Kate Visits Emma Bridgewater Factory

I'm sure she's carrying a prototype of her mugs in that bag, but I really wish she'd just popped into the shop to buy a whole bunch of stuff she wanted.

Kate Visits Emma Bridgewater Factory

The Kensington Royal Instagram has video of Kate throwing a plate here; it's very cute. I like to imagine her conversations with Wills as being like, "what'd you do today, Babykins?" "I threw clay at stuff. What did you do, poppet?" "I read books about helicopters."

Kate Visits Emma Bridgewater Factory

Let's Informative Caption This: "Britain's Catherine (R), Duchess of Cambridge, helps Lindsey Gidman decorating a mug as she visits the 'Emma Bridgewater' pottery factory to view the production of a mug that the company has launched in support of East Anglia's Children's Hospices." It's like a very charitable and enormous Color Me Mine.

Kate Visits Emma Bridgewater Factory

"Don't trip in these heels and knock this whole thing over, Middleton. STEADY ON."

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If this dress looks familiar, it's because she also wore it last month. This is a better look at it. THANKS KATE.

Kate Visits Action For Children's Cape Hill Children's Centre

I enjoy both the high fives here, AND the fact that these children have given her a bracelet. These kids know the importance of accessorizing!

Kate Visits Emma Bridgewater Factory

I may have forgotten to note that I like this coat. I like this coat. In fairness, that may have been IMPLIED.

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Two events for Kate today, one outfit for us to ogle. The first outing, she popped by the Emma Bridgewater factory, where mugs and plates and whatnot are made. (You remember that Bridgewater designed a mug to benefit a children's hospice, which is one of Kate's charities. I believe today is the first day that those are up for pre-order.) She also met kids from hospice while she was there, and looked at china, and made a plate, and ergo learned about plate-making, and then she popped over to another children's charity (this one supports neglected and vulnerable children in the UK), where she also hung out with those kids. In other words: There are very cute children involved with today's shenanigans, which I always appreciate. Additionally: You may have seen that earlier in the week, she released a PSA about the importance of seeking mental health care for children if they need it. Kate is all about blue patterned dresses right now, apparently. And coats ALWAYS COATS. ALSO: Most of you probably know this, but because I know there are those of you who only pop by for royals coverage: You can download and read the first seven chapters of our forthcoming novel, The Royal We, FOR FREE as of yesterday! Given the subject matter, and that you're reading this post right now, it may be to your liking? We really hope so. [Photos: Getty]