Kate Visits Stoke-on-Trent and Smethwick...

The Duchess had a busy day today with two separate visits in support of her charities. The Duchess's first stop was a visit to Emma Bridgewater's factory in Stoke-on-Trent, where she was greeted by Emma on her arrival.

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The Duchess was given a tour of the factory on her arrival and then viewed the mugs she helped designed.

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She then took part in a ceramic painting workshop with children from Donna Louise Children's Hospital.

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The Duchess also had a go at making a plate out of the clay. The Duchess clearly wasn't afraid of getting her hands dirty!

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The Duchess previously met Emma Bridgewater back in November during a different visit on behalf of EACH.

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You can buy the mugs that the Duchess helped designed here, they are £39.95 for the pair or £19.95 for a single mug or £14.95 for the baby mug.

The Duchess left the factory with a posy and a bag no doubt filled with her own set of mugs.

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The Duchess was then taken via helicopter to Smethwick to visit Action for Children.

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The Duchess took her coat off on her arrival which allowed us to see the Serephina Florrie dress again.

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The Duchess spent lots of time interacting with the children...

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...and clearly enjoyed her time there. It is a very good possibility that the Duchess will adopt Action for Children as a new patronage.

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Today the Duchess repeated her Serephina Florrie Floral Print Dress which was available for £99 but had sold out online, when the Duchess wore it last month.

Over this the Duchess wore a beautiful dusty blue coat, which has been confirmed as being a bespoke piece by MaxMara. The Duchess is very fond of the label and wore the brand last week when she visited Portsmouth.

The Duchess paired her outfit with her Jimmy Choo Georgia Court Shoes in Navy Suede which have now sold out online, however they are still available in Black and Blush Patent. 

The Duchess carried her LK Bennett Frome Clutch in Navy Suede, which has also sold out.

The Duchess chose to wear her diamond and sapphire earrings and her Cartier watch.

The Duchess chose to wear her hair half-up-half-down, which is a classic Kate hairstyle.

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