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The Cambridge family tour of New Zealand and Australia has commenced.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge with Prince George arrive in Wellington #RoyalvisitNZ pic.twitter.com/rrCgNCtTS2
— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) April 7, 2014

More like "Prince George and his entourage arrive in Wellington", amirite? Little scene stealer covered up my favorite part of any outfit - the diamonds - and I can't even be mad about it.

Brooch peek! Click here for coverage from Stuff.co.nz, including a video and gallery.

Yes, in addition to the red Catherine Walker coat and oh-so-Jackie-O matching Gina Foster pillbox hat, the Duchess borrowed a very appropriate bit of bling from the Queen's vault: the New Zealand Fern Brooch, which you can read more about at the Jewel Vault. Unlike, say, the Maple Leaf Brooch, this one doesn't have a history of loans, so this is a bit special. The tour doesn't have a lot of opportunities for formal jewelry built in, but it will be nice to see if she brings out any other surprises.

P.S. This is a double post day, keep scrolling!
P.P.S.: This blog is taking a couple days off and returning on Thursday, but the Jewel Vault will still be updated in the meantime.

Photo: @ClarenceHouse/Stuff screencap