Prince William’s wife Kate on Tuesday made her first public appearance since her pregnancy was announced as she welcomed Singaporean President Tony Tan on his state visit to Britain.
Kate, who has been suffering from severe morning sickness, has not carried out any public duties since her second pregnancy was announced on September 8 and was last seen at a ceremony on August 5.
Britain’s Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge (L) and Britain’s Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, (R) attend the ceremonial welcome ceremony for Singapore’s President Tony Tan Keng Yam
Tan’s wife told Kate she was glad she could make the engagement and the duchess replied: “So am I. I’ve been looking forward to getting out of the house, that’s for sure.”
Tan commented on the view of William and Kate’s Kensington Palace home and the duke joked: “You can probably see into our bedroom window which is a bit worrying — I wouldn’t look too closely.”
The duchess wore a grey coat and matching hat but there was little sign of her baby bump.
Kate is around 12 weeks pregnant. She is due to give birth in April, Kensington Palace announced Monday, adding that she continues to suffer severe morning sickness but her condition was steadily improving.
William and Kate then travelled with the president and his wife to the Horse Guards Parade ground, where Tan was greeted by Queen Elizabeth II at the ceremonial welcome.
He reviewed a line of British soldiers in their scarlet tunics and black bearskin hats.
British and Singaporean flags lined The Mall, the processional route to Buckingham Palace, where Tan had a private lunch with Queen Elizabeth