Catherine, Duchess Of Cambridge And Prince William Indian Pre-Tour Reception: Kate Debuts Saloni Maxi Dress
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On Wednesday, April 6, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge hosted a reception at Kensington Palace. The event offered the royal couple a chance to meet with young people from Bhutan and India in advance of upcoming tour to those countries.
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According to whatkatewore.com, some of the guests were Indian entrepreneurs supported by the UK's Trade and Investment Global Entrepreneur Programme.
They were also given some dietary input by one guest reported The Mirror,
Model Neelam Gill, whose family is originally from the Punjab, said: “For my generation [William and Kate] have always seemed cool and approachable and I felt they were just that in person. “It was really sweet seeing them as a couple.”
She added: “[Catherine] told me that she loved Indian food so I told her that she’d be fine with the spices. But William told me that he struggles with the spices so I told him to watch out.”
Catherine looked stunning as usual, debuting a Saloni Mary Illusion Dot Dress in navy blue. The floor-length frock is a rayon/silk blend featuring a high ruffled neck, full-length sheer sleeves, a sheer/illusion plunging neckline incorporated into the bodice, an exaggerated keyhole opening on the back above the hidden zipper, and a satin sash-style belt.
The dress costs £498 and Saloni says the dress will be available for pre-ordering on the company's website very soon.
The Duchess accessorized with her Cassandra Goad Temple of Heaven earrings and her Rupert Sanderson Malory heels.
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Saloni London was founded by Indian-born Saloni Lodha in 2007 and Richard Palmer of The Express said:
Ms Lodha, who moved to London in 2004 after a spell in Hong Kong, comes from a family of Marwaris, an Indian ethnic group that originates from Rajasthan. Her grandfather owned a fabric shop and all the women in her family only ever wore sarees.
She has described how her heritage has influenced her designs. "I always keep in mind my Indian heritage while designing but don't translate it literally into our clothes," she said.
"I think the way we as a brand celebrate bold colours and patterns is our way of bringing the spirit of India into the collections."
The Duchess was first seen wearing the brand's Martine dress at a Fostering Network engagement in November of last year.
Speaking of Indian food, Prince Harry attended an annual charity event that has quickly become a tradition in the City of London - the Lord Mayor's Big Curry Lunch.
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According to the Telegraph, the popular royal met diners before they sat down to the spicy dish, which has become a staple across the country, and raised funds for ABF The Soldiers' Charity.
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