Duchess Kate has a blast with school children on return from maternity leave: All the sweet photos

<a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/kate-middleton/"><strong>Duchess Kate</strong></a> is back in action following a six-month maternity leave with her third child with <a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/prince-william/"><strong>Prince William</strong></a>, five-month-old <a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/prince-louis/"><strong>Prince Louis</strong></a>. The royal stepped out on Tuesday (Oct. 2) for a cause close to her heart, the mental health and wellbeing of children, visiting the Sayers Croft Forest School and Wildlife Garden in London. Dressed-down for the hands-on outing, the nurturing royal gardened with the kids, who were eager to show her around, and toured the grounds to learn more about one of the last "camp schools." <p><strong>Click through to see all the best photos...</strong> <p>Photo: &copy; Chris Jackson/Getty Images
The duchess arrived, looking beautifully sun kissed after a relaxing summer. <p>Photo: &copy; PETER NICHOLLS/AFP/Getty Images
Kate was dressed appropriately for the fun, hands-on outing, wearing a pair of moto jeans, a khaki jacket and her trusty pair of Penelope Chilvers tassel boots. In addition to her stunning sapphire engagement ring, she wore Monica Vinader's Green Onyx Siren Wire Earrings. <p>Photo: &copy; Chris Jackson/Getty Images
At the event, she learned about gardening with a gaggle of adorable kids. <p>Photo: &copy; Chris Jackson/Getty Images
The Duchess of Cambridge greeted her fans during a walkabout, before spotting two adorable kids! <p>Photo: &copy; Karwai Tang/WireImage
Kate stopped to say hi to the babies during her walkabout. <p>Photo: &copy; Karwai Tang/WireImage
The duchess looked happy as ever to be returning to her royal duties, showing off a sun-kissed glow – leading royal watchers to believe that the Cambridge clan had some major outdoor fun this summer! <p>Photo: &copy; Chris Jackson/Getty Images
The mother of three was completely in her element, and she even enjoyed some silly moments with a few of the children, who showed off their bright personalities. <p>Photo: &copy; Chris Jackson/Getty Images
The duchess was in the best of spirits after spending a lovely afternoon with some adorable kids! <p>Photo: &copy; Neil Mockford/GC Images
Kate spent some time learning about the teaching process. <p>Photo: &copy; PETER NICHOLLS/AFP/Getty Images
She showed off her megawatt smile while holding a pretty bouquet of flowers. <p>Photo: &copy; Neil Mockford/GC Images
As she arrived for a day of gardening fun with excited schoolchildren, fans instantly noticed the duchess's new 'do. Having cut an inch or two off her mane, Kate's locks fell just past her shoulders in the softest of tousled waves. And the colour is sheer perfection! Giving her hair some dimension with a smattering of copper lowlights, including a few that frame her beautiful face, the hue is spot on for the season. <p>Photo: &copy; Neil Mockford/GC Images
She caught a silly moment when a little girl named Anwaar played around with her cup! <p>Photo: &copy; Twitter/@KensingtonRoyal
Kate joined in on an adorable story time at the school, where the children enjoyed a beverage while listening to "The Monkey Queen". <p>Photo: &copy; Twitter/@KensingtonRoyal
The adorable students couldn't get enough of Kate! <p>Photo: &copy; PETER NICHOLLS/AFP/Getty Images
During story time, Kate just couldn't hold back her giggles! <p>Photo: &copy; PETER NICHOLLS/AFP/Getty Images
The students took time to show the duchess where to collect water to feed the plants. <p>Photo: &copy; PETER NICHOLLS/AFP/Getty Images
Kate didn't waste time getting involved in the students' activities, including hunting for bugs and "mini beasts"! <p>Photo: &copy; PETER NICHOLLS/AFP/Getty Images
The kids showed off their sweet leaf crowns. <p>Photo: &copy; PETER NICHOLLS/AFP/Getty Images
Kate chatted with the students and interacted with teachers, too. One little boy named Mason, 4, from St Augustine’s School, showed Kate how to plant pea seeds. <p>Photo: &copy; PETER NICHOLLS/AFP/Getty Images
The Duchess of Cambridge showed off her natural charm with children. <p>Photo: &copy; PETER NICHOLLS/AFP/Getty Images
The sweet schoolchildren all lined up to hug Kate goodbye. <p>Photo: &copy; PETER NICHOLLS/AFP/Getty Images
Anwaar clearly captured Kate's heart. <p>Photo: &copy; PETER NICHOLLS/AFP/Getty Images
She gave her a big hug as she left! <p>Photo: &copy; PETER NICHOLLS/AFP/Getty Images
A little girl handed the duchess some flowers. <p>Photo: &copy; PETER NICHOLLS/AFP/Getty Images
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