What's The Duchess Up to?

It is the first time Kate has been out and about in public since she and William departed for a weekend break on Saturday, the day after marrying at Westminster Abbey, and look where she is - the supermarket!  Love it.  Will is back at work and it looks like Kate is doing what we all do and popping out for some dinner stuff.

Two Cakes For The Windsors

There were two amazing cakes at Will and Kate's wedding and while I quite frankly hate cooking, I love eating and I particularly like eating cake, and even more particularly cake that is pretty!  Just one more reason I wish I had been invited.

The groom's cake was based on a recipe featuring digestive biscuits that William enjoyed as a child. 

As for the more formal of the two, the fruit cake was conceived by Kate and features an English floral theme, with each of the 17 frosting flowers representing a special quality of the marriage.
• White rose—national symbol of England
• Daffodil—national symbol of Wales, new beginnings
• Shamrock—national symbol of Ireland
• Thistle—national symbol of Scotland
• Acorns, Oak Leaf—strength, endurance
• Myrtle—love
• Ivy—wedded love, marriage
• Lily of the Valley—sweetness, humility
• Rose (Bridal)—happiness, love
• Sweet William (how cute is that)
• Honeysuckle—the bond of love
• Apple Blossom—preference, good fortune
• White Heather—protection, wishes will come true
• White Jasmine—amiability
• Daisy—innocence, beauty, simplicity
• Orange Blossom—marriage, eternal love, fruitfulness
• Lavender—ardent attachment, devotion, success and luck

This cake is an absolute work of art and I love the thought and love that was put into the designing and choosing of both these cakes. 

Keeping It Real

I love that Will and Kate drove themselves from the reception.  It's the first time it has been done and it was a lovely touch.  It will come as no surprise that Harry was in charge of decorating the car!  The front even has a learner plate.

Will drove Charles's Austin Martin from the reception at Buckingham Palace to Clarence House where they changed for the party.

Just Perfect

Official Engagement Photo

I'll admit I am a complete sucker for these two!  William and I share a birthday so I feel a special affinity with him - pathetic I know.
I do love this official photo that The Palace has just released to commemorate the engagement - they look relaxed, happy and very much a team.

Kate Middleton

I am more than happy to call Kate my princess - she roller skates for heaven's sake!!

Congratulation to her and Will and may married life treat them kindly.