Kate Middleton Stuns in High-Slit Dress at Thirty Club Dinner

Duchess of Cambridge accompanied her hubby to the elite London event earlier today

By Brandi Fowler May 09, 2012 1:33 AMTags
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Move over Angelina Jolie. There's a new leg-baring diva in town.

Kate Middleton may have missed the Met Gala last night, but that didn't stop the Duchess of Cambridge from showing off her inner fashionista at a swanky shindig in London Tuesday (along with a little leg).

The 30-year-old royal wowed in a high-slit, Roland Mouret cream grown and glitzy Jimmy Choo stilettos, as she accompanied her hubby, Prince William, to a private dinner hosted by the Thirty Club at Claridge's Hotel.

And the pair, who opted for a far more low-key first wedding anniversary celebration, looked quite stunning as they hit the town.

Prince William, who was set to speak at the affair, reportedly finally accepted the elite group's invite because of his impending 30th birthday, which he'll celebrate June 21. 

"He's been invited for about the last nine years but thought it right to accept the invitation this year as he has this personal landmark coming up and it is such a landmark year for the royal family in general," a senior royal aide told the Daily Express.

So, what's up next for the royal husband and wife?

Will and Kate will serve as special guests to Our Greatest Team Rises Friday, a gala celebration in honor of Team Great Britain and Paralympics Great Britain at the Royal Albert Hall.

While there, the Team G.B. ambassadors will encourage fans throughout the U.K. to show their support for the athletes preparing for this year's Olympic Games in London.

Looking good and do-gooding.

That's why we love them.

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