- .Kate, 32, rode in a carriage procession to Buckingham Palace
- .All part of state visit by the president of Singapore
- .Is around 13 weeks pregnant and will welcome baby in April 2015
- .Has been suffering with hyperemesis gravidarum - severe morning sickness
- .Wore Alexander McQueen coat dress and Jane Taylor hat
The Duchess of Cambridge today made her first public appearance since announcing she is pregnant with her second child.
She rode in a carriage procession to Buckingham Palace as part of the state visit by the president of Singapore.
Kate, who is around 13 weeks pregnant with her second child and has been suffering with severe morning sickness, was clearly well enough to play a greater part in the official welcome for Tony Tan Keng Yam than initially announced.
First appearance: The Duchess of Cambridge today made her first public appearance since announcing she is pregnant with her second child at an official state visit to meet the President of Singapore
During much of the visit Kate kept her arms folded across her stomach clutching her bag in an instinctively protective gesture
Kate wore a grey Alexander McQueen coat dress, one of her favourite designers and the one she wore to marry William, which she accessorised with a Jane Taylor hat - another firm favourite of the royal.
The Lupin hat was made bespoke for Kate and comes in velour felt with a tear drop beret. She completed the look with £1,090 Annoushka pearl earrings, which come with elegant, 18-carat yellow gold diamond encrusted hoops.
The Duchess, who has been suffering from hyperemesis gravidarum, has not been seen at an official public engagement since her pregnancy was announced at the start of September.
Illness: The pregnant royal, 32, has been blighted by severe morning sickness over the past few months and has apparently been cared for by her mother
Still looking flawless: Kate, 32, wore her trademark heavy eyeliner and blushed cheeks for her appearance today
Another working day: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attend the ceremonial welcome ceremony for Singapore's President Tony Tan Keng Yam
Royal couple: Kate and William proved they're still very much in love as they shared a few laughs today
Feeling better: Kate has been suffering with sickness but Kensington Palace yesterday said she is steadily improving
Baby on board: Kate, who was dressed all in grey today, made her way to the ceremonial welcome
Ever the gentleman Prince William allowed Kate to climb aboard the State Carriage as they left for the carriage procession to Buckingham Palace at the end of the ceremonial welcome ceremony
The Duchess appeared reflective during the carriage ride, surveying the crowd without a smile
Kate wore £1,090 Annoushka pearl earrings, which come with elegant, 18-carat yellow gold diamond encrusted hoops
Favourite designer: She rode in a carriage procession to Buckingham Palace as part of the state visit by the president of Singapore wearing an Alexander McQueen coat dress and Jane Taylor hat
Posing up: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge greet the president of Singapore Tony Tan Keng Yam and his wife Mary at the Royal Garden Hotel in London, on the first of a four day state visit to the Britain
Greetings: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge greet the president of Singapore Tony Tan Keng Yam and his wife Mary at the Royal Garden Hotel in London
New parents: The couple, who welcomed their first son over a year ago, are expecting another baby next Spring
Though she looked as elegant as ever, Kate seemed to lack some of her usual sparkle
Royal duties: William and Kate escorted the Tans, whom they met during their Diamond Jubilee tour to south east Asia in 2012, by car to Horse Guards Parade
This morning Kate, along with husband the Duke of Cambridge, greeted Dr Tan and his wife Mary at the Royal Garden Hotel in Kensington, London, on behalf of the Queen.
Yesterday, aides announced that the royal baby - a sibling for Prince George - is due in April and that Kate’s condition is 'steadily improving'.
William and Kate escorted the Tans, whom they met during their Diamond Jubilee tour to south east Asia in 2012, by car to Horse Guards Parade in Whitehall for the ceremonial welcome with the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh.
Perky: The Duchess of Cambridge was all smiles despite her condition as she sat with Mary, the wife of the president of Singapore Tony Tan Keng Yam at the Royal Garden Hotel in London
Making an appearance: This morning Kate, along with husband the Duke of Cambridge, greeted Dr Tan and his wife Mary at the Royal Garden Hotel in Kensington, London, on behalf of the Queen
On the mend: Kate recently took refuge with her parents while she was 'struggling terribly' with her debilitating antenatal sickness
Round two: Kate was hospitalised with hyperemesis gravidarum and severe dehydration during her first pregnancy with George
They then travelled back to the Palace in the carriage procession. Later today, Kate will attend the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2014 awards ceremony at the Natural History Museum in London.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge yesterday confirmed that they will be welcoming their second baby in April 2015.
Kate's pregnancy was announced last month but the due date had not been released until now.
In a statement, the palace said the 32-year-old Duchess, who is around fourteen weeks pregnant, continued to suffer from extreme morning sickness but her condition was 'steadily improving'.
The royal couple's second baby will be fourth in line to the throne, behind one-year-old Prince George, who was born in July last year.
Kate recently took refuge with her parents while she was 'struggling terribly' with her debilitating antenatal sickness.
Breezy: Kate has long championed late designer Alexander McQueen and often wears his coat dresses for her royal duties
Stylish, as always: Kate wore a grey Alexander McQueen coat dress, one of her favourite designers and the one she wore to marry William, which she accessorised with a Jane Taylor hat
The royal retreated to her family home in Bucklebury, Berkshire, last week with her son, Prince George.
Sources said the Duchess 'hasn't been at all well' as she battles hyperemesis gravidarum, which causes severe vomiting in expectant mothers.
Her mother Carole Middleton has apparently helped to take charge of her recovery and has been researching alternative sickness cures, such as herbal tea, on the internet.
And despite the presence of Spanish nanny Maria Borallo, Mrs Middleton has also been taking George off her daughter's hands. She has been seen in local shops with her 15-month-old grandson, prompting one startled assistant to write on Twitter: 'Served Kate Middleton's mum and Prince George today at work. He is gorgeous!'
Under the weather: Sources said the Duchess 'hasn't been at all well' as she battles hyperemesis gravidarum, which causes severe vomiting in expectant mothers, but she put on a brave front for her outing today
Royal baby number two: It was announces yesterday that the mother-of-one will welcome her second child in April 2015
Day out: The Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, welcome the President of Singapore Tony Tan during a guard of honour at Horseguards Parade in London
Cheery: Kate looked effortlessly stylish in McQueen as she enjoyed her day out as best she could despite her recent illness
United front: Despite being very unwell in recent weeks, Kate joined her husband William for the occasion
Grand entrance: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and HM The Queen The Duke of Edinburgh welcome The President of the Republic of Singapore for a Ceremonial Welcome on Horse Guards Parade
Windy: Kate took part in the State Visit by the President of the Republic of Singapore this afternoon
The Duchess says she feels far more relaxed at the Middleton family's £5million Georgian mansion, Bucklebury Manor, than at Kensington Palace.
One source told the Mail: 'Kate is feeling so lousy that she just wanted to be with her family and out of public view.
'She is extremely close to Carole, who is very much a hands-on grandmother. Between her and their nanny, Maria, Kate has all the help she needs with George while she is feeling so sick.
'And Bucklebury is somewhere she can just relax and be herself.'
The Duchess – who has now returned to London – has not been seen in public since palace officials were forced to announce her pregnancy last month, several weeks earlier than intended due to her sickness.
Kate was hospitalised with hyperemesis gravidarum and severe dehydration during her first pregnancy with George. But doctors have been better prepared this time and may, some medical experts have suggested, even have treated her with a drip at home.
A source added: 'Don't be fooled by the fact that she hasn't been admitted to hospital this time. She is just as poorly. The difference is that her doctors have been able to diagnose and treat her quicker. She really hasn't been at all well, though.'
The Duchess was forced to cancel her first solo overseas visit – a trip to Malta – last month because of the severity of her condition. Last fortnight she also reluctantly cancelled a visit to a project by The Art Room in London and several other forthcoming engagements have now been scratched out of her diary.
Caitlin Dean, of the charity Pregnancy Sickness Support, said: 'Hyperemesis gravidarum is not morning sickness. It is a chronic and debilitating condition that can cause sufferers to vomit up to 30 times a day.'
All together now: David Cameron, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip attended the President of Singapore's Official State Visit
In good spirits: The Duke of Edinburgh was laughing and joking as usual at the event, which comes ahead of the 2015 50th Anniversary celebrations of the independence of the Republic of Singapore, on 9th August 2015
Greetings: The Queen, with David Cameron, and The Duke of Edinburgh have paid State Visits to the Republic of Singapore in 1972, 1989 and most recently in 2006
Royal event: The Queen looked regal in royal blue and accessorised with a pink flower on her hat
GET THE LOOK: KATE'S OUTFIT
Kate wore a grey Alexander McQueen coat dress, one of her favourite designers and the one she wore to marry William, which she accessorised with a Jane Taylor hat - another firm favourite of the royal.
The Lupin hat was made bespoke for Kate - so the price is unknown - and comes in velour felt with a tear drop beret.
As for her shoes, she wore her trusty Russell and Bromley black suede court shoes and carried the black suede Roxy clutch from British designer Jenny Packham's Autumn Winter 2014 Collection.
She completed the look with £1,090 Annoushka pearl earrings, which come with elegant, 18-carat yellow gold diamond encrusted hoops.
Jeweller to the stars, Vashi Dominguez said: 'On her first public appearance since her pregnancy annoucement, Kate has stayed true to her classic look, wearing large freshwater pearl drop earrings with her smart outfit. The jewels add to her elegant, fuss-free look and, of course, pearls are characteristically regal.
'The Duchess' hair has been swept back into a sleek low ponytail that really allows for the classy earrings to be admired from every angle.'
Classy style: Kate completed the look with £1,090 Annoushka pearl earrings, which come with elegant, 18-carat yellow gold diamond encrusted hoops
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