The Duchess of Cambridge might have left Prince George with his nanny today, but she clearly couldn’t get babies off her mind, stopping to chat to every kid she came across in Blenheim, New Zealand.
The royal couple visited the tiny town in the heart of Marlborough wine country to attend a service of remembrance for New Zealand’s war causalities this morning.
More than 5000 locals braved the rain to catch a glimpse of William and Kate, and those will children in tow were rewarded with a one-on-one chat with the Duchess herself.
Kate looked lovely in a blue Alexander McQueen coat and certainly seemed to charm the little ones she met, who couldn’t stop smiling and laughing throughout their brush with royalty.
Missing her little Prince: The Duchess couldn’t resist cooing at every baby she came across in the small New Zealand town.
Kate wore a pair of earrings once owned by her late mother-in-law Princess Diana. The earrings match her famous engagement ring.
Kate stopped to chat to every child she came across, winning many little fans.
Kate looked positively radiant at the event.
Kate chose a powder blue Alexander McQueen coat to combat the chilly weather.
William and Kate seemed in excellent spirits on their child-free day.
William had a ball sitting in this antique fighter plane.
Kate took time to chat to the war veterans who gathered at the remembrance ceremony.
Kate showed great compassion hearing war tales from veterans.
Kate wore her hair up, instead of in its trademark loose waves.
William was popular with the crowd, but it was Kate they came to see.
More than 5000 people turned out to welcome the royal couple, many bringing flowers to present to the Duchess.
William and Kate arriving in Blenheim.
A cuddle for mummy: George gave Kate a huge hug at his first official public engagement yesterday.
George stroking his mum’s hair.
George and Kate exchanging kissy faces.
Kate staring at her little prince.
George eating his mum’s hair.
Kate was obviously besotted with her little boy.
Embarrassing moment: George snatched a toy from this little girl before throwing it to the floor.
Kate smiled apologetically, picked up the toy and handed it back to the little girl.
George didn’t seem too tired after his long flight from the UK.
George played with 10 other babies born at the same time as him.
George was presented with a large blue bear.
George gravitated towards any toys that made noise.
George behaved himself throughout his 30-minute playdate, crying out only once.
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