The Duke & Duchess Of Cambridge Visit A Child Bereavement UK Center at CBUK Stratford on January 11, 2017 in London, England.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge climbs out of her car as she arrives at the Anna Freud Centre in North London to learn more about the organization's work with parents and young children 

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge arriving at the Anna Freud Centre, of which she is the royal patron



Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge looking elegant in this tailored double wool crepe shade of royal blue dress coat by Eponine and features three quarter length sleeves, a collar with notch cut outs, a slender matching belt and wide pleats in the back during a visit to Child Bereavement UK Centre in East London

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge showcased a subtle style tweak by wearing her tendrils of her brunette hair swept back and held in place with mini bulldog clips

The Duchess was keen to learn more about the work of the Early Parenting, which aims to keep families together and help parents become more responsive to their children's needs

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge was greeted by staff members at The Anna Freud Centre where she will be introduced to parents who benefit from its services and support 



The Duchess of Cambridge looking as elegant and chic in tailored blue dress coat by Eponine as she visits the Anna Freud Centre Early Years Parenting Unit in London

The Duchess of Cambridge debuted a new £1,650 Eponine coat dress this morning as she kicked off the New Year in style with her first engagement of 2017 at The Anna Freud Centre in North London 

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge looked elegant in a belted blue coat by Eponine as she arrived at the Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families in North London this morning on January 11, 2017



Catherine, Duchess Of Cambridge visits The Anna Freud Centre on January 11, 2017 in London, England



Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge wore her brunette locks styled in loose waves

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge seen arriving at the Anna Freud Centre, of which she is the royal patron

(L) Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge looked completely at ease as she joined in a 'theraplay' session at the Anna Freud Centre on January 11, 2017



15-month-old Riley was greeted with a cheery royal wave from the Duchess of Cambridge, but he appeared to be feeling a little shy

(L) The Duchess of Cambridge was introduced to two adorable little girls who were all dressed up in their best outfits for the royal visit 

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge learns more about the work of the Early Years Parenting Unit

(L) Duchess Kate does her best to put a smile on 15-month-old Riley's face as she joins in with a play therapy session

Kate Middleton gives a cheerful wave as she departs from the Anna Freud Centre. This afternoon she will visit the Child Bereavement UK Centre in Stratford, East London with her husband Prince William 

(R) The Duchess of Cambridge listens intently during a conversation with staff and guests at the Early Years Parenting Unit

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge speaks with staff and guests at the Early Years Parenting Unit (EYPU) of the Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families



Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge showed off her slim legs in a blue coat dress by Eponine, which fell to just below the knee as she visit The Anna Freud Centre in North London 

15-month-old Riley was more interested in staring at the camera than he was in playing with the royal visitor Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge (L)

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge leaves after a visit to the Anna Freud Centre on January 11, 2017 in London, England.

(L) The Duchess of Cambridge hands Riley some building materials as she joins a 'theraplay' session, which promotes the attachment relationship between parents and children

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Chief Executive Officer of the Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families, Peter Fonagy (left) arrive for a visit at the Early Years Parenting Unit (EYPU) of the Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families

The Duchess is presented with a bouquet of flowers by Shinobi from one of the centre's bereaved families as she arrives with Prince William, Duke of Cambridge (R)

Prince William and Kate Middleton listen to speakers as they learn more about the work of Child Bereavement UK, of which the Duke is royal patron 



The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge as visit the Child Bereavement UK center in London on their first joint engagement of 2017

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge shakes hands as she arrives with Prince William to the Child Bereavement UK Centre to mark its first anniversary 

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge accessorized with sapphire and diamond earrings to match her engagement band as she arrives with Prince William, Duke of Cambridge during their visit to the CBUK Stratford on January 11, 2017 in London, England.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge first joint engagement of 2017, seen them visiting the Child Bereavement UK Centre in East London, a cause that is close to Prince William's heart 

Prince William and his wife Kate the Duchess of Cambridge speak to a volunteer as youngsters take part in an art project

The Duchess of Cambridge observes bereaved children taking part in an art project to help them process their feelings of grief

Prince William told nine-year-old Aoife whose father had died from pancreatic cancer: 'I lost my mummy when I was very young too'

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge speaks to families at the Child Bereavement UK Centre in Stratford on January 11, 2017 in London, England.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge enjoys an animated chat with families at the Child Bereavement UK Centre in East London 

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge wore blue Eponine coat dress as she arrives to visit a Child Bereavement UK centre in Stratford, London, on January 17, 2017.

The Duchess of Cambridge chats to youngsters who have been bereaved as they make memory jars filled with tightly packed layers of multi-colored salts. Each color represents a memory of their loved ones

The Duchess looked delighted to be taking part in an art project with young people during her second engagement of the day

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge looks elegant and chic in tailored blue dress coat by Eponine

The charity Child Bereavement UK is celebrating its first anniversary and as royal patron, Prince William took on the cake cutting duty as his wife Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge looks on with a big smiles.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge looks on as her husband Prince William prepares to cut a cake celebrating the first birthday of the Child Bereavement UK Centre in East London 

Prince William chats to Aoife about the loss of his mother as they take part in an art project and urges her not to bottle up her feelings over the loss of her father