Duchess of Cambridge Returning From Maternity Leave To Visit Children's Mental Health Charity

Duchess Of Cambridge Ready To Juggle Family Life With Royal Duties
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The Duchess of Cambridge will return to public duties after four months of maternity leave with her second child Princess Charlotte.

Her duties will kick off with a visit to the Anna Freud Centre in London - an educational and research institution specialising in the psychological treatment of children - as part of a series of appointments designed to focus on young people's mental health issues.

The Duchess, 33, who gave birth in May, will also be joining Prince William and Harry at opening of Rugby World Cup on 18 September.

Details of some of her public engagements were posted on the Kensington Palace official Twitter account.

The Duchess attended a handful of public appearances in the summer, including the Queen's official birthday.

Although the mother-of-two enjoyed the majority of summer at home with her two children, she is keen to return to royal duties.

The coming months will be the first substantial period that the Duke and Duchess will combine family life with work and public commitments.

The Duke of Cambridge, who began his first shift as a pilot with East Anglian Air Ambulance on 13 July, returned back to work before the summer.

He said during the interview on his first day at his new job: "It's more responsibility, looking after two little ones, especially when George is around.

"But it is fantastic having a lovely little family and I am so thrilled. And Catherine has been doing an amazing job as a mother and I’m very proud of her."

The couple will be attending joint engagements together in the coming months, including visits to Dundee and North Wales in October and November.

In the coming weeks Kensington Palace will outline further engagements for the couple.

Duchess Of Cambridge's Maternity Fashion
ASOS Maternity Exclusive Wrap Skater Dress in Spot Print with 3/4 Sleeve, £35(01 of13)
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Kate caused an online shopping frenzy when she wore this bargain wrap dress on a visit to the Brookhill Children's Centre in Woolwich, London on March 18, 2015.

Within 30 minutes of her stepping out of her car, it had sold out in all sizes on ASOS, although staff quickly scrambled to make more available.
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Coat by Catherine Walker, bespoke(02 of13)
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This chestnut brown coat was specially made for Kate out of double wool crepe by Chelsea-based designer Catherine Walker.

The Duchess wore the coat while attending the annual St Patrick's Day Parade at Mons Barracks, in Aldershot on March 17, 2015. She marked the occasion by accessorising with a gold Irish Guards Brooch that once belonged to the Queen Mother.

She topped off her outfit with a 'Betty Boop' hat (£245) by the Duchess of Cornwall's favourite milliner, Lock & Co.
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Beulah London's Chiara coat, £650(03 of13)
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Kate wrapped up her bump in this beautiful navy blue trapeze cut coat from Beulah London while attending a service of commemoration to mark the end of combat operations in Afghanistan at St Paul's Cathedral in London on March 13, 2015. (credit:Max Mumby/Indigo via Getty Images)
Jo Jo Maman Bébé Cream Princess Line Maternity Coat, £69(04 of13)
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Kate popped on this aptly named 'Princess Line' maternity coat while visiting the set of Downton Abbey at Ealing Studios on March 12, 2015. It's a hard life, eh? (credit:Max Mumby/Indigo via Getty Images)
Hobbs Dalmation Coat Dress, £169(05 of13)
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The Duchess of Cambridge donned an old favourite while visiting Margate, on March 11, 2015. This dotty number is from Hobbs and Kate previously wore it while pregnant with Prince George. (credit:SUZANNE PLUNKETT via Getty Images)
Alexander McQueen coat and dress, bespoke(06 of13)
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The Duchess had a rummage through her wardrobe when looking for just the right outfit to wear to the Commonwealth Observance Service at Westminster Abbey on March 9, 2015.

Kate adores Sarah Burton's designs at Alexander McQueen, and she previously wore this soft pink two-piece with pearl buttons to the 2013 Trooping the Colour, while she was pregnant with Prince George.
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Max Mara (Sportmax) Gerbera Wool Coat(07 of13)
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The Duchess of Cambridge opted for a beautiful blue Sportmax coat with oversized collar while visiting the Emma Bridgewater Factory in Stoke on Trent on February 18, 2015. (credit:Samir Hussein via Getty Images)
Seraphine Florrie Floral Print Dress, £99(08 of13)
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Seraphine is making a name for itself as the royal maternity brand of choice as both Kate and Zara Phillips are fans of their designs.

Kate wore this pretty printed number while visiting Cape Hill Children's Centre in Smethwick on February 18, 2015.
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Max Mara Villar coat, £580(09 of13)
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Kate bravely wore this Max Mara white wool coat while painting a mural with children from students from Portsmouth and Isle of Wight schools on February 12, 2015. The coat escaped unscathed you'll be relieved to know! (credit:Samir Hussein via Getty Images)
Somerset by Alice Temperley Boat Print Dress, £99(10 of13)
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Under her white Max Mara coat Kate wore this smart day dress, which is exclusive to John Lewis.

The boat print fabric was a nice nod to the nautical history of her surroundings, especially as she got to try a sailing winch simulator as part of her visit to Portsmouth, on February 12, 2015. Lucky girl.
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Seraphine Natasha Cashmere Blend Coat, £195(11 of13)
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Kate turned to her go-to maternity brand Seraphine for a visit to the Kensington Leisure Centre on January 19, 2015. (credit:Max Mumby/Indigo via Getty Images)
Hobbs Animal Print Dress, £169(12 of13)
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Kate popped on this smart silk shirt dress from Hobbs (a brand that her sister Pippa also loves) for an event hosted by The Fostering Network to celebrate the work of foster carers on January 16, 2015 in London. (credit:Max Mumby/Indigo via Getty Images)
Madderson London, Naomi Shift, £450(13 of13)
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Kate wore this navy blue dress with French tweed detailing on the hem and pockets while visiting the Clore Art Room at Barlby Primary School on January 15, 2015, in her role as Royal Patron of The Art Room. (credit:Max Mumby/Indigo via Getty Images)