Duchess Kate charms young royals fans during visit to Bradford

<strong>By Heather Cichowski</strong></p><p><strong> <a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/kate-middleton">Duchess Kate</a></strong> and <strong><a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/prince-william">Prince William</a></strong> returned to work <strong></strong> on Jan. 15 in Bradford, West Yorkshire. For <strong><a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/royalty/02020010854417/kate-middleton-prince-william-first-joint-engagements-2020">their first royal engagement of 2020</a>, </strong>the couple had a busy day. They visited the Khidmat Centre, where they were presented with <a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/royalty/02020011554572/kate-middleton-prince-william-cake-bradford-khidmat-centre/"><strong>an incredible cake</a></strong>, and <a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/royalty/02020011554559/kate-middleton-prince-william-visit-bradford-west-yorkshire" target="_blank"><strong>made smoothies</strong></a> at a local British-Asian restaurant while hearing about their community work. <p>Despite the full schedule, the <a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/prince-william-and-kate"><strong>Duke and Duchess of Cambridge</strong></a> made time to greet royals fans, including young well-wishers who lined the streets to see the couple.</p><p><strong>Scroll through the gallery (or click through if you’re on desktop) to see Duchess Kate's adorable interactions with children in Bradford! </strong> <p>Photo: © Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty Images, Karwai Tang/WireImage
Kate admires a piece presented to her by a local primary school. <p>Photo: © OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images
Duchess Kate waved at uniformed schoolchildren during her and William's walkabout. <p> Photo: © Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty Images
She accepted another flower from a young admirer, who wore a bright pink hoodie welcoming the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to Yorkshire. <p>Photo: © Karwai Tang/WireImage
The duchess met 18-month-old <strong>Sorayah Ahmad</strong> at the Khidmat Centre. Kate carried the toddler around and pointed out interesting things to her. <p> Photo: © Charlotte Graham - WPA Pool/Getty Images
Hello there! While at City Hall in Bradford's Centenary Square, the Duchess of Cambridge shook hands with a young well-wisher. <p>Photo: © Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty Images
Young school children look on in awe as the duchess walks by. They waved their Union Jack flags in delight. <p>Photo: © Charlotte Graham - WPA Pool/Getty Images
Kate visits City Hall in Bradford's Centenary Square where she interacted with young fans. One girl looks absolutely delighted to receive a handshake from the duchess! <p> Photo: © Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty Images
Kate chatted with flag-waving children during her walkabout of the city. <p>Photo: © Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty Images
The mom-of-three took time to engage with the crowds, including a boy named Josh, (pictured in the background) who received a hug from the duchess. <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/10745416/kate-middleton-hugs-young-man-crowd/">She reportedly told</a> the happy fan, "<a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/prince-george" target="_blank"><strong>George</strong></a> would love your coat, he loves camouflage." <p>Photo: © Charlotte Graham - WPA Pool/Getty Images
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