The best photos from the royals visit to Paddington Station

A group of children on board the Belmond British Pullman train received a royal send off by Prince William, Kate and Prince Harry on Oct 16. The youngsters have all benefited from some of the trio's most beloved charities, and were thrilled to see the royals at Paddington Station. <p>Before visiting the kids on board, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, who was not scheduled to attend the engagement due to health reasons, and Prince Harry met the cast of <em>Paddington 2</em>, including its star Paddington Bear! The furry character charmed the Windsors and even stole a dance with mom-to-be Kate! <p>Click through for all the best pics from the royals' day out at Paddington Station.
Kate showed off her tiny baby bump in a floral-patterned pink dress by Irish designer Orla Kiely. It also looks like she cut a few inches off her glossy tresses. <p>Photo: © Getty Images
It looks like Prince William, Kate and Prince Harry have a new member in their royal squad. <p>Photo: © Getty Images
Paddington tried to get Prince Harry to show off his dance moves, but the royal politely declined the invitation before hinting that his sister-in-law might be up for a little jig. <p>Photo: © Getty Images
Kate let Paddington lead the way as the duo enjoyed a dance on the platform. <p>Photo: © Getty Images
The furry traveller impressed the duchess with his smooth moves! <p>Photo: © Getty Images
Prince William was quick to catch on to Paddington's charming ways! <p>Photo: © Getty Images
The royal trio visited the station with <em>Downton Abbey</em> star Hugh Bonneville. The actor will soon reprise his role in <em>Paddington 2</em>. <p>Photo: © Getty Images
Kate boarded the train to catch up with some lucky passengers who quizzed her on what she loved most about being a 'princess.' <p>A youngster named Mahira, who described the royal encounter as "mind-blowing", said: "I asked her what's it like to be a princess, because I'd like to be one, and she said her favourite thing was meeting special people like us."</p> Photo: © Getty Images
The fun-loving royal had a blast seeing what the kids brought with them to keep them entertained on the train ride. <p>Twitter/@kensingtonpalace
Prince Harry received a quick tutorial from a youngster on how to use a fidget spinner. <p>Photo: Instagram/@kensingtonroyal
Princes William and Harry waved cheerio to passengers as the train departed the station. <p>Photo: © Getty Images
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