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Kate & William Visit Child Bereavement Center

William and Kate spent the late afternoon visiting the headquarters of Child Bereavement UK. Crowds started gathering early to see the duo as shown in this picture from the Bucks Free Press. William has been Royal Patron of the organization since 2009, but this was his first visit to Child Bereavement’s headquarters.

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Simon Perry of People Magazine shared this photo.

Simon Perry, People Magazine Twitter Feed

William and Kate did a walkabout together.

Neil Warner Splash News

More from Victoria Murphy’s live updates for the Daily Mirror:

Kate asked the well-wishers if they had cold hands (while sporting a pair of black gloves herself!) As his wife was presented with posies from the crowd, William joked “I never get flowers any more, I just get cold hands.”

William was given a teddy from two-year-old Emily Tack, who had been waiting for two hours with her mum Sarah. Sarah, 34, said: “We’ve always wanted to meet them but never thought we’d get the chance.

“I said congratulations on your pregnancy and enjoy it because they grow up so fast.

“They smiled and said yes.

“William asked what the teddy was called and we said we just call it teddy and he said ‘We will give it a name’.

Paul Harrison of Sky News shared these images of the couple.

Paul Harrison/Sky News Twitter Feed (@SkyNewsRoyal)

The group supports families and works to “educate professionals when a baby or child of any age dies or is dying, or when a child is facing bereavement.”

Once inside Kate and William were spent time with Bereavement Services, Training and Fundraising teams. Then they were to move on to the tough business of meeting bereaved families involved in the Children and Young People’s Service, as well as a Parents’ Support Group.

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Prince William feels a strong personal connection to the organization, more from Socialite Life:

The late Princess of Wales once visited the charity, run by her friend, Julia Samuel.

In 2009, William gave a touching speech at CB UK’s 2009 Mother’s Day campaign launch.

“Never being able to say ‘Mummy’ again in your life sounds like a small thing. However, for many, including me, it’s now really just a word, hollow and evoking only memories,” the Prince said.

Paul Harrison of Sky News also shared this photo of kids popping bubble wrap, it looks like Kate might be helping.

Paul Harrison/Sky News (@SkyNewsRoyal)

Richard Palmer’s story in the Express has more insight on the time William and Kate shared with the couple.

“You realise I’ve been in similar circumstances,” William, who underwent bereavement counselling along with his brother Prince Harry after Princess Diana’s death in 1997, told the parents in a group counselling session: “I think you are very brave coming into a situation like this and talking about yourselves.

“I feel like I should give you all a hug.”

Each of the mothers and fathers in the group then took it in turns to hug William and Kate. “We got a kiss and a cuddle from both of them,” said one mother, Ros, who lost her 28-year-old son two and a half years ago.

“He said ‘I do wish you didn’t have to here under these circumstances.’ He could feel our grief and sadness.”

Child Bereavement shared this photo from today on its Facebook page.

Child Bereavement UK Facebook Page

More from the Mirror’s live coverage:

Hayley Collins, 17, a student from Lord Williams school in Thame, Oxfordshire, congratulated William on the couple’s upcoming baby.

She said: “He seemed really excited.

“And Kate said ‘I’m really overwhelmed by the number of hands’ about the hands being thrust out from the crowd.”

Below we see William and Kate as they are leaving the Centre.

Paul Harrison/Sky News Twitter Feed (@SkyNewsRoyal)

As far as Kate’s wardrobe for the day, she was in a coat by Goat, the brand’s ‘Redgrave’ style.

Goat Fashion ‘Redgrave’ Coat

The collarless piece has an A-line silhouette and is made of heavy crepe wool, there are concealed buttons on the front closure. It sells for £560, roughly $850 USD at today’s exchange rates. My Wardrobe is offering the coat at $770.

Underneath Kate was in Topshop’s Contrast Collar Dress.

Topshop Contrast Collar Shift Dress

Fortunately the dress is nowhere near this short on Kate. The frock is described as “Short sleeved black shift dress with contrast white collar. 94% Polyester, 6% Elastane.” It is available from Topshop directly, in the US it is also sold at Nordstrom. There are several sizes available as of this writing, that is likely to change.

Here is a pretty good image showing Kate’s Cornelia James Short Wool Gloves with Side Bow.

Splash News

The Duchess also brought back her Episode Angel pumps that were purchased some time ago at House of Fraser and no longer available.

PA Wire

With apologies for the incomplete post, I am flying out the door to a previous commitment and will update the post later this evening.

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Rolo

Tuesday 1st of December 2015

There is a cute little Replikate for the collared Topshop dress at Boohoo.com, only £10 at the moment

http://www.boohoo.com/1511-promo/robin-contrast-collar-dress/invt/azz34667

admin

Tuesday 1st of December 2015

Thanks for the great tip, I have added it to the repliKate Dresses page. https://whatkatewore.com/replikates/clothing/dresses/ Thanks for letting us know about it! :)

Ann

Friday 5th of April 2013

The coat is lovely, but I'm not sure it should be worn with black tights.

katefanatic

Saturday 23rd of March 2013

I think the dress was the perfect choice for this stage of her pregnancy (when she doesn't yet have to wear maternity clothes) and it doesn't cling to her belly (which I despise). I also like the coat, and the two together are fine, but I wish the collar of the dress was tucked under the coat as opposed to laying out over the coat. I just don't understand all the comments about too short hemlines---she is wearing opaque tights in all of her last 3 outings---it is not as though she is exposing her legs/thighs. She is only 31 and this is no longer the dark ages where we hide pregnant ladies away.

Justine

Wednesday 20th of March 2013

Remark how the bottom edge of the coat is rounded in the same shape as a Peter Pan collar.

The outfit is very short but that's the thing this season.

elizabeth

Wednesday 20th of March 2013

I hope Kate does not wear the light brown coat with the buttons moved over ever again. I am surprised the people around her didn't advise her against it. I loved the white coat and black dress with the white collar. I am a little concerned that Kate's baby bump is so small. Larger babies are healthier my doctor says.

Me

Thursday 21st of March 2013

Every woman's body is different and I'm sure the DoC is getting the very best medical care.

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