All eyes are on Kate Middleton across the globe as she embarks on her first royal tour in her new role as Catherine the Duchess of Cambridge. I was more than a little disappointed in her going away ensemble – she boarded the plane at Heathrow wearing a Roland Mouret dress teamed with a Smythe blazer – the effect was a little too contestant on The Apprentice.

However a change of clothes on-board proved to be an inspired choice; on landing Kate debuted a lace design from the new resort collection by British-Canadian designer Erdem. As one of my all time favourite designers I am very pleased to see Kate finally choose an Erdem number. She teamed the dress with nude shoes from her favourite accessories label LK Bennett. The eagle-eyed will note as this dress is from the upcoming resort collection, it is not in shops yet which means Kate must be wearing a sample…..

Later in the afternoon Kate attended a ceremony at the Canadian Museum of Civilization outside Ottawa. On this occasion Kate recycled an v-neck bird print dress by Sloaney’s favourite label – Issa. Kate was previously spotted wearing this on the eve of her wedding heading into the Goring Hotel. Nine West wedges completed the look.

Earlier today Kate and William attended a reception for young Canadian volunteers at the Governor General residence in Ottawa. On this occasion Kate moved away from the darker palette she has been sporting in a white ruffle front dress by Reiss. This is the sell-out dress Kate wore in the official engagement photos shot by Mario Testino. She added a playful spark of colour with red shoes, a Sylvia Fletcher red hat and an Anya Hindmarch clutch.