In one of her final – and finest – engagements before the pending birth of her second child, the Duchess of Cambridge visited the set of Downton Abbey on Thursday.
The British television show which has many fans including the Duchess herself, is based around an aristocratic family and their servants, and is in its sixth season.
While Prince William’s wife is usually a fan of recycling the maternity outfits she wore when she was pregnant with Prince George, she chose to don a brand new coat when braving the countryside chill.
Her white JoJo Maman Bébé coat was paired with a set of elegant heels, while her envied luscious locks were let down on display.
The expectant royal chatted to the shows stars and visited all ends of the set, from costume rooms to the kitchens.
The Duchess of Cambridge also had a sneak peak of the sixth series, watching a scene being filmed on set.
“It was very exciting for everyone, the cast and the crew. It was a very special day for Downton. She’s watched the show and really loves it,” Laura Carmichael – who plays Lady Edith Crawley – told the Daily Mail.
“Julien Fellowes thanked her in his speech for mentioning the show while she was in America and that she watched it and loved it. She helped put us on the map,” she said of the expectant royal.
The Duchess of Cambridge previously attended two engagements on Wednesday, visiting the art gallery in Martgate, Turner Contemporary and an arts organisation in Cliftonville, Resort Studios.
The Duchess of Cambridge reportedly told architect Tamsin Landells and her husband Tim Ratcliff, about Prince George’s fast feet these days, saying she often has to “chase after him,” according to Us Weekly.
In one of her final – and finest- engagements before the pending birth of her second child, the Duchess of Cambridge visited the set of Downton Abbey on Thursday.
Downton Abbey actor Zack Barker greeted the Duchess of Cambridge with a bright bunch of flowers as she walked onto the set of the popular television show.
Kate wore a crisp white maternity coat by designer JoJo Maman Bébé and left her locks down for the visit.
The pregnant royal spoke to cast and crew members as she walked onto the set.
With the glow of an expectant mother, the Duchess attended one of her final engagements before the birth of her second child.
The Duchess – a Downton Abbey fan – spoke to actor, Jim Carter, who plays Mr Carson in the popular show.
Kate looked at home in the costume room, admiring the costumes worn by cast on the show.
The Duchess was shown the costume designs by crew on set, looking at the design pages before they come come to life.
Kate laughed with actress Phyllis Logan, who plays Mrs Hughes, as she was made up by Nic Collins in hair and make up.
The Duchess of Cambridge spoke to crew members in the set-construction department on her visit to Ealing Studios.
Kate was shown the props which turn the popular drama into a vision on screen.
Watching a scene playing out, the Duchess of Cambridge looked nothing but pleased to be catching a glimpse of the sixth series before the rest of the world.
Kate chatted to cast members Penelope Wilton, Hugh Bonneville and Laura Carmichael during the visit.
And the Duchess didn’t miss speaking to actor Oliver Barker, who presented her with a train for Prince George.
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