William and Kate: latest news and photos

• 21 Wedding belle Kate shares the joy of William's cousin
  The Duchess of Cambridge mingles happily with Prince William's Spencer relatives at a family wedding. Kate and William were at a Lincolnshire church to share the joy of his cousin Emily McCorquodale...

• 22 Prince William qualifies as Search and Rescue captain
  Prince William had an extra reason to celebrate during his grandmother's Diamond Jubilee after qualifying as an RAF Search and Rescue Captain. The Duke of Cambridge completed a gruelling two-day captaincy...

• 23 Diamond memories: The greatest hits of a four-day extravaganza
  From the stoicism of the monarch - who stood for four drizzling hours on the Royal Barge to greet the ecstatic throngs - to eccentric performer Grace Jones hula-hooping her way through a set,...

• 24 William gets into the groove for Solomon Islands visit
  A few months ago on tour on behalf of his grandmother, Prince Harry embraced the Caribbean spirit and hit the dance floor whenever he was asked. Now, his brother is hoping to emulate his achievement. At...

• 25 Diamond Jubilee: Kate supports the Queen at thanksgiving service
  The Duchess of Cambridge has just had the honour of preceding the Queen down the aisle of St Paul's Cathedral along with two future Kings at Tuesday's service of thanksgiving for the Diamond Jubilee. And...

• 26 Jubilation and the biggest cheer of her reign for the nation's favourite grandma
  Looking out on an unending sea of red, white and blue and wave upon wave of well wishers, the Queen can be in no doubt of her place in people's hearts. Despite the Britishness...

• 27 Majestic display and very British weather for finale
  A deafening roar of approval reverberated around the streets outside Westminster Palace as the Queen's carriage began its stately progress to Buckingham Palace. Her instructions to procession...

• 28 Kate is regal in red on the Royal Barge
  It was one of the most significant moments in the Duchess of Cambridge's life as a royal so far. Accompanied by her husband Prince William, the beautiful brunette was by the Queen's side as the monarch...

• 29 Diamond Jubilee: Queen attends Thames River Pageant
  It is the crowning glory of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations – a flotilla of such majesty and numbers it rivals any ever assembled to honour her predecessors. Even the Queen, who has witnessed...

• 30 By royal invitation: Carole takes her place in the historic Diamond Jubilee flotilla
  Gazing out at the throngs lining the banks of the River Thames, Carole Middleton must be reminded of the excitement of last year, when her daughter wed the future King. The former...

• 31 Two of Kate's hats up for auction
  If you fancy your very own piece of fashion history, now’s your chance. Two hats worn by the Duchess of Cambridge are being sold at auction and are expected to go for thousands. The canny...

• 32 Diamond Jubilee: What will William and Kate wear?
  We’re used to seeing the Duchess of Cambridge in dark-hued, business-like outfits, many of which she's worn on previous occasions. But for the Diamond Jubilee festivities, we can probably expect...

• 33 Discount Duchess: The secrets of Kate's luxe for less wardrobe
  The Duchess of Cambridge’s Emilia Wickstead number made her look blooming lovely at the Queen's recent Buckingham Palace garden party. But the pale pink dress also had an outing two weeks previously...

• 34 Speaking Welsh and eating cake: Inside Kate's garden party debut
  Although she charmed every guest she met during her garden party debut, the Duchess of Cambridge really hit it off with one lucky invitee. Kate spent several minutes chatting to Bethan Haynes after discovering...

• 35 William and Kate given starring role at Diamond Jubilee service
  When she walks into St Paul's Cathedral for the thanksgiving service on the fourth and final day of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations, the Queen will be preceded by those who will carry on her life's...

• 36 William reveals he and Kate are 'very keen' to start a family in Diamond Jubilee interview
  The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have both said in the past that having children is very much a part of their agenda. Now Prince William has given the strongest indication yet that he and Kate are...

• 37 Kate is a breath of fresh air at Palace garden party
  The Duchess of Cambridge reached another important royal milestone on Tuesday when she stepped out at her very first garden party. Kate recycled the same pink Emilia Wickstead dress she wore for...

• 38 Identical sisters: Pippa wears Kate's engagement dress
  It's one of the most talked about dresses in the world. The blue Issa satin number that Kate Middleton wore for her presentation as the future Queen was so popular that the women rushed to snap it up. And one...

• 39 Royal consorts Kate and Charlene bond over new roles
  Despite being born thousands of miles apart, they have both faced a rollercoaster ride from commoner to royal in the last year. So the Duchess of Cambridge was the obvious choice to welcome Princess...

• 40 Daring Duchess scores gold with stunning look at Olympics gala
  Swathed in a teal floor-sweeping Jenny Packham gown, the Duchess of Cambridge looked very inch the elegant royal at a soiree in the Royal Albert Hall this weekend.  The dramatic dress, featuring...