Prince William and Duchess Kate make bagels, visit a mosque and job centre in London

September 15, 2020

By Heather Cichowski

Baking was and still is a popular activity during the coronavirus pandemic and COVID-19 lockdown. It was even something the Cambridge family did! On Sept. 15, Duchess Kate and Prince William got to show off their baking skills when they stepped out to try their hand at making bagels at Beigel Bake on London's iconic Brick Lane.

Kate and William's royal engagement in East London today also brought them to the London Bridge Jobcentre and the London Muslim Centre.

The Cambridges were keen to hear how local communities have coped with COVID-19 and what challenges concerning businesses.

Scroll through the gallery (or click through if you're on desktop) to see the best moments from the Kate and William's royal engagements in East London.

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At Beigel Bake on Brick Lane, Duchess Kate and Prince William heard about the impact of the coronavirus on the iconic shop. The 24-hour bakery had to reduce its opening hours during the pandemic, but they assisted the community through delivery and donations.
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After the pair kneeded their dough in the kitchen, they placed the dough balls to prove in a large container.
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In they go! William watched as his wife carefully tipped a tray of formed dough rounds into a container at the bakery.
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The Cambridges shared a moment at the East London Mosque and London Muslim Centre in Whitechapel as they visited with volunteers who have supported members of the community during COVID-19 pandemic. The group enjoyed the lovely late summer day.
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge made sure to sanitize their hands before they sat down to chat with people at the London Bridge Jobcentre.
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William and Kate had a laugh during a chat with employers.
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The couple shared a tender moment when Kate placed her hand on William's back during their royal engagement.
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