The Duchess of Cambridge is back to her royal duties following a three-month maternity leave. Kate Middleton looked stunning on her first solo engagement since Princess Charlotte’s birth on May 2 as she visited the Anna Freud Centre on Thursday.

Kate wore a black and white Ralph Lauren silk Austin dress paired with a pair of Stuart Weitzman Power pumps and her new fringe during her visit to the centre that supports child mental health. The duchess looked relaxed and was full of smiles during her visit, as seen in this photo shared by US Weekly.

A source told the publication that the Duchess of Cambridge feels more “refreshed and full of energy” following her stay in Anmer Hall with her children and away from the eyes of the media. It has reportedly been “their quietest” summer so far since she was able to focus on her family without the paparazzi following her. Her stay at Anmer Hall after Princess Charlotte’s birth has reportedly been good for the duchess.

Looking tanned and relaxed, Kate greeted staff upon her arrival at the charity centre. According to E Online, she was also welcomed with a hug by Michael Samuel, the chairman of the trustees at the Anna Freud Centre. In a statement shared by E Online, Samuel had expressed his pleasure and gratitude for the duchess and her assembled guests for their visit.

"We are absolutely delighted that you are here and very grateful and hope that today you will get a real insight into all aspects of our work. Your continued support on this very important issue will be an invaluable ingredient towards making the real and urgent progress which is necessary in this area,” he said.

During Kate’s visit to the centre, she was able to test out the SmartGym learning technology that the centre uses to help children improve their concentration and attention. A spokesman from Kensington Palace said Kate’s first choice to visit the Anna Freud Centre shows her interest in children’s mental health issues. The spokesperson told US Weekly that it reflects how the Duchess of Cambridge values and supports early intervention in helping children with mental health problems.

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