Kate Middleton back on duty for first solo outing after birth of Charlotte

The Duchess visited the centre to learn about its work treating children with mental health problems
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Robert Jobson17 September 2015

The Duchess of Cambridge returned to work today for her first solo engagement since the birth of Princess Charlotte in May.

She beamed as she arrived at the Anna Freud Centre near King’s Cross, affectionately embracing Michael Samuel, the centre’s chairman of trustees.

His wife, Julia, is one of Prince George’s godparents.

The Duchess arrives for today's event
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Kate, 33, who was showing off her new fringe, wore a black and white houndstooth Ralph Lauren dress.

She visited the centre, named after child psychoanalysis pioneer Anna Freud, to learn about its work treating children with mental health problems.

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