• Britain's Prince William, Princess Charlotte and Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, watch on from the stands during day five of the XXII Commonwealth Games at the Sandwell Aquatics Centre in Birmingham on August 2, 2022. EPA
    Britain's Prince William, Princess Charlotte and Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, watch on from the stands during day five of the XXII Commonwealth Games at the Sandwell Aquatics Centre in Birmingham on August 2, 2022. EPA
  • The Duchess wore a white suit by Alexander McQueen. PA Wire
    The Duchess wore a white suit by Alexander McQueen. PA Wire
  • The royal also wore a jewellery set by Mappin & Webb and shoes by Camilla Elphick. PA Wire
    The royal also wore a jewellery set by Mappin & Webb and shoes by Camilla Elphick. PA Wire
  • The Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games are running until August 8. PA Wire
    The Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games are running until August 8. PA Wire
  • Princess Charlotte wore a dress from Rachel Riley. PA Wire
    Princess Charlotte wore a dress from Rachel Riley. PA Wire
  • The Cambridges were joined by the Earl and Countess of Wessex, with their children, James, Viscount Severn and Lady Louise Windsor. EPA
    The Cambridges were joined by the Earl and Countess of Wessex, with their children, James, Viscount Severn and Lady Louise Windsor. EPA
  • Princess Charlotte was animated as she watched the sporting events. PA Wire
    Princess Charlotte was animated as she watched the sporting events. PA Wire
  • The British royals greet each other as they arrive. PA Wire
    The British royals greet each other as they arrive. PA Wire
  • The Duchess of Cambridge arrives with Princess Charlotte. PA Wire
    The Duchess of Cambridge arrives with Princess Charlotte. PA Wire
  • Prince William wore a relaxed blue shirt and blazer for the family day out. AFP
    Prince William wore a relaxed blue shirt and blazer for the family day out. AFP

Duchess Kate wears white Alexander McQueen suit to watch Commonwealth Games


Farah Andrews
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge made an appearance at the 2022 Commonwealth Games on Tuesday, joined by daughter Princess Charlotte, 7, for the occasion.

The royals watched swimming events at the Sandwell Aquatics Centre in Birmingham, along with Prince William's uncle Edward, Earl of Wessex, vice-patron of the Commonwealth Games Federation, and his wife Sophie, Countess of Wessex, and children, James, Viscount Severn and Lady Louise Windsor.

For the sporting day out, Duchess Kate wore a white Alexander McQueen wool suit with a white T-shirt and accessorised with a white belt, Camilla Elphick taupe and black slingback shoes, and a Mappin & Webb diamond earring and necklace set.

She wore her hair long, in loose waves, and looked animated as she watched the in-pool action.

Duchess of Cambridge wore head-to-toe white. PA Wire
Duchess of Cambridge wore head-to-toe white. PA Wire

Princess Charlotte wore her hair in pigtail plaits and sported a black-and-white striped summer dress by British children's brand Rachel Riley. Prince William wore a blue shirt and relaxed blazer for the appearance.

Princess Charlotte wore a striped Rachel Riley summer dress. Reuters
Princess Charlotte wore a striped Rachel Riley summer dress. Reuters

It's been a big sporting week for Princess Charlotte, who shared a message for the England Women's Euro 2022 team ahead of their final against Germany on Sunday. The Lionesses went on to beat Germany 2-1 in extra time.

"We both want to wish the Lionesses the best of luck for tonight. You’ve done amazingly well in the competition and we are rooting for you all the way," Prince William said in a message shared on social media.

The video was filmed in a garden and Princess Charlotte said: "Good luck, I hope you win."

Prince William, who is president of The Football Association, attended the game and presented the team with their medals. He also congratulated the team, tweeting: “An incredible win @lionesses and the whole nation couldn’t be prouder of you all.

“Wonderful to see history in the making tonight at Wembley, congratulations! W.”

Look back at the Duchess of Cambridge's fashion highlights — in pictures

  • Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, in 1960s-style Gucci, visits the Victoria and Albert Museum on June 29, 2017, in London. Getty Images
    Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, in 1960s-style Gucci, visits the Victoria and Albert Museum on June 29, 2017, in London. Getty Images
  • The Duchess of Cambridge wears red Alexander McQueen in a new portrait by Paolo Roversi released on January 8, 2022, to celebrate her 40th birthday on January 9. Paolo Roversi / Kensington Palace via AP
    The Duchess of Cambridge wears red Alexander McQueen in a new portrait by Paolo Roversi released on January 8, 2022, to celebrate her 40th birthday on January 9. Paolo Roversi / Kensington Palace via AP
  • Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, who wears lavender Alexander McQueen, arrive at the 2011 Bafta Brits To Watch Event at the Belasco Theatre in July 9, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. Getty Images
    Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, who wears lavender Alexander McQueen, arrive at the 2011 Bafta Brits To Watch Event at the Belasco Theatre in July 9, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. Getty Images
  • Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, wears The Vampire's Wife to attend a reception at the Guinness Storehouse's Gravity Bar in Dublin, Ireland, in March 3, 2020. EPA
    Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, wears The Vampire's Wife to attend a reception at the Guinness Storehouse's Gravity Bar in Dublin, Ireland, in March 3, 2020. EPA
  • Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, in gold Jenny Packham, and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, arrive for the world premiere of the James Bond film 'No Time to Die' at the Royal Albert Hall in London on September 28, 2021. EPA
    Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, in gold Jenny Packham, and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, arrive for the world premiere of the James Bond film 'No Time to Die' at the Royal Albert Hall in London on September 28, 2021. EPA
  • Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, wears a pink Marks & Spencer suit to work from home at Kensington Palace in March 2020. Kensington Palace / Instagram
    Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, wears a pink Marks & Spencer suit to work from home at Kensington Palace in March 2020. Kensington Palace / Instagram
  • Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, wears a red Miu Miu cashmere jumper, in the 'Royal Carols – Together At Christmas trailer', filmed at Westminster Abbey on December 8, 2021. ITV
    Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, wears a red Miu Miu cashmere jumper, in the 'Royal Carols – Together At Christmas trailer', filmed at Westminster Abbey on December 8, 2021. ITV
  • Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, in pink Me+Em, during a meeting with Mila Sneddon and her family at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh, on May 27, 2021. Getty Images
    Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, in pink Me+Em, during a meeting with Mila Sneddon and her family at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh, on May 27, 2021. Getty Images
  • Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, who wears a red Catherine Walker coatdress, at Westminster Abbey for the 'Royal Carols – Together At Christmas' carol concert on December 8, 2021. Getty Images
    Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, who wears a red Catherine Walker coatdress, at Westminster Abbey for the 'Royal Carols – Together At Christmas' carol concert on December 8, 2021. Getty Images
  • Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, in a red Alexander McQueen coat, arrives for the launch of the Hold Still campaign at Waterloo Station, London, in October 20, 2020. Getty Images
    Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, in a red Alexander McQueen coat, arrives for the launch of the Hold Still campaign at Waterloo Station, London, in October 20, 2020. Getty Images
  • Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge wearing Alexander McQueen, on their wedding day, April 29, 2011. AP
    Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge wearing Alexander McQueen, on their wedding day, April 29, 2011. AP
  • Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, wears Erdem to a reception at the Fotografiska Gallery in Stockholm, Sweden, on January 31, 2018. Getty Images
    Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, wears Erdem to a reception at the Fotografiska Gallery in Stockholm, Sweden, on January 31, 2018. Getty Images
  • Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, wears a Needle & Thread dress at a reception at Buckingham Palace to mark the UK-Africa Investment Summit in London on January 20, 2020. Reuters
    Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, wears a Needle & Thread dress at a reception at Buckingham Palace to mark the UK-Africa Investment Summit in London on January 20, 2020. Reuters
  • Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, who wears a yellow Roksanda Ilincic dress, at the Sydney Opera House on April 16, 2014. Getty Images
    Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, who wears a yellow Roksanda Ilincic dress, at the Sydney Opera House on April 16, 2014. Getty Images
  • Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, wears a purple Gucci blouse to work from home at Kensington Palace in November 2020. Instagram / Kensington Royal
    Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, wears a purple Gucci blouse to work from home at Kensington Palace in November 2020. Instagram / Kensington Royal
  • Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, who wears green Jenny Packham, at a reception hosted by the British High Commissioner at the Pakistan National Monument in Islamabad, on October 15, 2019. Getty Images
    Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, who wears green Jenny Packham, at a reception hosted by the British High Commissioner at the Pakistan National Monument in Islamabad, on October 15, 2019. Getty Images
  • Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, who wears Alexander McQueen, at the 73rd Annual British Academy Film Awards at the Royal Albert Hall in London on February 2, 2020. She first wore the McQueen dress in 2012. EPA
    Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, who wears Alexander McQueen, at the 73rd Annual British Academy Film Awards at the Royal Albert Hall in London on February 2, 2020. She first wore the McQueen dress in 2012. EPA
  • Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, wears blue Roland Mouret to SportsAid's 40th anniversary dinner on June 9, 2016 in London. Getty Images
    Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, wears blue Roland Mouret to SportsAid's 40th anniversary dinner on June 9, 2016 in London. Getty Images
  • Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, wears Alexander McQueen to the 72nd Annual British Academy Film Awards at the Royal Albert Hall in London on February 10, 2019. EPA
    Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, wears Alexander McQueen to the 72nd Annual British Academy Film Awards at the Royal Albert Hall in London on February 10, 2019. EPA
  • Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, in teal Jenny Packham, and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, arrive at 'Our Greatest Team Rises – BOA Olympic Concert' at the Royal Albert Hall on May 11, 2012. Getty Images
    Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, in teal Jenny Packham, and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, arrive at 'Our Greatest Team Rises – BOA Olympic Concert' at the Royal Albert Hall on May 11, 2012. Getty Images
  • Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, in black velvet Alexander McQueen, and Prince Harry attend The Sun Military Awards at Imperial War Museum on December 19, 2011 in London. Getty Images
    Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, in black velvet Alexander McQueen, and Prince Harry attend The Sun Military Awards at Imperial War Museum on December 19, 2011 in London. Getty Images
  • Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and Kate Middleton, who wears a blue Issa dress, in St James Palace, London, after announcing their engagement on November 16, 2010. Getty Images
    Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and Kate Middleton, who wears a blue Issa dress, in St James Palace, London, after announcing their engagement on November 16, 2010. Getty Images
  • Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, wearing Alexander McQueen, arrives for the 70th Annual British Academy Film Awards at the Royal Albert Hall in London on February 12, 2017. EPA
    Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, wearing Alexander McQueen, arrives for the 70th Annual British Academy Film Awards at the Royal Albert Hall in London on February 12, 2017. EPA
  • Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, in gold Jenny Packham, attends a gala dinner in support of East Anglia's Children's Hospices' Nook appeal at Houghton Hall in King's Lynn, Norfolk, on June 22, 2016. Getty Images
    Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, in gold Jenny Packham, attends a gala dinner in support of East Anglia's Children's Hospices' Nook appeal at Houghton Hall in King's Lynn, Norfolk, on June 22, 2016. Getty Images
  • Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, wears a pale pink Jenny Packham dress to attend the Ark 10th Anniversary Gala Dinner at Perk's Field in London on June 9, 2011. Getty Images
    Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, wears a pale pink Jenny Packham dress to attend the Ark 10th Anniversary Gala Dinner at Perk's Field in London on June 9, 2011. Getty Images
  • Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, in a Zara leopard print skirt and Massimo Dutti turtleneck, arrives at Ely and Caerau Children’s Centre in Cardiff, Wales, on January 22, 2020. Getty Images
    Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, in a Zara leopard print skirt and Massimo Dutti turtleneck, arrives at Ely and Caerau Children’s Centre in Cardiff, Wales, on January 22, 2020. Getty Images
  • Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, who wears black lace Temperley London, attend the UK premiere of 'War Horse' on January 8, 2012 in London. Getty Images
    Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, who wears black lace Temperley London, attend the UK premiere of 'War Horse' on January 8, 2012 in London. Getty Images
  • Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, wears a floral Faithfull midi dress to visit to The Nook in Framlingham Earl, Norfolk, one of three East Anglia's Children's Hospices, on June 25, 2020. Getty Images
    Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, wears a floral Faithfull midi dress to visit to The Nook in Framlingham Earl, Norfolk, one of three East Anglia's Children's Hospices, on June 25, 2020. Getty Images
  • Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, wears pale blue Mulberry for an engagement in Ballymena, Co Antrim, Northern Ireland, on February 28, 2019. Getty Images
    Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, wears pale blue Mulberry for an engagement in Ballymena, Co Antrim, Northern Ireland, on February 28, 2019. Getty Images
  • Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, wearing a Warehouse sweater and green Jigsaw culottes, visits The Angela Marmont Centre For UK Biodiversity at the Natural History Museum in London on October 9, 2019. Getty Images
    Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, wearing a Warehouse sweater and green Jigsaw culottes, visits The Angela Marmont Centre For UK Biodiversity at the Natural History Museum in London on October 9, 2019. Getty Images
  • Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, in nautical stripes and LK Bennett trousers, attends the King's Cup Regatta at Greenwich on May 7, 2019 in London, England. Getty Images
    Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, in nautical stripes and LK Bennett trousers, attends the King's Cup Regatta at Greenwich on May 7, 2019 in London, England. Getty Images
  • Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, in silver Amanda Wakeley, attends the In Kind Direct charity at Clarence House, London, on October 26, 2011. Getty Images
    Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, in silver Amanda Wakeley, attends the In Kind Direct charity at Clarence House, London, on October 26, 2011. Getty Images
  • Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, wearing her second Alexander McQueen wedding dress, leaves Clarence House to travel to Buckingham Palace for the evening celebrations following her wedding to Prince William on April 29, 2011 in London. Getty Images
    Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, wearing her second Alexander McQueen wedding dress, leaves Clarence House to travel to Buckingham Palace for the evening celebrations following her wedding to Prince William on April 29, 2011 in London. Getty Images
  • Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, in a paisley Ralph Lauren blouse, visits the Faberge in 'London: Romance to Revolution' exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum on December 2, 2021. Getty Images
    Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, in a paisley Ralph Lauren blouse, visits the Faberge in 'London: Romance to Revolution' exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum on December 2, 2021. Getty Images
  • Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, in yellow Emilia Wickstead, attends a garden party in the grounds of Buckingham Palace on May 22, 2013. Getty Images
    Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, in yellow Emilia Wickstead, attends a garden party in the grounds of Buckingham Palace on May 22, 2013. Getty Images
  • Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, in a red Catherine Walker coat attends the Commonwealth Day Service 2020 at Westminster Abbey on March 9, 2020. Getty Images
    Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, in a red Catherine Walker coat attends the Commonwealth Day Service 2020 at Westminster Abbey on March 9, 2020. Getty Images
  • Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, in gold and green Erdem, with British ambassador to Sweden David Cairns during a visit to Sweden on January 30, 2018. Getty Images
    Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, in gold and green Erdem, with British ambassador to Sweden David Cairns during a visit to Sweden on January 30, 2018. Getty Images
  • Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, in red houndstooth Alessandra Rich, walks with museum director Tristram Hunt during her visit to the Victoria and Albert Museum on May 19, 2021 in London. Getty Images
    Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, in red houndstooth Alessandra Rich, walks with museum director Tristram Hunt during her visit to the Victoria and Albert Museum on May 19, 2021 in London. Getty Images
  • Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, in a red Christopher Kane skirt and Polo Ralph Lauren turtleneck sweater, arrives to launch the Taking Action on Addiction campaign at Bafta on October 19, 2021 in London. Getty Images
    Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, in a red Christopher Kane skirt and Polo Ralph Lauren turtleneck sweater, arrives to launch the Taking Action on Addiction campaign at Bafta on October 19, 2021 in London. Getty Images
  • Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, in blue lace Temperley London, attends a World Mental Health Day reception at Buckingham Palace in London on October 10, 2017. Getty Images
    Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, in blue lace Temperley London, attends a World Mental Health Day reception at Buckingham Palace in London on October 10, 2017. Getty Images
Difference between fractional ownership and timeshare

Although similar in its appearance, the concept of a fractional title deed is unlike that of a timeshare, which usually involves multiple investors buying “time” in a property whereby the owner has the right to occupation for a specified period of time in any year, as opposed to the actual real estate, said John Peacock, Head of Indirect Tax and Conveyancing, BSA Ahmad Bin Hezeem & Associates, a law firm.

TO A LAND UNKNOWN

Director: Mahdi Fleifel

Starring: Mahmoud Bakri, Aram Sabbah, Mohammad Alsurafa

Rating: 4.5/5

Key findings of Jenkins report
  • Founder of the Muslim Brotherhood, Hassan al Banna, "accepted the political utility of violence"
  • Views of key Muslim Brotherhood ideologue, Sayyid Qutb, have “consistently been understood” as permitting “the use of extreme violence in the pursuit of the perfect Islamic society” and “never been institutionally disowned” by the movement.
  • Muslim Brotherhood at all levels has repeatedly defended Hamas attacks against Israel, including the use of suicide bombers and the killing of civilians.
  • Laying out the report in the House of Commons, David Cameron told MPs: "The main findings of the review support the conclusion that membership of, association with, or influence by the Muslim Brotherhood should be considered as a possible indicator of extremism."
Iftar programme at the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding

Established in 1998, the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding was created with a vision to teach residents about the traditions and customs of the UAE. Its motto is ‘open doors, open minds’. All year-round, visitors can sign up for a traditional Emirati breakfast, lunch or dinner meal, as well as a range of walking tours, including ones to sites such as the Jumeirah Mosque or Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood.

Every year during Ramadan, an iftar programme is rolled out. This allows guests to break their fast with the centre’s presenters, visit a nearby mosque and observe their guides while they pray. These events last for about two hours and are open to the public, or can be booked for a private event.

Until the end of Ramadan, the iftar events take place from 7pm until 9pm, from Saturday to Thursday. Advanced booking is required.

For more details, email openminds@cultures.ae or visit www.cultures.ae

 

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Updated: August 03, 2022, 5:14 AM