The Duchess Of Cambridge Visits Portsmouth on February 12, 2015

  Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge visits the new HQ of Ben Ainslie Racing on 12.02.2015 in Portsmouth, England.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge visits the new HQ of Ben Ainslie Racing on 12.02.2015 in Portsmouth, England.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge visits the new HQ of Ben Ainslie Racing on 12.02.2015 in Portsmouth, England.



Kate in a cosy cream coat by MaxMara as she visits the new HQ of Ben Ainslie Racing in Portsmouth, England

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge visits the new HQ of Ben Ainslie Racing on 12.02.2015 in Portsmouth, England.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge visits the new HQ of Ben Ainslie Racing on 12.02.2015 in Portsmouth, England.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge visits the new HQ of Ben Ainslie Racing on 12.02.2015 in Portsmouth, England.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge visits the new HQ of Ben Ainslie Racing on 12.02.2015 in Portsmouth, England.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge visits the new HQ of Ben Ainslie Racing on 12.02.2015 in Portsmouth, England.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge visits the new HQ of Ben Ainslie Racing on 12.02.2015 in Portsmouth, England.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge with Ben Ainslie during a visit to the new HQ of Ben Ainslie Racing on 12.02.2015 in Portsmouth, England.

 Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge visits the new HQ of Ben Ainslie Racing on 12.02.2015 in Portsmouth, England

Kate chatted happily to well-wishers as she made her way towards the headquarters of Ben Ainslie Racing and the 1851 Trust

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge visits the new HQ of Ben Ainslie Racing on 12.02.2015 in Portsmouth, England



The Duchess risked getting her cream coat dirty when she joined local youngsters to help paint a maritime themed mural



Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge visit to Portsmouth also took her to Gunwharf Quays and the Spinnaker Tower for a closer look at Ainslie's America's Cup boats



Kate wearing a belted cream coat by one of her favorite brands, MaxMara. The perfect color show off her holiday glow and shape to flatter her baby bump. She teamed with navy blue court heels and a matching clutch bag

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge visit to Portsmouth also took her to Gunwharf Quays and the Spinnaker Tower for a closer look at Ainslie's America's Cup boats

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, patron of the 1851 Trust, during a visit to Portsmouth to see the construction site of Ben Ainslie Racing new headquarters and visitor centre at the Spinnaker Tower on 12.02.2015 in Portsmouth, England



The Duchess has long had an interest in sailing and is co-patron, with Sir Ben Ainslie, of the 1851 Trust

Kate tried her hand at a sailing winch simulator during her visit to the Spinnaker Tower overlooking Portsmouth Harbour



The Duchess of Cambridge laughed as she turned the handle on a sailing winch simulator at the Spinnaker Tower, Gunwharf Quays, in Portsmouth

The Duchess of Cambridge wears boat print dress as she admires the view from the Ben Ainslie Racing new headquarters and visitor centre at the Spinnaker Tower

The Olympic champion Ben Ainslie appeared delighted to be showing the Duchess around the new Ben Ainslie Racing headquarters and visitor centre
 

Accompanied by Ben Ainslie, the Duchess of Cambridge was introduced to community leaders and teachers and students from City College in nearby Southampton during her tour of Spinnaker Tower

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, patron of the 1851 Trust, with Ben Ainslie during a visit to Portsmouth to see the construction site of Ben Ainslie Racing new headquarters and visitor centre at the Spinnaker Tower on 12.02.2015 in Portsmouth, England.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge visits the headquarters of Ben Ainslie Racing (BAR) in Portsmouth Old Town on 12.02.2015 in Portsmouth, England

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge visits the headquarters of Ben Ainslie Racing (BAR) in Portsmouth Old Town on 12.02.2015 in Portsmouth, England.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge paints a yacht on a mural as she visits the headquarters of Ben Ainslie Racing (BAR) in Portsmouth Old Town on 12.02.2015 in Portsmouth, England

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge visits the headquarters of Ben Ainslie Racing (BAR) in Portsmouth Old Town on 12.02.2015 in Portsmouth, England.

  Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Royal Patron of the 1851 Trust, visits Portsmouth to see the progress on the new home of Ben Ainslie Racing and the 1851 Trust and views an art project by the local community on February 12, 2015 in Portsmouth, England

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, patron of the 1851 Trust, with Ben Ainslie during a visit to Portsmouth to see the construction site of Ben Ainslie Racing new headquarters and visitor centre at the Spinnaker Tower on 12.02.2015 in Portsmouth, England

 Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge visits Portsmouth with Ben Ainslie (R) to see the progress on the new home of Ben Ainslie Racing and the 1851 Trust and views an art project by the local community on 12.02.2015 in Portsmouth, England

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge visits Portsmouth and the 1851 Trust and views an art project by the local community on 12.02.2015 in Portsmouth, England.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge with Ben Ainslie (C) visits Portsmouth to see the progress on the new home of Ben Ainslie Racing and the 1851 Trust and views an art project by the local community on 12.02.2015 in Portsmouth, England

  Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge visits Spinnaker Tower on 12.02.2015 in Portsmouth, England.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Ben Ainslie (L) visit Spinnaker Tower on 12.02.2015 in Portsmouth, England.

 Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge visits an art project at the construction site of the new Ben Ainslie Racing headquarters and Visitor Centre on 12.02.2015 in Portsmouth, England.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge visits the new home of Ben Ainslie Racing and the 1851 Trust to view an art project by the local community on 12.02.2015 in Portsmouth, England

  Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Ben Ainslie (L) from Ben Ainslie Racing visit an art project at the construction site of the new Ben Ainslie Racing headquarters and Visitor Centre on 12.02.2015 in Portsmouth, England

The loose-fitting boat-print frock Somerset dress by Alice Temperley showcased the Duchess's growing baby bump for her visit to Portsmouth, 12.05.2015

Six months pregnant Duchess of Cambridge wore a nautical-inspired dress for her visit to the headquarters of Ben Ainslie Racing in Portsmouth on 12.02.2015 as part of her work with the 1851 Trust, which encourages young people to get involved in sailing.

 Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge with Ben Ainslie during a visit to Portsmouth to see the construction site of Ben Ainslie Racing new headquarters and visitor centre at the Spinnaker Tower on 12.02.2015 in Portsmouth, England

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge during a visit to Portsmouth to see the construction site of Ben Ainslie Racing new headquarters and visitor centre at the Spinnaker Tower.

 Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge during a visit to Portsmouth-2015 and given a personalized Henri Lloyd t-shirt for Prince George emblazoned with his team's logo.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge receives a personalized Henri Lloyd t-shirt for Prince George emblazoned with his team's logo during a visit to Portsmouth, England on 12.02.2015

 Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge during a visit to Portsmouth at the Spinnaker Tower on 12.02.2015 in Portsmouth, England

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge visits the headquarters of Ben Ainslie Racing (BAR) in Portsmouth Old Town on 12.02.2015 in Portsmouth, England.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge receives a posy of flowers as she visits the headquarters of Ben Ainslie Racing (BAR) in Portsmouth Old Town on 12.02.2015 in Portsmouth, England

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge meets children during her visit to an art project at the construction site of Ben Ainslie Racing new headquarters and Visitor Centre on 12.02.2015 in Portsmouth, England.

The Duchess beamed broadly as she made her way towards the headquarters of the 1851 Trust

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge visits Portsmouth to see the progress on the new home of Ben Ainslie Racing and the 1851 Trust and views an art project by the local community on 12.02.2015

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge visits an art project at the construction site of the new Ben Ainslie Racing headquarters and Visitor Centre on 12.02.2015 in Portsmouth, England

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge laughs as she visits the home of Ben Ainslie Racing (BAR) in Portsmouth Old Town on 12.02.2015 in Portsmouth, England

Perfect for George! Sir Ben Ainslie gave the Duchess a personalized Henri Lloyd t-shirt for Prince George emblazoned with his team's logo

Sir Ben Ainslie gave the Duchess a personalized Henri Lloyd t-shirt for Prince George emblazoned with his team's logo

The Duchess of Cambridge waved happily to the crowds as she was driven away and back to London

The Duchess teamed her Max Mara coat with a Somerset by Alice Temperley dress and a pair of Jimmy Choo courts