Even a royal has to pop out for some last minute Christmas shopping from time to time.
And wrapped up warm in her favourite houndstooth coat, paired with stylish black boots, the Duchess of Cambridge looked ready to do battle with the festive hordes on Friday.
Kate, 33, was spotted in upmarket Chelsea, where she spent an hour in department store Peter Jones, a branch of John Lewis.
She emerged with a carrier bag, a check tablecloth tucked under one arm and a wry smile on her face, so presumably her trip had been successful.
Whether her purchases included any last minute gifts for two-year-old George and baby Charlotte remains a mystery.
And it is set to be an extra special festive season as Prince William, 33, revealed last week that toddler Prince George finally understands what all of the festive fuss is about.
Speaking in a rare personal interview, William said: 'If I get any sleep on Christmas Eve it'll be good! George will be bouncing around like a rabbit.'
He added: 'So that will be two children, one who suddenly appreciates Christmas, which could be quite challenging. But I'm looking forward to it.'
Kate has had a busy week with three royal engagements. On Tuesday, she donned a tiara for a glitzy diplomatic reception at Buckingham Palace, the next morning she attended a charity day in the City of London while on Thursday she visited the Action on Addiction charity in Warminster.
She was joined by her husband at some of the events, so it might be that she was using the time away from him on Friday afternoon as an opportunity to slip out and buy his Christmas gifts.
Opting for a low-key look, the Duchess wore the same £325 monochrome Reiss coat that she wore when she visited the Action on Addiction charity. She completed the outfit with a black turtleneck jumper, and kept her hair in a simple up-do.
Peter Jones has been very popular with the Middleton family this week as Kate's sister Pippa and mother Carole were seen there on Thursday. The pair were spotted loading bulging bags into the boot of their car - perhaps stocking up on gifts for the little Prince and Princess.
Well-wishers planning on catching a glimpse of the royals outside the church on Christmas Day are hoping two-year-old George will make his first appearance at the traditional service.
Last year, Kate's siblings, Pippa and James, and her parents, Carole and Michael, were invited to join the Royal Family at the church.
Source - http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-3357449/Kate-Middleton-does-minute-Christmas-shopping.html
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