Kate Middleton London - Arabstoday The Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton and Prince William kicked off the London 2012 Olympic celebrations during a gala at The Royal Albert Hall, hosted by the British Olympic Association. Kate, 30, looked stunning in Jenny Packham floor-length gown and wore her hair up for the event. While the bun was a departure from her usual style, Kate opted for the same $700 “Vamp” sandals from Jimmy Choo that she wore earlier in the week, and even appeared to be sporting the same crimson pedicure. Kate and her husband, Prince William, arrived at \"Our Greatest Team Rises\", a black tie gala evening to mark the final countdown to the London 2012 Games to raise critical funds to support the competitors.