Mandatory Credit: Photo by Anthony Harvey/REX/Shutterstock (10179979bf) Catherine Duchess of Cambridge Catherine Duchess of Cambridge visit to the Scouts' Headquarters, Gilwell Park, Essex, UK – 28 Mar 2019 The Duchess of Cambridge will visit the Scouts' headquarters at Gilwell Park on 28th March to learn more about the organisation's new pilot to bring Scouting to younger children. The visit to Gilwell Park will also celebrate the site's 100th anniversary year. 2019 also marks the 100th anniversary of Gilwell Park, a site recognised internationally as the home of Scouting. Located on the edge of Epping Forest, it is a Scout campsite, training and adventure centre, and home to the organisation's UK headquarters. Each year, the Park welcomes thousands of Scouts, schools and youth groups to develop their character skills, including taking the initiative and tenacity employability skills such as leadership, teamwork and problem solving; and practical skills like cooking and first aid.
The Kate-effect is undeniable. Catherine steps out in an outfit, and the world takes notice, with many of her signature items selling out in record speed.
Her famous Issa royal blue silk-jersey wrap dress, worn to announce her engagement to Prince William, quickly gained cult status, selling out time after time, and was consequently released in numerous new hues.
Catherines high street fashion choices are also big hitters. Superga reportedly saw sales go through the roof after their white plimsolls were hailed as the Duchesss trainer of choice, while her £39 Zara sundress worn to a charity polo match last summer sold out in just minutes.
The Duchess looked radiant in a blue Issa dress for her engagement announcement
So whos the mastermind behind Catherines impeccable outfits? Until recently, the Duchess had her PA, Natasha Archer at the helm.
But with Natasha reportedly beginning her maternity leave after giving birth to her first child in December, Catherines been on the lookout for a new fashion guru to assist her with her, presumably meticulous, outfit planning – and it looks like shes found the woman for the job.
Richard Eden from the Daily Mail has reported that Kates new stylist is former British Vogue editor Virginia Chadwyck-Healey.
Catherine turned to her trusty J Crew jumper for an engagement with the Scouts Association
A royal source allegedly told Eden that, “Ginnie is Catherines secret weapon.
“She has made a big difference to the Duchesss wardrobe for public engagements and has helped give her a whole new sense of confidence.”
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