The Duchess of Cambridge kick-starts 2018 work schedule in £65 maternity dress
The Duchess of Cambridge met pupils at the Reach Academy Feltham in West London earlier this afternoon to mark her first royal engagement of the year.
The Duchess joins in with art activities and hears how the school is committed to working with parents, as they believe communication between home and school is vital. pic.twitter.com/mruaApadtp
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) January 10, 2018
For the momentous occasion, the 36-year-old dressed her blossoming baby bump in a royal blue coat that appears to be by go-to British high street brand, Hobbs.
But it was Kate’s £65 maternity dress that caught everyone’s eye. The Duchess turned to British maternity label Seraphine for her dress, who, handily, have a boutique located a stone’s throw from Kensington Palace.
The ‘Florrie’ floral print dress isn’t a new addition to Kate’s wardrobe: The 36-year-old wore it while pregnant with Charlotte and clearly hung on to it for a potential pregnancy number three.
The pregnant royal finished the look with co-ordinating shoes and a suede clutch.
We can’t help but wonder if the Duchess sought sartorial inspiration from Meghan Markle, who donned a similar aesthetic on her debut royal engagement in Nottingham alongside husband-to-be, Prince Harry.
Meghan donned the double breasted, maxi-length Elodie coat by Canadian designer Mackage for her first public appearance back in December 2017.
The West London school that the Duchess visited today works in partnership with Place2Be, a mental health charity of which Kate Middleton has been the patron of since 2013.
The organisation strives to provide support and training to teachers and staff with the aim to improve the emotional well-being of families and pupils.
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