Kate Middleton wears fuchsia Alexander McQueen gown as she visits Cornwall school with Jill Biden

Kate Middleton was a vision in pink as she met with Dr Jill Biden at a school in Cornwall today to discuss female empowerment ahead of the G7 summit. 

The Duchess of Cambridge, 39, cut an elegant figure in the £1,125 fuschia midi dress from Alexander McQueen and carrying a £225 L.K. Bennett handbag as she arrived to meet the President’s wife at Connor Downs Academy this afternoon. 

The two chatted together as they walked into the school, with Dr Jill matching Kate in a white dress and wearing a bright pink Lagence Fashion blazer from her wardrobe.

The Duchess and Dr. Biden firstly visited the school’s Reception Class to join in with some classroom acitivites, before meeting with representatives from the early years sector to discuss the importance of childhood. 

Kate Middleton was a vision in pink as she met with Dr Jill Biden at a school in Cornwall today to discuss female empowerment ahead of the G7 summit

Kate wore her bouncy brunette locks styled in her signature side parting and opted for minimal makeup as she sported a simple smokey eye.    

Her fuschia pink dress, which is currently sold out online, is described as perfect for a ‘first date’. 

The silk dress, which was made in Italy, appears to have been slightly customised for the Duchess, with a longer hemline and a bold sixties style belt added.

The Duchess has long been a fan of Alexander McQueen, with the luxury house designing her iconic wedding gown and becoming a go-to of the royal since her marriage to Prince William in April 2011. 

The Duchess sported the fuschia pink dress, which is currently sold out online and is described as perfect for a 'first date'

The Duchess sported the fuschia pink dress, which is currently sold out online and is described as perfect for a ‘first date’

L.K. Bennett is also a firm high street favourite of the duchess, and the choice continued her trend of championing British brands over the past 18 months. 

During the engagement today, Dr Jill and Kate heard how the school’s pupils are supported through a bespoke Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, which uses child-led teaching to help its pupils to develop as independent, confident and successful learners. 

They then led a roundtable discussion with a number of representatives from the early years sector who have been influential in The Duchess’ work in this space

They discussed why early childhood is so important to lifelong outcomes and what can be done to make a difference. 

Meanwhile Dr Jill Biden matched the royal in a bold pink jacket from Lagence Fashion (pictured, during the school visit today)

Meanwhile Dr Jill Biden matched the royal in a bold pink jacket from Lagence Fashion (pictured, during the school visit today) 

The royal has been wearing a host of pink outfits in recent months, with experts saying she was wearing the pretty ensembles after Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s bombshell Oprah interview to appear ‘lovable and convey kindness’.  

Kate sported a blush pussybow blouse during an appearance hours after her sister-in-law claimed the two women had a tearful confrontation days before the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s 2018 wedding.

Meanwhile she also donned a £65 pink jumper from Boden for her first in-person engagement of the year this spring.

She also wore a pink ME+EM’s silk shirt dress during her recent tour of Scotland with the Duke of Cambridge. 

The silk dress, which was made in Italy, appears to have been slightly customised for the Duchess, with a longer hemline and a bold sixties style belt added.

The silk dress, which was made in Italy, appears to have been slightly customised for the Duchess, with a longer hemline and a bold sixties style belt added.

The silk dress, which was made in Italy, appears to have been slightly customised for the Duchess, with a longer hemline and a bold sixties style belt added

 

The duchess’ recent penchant for the colour suggests wanting to ‘reduce feelings of anger and resentment’ as well as ‘conveying kindness and understanding in a non-threatening way’, according to Lancashire-based psychologist Lee Chambers. 

Today marks the first time the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have attended official G7 summit events, marking another milestone in their progression as senior royals. 

This will be the third time Kate has met with a President and his wife having met Barack and Michelle Obama back in 2011 and 2016.

For First Lady Jill Biden the G7 summit marks the first time she has left the US since husband Joe became president.  

While in the classroom and chatting with the children today, the Duchess  donned a floral pink face covering

While in the classroom and chatting with the children today, the Duchess  donned a floral pink face covering 

In the evening, the Queen and Prince Charles are set to host a reception at the Eden Project for the world leaders and their spouses.

William and Kate will join the Queen, the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall at the reception at the Eden Project this evening.

Prince Charles will host an additional reception where he will brief leaders on his ‘sustainable markets initiative’.

The Royal Family will then depart and the leaders and their spouses will then have dinner, prepared by local chef Emily Scott before returning to the summit venue at Carbis Bay.

The Duchess of Cambridge (pictured in March) has worn a host of pink outfits since Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's bombshell Oprah interview to appear 'lovable and convey kindness', according to a psychologist

The Duchess of Cambridge (pictured in March) has worn a host of pink outfits since Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s bombshell Oprah interview to appear ‘lovable and convey kindness’, according to a psychologist

Kate, 39, sported a blush pussybow blouse (pictured) during an appearance hours after her sister-in-law claimed the two women had a tearful confrontation days before the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's 2018 wedding

Kate, 39, sported a blush pussybow blouse (pictured) during an appearance hours after her sister-in-law claimed the two women had a tearful confrontation days before the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s 2018 wedding

The Big Jubilee Lunch will form part of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations in 2022 and during Friday the monarch, joined by Kate and Camilla, will attend an event in celebration of The Big Lunch, an initiative spearheaded by the Eden Project.

The royal party will meet local Big Lunch volunteers and thank them for their efforts supporting their communities through the challenges of the past year.

The appearance from Kate comes amid a difficult week for the family, following what would have been the Duke of Edinburgh’s 100th birthday.

Yesterday members of the royal family took to social media to pay tribute to Prince Philip. 

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge took to the Kensington Royal Twitter nd shared two snaps of the Queen planting a beautiful ‘Duke of Edinburgh’ rose in the East Terrace Garden in Prince Philip’s honour on Wednesday.