Kate Middleton is gearing up for a busy February. After theDuchess of Cambridge meets with Ben Ainslie at his new racing headquarters aswell as a visit with the 1851 Trust on February 12 in Portsmouth, she will bemaking two stops on the 18th.
First, she will make her way to Stoke-on-Trent where she will tourthe Emma Bridgewater factory and see up close how the brand's earthenware products aremade and decorated. The pottery company is producing a new range of mugs forEACH (East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices).
Kate, who holds a degree in art history from the University of St.
Andrews, will have the chance to meet staff working at the factory as well asvolunteers and children from EACH’s local center — the Donna Louise Hospice.
The expectant mother carried out an engagement for EACH in lateNovember when she met the designer, Emma Bridgewater, and was given a preview of the ladybird-designedmugs the pottery maker had created for the charity. During her visit, she wasovercome with emotion. Prince George’s mom was seen tearing up as she droveaway from the Norfolk hospice after having met young patients and theirfamilies.
Her second engagement of the day will be to visit one of Actionfor Children’s facilities — the Cape Hill Children’s Centre in Smethwick. Katewill be given an introduction to the charity, which helps the most vulnerableand neglected children and adults across the UK. It offers a range of programsincluding health services, speech and language therapy, family learning andchildcare and adult employment advice.
While there, the 7-month-pregnant Duchess will take part in aroundtable discussion where she will learn how families have benefitted fromAction for Children’s services. Perhaps the highlight of her visit will betaking part in a play session and meeting the children and parents who use theCape Hill Children’s Centre.
After a busy day fulfilling her royal duties, we are sure Katewill be excited to get home to her adorable 18-month-old son.