• Britain's Prince William and his wife Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, arrive for the Commonwealth Observance service at Westminster Abbey

Britain's Prince William and his wife Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, arrive for the Commonwealth Observance service at Westminster Abbey (Photo : REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth)

Among the hottest news in Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge updates is her highly anticipated "Downton Abbey" set visit. Meanwhile, celebrity magazines continue to report beauty and fashion tips relevant to the pregnant British royalty.

"On Thursday 12th March, The Duchess of Cambridge will visit the set of the award-winning @DowntonAbbey," the Kensington Palace announced on its verified Twitter page. The message drew several positive comments and hundreds of "favorite" clicks.

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Fans of the ITV drama "Downton Abbey" and followers of fashion and beauty tips relevant to Kate Middleton are looking forward to seeing what the duchess will wear for the occasion. Many hope to see a photo of Lady Mary Crawley (Michelle Suzanne Dockery) and Duchess Catherine together.

In beauty tips, an Us Weekly report claimed Duchess Kate Middleton is now skipping her previous spray tan treatments and favoring a DHA-free cosmetics instead. The expectant royalty is also reportedly using rosehip oil to keep her skin protected while keeping her baby safe from harsh cosmetic ingredients.

Kate Middleton is now eight months pregnant with her second child with Prince William, but she remains active in public engagements. Just this Monday, Mar. 9, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were seen together at London's Westminster Abbey for a Commonwealth Day ceremony.

Duchess Catherine wore an Alexander McQueen coat in a very light shade of pink for the said Commonwealth Day event. Photos of her sense of fashion and style were again well-received by followers and critics. The photos fueled suspicions that the second baby of Prince William and Princess Kate Middleton is a girl.

A People.com report said that Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, was "drawn to the girls' clothes." The same report noted that Elizabeth, Charlotte, and Alexandra are surfacing as suggested baby names for the soon-to-arrive royal baby.