The Duchess of Cambridge has left her baby son at home and frocked up for a glamorous charity gala in London.
While William stayed home at Kensington Palace with George, Kate donned a black laser-cut Temperley cocktail dress and matching five-inch Jimmy Choos and sashayed down the red carpet at the SportsAid SportsBall.
Kate also showed off her new hair at the event, which appeared both shorter and darker in colour than it has in recent months.
SportsAid – which helps young sports stars achieve their full potential – is one of Kate’s favourite charities.
Kate was flying solo at the gala and seemed thrilled to be out on her own for an evening.
Kate looked radiant at the event.
Kate’s hair was shorter and darker than it has been in recent weeks.
At times she seemed to wish she’d brought a coat as the weather was chilly.
Kate accessorised her look with a red clutch and a diamond bracelet.
Kate took time to speak to dozens of aspiring athletes at the event.
The Duchess chose quite a demure gown, with no racy features.
Thousands of fans waited in the cold to catch a glimpse of Kate.
Kate seemed happy to be at the event supporting one of her favourite charities.
Kate is a big fan of Temperley, choosing this glamorous gown in January 2012.
The Duchess liked the dress so much she wore it again in November 2012, with the same handbag she wore last night.
Kate also chose this Temperley number during her Malaysian tour in September 2012.
The Duchess wore a more casual Temperley dress in Tuvalu in September 2012.
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