Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Kate saves the best for last! Pregnant Duchess dazzles in formal gown as royal couple complete New York tour with glitzy Manhattan fundraiser for Scottish university where they fell in love

Dazzling: The Duke and Duchess are pictured arriving at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art tonight to raise money for their alma mater: St Andrews University in Scotland. Kate is seen donning a midnight blue Jenny Packham evening gown and designer earrings  
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge spent final night of whirlwind New York City tour at a glittery fundraising gala. They were raising money for St Andrews University in Scotland, where they both met and fell in love as students. Cash will fund scholarships and bursaries for under-privileged students, as well as new sports and media facilities. Some guests paid $10,000 to attend event at Metropolian Museum of Art; US comedian Seth Meyers gave a toast. William told 450 seated attendees: 'I don't need to tell you how much St Andrews means to me and Catherine'.

   
Later that night, royal couple will fly back to UK, where they will be reunited with 16-month-old son, Prince George.

Earlier today, they attended a lunch to celebrate British creativity with Sir Patrick Stewart and Harvey Weinstein. They also looked somber as they laid white roses at the 9/11 Memorial Reflection Pools and attended the museum. Prince William later visited Empire State Building, while Kate - who is nearly five months' pregnant - got some rest. Last night, royal couple came face to face with pop royalty - Beyonce and Jay Z - at Brooklyn Nets basketball game.
Kate also bonded over motherhood with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton while William met with President Obama

More pics after the cut...

Dazzling: The royal couple had spent the day visiting the National September 11 Memorial Museum and the Memorial Reflection Pools. They had also attended The Door in NYC and the CityKids Foundation, to learn about their work on positive youth developmentMaking an entrance: Disappointingly, perhaps, for fashion watchers, Kate has worn the stunning dress twice before in public. But with her dinner suited-husband at her side, the effect was still suitably regal and the most formal outfit she had sported in AmericaAll smiles: Donning the glamorous floor-length blue dress and silver-and-green earrings, the pregnant Duchess beamed as she was met on the museum's steps by an honor guard of fellow St Andrews alumni dressed in the university's traditional red gownsCaptivating the crowds: The couple were then escorted to a reception in the museum's Great Hall, before they were expected to join guests for dinner in the Temple of Dendur, which was built in Egypt around 15 BC in dedication of the gods Isis and OsirisCaptivating the crowds: The couple were then escorted to a reception in the museum's Great Hall, before they were expected to join guests for dinner in the Temple of Dendur, which was built in Egypt around 15 BC in dedication of the gods Isis and OsirisDoting husband: Prince William tentatively touches his wife's shoulder as they walk up the stairs of the Metropolitan Museum of Art 
Happy: After being saved from submersion during the construction of the Aswan Dam, the Temple of Dendur was given to the USBlack-tie event: Although actor Tom Hanks - whose daughter went to St. Andrews - was due to the after-dinner toast at the black-tie event, he was forced to pull out. Above, Kate and Wills are accompanied up the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art this eveningElegant: Meanwhile, big business will be represented by the CEOs of Citigroup, Cartier and Bank of America. William’s cousin, Princess Eugenie, who is currently working at an auction house in New York, is also expected to attend the 600th anniversary dinnerBeautiful: Kate lifts her dress up as she walks up the Metropolitan Museum of Art in front of fellow St Andrews alumni in red gownsCenter of attention: Fellow guests look on following the royal couple's entrance at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in ManhattanExpecting: The Duchess's five-month baby bump was on show as she spoke to guests prior to the 600th anniversary gala dinnerSpeech: William is pictured speaking at the Metropolitan Museum of Art during the St Andrews 600th anniversary dinner in New YorkDeparture: The Duchess of Cambridge is seen holding a hand protectively over her bump as she and her husband leave the dinnerAfter leaving the museum (pictured), the couple will board a plane back to England, where they will be reunited with Prince George 


Source: Daily Mail
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