Bonus Royal Outfit of the Day: April 7

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

Royal Outfit of the Day: March 18

Royal Outfit of the Day: March 18

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Video: The Duchess of Cambridge, along with the Duke of Cambridge, presented shamrocks to the Irish Guards on St. Patrick's Day. She wore a green coat from Hobbs with a Gina Foster hat and green shoes.

There's an ever-so-slight difference in greens here, notably between the hat and the coat - not different enough to be intentional, not quite alike enough to pass the daytime lighting test - and it makes me twitchy. It's an annoying nitpick, I know, and it's not even evident in different light, but this is one of the reasons why I'm not a fan of super matchy accessories. (Not as evident in the video, thank heavens, but click here for picture overload from the Daily Mail.)

Behind her shamrock is the Cartier shamrock brooch dating back to Queen Alexandra in 1901 that has been worn since by royal ladies for Irish Guards engagements.

However! This coat length looks even better on Kate than it does on the model, so kudos.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge present #shamrocks to the #Irish Guards at #StPatricksDay parade @CombatPhot pic.twitter.com/9ijOXupgYf
— British Army (@BritishArmy) March 17, 2014

Photos: PA/InfoReportDigital/Hobbs