Kate Middleton recalled the easy charm of Princess Diana as she hugged a schoolboy on a royal walkabout today. See the best pics from today here.
Kate looked luxe in Burgundy dress she was last seen wearing at Christmas in Sandringham.
This is how she wore the coat at Christmas last year
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Sensible boots for Kate
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge takes part a ball throwing exercise with Richard Armstrong (L) and Michael Bell from Percy Hedley school
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Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge meets children as she visits a community garden. She told the children she had grown potatoes this year.
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Kate in the aubergine coat dress in Newcastle today, last seen at Christmas in Sandringham
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Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge unveils a plaque as she visits Elswick Park where she visited a community garden
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, is greeted by Union Jacks
10-year-old Terry Campbell holds his arms out wide for a hug.
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When asked by Kate "Am I going to get a cuddle as well?" he was only too happy to oblige
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Terry leans in for a smooch
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Closing in...
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Ahhhh...Terry gets his hug
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Another well wisher gets the same idea
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