Kate Middleton redecorates "fuddy-duddy" Kensington Palace - mirror.co.uk

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Kate Middleton redecorates "fuddy-duddy" Kensington Palace - mirror.co.uk

The Duchess of Cambridge had an entire crate of candles and room sprays delivered to the 17th-century palace in an effort to modernise her marital quarters – and ditch its “fuddy-duddy smell”.

Prince William’s 29-year-old wife had £900-worth of pure white ‘Scent 1’ fragrances delivered to their cottage, within the grounds of the sprawling £19million royal residence.

As well as the lavender, sandalwood and moss-based waxes and sprays by celeb interior designer Kelly Hoppen, Kate has ordered “minimalist” cushions to spruce up the furnishings. Click link for full post from The Mirror

Kate Middleton redecorates "fuddy-duddy" Kensington Palace - mirror.co.uk

Queen of Jewelry

Brooches, usually worn on the left shoulder, were a favourite for the royal and the Queen was believed to have over 100 in her collection. A selection that would go with an outfit were presented to her - usually three at a time - by her senior dresser and confidante Angela Kelly on special trays that once belonged to Queen Mary. The royal had a wide variety of different brooches which she often wore with her usual pearl earrings and necklace, including a spray of flowers brooch by the people and government of Australia during her Coronation tour of 1954./