During a visit to the Treehouse Children's Hospice in Ipswich, England, Prince William's lovely wife connects with a small fan.
Two young girls present Catherine with a posy on St. Patrick's Day at Mons Barracks in Aldershot, where she hands out shamrocks to members of the 1st Battalion Irish Guards (including their mascot, Irish wolfhound Conmeal).
To kick off Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee tours in the U.K., the newest royal accompanies the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh to Leicester Cathedral and is gifted with bouquets by a young well-wisher.
Arts and crafts for two: During her visit to Oxford, Kate helps Jaydn Proffitt, age 7, with his painting at Rose Hill Primary School.
At the oncology ward of Alder Hey Children's Hospital, the Duchess of Cambridge spends time with Page Hearn, age 4, while on her charity visits in Liverpool.
Hugs for all—including the Duchess! On a visit to Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust on Valentine's Day 2012, the young royal gets a big squeeze from pink-clad Nancy Williams, age 3.
British pride! Kate greets a young patriot while visiting Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation in Liverpool.
Prince William's better half gets a kick from watching him show off his dance moves at Centrepoint's Camberwell Foyer in December; the charity provides support for homeless young people ages 16-25.
The Duchess of Cambridge is loved by not only British citizens, but Europeans as a whole: Kate gets a warm welcome and pink flowers from a young Dane while visiting the UNICEF Center in Copenhagen.
The British beauty meets 9-year-old patient Fabian Bate as she and William attend the opening of the new Oak Centre for Children and Young People at The Royal Marsden Hospital, a cancer center in Sutton, Surrey.
During the Canadian portion of the royal couple's first overseas tour, Kate takes a break to talk to Riley Oldford, 6, before boarding a plane at Yellowknife Airport.
A small fan's bouquet delights Princess Catherine as she departs the Calgary Zoo's ENMAX Conservatory in Canada.
As the royal couple presents service medals to Irish Guards at Victoria Barracks in Windsor, a young girl gives Kate her own token of appreciation.