Kate Middleton makes surprise charity appearance in chic polka dot look

Pretty in polka dots!

The Duchess of Cambridge stepped out on Thursday morning for a surprise visit to Sunshine House Children and Young People’s Health and Development Centre in London as part of her ongoing dedication to the Early Years sector. Her outing included meeting with the Southwark Family Nurse Partnership (FNP) team, which serves as a voluntary home for first-time parents under the age of 24.

As part of the program, parents are paired with a specially-trained nurse who assists the family beginning in the early stages of pregnancy until the child turns two. The program is part of Evelina London Children's Hospital, which the duchess became a patron of in December 2018.

There, Kate spoke to nurses and parents who have been impacted by the organization's work and relayed much of her experience as a mother to George, Charlotte and Louis.

“She said children grow up so quickly and she can’t believe that George is six already,” said Chloe Koroma who spoke to the duchess.

The mom of three, who opted for an Equipment polka dot blouse (on sale for $140!) and black trousers for the unannounced engagement, has dedicated many of her royal initiatives to children's issues, especially early childhood development and mental health.

"It is our duty, as parents and as teachers, to give all children the space to build their emotional strength and provide a strong foundation for their future," the duchess has explained about her work.