As we discussed yesterday, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge made a big trip to Wales. Having successfully “waited out” the Rose Hansbury story, “Cholmondeley” is but a mere whisper nowadays, like a fart in a hurricane. So William and Kate are moving ahead with a full schedule – or whatever passes for a full schedule with them. After their first stop at the Caernarfon Coastguard Search and Rescue Helicopter Base, Will and Kate changed up their looks slightly for an outdoor excursion with a Scouts troop on Newborough Beach. Will and Kate helped the kids with some litter clean-up (“Kate took out the trash!”) and then they did a nice little “hike” photo op.
For this part of their day trip, William changed shoes into some trendy-looking sneakers that make him look like the kind of dad who hits on his son’s classmates’ mothers at the gym. Kate changed out of her black boots and put on her trusty old pair of Penelope Chilvers boots which she’s had since her university days. She also took off that terrible red blazer and donned a £350 Troy wax parka coat. So much better, from top to bottom.
Also, Kate got to interact with tons of kids and babies during their events in Wales, and let me tell you… chica is broody AF. She’s going to be preg by the end of the year, if not the end of the summer. As we discussed in episode 14 of the Gossip With Celebitchy podcast, Kate seems like one of those women who just likes to always have a baby in the house. (That’s around 20 minutes into the show.)
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Oh I like that jacket, a lot. That is a much better look overall than the look earlier in the day. (like I said in that post, its not the jeggings that bother me, its usually how she styles them.) This looks a lot more chic while also being outdoorsy in that upper class way, lol.
I am kind of laughing at Kate in those knee high leather boots (which I like) and Will in the sneakers. Those sneakers seem a bit unpractical for the wet sand, but whatever.
William just looks creepier and creepier with age. The shoes aren’t helping.
omg the SHOES! didnt notice and now I can’t unsee lol
O holy shit, you’re right! How could I not see those gaudy, awful shoes?!? They’re like what your dad buys to look trendy in his retirement years!
Love Kate’s whole look. That’s the way I like to dress, which is a disgustingly self-referential reason to like something someone else is wearing. Do other people do that, I wonder, or is it just me? (Cowers, knees knocking, waiting to see all the “Oh ffs NO, normal people are NOT like you.”)
LOL, I think that’s normal! When I see someone famous, with money (like Kate), in an outfit that I can see myself wearing, I do like it more. Its just a matter of seeing our style reflected in someone else, I think.
Yeah from the neck down, and in the sand dunes, looks like kinda guy that ‘lurks’ around.
They are midlife crisis sneakers. They should only be worn by younger people, but older people buy them to look cool. From my experience, electric blue is quickly becoming the new red when it comes to male midlife crisis. He looks like the kind of guy that would openly stare at your chest or butt without any sense of shame.
LOL Melly, , you have that kind of creep pegged perfectly!
“He looks like the kind of guy that would openly stare at your chest or butt without any sense of shame..”
Maybe that’s why he likes going to the gym with the school mums….
Melly, “midlife crisis sneakers” hahaha that is the exact phrase for them.
I got to the gym three days a week and I see many brightly colored shoes on men of all ages. They are currently in style.
“I’m not like a regular dad, I’m a cool dad!”
There is a 800% chance he said this or something close to this to one of his “mom friends” at the gym.
He’s in his 30’s, how is this midlife crisis shoes? I don’t think they look ridiculous on him at all, I like them!
@Lolly I don’t make the midlife crisis rules. I just call them like I see them.
Nike gym shoes are creepy and only for the young? Is this a British thing? This American wears gym shoes whenever she pleases, and she’s older than the non-middle aged William.
Seriously, what’s wrong with his shoes? He’s what 40 at most? I’m sure he doesn’t need orthopedic shoes quite yet.
I think its the combo of the shoes with the rest of the outfit. With jeans they wouldn’t bother me. Well maybe on Will they would, it def comes off as a “trying too hard” vibe.
Maybe its just because he’s so awkward looking, or maybe my bias is showing, bc I think Harry could pull these off, lol.
I agree with @Becks1
It’s not the shoes by themselves. Its the electric blue sneakers + the outfit + lack of swagger/coolness to pull it off + he allegedly had sex with his wife’s friend + I’ve seen him dad dance = I don’t particularly like him and he gives off midlife crisis type vibes imo.
William and Harry do not have the style of their father and William is worst, those trainers are just awful.
I actually love Kate’s jacket… but I’m also someone who would have about a million jackets if I could. Thankfully I live somewhere that has enough difference between seasons to allow for wide array of jackets haha.
I don’t dislike Will’s shoes to be honest. I’m either buying black sneakers or something really obnoxious – there’s no in between.
Erinn, I’m sure that kind of foot gear is completely different on you than on stiff ol’ Will. On you those kinds of sneakers are probably a reflection of your fun side, while on Will they’re more to hide how seriously he takes himself and how UNfun he truly is.
As for a cold climate allowing you to have more jackets, that’s exactly how it is for me. I spent the first half of my life in Southern California, and as far as I was concerned, surf was always up–a lot of the time I was barefoot, and when we left the beach most of us just pulled on a skirt with our bikini top. Now I live in the midwest, and when I feel restless or homesick I draw my comfort from the fact that I now have endless jackets, coats, winter sweaters, and boots.
Are gym shoes considered “fun” in the UK? They’re practical in the US.
LahdidahBaby – Haha, that’s also possibly true. I also think he could have worn a dressier ‘sneaker’ that isn’t a running shoe and he would have looked a lot better.
AryasMum – I mean – practical things can be fun, right? Otherwise you wouldn’t have the kind of color selection that we do for sneakers.
@Erinn – Sure they can be both. I’m just giggling at the backlash at wearing a pair of Nikes. I didn’t realize they’re reserved for young, fun people.
Same on the jacket love. When I lived in the Midwest, I had an excuse to buy jackets all the time. Back in SoCal, less so. I’m either shopping for casual wear (eg: jackets!) or evening wear. No in between, I’m afraid.
Fart in a hurricane, I’m dying!
Kate looks great, the black suits her. Maybe it’s her hair too, is it darker?
I do think she looks really great in black. I also like her a lot in more jewel tones. I don’t like her in pastels or even gray, I think it washes her out or something.
But I love to wear black, so I’m probably biased lol.
I totally agree about colors that work for Kate. When she wears jewel tones I just think she is gorgeous absolutely gorgeous. But when she wears pastels its like no honey that washes you out.
Then again I also only wear black and rich colors so I also could l be biased- except I think Meghan looks stunning in pale colors (but if I am honest I think she looks better in jewel tones too. Ok I am biased)
that line got me too – especially paired with the top image. laughing out loud on this rainy thursday!
Rose who?
why keep bringing that up?
I can’t anymore with her skin tight jeans or leggings or jeggings. What ever they are she needs to update her wardrobe. Just because she can carry it off doesn’t mean she should.
And yes. Wills is not aging gracefully. I guess all the temper tantrums are taking their toll.
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Would have loved to see this with a pair or dark rinsed straight legged jeans…
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I can always see the outline of her thigh and crotch. Suuuuper inappropriate.
I envy her teeth job
Love that parka, I would wear it. I like that it has some shape to it but still looks warm and functional.
Part of the shape may be the puffer jacket underneath. It’s actually a little tight on her.
She has a khaki version of this jacket that also has some shape to it. Its got nothing to do with the puffer jacket she’s wearing underneath. It’s just a really nice parka.
whatever2: yes, I know, I checked the link. It has an elasticized waist providing the shape. It looks differently on the website without a puffer underneath.
I think those chilvers boots are very ugly, and I know they are super pricey. They just look orthopedic, to me. But at least she has really worn the hell out of them. I think the jeggings look so much better with these boots and the longer parka. The blazer just did not look right
I don’t hate the Chilvers boots but they look so…IDK heavy and ungraceful. They may be the most lightweight comfortable boots known to man, but they look like they weigh 15 pounds each.
that is a very good description of them! just clunky. but oddly form fitting to the point that they need a zipper. I like my riding boots to be a bit more structured, like a wellington boot–you just pull it on and they can generally stand up on their own. So, that is my problem with them, I guess. BUT, like I said, I think this overall outfit is cute
I like the boots so checked the cost once I saw your comment giving the name. They are $700!! Do real people seriously spend $700 on a pair of boots? Or is it just royalty?
Well, Kate has several pairs of Manolos, Jimmy Choos, etc. I’m not sure of the exact cost of her exact pairs, but I imagine probably around 400-700 for some of those heels, so I can imagine that a high end pair of boots like this would be around 700 or more. But again, high end. I doubt the average Brit has these boots.
To give Kate credit, she has had these boots for YEARS. Like Kaiser said in the post – I think since college? so 15 years, maybe more?
She’s had them since the early 2000’s so if you break down 15-20 years use, 700$ isn’t terrible considering the hundreds of times she’s worn them. Wish I could be that lucky as to invest in garments that last that long!
Anyone who buys designer shoes spends this and if she’s had them since college then she got a bargain.
I am not royalty but I love good shoes and have had no issues spending more then $700.
Sometimes quality costs, and that is particularly the case in footwear. Don’t short-change your feet, they’re too important.
yeah, I have multiple pairs of boots that cost about that much; however, they are much cuter than the ones that kate is wearing. It’s a priorities thing. Like, some people have a cleaning lady and expensive window treatments; I clean my house and get my curtains from target and ikea, so I can spend my money on boots that I love!
My friend had a baby 5 years ago and I remember the time between 0-2 as the least interesting.
She’s 5 now and she is so talkative and fun.
I just don’t get why people focus on the baby part of having children.
The cuddles. I had a non sleeper, but when I see others with a sleepy cuddly baby I get it. Im expecting #2 and they wouldn’t wake up for ultrasound no matter the shaking or moving so I’m hoping for a cuddler the second (and last) time. I agree i like 4-5 year olds personality best. But my toddler is so funny and inquisitive it’s great, but I can’t wait until she can truly verbalize what’s going on in her brain. It’s going to be amazing.
Congrats on baby number two!
Funny enough my friends baby was and still is super skinny.
So I guess I am biased!
At a quick glance, I thought the man in the photo with the baby was William and l thought, “He’s really bald now!”😆
Then you saw the real picture of William and thought “He’s really bald now!”
The second look of the day was much, much better than the first.
If I had the money I would buy this parka in every colour without hesitation. It’s very flattering.
Also, she was wearing two coats. She wore that Barbour jacket first seen when in Northern Ireland underneath the parka.
I don’t mind William’s shoes, but he looks like he could be her father, except her actual father is better looking. Kate looks great!
I don’t see the broody Kate at all.
As for babies. Had my two 18 months apart, both c section and I loved the heck out of having babies but was so glad when they could walk and get about. I could relax and enjoy being a mom more. But that is just me. I enjoyed my grandson as a baby but as a 4 year old now, he is so cool to interact with. 😄
Yeah I don’t see it either. I think she just really likes kids and when she is around them she gravitates towards them and shines.
She might want and have another but I don’t think its anything other then she likes being a mom. That being said nothing about her interactions with kids makes me think she is trying to have another.
I really don’t understand the broody comments. What is the difference between a person who likes kids and someone who is broody? This is a genuine question, I really don’t understand how you could tell the difference. I interact with kids exactly like Kate does. I love other people’s kids (for the most part, some kids are jerks haha) but I am most definitely not broody.
I will snuggle friends’ babies for hours but no thank you to having one of my own! 😂
What I don’t get is the use of “broody” this way. It only means wishing to incubate when referring to chickens. The definition for when used with humans is “thoughtful and unhappy.” So unless they’re saying Kate looks like a chicken, the meaning is that she looks unhappy. I feel like posting the “You keep using that word” GIF from A Princess Bride. And yes, I know the British tabloids are using that expression and that it’s a British slang thing, and that’s where they’re getting it from here, but I still find it weird every time I read it and have to do a double take 🤷🏻♀️
I’m pretty sure Kate herself used the term when she was talking to someone at one of her engagements.
She did.
@HelloIsThereAnybodyOutThere – in Brit speak broody means to feel maternal, like a hen sitting on eggs and having chicks under their wings.
Meh…
Great parka from Kate.
Will’s sneakers look like my favorite Nike model, the Internationalist. I love them but not on him.
LOL!
didnt their last child still a baby ?
She’s so fit. I’m jealous. I also adore those boots.
Ug, her same casual uniform. I’m not entirely convinced they’ll have a fourth, but it wouldn’t surprise me, either.
If I had age and means on my side, I’d have more babies, too. If she wants another, I hope she’s able to have one. Motherhood suits her.
Seconding how super fit she is and I like her jacket, too.
They look like an L.L. Bean advertisement. I think they really enjoy the outdoorsy stuff.
I am truly fascinated by the narrative this website creates for this royal family…
How do you mean?
I love the look she’s giving that kid (not the baby). That’s about how I look at all kids. Kids that age are brutal. You just know he told her her breath stinks or something. Or “my mom doesn’t think you’re pretty”. Seriously, that age is brutal.
Snorted at that mom comment.
Never mind his SHOES, it’s his (cheating) behavior that bothers me!
Kate looks so great here. Her sporty coats and jackets always look so good on her. Love her boots, and that she choose her old comfy boots (that still look good), just an all around good look on her.
I was surprised how inexpensive her red blazer looked from earlier in the day. Not that I expect her to be rocking bespoke blazers, but just that the material was jersey-ish and seemed like it was prone to wrinkling and kind of “flapping around.” But she looked fantastic in that color and her jeans and boots were yums.
Poor Wills, he just doesn’t have that “flair”. It’s fine, not every one does. But P. Charles is just so dapper, and Harry seems to have a bit of flair (his blue suede shoes). Do you think that Wills is just socially kind of awkward with not much confidence? Harry has a lot more “swag” than Wills, and he’s much more popular — could that have something to do with Wills kind of dorky-ness?
Eh, he seemed to have plenty of confidence when he had a full set of hair on his head. Plus he was super popular when he was in his teens and early 20s. Who’s to say he still doesn’t have that confidence? From what’s been said about him over the years, he apparently thinks quite highly of himself. Frankly I think he often comes off as rather condescending and arrogant. I wouldn’t be surprised if he had some bitterness about Harry eventually being seen as the more popular and attractive brother.
Yeah I could see some bitterness about Harry outshining him, maybe that jealousy makes him seem aloof. OR, it could be as you said, he thinks highly of himself and that is the reason for his “stand-offishness” when he is in public.
It’s because he isn’t cool and doesn’t have style.
OR this too!!
I don’t want to imagine these two having sex😐
Kate deserves better.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA I was not expecting that comment as I scrolled down.
Lina, I am dying right now!!!!!
Once again all there is to Kate is clothes…nothing else but vanilla! Only thing obvious here is that she’s not 5’9
what did you want to talk about- she cleaned up the beach, worked with kids and talked to the coast guard. I am curious what part of that would you like a celebrity gossip site to delve into?
Seems like all we ever talk about with the royals is – clothes, scandal, and kids. They don’t do that much.
If it was H&M walking along that beach they would be holding hands, smiling, laughing and gazing at each other lovingly… W&K are so formal, they don’t look happy together, can’t even look at each other…
Edited to add: just spotted the last photo where they are actually looking at each other for once, despite being a couple of feet apart… still don;t think they’re very happy together though.
Some moms are baby moms, some are little kid moms, and some are teenage/adult moms. Kate, Joanna Gaines, and my mother in law are all baby moms and I just cannot identify. I’m a teenage mom, I’ll be great when my kids hit puberty, but babies? Not appealing.
Super basic. Super bland. Mashed potato style.