Kate wears her heart on her sleeve while visiting with kids at Anna Freud National Centre

The <a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/kate-middleton"><strong>Duchess of Cambridge</strong></a> stepped out on Wednesday (May 1) to officially open the new Centre of Excellence at Anna Freud Centre. As a mother of three and patron of the Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families (since 2016!), Kate knows how important mental health resources are to families and children – and she shows this through her work. <p><strong>Click through to see all the sweet photos from her day out...</strong> <p>Photo: &copy; TOBY MELVILLE/AFP/Getty Images
The fashion maven absolutely dazzled in an emerald green dress by Emlia Wickstead, one of her go-to designers. She paired the look with a thin beige Mulberry clutch, which perfectly matched her beige heels. <p>Photo: &copy; Samir Hussein/Samir Hussein/WireImage
The duchess, of course, rocked her trademark bouncy curls and a pair of her favourite Kiki McDonough earrings, along with her stunning engagement ring. As for makeup, Kate kept things simple with a lined eye and a natural lip. <p>Photo: &copy; Samir Hussein/WireImage
This Mulberry clutch is surely one of her favourites in her collection, and features chic gold hardware. <p>Photo: &copy; Chris Jackson/Getty Images
She shook hands with journalist <strong>Kate Silverton</strong>, who was beautifully dressed in a blue floral dress for the occasion. <p>Photo: &copy; Toby Melville - WPA Pool/Getty Images
<a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/prince-william"><strong>Prince William</a></strong>’s wife took her spot at a round table to speak with beneficiaries of the Anna Freud Centre. We’re sure she shared some of her wisdom and hopes for the centre. <p>Photo: &copy; TOBY MELVILLE/AFP/Getty Images
The 37-year-old also had the opportunity to meet <strong>Amy Herring</strong>, one of the centre’s Young Champions. She shares the experiences of young people to experts at the centre to help them in their work. <p>Photo: &copy; TOBY MELVILLE/AFP/Getty Images
Kate showed off her winning personality as she shared a hearty laugh with Amy. <p>Photo: &copy; TOBY MELVILLE/AFP/Getty Images
It was all laughs during this visit! <p>Photo: &copy; Toby Melville - WPA Pool/Getty Images
The royal woman also had the chance to meet with young beneficiaries of the centre. She took a look at one student’s beautiful drawing. <p>Photo: &copy; TOBY MELVILLE/AFP/Getty Images
We would be a little shy around the Duchess of Cambridge, too! <p>Photo: &copy; TOBY MELVILLE/AFP/Getty Images
Kate’s big heart was on display as she chatted with another student of the centre, of which she’s been a patron since 2016. The centre reaches over 1 million children in schools to try and reduce the burden of mental health difficulties children can face. <p>Photo: &copy; TOBY MELVILLE/AFP/Getty Images
Duchess Kate slipped on a pair of headphones to check out a project one student had been working on. <p>Photo: &copy; TOBY MELVILLE/AFP/Getty Images
Kate smiled while listening to the program. <p>Photo: &copy; TOBY MELVILLE/AFP/Getty Images
After an hour or so, the Duchess of Cambridge said farewell to her well-wishers and the centre after a successful opening day. <p>Photo: &copy; Karwai Tang/WireImage
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