Kate & William: Must-Reads from Around the Web

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The Royal Wedding may be over, but I'm still obsessed and combing the web for the latest Kate Middleton & Royal Family photos, stories, sightings and fashion. Here's my cheat sheet of the must-read headlines that you may have missed!

She's Pregnant! Kate & Prince William Expecting First Child

Prepare for a new royal. The Duchess of Cambridge, 30, is expecting her first child, the palace has confirmed.

OMG,,, what perfect timing :).

Happy One-Year Wedding Anniversary, Will and Kate!

April 29, 2011, is the wedding date that will live in infamy—as we help the royal newlyweds celebrate their marriage, let's take a walk down memory lane...

Comprehensive timeline of Kate and William's first year together.

A new addition to William and Kate's household

There had been reports that William planned to give his bride a puppy for Christmas, and the couple welcomed the New Year playing with some dogs at Kate's family home in Bucklebury, Berkshire.

...the two snuggled as they walked along the edge of the sea with a new, four-legged friend trotting with them along the damp sand.

Happy Birthday, Kate: 30 facts about the Duchess on her 30th

As the Duchess of Cambridge turns 30, here are 30 facts about Prince William's wife.

Don't miss these fun tid bits, did you know: Kate spent time studying at the British Institute in Florence during a gap year.

Kate Dons Strapless Black Velvet Dress For Military Awards

It's a long, festive day for Kate Middleton! The Duchess of Cambridge arrived at Buckingham Palace today for her first Christmas lunch as a royal; then, at night, she and Wills attended the Millies, London's annual military awards show...

14 photos of Kate in this gorgeous Alexander McQueen gown at the link. Definitely my favorite look of the year!

Time's Person of the Year Runner-Up: Kate Middleton

Her wedding to prince william captured the gaze and goodwill of millions. Now the demure, diplomatic Duchess of Cambridge is poised to reinvest celebrity with restraint

My favorite part: As a role model, Kate may prove no Diana. But that's not necessarily a bad thing, for Kate or for the young women tempted to emulate her. Reinvesting celebrity with restraint, preserving silence in a confessional age, making a marriage work, making a royal marriage work — these would be the actions of a true revolutionary.

PIC: Kate Middleton Rubs Belly as Pregnancy Rumors Continue

First she skips peanut paste, then Prince William's wife draws attention to her midsection in Denmark

"Kate would not stop touching her tummy --it was very noticeable. She continually patted it and held her hands against it. She must have been doing it without realizing, and at one point she had both her hands cradling her stomach" sources say.

Is Kate Middleton Pregnant? Copenhagen Pic Sparks New Rumors

The Duchess politely avoids peanut paste -- a recommended precaution for moms-to-be -- during a royal appearance

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Hmmm, definitely a possibility: The Palace itself even "went out of their way to stress that she has no nut allergy whatsoever," royal editor for Britain's The Sun told ABC News.

Claudia: How exciting! Maybe she will develop a healthier look with a baby on the way. She's been looking a bit too thing lately. Very interesting about the Peanut fact. I never knew that. That would be a great list on pregnancy!

Why Do We Care if Kate Middleton Is Pregnant?

On the outset, Canadians maintain our collective independence from Britain, but on some level do we perhaps feel a tinge of envy that we've lost out on the revelry that comes with having an incumbent king -- or queen?

I have avoided posting on the topic, but this article has some interesting points.

Kate Middleton tops another best-dressed list: does she deserve the title?

Kate Middleton has received the top honor on Harper's Bazaar UK's best-dressed list and has been named "best dressed" in the UK.

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Without a doubt, yes!! I agree: "She gave us the year's—if not the century's—most thrilling fashion moment at the royal wedding, and is shaping up as an amazing ambassador for British designers and the high street." - editor Lucy Yeomans.

Claudia: I saw a lot of people dress up as Kate for Halloween. She's def starting a trend and in the most sophisticated way possible.

Duchess of Cambridge talks of "terrible crisis" as she plans to follow in Diana's footsteps

The Duchess of Cambridge has disclosed plans to visit famine-hit areas of East Africa to draw attention to what she described as the “shocking” plight of starving children.

The Duchess said: It’s really just how shocking the situation still is. It has been 100 days and it’s still going on. A huge amount still needs to be done. At the moment hundreds of children are still malnourished.

Kate and William pack Unicef parcels for East Africa

Sporting what is fast becoming her signature colour, the Duchess of Cambridge looked radiant in red as she landed in Copenhagen today with Prince William. The royal couple were greeted by the Crown Prince and Princess of Denmark for their first joint...

According to the blog 'What Kate Wore', Kate's wearing the LK Bennett Ami coat and Sumner boots.

Kate Middleton scar: Duchess got hit on the head during a sporting accident

A childhood friend of the Duchess' said: 'She was hit on the head when she was 14 or 15. Later, she was taken to hospital by her mother and had to have an operation. I can only presume the two were connected.'

The accident is likely to have involved being hit on the head by a hockey stick, as Kate was on Malborough School's team and played often. This makes her injury surprisingly similar to the one that left her husband with a 'Harry Potter scar'.

Kate Middleton Reveals Three-Inch Scar on Forehead

Kate revealed an alarming three-inch long scar on the left side of her head, behind her temple. "The scar is related to a childhood operation," said a spokesman for the Duchess.

Poor Kate...As a child, the Duchess had "a very serious operation," officials told the Daily Mail, but declined to detail the exact surgery or reason for treatment.

Kate Carries Off Her First Solo Royal Engagement

"She was completely natural, professional and charmed everyone," says an eyewitness

Kate was stunning in an aqua Amanda Wakeley gown from her fall/winter 2006-2007 collection

Duke and Duchess of Cambridge 'love Downton Abbey'

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge spend their Sunday evenings watching Downton Abbey, according to one of the show's stars.

Kate and I must be soul mates, I love the show too!!! Actress Jessica Brown Findlay - who plays Lady Sybil Crawley said: "They told me that they were huge fans of the show."

Kate Middleton Stuns in Red at Charity Gala

The Duchess donned a glam scarlet gown in London on Thursday night

The dress is stunning, well done Kate!

Prince William, Kate Middleton Attend Children's Cancer Center Opening

The royal couple greeted spectators, staff members and donors at the Royal Marsden Hospital in Sutton, Surrey Thursday

The Duchess, who wore a pale knee-length Amanda Wakeley dress with her favorite LK Bennett nude Sledge heels and Natalie clutch.

Another Saturday, another wedding for Kate and Pippa Middleton

Pippa, who was attending her sixth wedding of the year, beamed as she walked into the church with boyfriend Alex Loudon, a former England cricketer turned City banker.

What she wore: Kate, 29, dazzled in a stunning mid-length raspberry coloured lace dress by Canadian designer Erdem and 4in L. K. Bennett shoes.

PETA Takes Aim at Kate Middleton, Prince William—What'd They Do Wrong?

Animal rights campaigners put young royals in their crosshairs, appealing to the duchess to use her influence over the princes to put an end to their bird hunts

PETA: We understand that Prince William has given a gift of 'game birds' to Prince Harry for his birthday. May I ask you to use your influence on the princes and ask them to reconsider this gift? You are in a unique position to be able to wield con...

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 It's no surprise Kate topped the best dressed list in 2011. People has gorgeous snapshots of her best outfits.

Best Dressed in 2011: Kate Middleton via People.com

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 They've coined a new term after the Duchess - "replikates"!

Kate Middleton Inspires ‘RepliKates’: Are You One?

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Kate Middleton's style has been hugely influential!

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 Thanks to Kate, being modest is in.

The Kate Middleton Effect: Expect More Sleeves On The Runways This Week: Slaves to Fashion

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Summer may be high time for exposed flesh, but thanks to Kate Middleton, the spring/summer 2012 shows, hitting the runways in New York this week, will quite possibly be a bastion of modesty and even--gasp!--sleeves....

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 Kate, Pippa and those FABULOUS Philip Treacy hats...

PHOTO GALLERY: Inspiring Trends From This Season's Celebrity Weddings

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Whether it was European royals or reality-TV royalty tying the knot, celebrity nuptials have provided a lot of inspiration this wedding season. Kate Middleton and Zara Phillips taught us to expect fancy hats among guests, while fellow English brides...

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 True proof of Kate's power and style icon status - complete with the perfect pantyhose picks!

Sheer Stockings Royal Comeback

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She's done it - Kate has officially brought back pantyhose.

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 I love both Kate and Anne - they're both graceful, classy and stylish.

Is Anne Hathaway style-jacking Kate Middleton?

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Waves of glossy hair, chocolatey doe-eyes, a beaming smile and a white McQueen frock. Sounds familiar, no?...

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 Fun, candid shots of the Duchess.

Kate's funny faces

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6 favorite picture of Kate’s funny faces requested byanonymous

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