Today, the radiant-looking Duchess of Cambridge, Catherine, undertook the last engagement of her third pregnancy before going on maternity leave.
TRH The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have arrived to celebrate the Commonwealth with the @GC2018 less than a fortnight away!
They have received a warm welcome to the @CopperBoxArena from pupils at the Chobham Academy bearing flags of Commonwealth nations pic.twitter.com/OLx9Xqwoa2
— SportsAid (@TeamSportsAid) March 22, 2018
Earlier in the day, Kensington Palace confirmed that today’s engagement is the final of Duchess’ engagement before her maternity leave.
One of the most important events on the royal calendar The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting will take place from April 16 to 20 this year. Leaders from all 53 member countries will gather in London and Windsor to reaffirm common values, address the shared global challenges faced, and agree on how to work to create a better future for all Commonwealth citizens, particularly young people.
The concert comes at the end of a week when leaders from around the Commonwealth will be gathered in London for the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting – @Commonwealth18 #CHOGM2018
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) March 21, 2018
The week of the meeting will be concluded with a special birthday concert for the Queen celebrating her lifelong relationship with the Commonwealth on April 21.
Kate and William meeting dignitaries and the heads of @TeamSportsAid as they enter Copper Box Arena pic.twitter.com/Qsys0M1ZfJ
— Simon Perry (@SPerryPeoplemag) March 22, 2018
The day began within London’s Olympic Park at the Copper Box Arena, where Their Royal Highnesses joined a SportsAid event.
Upon arrival, the royal couple was greeted by pupils of Chobham Academy.
Princess Kate, in a coat by Goat, and Prince William chatting to school kids and teachers as they arrive at the Olympic Park for Kate’s last engagements before her maternity leave pic.twitter.com/ss8VYiuvJl
— Simon Perry (@SPerryPeoplemag) March 22, 2018
The couple who is expecting their third baby in a few weeks was in great spirit and presented a stunning image of the Royal Family.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge chat with the kids before moving towards the first engagement of the day including Sportaid.
SportsAid is a national charity that helps young British Sportsmen and women aspiring to be the country’s next Olympic, Paralympic, Commonwealth, and world champions.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge met some wheelchair basketball players, some of whom hope to compete in the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, where the sport will be featured for the first time.
Inside the Copper Box Arena William has been taking part in wheelchair basketball with paralympic hopefuls being supported by @TeamSportsAid pic.twitter.com/ssVCxiSXVR
— Simon Perry (@SPerryPeoplemag) March 22, 2018
Prince William participated in wheelchair basketball and scored a point.
Before leaving the court, William and Catherine posed for a group photograph.
Every year SportsAid supports over 1,000 athletes – the vast majority aged 12-18 – by providing a financial award to help with training and competition costs.
The Duke and Duchess have just met athletes @At_Letee, @AmberAnning, Chris Murray and @JoshuaBainF37 – all of whom are SportsAid recipients
Vera and Amber handed over gifts to be passed on to Prince George and Princess Charlotte – it was the @GC2018 🇦🇺 mascot Borobi! pic.twitter.com/aHuaNrgVnA
— SportsAid (@TeamSportsAid) March 22, 2018
The charity also helps develop other vital skills for professional athletes, such as media training, nutritional advice and performance lifestyle guidance.
🔉The Duke and Duchess get involved in a Commonwealth Quiz!
Today’s visit comes less than a month before the 2018 Commonwealth Games get underway on the Gold Coast of Australia. #GC2018 pic.twitter.com/CXhY5Ln0jZ
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) March 22, 2018
The royal couple got involved in a Commonwealth Quiz, in which athletes, coaches, and supporters were questioned on their knowledge of the Commonwealth.
The next stop of the day was St Luke’s Community Centre in Islington, London where preparations of Commonwealth Big Lunch were going on.
TRH Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) arrive at @StLukesTrust to meet our little #CommonwealthBigLunch guests! @Commonwealth18 pic.twitter.com/Y5wHuXdp94
— Eden Project Communities (@edencommunities) March 22, 2018
The couple arriving at the center.
The Centre provides services and activities for locals at the heart of the EC1 community and has a range of facilities including a fully-equipped Cookery School, which runs community classes on healthy, home cooking, and avoiding food waste.
The Centre hosts a ‘Big Lunch’ every year as part of the Eden Project’s Big Lunch initiative. The Big Lunch aims to encourage as many people as possible to have lunch with members of their community once a year to share food and encourage friendship.
Commonwealth Big Lunches are part of the official celebrations leading up to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) and are taking place from Commonwealth Day on 12th March until 22nd April.
Ahead of the engagement Palace said, “Commonwealth Big Lunches are delivered in partnership with the Eden Project. They are simply about sharing food and bringing people together to celebrate what we have in common. From a couple of people in a back garden to hundreds in a community space, by hosting or attending a lunch you’ll be joining millions of people across the Commonwealth in the official summit celebrations. We already have some exciting lunches confirmed; from a research ship off the coast of South Africa to a school of 30,000 pupils in India, we are aiming for lunch in every Commonwealth country.”
Once again we saw the other side of William and Catherine as they took part in preparations for a Commonwealth Big Lunch where all recipes have come from Commonwealth countries.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge took part in a recipe workshop and discussion in the kitchen with service users, who regularly discuss their favorite dishes and what inspires them to make them.
Video: Prince William got quite competitive as he garnished dishes today – and revealed that curries are his favourite food. pic.twitter.com/5188Qs5njm
— Rebecca English (@RE_DailyMail) March 22, 2018
A video of the visit.
Kate tells Yolanda from Bolivia how much Prince George and Princess Charlotte love making pizza dough and getting their hands messy. pic.twitter.com/4BnGnVFQuZ
— Rebecca English (@RE_DailyMail) March 22, 2018
The Duchess of Cambridge revealed how George and Charlotte love to make their hands messy while making pizza dough.
For today’s event, The Duchess of Cambridge brought some old goodies from her wardrobe and paired them with some new ones. The comfortable coat has remained a constant part of Duchess’ all 3 pregnancies. Catherine wore it the first time in 2013 while expecting Prince George and repeated again on many occasions.
Duchess was wearing her GOAT Redgrave coat. The Classic and Sophisticated nude A lined shaped coat features side seam diagonal welt pockets. The piece is still available in several colours at GOAT.
Catherine paired the coat with a spring suitable floral printed Rosie top from Hobbs London. Offering an elegant boat neck, the Rosie top has flattering three-quarter-length sleeves with notch detailing. The top is currently available at Hobbs London and Bloomingdales.
WhatKateWore reported that it is believed Duchess was wearing the Seraphine Slim Leg Black Maternity Jeans.
The Duchess of Cambridge paired the outfit with Stuart Weitzman Power Pumps.
She carried Mulberry Bayswater clutch.
Her Annoushka pearls and Kiki McDonough hoops finished the look.
Now We will see the Duchess next time with her new baby Prince or Princess. Prince William recently revealed the baby will come sooner than later. I wish The Duchess a happy and healthy maternity leave and safe delivery.
