Well, more photos from the beach walk have finally emerged. They did come out several days ago, and I apologize for the delay in posting, but I have had just a little too much to juggle in real life to get to the blog.  Nevertheless, these photos are well worth the wait.  Very, very cute.

Rumor has it that Kate flew with her family on Wednesday to Mustique to enjoy a slightly warmer beach.  This has been contradicted by those who claim to have seen her shopping in London.  Since she can't be both places at once we'll just have to wait for some more clear evidence.  For Kate's sake, I hope she is indeed somewhere tropical.  

The funniest.  That dog looks like a handful... 

Wills and Kate Walk Anglesey Beach

I kept waiting for a few more pictures to emerge, but apparently, we are only going to get this one.  William and Kate with their new puppy pictured earlier this week walking the beach near their Anglesey home.  My feelings about beach walks are well document.  Yes, the boots are indeed Le Chemeau--as usual. 

Much has been made of the new dog.  I am more of a cat person, so I am taken by the idyllic country lifestyle these two are leading rather than the little pooch at their feet, but even I will admit the dog is cute.

I am sure everyone has read about the young girl found murdered on Sandringham's grounds. That picture of Kate from NYE running with the dogs was featured on some tabloid with the caption, Kate runs form the scene of the murder.  I paraphrase, but it was something along those lines.  I actually enjoy these tabloid headlines now.  It's like those contests to write the funniest description of odd photos--good for a laugh while you wait to check out at the grocer's.

Kate in Lace at War Horse Premiere

This evening, as scheduled, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended the War Horse premiere.  Kate wore a classic Temperley dress to the event.  The bodice and neckline looked a little like a black throwback to her wedding dress.  It was drizzling lightly in London, and Prince William held a transparent umbrella over Kate to shield her from the elements.  As usual, they looked smiling and happy.  Notice how the lace of the dress is not attached after it begins the flare of the skirt...

via Daily Mail

This is Kate's first appearance since her much anticipated announcement of the charities of which she will be patron. As assumed, the National Portrait Gallery, as well as The Art Room, Action on Addiction, and East Anglia Children's Hospice.  None of these choices were surprising given her major in Art History from St. Andrew's and her obvious interest in women and children's issues.  Kate has already flown solo to a certain extent when she filled in for Prince Charles, the blue/green chiffon dress if you remember events by the clothes.  She has yet to do a public event that is all her own and we expect one in the coming weeks.  Most intriguing of all, when will Kate make her first speech? 

Back of the dress, via Daily Mail

A few photos emerged from William and Kate's quiet New Year's Eve celebrating with her family in Berkshire.  Kate was seen playing in the yard with the dogs, while William walked about in the usual uniform of the BRF when outdoors. :)  Clarence House has released a statement that Kate will be quietly celebrating her 30th birthday tomorrow.  See other photos from New Year's Eve at PopSugar here. 

Prince William visiting the Middletons on NYE

Last day of 2011

William's tour of the Falklands is fast approaching, but with her own charities to champion, and rumors that she will be accompanying the Queen as well, we will be seeing plenty of the Duchess.