Kate Middleton steps out in recycled burgundy skirt suit to visit UCL

She’s known for her love of recycling and today the Duchess of Cambridge dug an old favourite out of the wardrobe for a visit to the Psychology & Language Sciences Division at UCL.

The Duchess rocked winter chic in a burgundy double breasted blazer and skirt by Paule Ka she’s had for six years and worn twice before. 

The royal, 36, is visiting Professor Eamon McCrory, Co-Director of the Developmental Risk and Resilience Unit in the Psychology & Language Sciences Division at UCL.

And her appearance comes just hours after her sister-in-law Meghan visited Grenfell survivors at the Hubb Kitchen in West London, also sporting a wintry burgundy ensemble.  

During the visit, The Duchess will learn more about the Unit’s neuroscience research into how environment and biology interact to shape the way in which children develop both socially and emotionally. 

The Duchess Of Cambridge, 36, rocked winter chic in a burgundy double breasted blazer and skirt by Paule Ka she’s had for six years and worn twice before for a visit to a UCL Developmental Neuroscience Lab

Seeing double! Kate wore an old favourite burgundy skirt suit and black heels for her visit to UCL this afternoon

Earlier in the day, Meghan stepped out in similar shades as she donned a Club Monaco dress and coat for a visit to Hubb Kitchen in West London

Seeing double! Kate wore an old favourite burgundy skirt suit and black heels for her visit to UCL this afternoon. Earlier in the day, Meghan stepped out in similar shades as she donned a Club Monaco dress and coat for a visit to Hubb Kitchen in West London

The Duchess rocked winter chic in a burgundy skirt and jacket she's had in her wardrobe for at least six years

She wore her hair swept back in a ponytail, complete with a chic black velvet ribbon

The Duchess rocked winter chic in a burgundy skirt and jacket she’s had in her wardrobe for at least six years. She wore her hair swept back in a ponytail, complete with a chic black velvet ribbon 

The Duchess looked animated during a discussion at the MRI Scanning Facility where she learned about UCL¿s groundbreaking research on how early experience shapes brain function

The Duchess looked animated during a discussion at the MRI Scanning Facility where she learned about UCL’s groundbreaking research on how early experience shapes brain function

Cheerful Kate! The Duchess was all smiles during the visit which focuses on childhood development, one of her key areas of interest 

Cheerful Kate! The Duchess was all smiles during the visit which focuses on childhood development, one of her key areas of interest 

Animated Kate looked in her element as she joined in a discussion in the MRI Scanning Facility

The Duchess looked impeccably smart for her visit to UCL in a burgundy wool skirt suit

Animated Kate looked in her element as she joined in a discussion in the MRI Scanning Facility. The Duchess looked impeccably smart for her visit to UCL in a burgundy wool skirt suit 

The Unit aims to better understand the factors that contribute to healthy development, as well as those that are linked to the emergence of behavioural and emotional problems in children.

One of The Duchess’ key areas of interest is championing the importance of providing solid social and emotional foundations for children to support their development and emotional resilience as infants, setting them on the best possible pathway for a happy and healthy adulthood.

During her visit, The Duchess will be shown the Unit’s MRI Scanning Facility to learn about UCL’s groundbreaking research on how early experience shapes brain function. 

Smiling Kate looked in great spirits as she arrived at UCL to learn more about groundbreaking research on child development

The Duchess wore her hair neatly curled and swept back in a ponytail tied with a ribbon

Smiling Kate looked in great spirits as she arrived at UCL to learn more about groundbreaking research on child development. The Duchess wore her hair neatly curled and swept back in a ponytail tied with a ribbon 

The Duchess of Cambridge is meeting with Professor Eamon McCrory and his team to learn more about their research on childhood development

The royal kept her look clean and simple, accessorising with an understated black clutch bag

The Duchess of Cambridge is meeting with Professor Eamon McCrory and his team to learn more about their research on childhood development. The royal kept her look clean and simple, accessorising with an understated black clutch bag 

That outfit looks familiar! Kate last wore her trusty Paule Ka suit on a visit to the Caerphilly Family Intervention Team in Wales in February 2017

The Duchess first sported the  outfit in October 2012 on while meeting recipients of the Queen Mother Scholarship, the Diana, Princess of Wales Scholarship and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Scholarships at Middle Temple Inn

That outfit looks familiar! Kate last wore her trusty Paule Ka suit on a visit to the Caerphilly Family Intervention Team in Wales in February 2017 (left). The Duchess first sported the  outfit in October 2012 on while meeting recipients of the Queen Mother Scholarship, the Diana, Princess of Wales Scholarship and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Scholarships at Middle Temple Inn

She will be shown how the scanner is used to study the brain, and will see the resulting images that allow scientists to see differences in brain structure and function. 

The Duchess will hear from members of Professor McCrory’s neuroscience research team about how they work closely with children and families to shed new light on resilience following early adversity. 

Kate will then join a roundtable meeting with leading researchers and students to learn about the wider ambition for developmental neuroscience.

Mother-of-three Kate guarded against the winter chill in a wool skirt suit, teamed with a black polo neck

The nipped in style of the jacket showcased Kate's slim waist

Mother-of-three Kate guarded against the winter chill in a wool skirt suit, teamed with a black polo neck. The nipped in style of the jacket showcased Kate’s slim waist 

 

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