The Duchess is Radiant in Red at Norfolk Showground

The Duchess of Cambridge was in Norfolk today to attend the launch of East Anglia's Children's Hospices fundraising appeal to build a new children's hospice. 

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The event took place not far from the Duke and Duchess's home in Norfolk - Amner Hall.

Amner Hall

The Duchess looked to thoroughly enjoy meeting children and parents who have been supported by EACH.

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Kate has been a patron for the charity, EACH, since January 2012 and has attended many events to help support and raise awareness of the charity. Back in 2012, shortly after it was announced that the Duchess had become patron to EACH, she officially opened The Treehouse.

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Because of the Duchess of Cambridge EACH have been able to make contact with a hospice in Malaysia. In September 2012, during the couple's Diamond Jubilee visit to Malaysia, the Duchess visited Hospis Malaysia and gave her first overseas speech.

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In April 2013, the Duchess supported Children’s Hospice Week, by recording her first ever video message, at Clarence House, to encourage people to support children’s hospices.

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In April this year, The Duke and Duchess, whilst in Australia, visited Hummingbird House, a children's hospice in Queensland. In August 2014, EACH entered into an International Children's Palliative Care Network with Queensland Kids to support the start-up phase of Hummingbird House.

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June this year, the Duchess made a private visit to The Treehouse during Children's Hospice Week.

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This shows just how much the Duchess has helped to raise awareness.

The Duchess was greeted today by local dignitaries at the Norfolk Showground.

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Two little girls who could not contain their excitement. They performed little curtsies for the Duchess and presented her with a posy.

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Before the event, the Duchess wrote a foreword. Within it she wrote:

"I greatly admire the dedication, generosity and achievements of the charity's supporters and volunteers and look forward to seeing the progress of this campaign".

Kate met Emma Bridgewater who has designed a collection called 'Flower and Insect' which are being sold in aid of EACH to help raise money.

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The Duchess also met Jack Cottis who suffered a brain haemorrhage in the womb.

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The Duchess looked radiant in red today, in a new dress by Katherine Hooker. 

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Although there was some confusion as to whether the dress was by Catherine Walker or Katherine Hooker, it has been confirmed as the Ascot Dress by Katherine Hooker. The Duchess wore a bespoke version in red. However, the dress can be bought in navy or black on the website, or ordered specially in a different colour like the Duchess chose to do.

The Duchess has worn Katherine Hooker before. Most notably for a pre-wedding engagement in Anglesey and also to attend the Order of the Garter in 2011.

The Duchess braved the cold and forwent a coat, but did wear her Jimmy Choo Vikki Suede Pumps which retailed for £375 but are now sold out. She also carried a black clutch.

The Duchess accessorised with her Mappin and Webb Fortune White Gold Drop Necklace which retails for £3,950 and her Kiki McDonough Green Amethyst and Diamond Cushion Drop Earrings which retail for £1,300.

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The Duchess also wore her hair in a lovely ponytail for today's event.

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I love red, especially in winter because it makes you feel festive. Although it's only November, December is less that a week away so I think we're allowed to start feeling festive now! The Hobbs Etoile Dress is a lovely substitute for Kate's dress and is much more affordable at £139. It is perfect for dressing down for the office or dressing up for the evening. A very versatile wardrobe staple. I have chosen these black suede heels from Aldo, which are a similar style to Kate's as they have an almond toe and a covered heel. For the jewellery I think that Links of London's Diamond Essentials Pave Round Necklace is a good match for a much cheaper price and I have also chosen the Diamond Essentials Pave Earrings because although they are not like Kate's they add real sparkle, and I love a matching jewellery set!

As the Duchess left today's event she looked physically moved by the stories that mothers, who had lost their children, had shared with her.

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