Duchess Kate's busy weekend: The bump! The boots!

by

Carolyn Robertson

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You would think that weeks of extreme pregnancy sickness might leave a girl looking a little worse for wear, but the Duchess of Cambridge was positively radiant as she put in two official royal appearances over the weekend.

The first took place on Saturday, when Kate joined her husband Prince William on a visit to the Valero refinery in Wales. Royal watchers hoping for a first real glimpse of a baby bump were out of luck, as the 32-year-old expectant mom kept her growing belly under cover in a pretty baby blue Matthew Williamson coat.

And can we talk about those boots for a minute? We've seen Kate wear this killer black suede knee-high pair before. I want them! Unfortunately, though, I won't be getting them as it looks like the Aquatalia Rhumba boots retail for around $700.

The next day Kate attended a much more sombre event as she joined those gathered for the annual Remembrance Ceremony at London's Cenotaph war memorial. Standing alongside Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, she looked on as Prince William and his grandmother Queen Elizabeth laid a wreath at the service, which marked 100 years since the end of the First World War.

Though Kate and William haven't - and likely won't - commented, there has been plenty of speculation as to whether 15-month-old Prince George will be getting a baby brother or sister. Some sites are actually suggesting that the Duchess' decision to wear baby blue this weekend was a subtle hint that she's expecting a boy. Interesting theory, but I somehow doubt that she coordinates her outfits to match the gender of her unborn child. So for now it seems your guess is as good as mine.

Speaking of little Prince George, it sounds like he may soon be making his first trip to the USA. The Daily Mail reports that the trio will be traveling to New York City next month, where the Duke and Duchess plan to visit with conservationists and launch their new charity, United for Wildlife.

"Kate has never been to New York and she is really looking forward to it now that she is over her illness," says a source. Hopefully they'll have time to squeeze in a quick visit to FAO Schwartz while they're there.

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