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Actor Hugh Bonneville (left) walks with Prince William and Catherine Duchess of Cambridge, Simon Farnaby and Prince Harry as the arrive at Paddington Station in London, to join children from the charities they support and meet the cast and crew from the forthcoming film 'Paddington 2'
Charities Forum Event, London, UK - 16 Oct 2017
Let us first focus our attention on Lord Grantham, who I am assume in costume and has not just decided to be TOTALLY QUIRKY in his clothing choices -- although, for the record, I would be fine with that development as well.
Kate and Kids
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Catherine Duchess of Cambridge speaks to children from the charities she supports onboard the Belmond British Pullman train at Paddington Station in London, as she attend the Charities Forum event, where she will also meet the cast and crew from the forthcoming film 'Paddington 2'
Charities Forum Event, London, UK - 16 Oct 2017
I'm going a bit out of order, but I'm sure you can handle that. I wanted to get into Informative Caption a bit before diving into the shenanigans. Ahem: "[Kate] speaks to children from the charities she supports onboard the Belmond British Pullman train at Paddington Station in London, as she attend the Charities Forum event, where she will also meet the cast and crew from the forthcoming film 'Paddington 2'." This looks like a VERY fun event for these kids. Per the (excellent) coverage at People, "There were 130 children associated with charities such as Place2Be, East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices, Anna Freud National Centre for children and Families on board the Belmond British Pullman Train." I believe they all got to see the movie as well. These are vintage trains from the 20s and 30s and they are NEAT.
Kate Dances With Paddington
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Paddington Bear dances with Catherine Duchess of Cambridge at Paddington Station
Charities Forum Event, London, UK - 16 Oct 2017
Prince Harry, Catherine Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William join children from the charities they support on board Belmond British Pullman train at Paddington Station. The event is hosted by STUDIOCANAL, with support from BAFTA through its BAFTA Kids programme. Before embarking Their Royal Highnesses met the cast and crew from the forthcoming film 'Paddington 2'.
If you flip through the next three slides quickly enough, it's almost a flipbook of the twirly little dance Kate did with Mr Bear. (Who also kissed her hand. Paddington is so suave!)
Kate Dances With Paddington
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Prince William watches as his wife Catherine Duchess of Cambridge dances with a costumed figure of Paddington bear on platform 1 at Paddington Station, London, as they attend the Charities Forum event, joining children from the charities they support and meeting the cast and crew from the forthcoming film 'Paddington 2'
Charities Forum Event, London, UK - 16 Oct 2017
I enjoy that it also appears that Kate is giving the thumbs up, here. She might dance like Elaine Benes, you guys. In fact, I've decided this is gospel truth. Kate Middleton dances just like Elaine Benes. Tell your friends!
Kate Dances With Paddington
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Paddington Bear dances with Catherine Duchess of Cambridge as Prince Harry and Prince William watch at Paddington Station
Charities Forum Event, London, UK - 16 Oct 2017
Prince Harry, Catherine Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William join children from the charities they support on board Belmond British Pullman train at Paddington Station. The event is hosted by STUDIOCANAL, with support from BAFTA through its BAFTA Kids programme. Before embarking Their Royal Highnesses met the cast and crew from the forthcoming film 'Paddington 2'.
This is all very charming, obviously.
Kate Wears Orla Kiely
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry join children from the charities they support on board Belmond British Pullman train at Paddington Station. The event is being hosted by STUDIOCANAL, with support from BAFTA through its BAFTA Kids programme, and before embarking Their Royal Highnesses will meet the cast and crew from the forthcoming film PADDINGTON 2. Featuring: Catherine Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton
Where: London, United Kingdom
When: 16 Oct 2017
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"That was a dream come true. I've never been happier."
Kate Wears Orla Kiely
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Catherine Duchess of Cambridge at Paddington Station
Charities Forum Event, London, UK - 16 Oct 2017
Prince Harry, Catherine Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William join children from the charities they support on board Belmond British Pullman train at Paddington Station. The event is hosted by STUDIOCANAL, with support from BAFTA through its BAFTA Kids programme. Before embarking Their Royal Highnesses met the cast and crew from the forthcoming film 'Paddington 2'.
Now as far as Kate's dress goes...it's fine? I don't love the color? (It looks pinker in some lights than in others, but regardless of the lighting, I'm a bit meh on that shade.) But, you know. It's FINE. It's fine.
Prince Harry
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Prince Harry and Paddington Bear at Paddington Station
Charities Forum Event, London, UK - 16 Oct 2017
Prince Harry, Catherine Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William join children from the charities they support on board Belmond British Pullman train at Paddington Station. The event is hosted by STUDIOCANAL, with support from BAFTA through its BAFTA Kids programme. Before embarking Their Royal Highnesses met the cast and crew from the forthcoming film 'Paddington 2'.
"What? You ate all the scones already? I told you to save me one!"
Harry and Paddington
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry join children from the charities they support on board Belmond British Pullman train at Paddington Station. The event is being hosted by STUDIOCANAL, with support from BAFTA through its BAFTA Kids programme, and before embarking Their Royal Highnesses will meet the cast and crew from the forthcoming film PADDINGTON 2. Featuring: Prince Harry, Paddington Bear
Where: London, United Kingdom
When: 16 Oct 2017
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"Hello, kind sir. Hello, hello, lovely to meet you, I love your classic toggle-coat, hello."
Wills and Kate
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry join children from the charities they support on board Belmond British Pullman train at Paddington Station. The event is being hosted by STUDIOCANAL, with support from BAFTA through its BAFTA Kids programme, and before embarking Their Royal Highnesses will meet the cast and crew from the forthcoming film PADDINGTON 2. Featuring: Catherine Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge
Where: London, United Kingdom
When: 16 Oct 2017
Credit: John Rainford/WENN.com
"All I'm saying, William, is that I think a red bucket hat would suit you. Think about it."
