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KATE Middleton said Prince George is "growing up so fast" on her visit to a children's centre today.

The Duchess of Cambridge, 37, glowed in a dark polka dot ensemble as she hoped to learn more about a service supporting young parents.

 Kate Middleton speaks to mothers at a children's centre in Peckham, South London
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Kate Middleton speaks to mothers at a children's centre in Peckham, South LondonCredit: Ian Vogler
 The Duchess of Cambridge also met with the Southwark Family Nurse Partnership team to get insight into their valuable work
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The Duchess of Cambridge also met with the Southwark Family Nurse Partnership team to get insight into their valuable workCredit: Ian Vogler

Kate made an effort to speak to each member of staff at the entrance of Sunshine House Children and Young People's Health and Development centre in Camberwell.

She wore a navy polka dot blouse with high-waisted wide leg black trousers, which highlight her enviable figure and black chunky heels.

The Duchess had her hair down and tucked behind her ears to keep it out of her way as she spoke to different staff members and mothers.

Kate met Chloe Koroma, 22, who is helped by the voluntary home visiting programme Family Nurse Partnership (FNP).

Ms Koroma's four-year-old son Oliver presented the duchess with a posy when she first arrived, and she later sat down with other parents to chat with Kate about the help they receive from the service.

The full-time mother said later: "It was lovely meeting the duchess. She asked how old Oliver is and what football shirt he was wearing.

"She said children grow up so quickly and she can't believe George is six already."

George was pictured walking into school with his parents on September 5, with little sister Princess Charlotte, four, starting her first day in the classroom.

Kate has an interest in the early years development of children and made the visit to learn more about the FNP initiative.

Mothers are partnered with a specially-trained family nurse who visits them regularly, from early pregnancy until their child is two.

The centre is part of the Family Nurse Partnership (FNP) where parents aged 24 and under, will get personal support from voluntary nurses.

The programme helps young mothers to have a healthy pregnancy, improve their child's health and development, and reach their goals and aspirations.

Ms Koroma, whose son was wearing a Huddersfield Town top as his uncle Josh plays for the team, added: "My nurse Debbie was a fantastic support throughout my pregnancy. She was always there for me and gave me lots of advice and guidance.

"I have bi-polar and following the pregnancy I suffered from postnatal depression so I really appreciated her support. I no longer use the service but I'm still in touch with Debbie as she was a big part of my life."

Kate is a patron of the children's hospital Evelina London, which delivers the FNP scheme in the London borough of Southwark.

 Kate visited Sunhine House to further her research and engagement with the Early Years sector
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Kate visited Sunhine House to further her research and engagement with the Early Years sectorCredit: Ian Vogler
 Kate Middleton plays with a baby and speaks to the mum at a children's centre in Peckham, South London
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Kate Middleton plays with a baby and speaks to the mum at a children's centre in Peckham, South LondonCredit: Ian Vogler
 Children appear shy as the Duchess of Cambridge speaks to new mum's at the children's centre in Peckham
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Children appear shy as the Duchess of Cambridge speaks to new mum's at the children's centre in PeckhamCredit: Ian Vogler
 Kate greets staff at the entrance of the centre in South London
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Kate greets staff at the entrance of the centre in South LondonCredit: UK POOL
 Prince George poses with his younger sister Princess Charlotte before they left for Thomas's Battersea on her first day at the school
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Prince George poses with his younger sister Princess Charlotte before they left for Thomas's Battersea on her first day at the schoolCredit: PA:Press Association
 A series of photos were released in 2016 to mark Prince George's third birthday
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A series of photos were released in 2016 to mark Prince George's third birthdayCredit: PA:Press Association
 The snaps were taken by photographer Matt Porteous
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The snaps were taken by photographer Matt PorteousCredit: PA:Press Association


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