Duchess Kate returns to royal duties with a new look
Duchess Kate has returned to work this week after being on maternity leave since April, following the birth of her third child, Prince Louis.
On Tuesday, Kate took a visit to the Sayers Croft Forest School and Wildlife Garden in Paddington.
The 36-year-old royal spent her day with local school children, where she joined them in getting their hands dirty to learn about the wildlife garden.
Kate donned a new hairstyle for her appearance, with her shiny locks appearing slightly shorter with more layers added.
While joining a school session and hearing from instructors and teachers, Kate wore brown skinny jeans from Zara, her trusty tassel boots and a green jacket by the Swedish brand Fjällräven.
The Sayers Croft Forest School and Wildlife Garden aims to involve children in the local community and provide outdoor activity facilities for those wouldn’t otherwise be able to experience them.
Kate, who has previously shared her excitement about growing potatoes in her own vegetable patch, was also shown an edible garden that inspires kids to get outdoors.
As she made her way through the park, the Duchess shook hands with other parents and mingled with locals.
The Duchess told one group of well-wishers that she had enjoyed her time with the school kids, adding with a smile, “All I found were tiny slugs!”
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Mirianthe Engomitis, 56, shared the sweet encounter she had with Kate: “She said we were lucky to live near a place like this. She was asking if we had been here to see the park progress. It was lovely of her to stop.”
Although Kate was on maternity leave, she attended several formal royal family events, including the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan, Trooping the Colour as well as attending polo and equestrian events with Prince George and Princess Charlotte.
Kate is expected to undertake various engagements in the lead up to Christmas before resuming a fuller schedule of appearances in the New Year.