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Zoe Forsey

Kate Middleton beams as she meets kids at housing programme for young mums

The Duchess of Cambridge is visiting a health and development centre for children and young people to learn more about the Early Years sector.

Kate dressed in smart black trousers and a black and white polka dot blouse for the visit to the Family Nurse Partnership Sunshine House in London.

She meet members of the Southwark Family Nurse Partnership team during her visit, which was embargoed until her arrival this morning.

As she arrived at the centre, a voluntary home visiting programme for first-time parents aged 24 and under, she chatted to staff who gathered to greet her, asking about their roles within the organisation.

Kate at the centre this morning (Ian Vogler / Daily Mirror)

Once inside she had a chance to meet some of the centre's youngest residents.

The FNP partners new parents with a specially trained family nurse who visits them regularly, from early pregnancy until their child is two.

It supports young mums to have a healthy pregnancy, improve their child's health and development, and reach their goals and aspirations. 

(Ian Vogler / Daily Mirror)
(Ian Vogler / Daily Mirror)

We last saw Kate when she joined baking legend Mary Berry to open a garden she helped design at RHS Garden Wisley in Surrey last week.

The Duchess, 37, was pictured in a fitting floral blue and pink Emilia Wickstead dress as she played with and showed the first children around their new play area.

She chatted with staff to learn about the important work they do (Ian Vogler / Daily Mirror)
(Ian Vogler / Daily Mirror)

Kate's latest creation is designed to allow children to explore and play in nature.

It features trampolines surrounded by trees, two tree houses, linked via a walkway with slides, and a living willow pod.

In her speech at the opening, Kate said: "As a parent, I have learnt just how important it is to foster our children’s development, in all areas, not just physical, as soon as they are born.

"We build the blocks, the foundations, for future success and happiness later in their lives."

The Duchess was also given sweets for Prince George by youngsters at the garden.

After accepting the adorable gift, Kate told the children "He'll love them".

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