It’s almost yawn-inducing: yet another appearance of Kate Middleton at an upper-crust event (in this case, the wedding of Lady Rose, daughter of the Duke of Gloucester), flawless hair gleaming, killer legs leading the way.   But that “almost” contains the space between promise and fulfillment; between dreams and reality.  This girl’s entire existence currently hinges on the concept of ”almost”…and every little glimpse of the march toward history is just too fascinating–and c’mon, kind of perilous–to be boring. 

So, lovelies…when’s the date? 

Siblings Gabriella and Freddie Windsor (I find Gabriella really adorable and don’t understand why she doesn’t receive more coverage)

Peter and Autumn Phillips

All photos from Dailymail.co.uk

Princess Catherine…  (Yes, that’s how Kate Middleton really spells her name.)  It has a nice ring to it, doesn’t it?  Royal/Kate-style watchers were yesterday given the clearest indication yet that Kate Middleton will officially soon join The Firm with her all-in-the-family appearance at Prince William’s Order of the Garter ceremony.  Kate’s impeccably tailored suit, whimsical hat, and perfectly groomed hair and makeup are, as always, regal!

More photos after the jump!  All pictures from DailyMail.co.uk

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Forbes.com has released their list of The 20 Hottest Young Royals, which catalogues the creme de la creme of unmarried royals under 35 years old.  So, alas, recently married Peter Phillips didn’t make the list, but those hottie Swedes did (Crown Princess Victoria, Carl Phillip and Madeline are all in serious relationships, but still technically on the market).  My personal favorite royal (collect them like trading cards!) Charlotte Casiraghi came in at number 5, after Prince William, Prince Harry, Zara Phillips and Princess Beatrice.  How Charlotte–Grace Kelly’s granddaughter and a dead ringer for Angelina Jolie–isn’t a bigger media darling is beyond me, but lucky for her, as she gets to have her rich, privileged, gorgeous cake and eat it in relative privacy, too.  C’mon–she’s stunning!

Photo from Forbes.com