They were greeted by the French Ambassador, Sylvie Bermann. The Duchess asked Sylvie Bermann: "Do you know anyone who was affected?" The French Ambassador replied: "No.".
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Prince William described the attacks as "truly dreadful".
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The Duchess of Cambridge signing the book..
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In the book, Prince William wrote:
"To all those who have died and were injured in the heartless attacks in Paris, and to tall the people in France. Nos plus sincères condoléances."
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The Duchess wore a black dot pattern suit that we have seen a few times before. She first wore to watch Prince William be made a member of the Order of the Garter back in 2008.
She wore it again to sign a book of condolence for Nelson Mandela in 2013.
Once again, it was a very appropriate choice.
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This evening both the Duke and the Duchess attended separate engagements.
Prince William attended the England v France match. He wasn't scheduled to attend, but decided to attend after Friday's tragic attacks.
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Fans on both sides gave sang the French national anthem La Marseillaise. Supporters also held up sheets of coloured paper to make the French flag
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Kensington Palace said: "Tonight's game is a chance to pay tribute to the bravery and resolve of the French people."
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Meanwhile, the Duchess attended the Fostering Excellence Awards in London. It was a tea party held at the British Medical Association House.
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Back in January, the Duchess was invited to an attend event hosted by the Fostering Network where she had chance to meet foster carers and foster children and learn more about the organisation.
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The event was hosted by presenter Holly Willoughby who sat next to the Duchess throughout the event.
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Kate met awards winners and also presented the Fostering Achievement Award. This award celebrates "extraordinary achievements in the last 12 months by young people aged 16 to 24 who have been fostered".
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The Duchess chose to wear a dress by Indian designer Saloni. It was a nice nod to the recent news that next Spring the Duke and Duchess will undertake a Royal Tour in India.
She chose the Martine Crinkle-Effect Dress. The bold blue colour is also a nice subtle nod to France at this time, given that blue is one of their national colours. This could be coincidence or a conscious decision - either way it works perfectly.
The Duchess also debuted a new pair of heels by Gianvito Rossi. They are the Gianvito Rossi Black Suede Pumps.
The Duchess teamed the outfit with her black suede Alexander McQueen belt and carried her black suede Mulberry clutch.
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She also wore her Catherine Zoraida Fern Hoop Earrings.
It was a lovely outfit for the Duchess and thought it worked wonderfully for the event.
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