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Pregnant Duchess Of Cambridge Attends Reception In Floral Erdem Dress – Previously Worn By Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer

Kate Middleton stepped out in the sun in London, showcasing her blossoming bump and impeccable maternity style

The Duchess of Cambridge may have declined to join Wills on the royal tour of Japan and China because of her second child’s impending birth, but that isn’t stopping her from doing her royal duties here in the UK.

Kate put in an appearance at a lunchtime reception at the Goring Hotel in London yesterday, to celebrate the exclusive venue’s 105th birthday. And, needless to say, she looked as chic and lovely as ever.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, stepped out in London yesterday [Ben Cawthra/LNP]
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, stepped out in London yesterday [Ben Cawthra/LNP]

The Duchess, who’s nearing the last month of her second pregnancy, donned a purple floral Erdem frock for the occasion, which she styled with accessories from two of her other favourite labels.

The 33-year-old royal dressed her feet in navy Alexander McQueen heels and carried a plain LK Bennett clutch.

Her hair was left loose, with soft curls at the end, and the only jewellery she wore was her infamous engagement ring. But let’s be honest, with a rock like that on your finger, you don’t really need any other accessories.

The dress showed off her growing bump [Ben Cawthra/LNP]
The dress showed off her growing bump [Ben Cawthra/LNP]

Kate’s not the only well-known pregnant woman to wear a version of this Erdem design.

Yahoo’s very own CEO Marissa Mayer wore the same £995 Darla design when she was heavily pregnant with her first child.

Yahoo! CEO Marissa Mayer donned a custom-made Erdem maternity dress in 2012 [Instagram/Marissa Mayer]
Yahoo! CEO Marissa Mayer donned a custom-made Erdem maternity dress in 2012 [Instagram/Marissa Mayer]



Marissa, 39, wore a sleeveless and longer version of the dress, which she had custom made for her by Erdem, to the San Francisco Symphony Opening Gala in September 2012.

The mum-of-one completed the summery evening look with statement earrings and a small silver clutch and styled her blonde locks in an elegant up-do.

“My friend and brilliant designer Erdem made me a maternity gown for the opening of the SF Symphony tonight,” Marissa tweeted before the event.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge visited the Emma Bridgewater pottery factory in Stoke on Trent last week [Rex]
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge visited the Emma Bridgewater pottery factory in Stoke on Trent last week [Rex]

Kate's due date is rumoured to be as soon as next month, but the exact date hasn't been announced. And neither has the gender of her second child.

But there's been lots of speculation about the baby's name, with bookies suggesting that Charlotte and Alexandra are the current top choices.

Watch this space...

Which of the Duchess’ maternity looks have been your favourite to date? Let us know in the comments below.

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