Kate Middleton travelled to Oxford yesterday to give some budding young artists a helping hand.
The Duchess of Cambridge visited The Art Room, an organisation that helps disadvantaged children increase their self-esteem, self-confidence and independence through art.
Kate is a patron to the programme and seemed to enjoy her first official visit.
As usual, her outfit – a jacquard coat dress by Orla Kiely – was a hit, selling out within minutes of her arrival from London.
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The Duchess of Cambridge was in high spirits throughout her visit.
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Kate looked lovely in a brown coat dress by Orla Kiely.
All year round
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Kate wore her dress with brown opaque tights and chocolate suede ankle boots.
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Kate styled her hair in her trademark loose waves.
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Kate donned an apron with ‘Miss Catherine’ embroidered on the front.
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Kate also revealed the name of her new puppy – Lupo, which means ‘wolf’.
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