Duchess of Cambridge Kate shows off new 'do as she resumes her royal duties after the birth of Princess Charlotte

The Duchess of Cambridge arrived back at work on Thursday. Kate, 33, was at the Anna Freud Centre in North London to learn more about how it is helping to change mental health care for children and young people on her first engagement since taking the summer off to spend with her young family. Looking slim in a checked £1,245 Ralph Lauren shirtdress, Kate's funky new fringe, left and centre, was on full display as she smiled, clapped and laughed listening to staff at the centre, left. Kate appeared in good spirits as she arrived at the centre, right, in her supremely stylish dress, which highlighted her toned legs. 

Her choice of the Anna Freud Centre was an interesting one and will, say sources, set the tone for much of her work in the coming months. Kate is keen, they say, to explore child mental health issues and emphasise the importance of early intervention, as well as working with the whole family to provide children with in-school mental health services.