Glowing Kate Middleton shows off tiny baby bump in first appearance since announcing pregnancy

Caitlin McBride

Kate Middleton glowed during her first public appearance since announcing her pregnancy.

The Duchess of Cambridge was forced to cancel a number of official engagements due to her severe morning sickness, a condition known as Hyperemesis Gravidarum.

But she put on a brave face this morning as she joined her husband Prince William to official greet the President of Singapore Tony Tan Keng Yam at London's Royal Garden Hotel.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge meets a finalist in the child champion award, Georgia Alvey, from Cotsford Junior school in County Durham at the Place2be Wellbeing in Schools Awards Reception at Kensington Palace

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The Duchess of Cambridge (left) meeting Bette Midler at the end of the Royal Variety Performance at the Palladium Theatre

The Duchess of Cambridge arriving at the Royal Variety Performance in support of the Entertainment Artistes' Benevolent Fund, at the Palladium Theatre

November 2014: Her black lace Diane Von Furstenberg gown was absolutely perfect.

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The style icon opted for a duck egg blue coat dress by Alexander McQueen and complementary fascinator by Jane Taylor for the high profile event with a pair of classic black heels an clutch.

Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge are seen as they welcome the President of Singapore Tony Tan Keng Yam (not seen) at the Royal Garden Hotel

Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge are seen as they welcome the President of Singapore Tony Tan Keng Yam (not seen) at the Royal Garden Hotel

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge's skirt catches the wind as she is seen ready to welcome the President of Singapore Tony Tan Keng Yam (not seen) at the Royal Garden Hotel

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge greet the president of Singapore Tony Tan Keng Yam and his wife Mary at the Royal Garden Hotel in London

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge greet the president of Singapore Tony Tan Keng Yam and his wife Mary at the Royal Garden Hotel

Prince William, Duke of Cambridge departs the Royal Garden Hotel

(L-R) Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Mary Tan depart the Royal Garden Hotel

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge greet the president of Singapore Tony Tan Keng Yam and his wife Mary at the Royal Garden Hotel in London

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Middleton was even all smiles as she had her own 'Marilyn moment' when a gust of wind caused her skirt to fly up.

She's back to the day job full-time as the royal couple will also attend an art function this evening at the Natural History Museum for the Wildlife Photographer Of The Year Awards, 2014.

The couple announced yesterday their new arrival is due next April, but they did not share the gender of their unborn child.

Kate stuns in this pale pink Alexander McQueen number with her trusty LK Bennett shoes

Prince William and Kate Middleton walk in the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in a Hobbs dress

Kate stuns in this taupe dress by Roksanda Illincic and her trusty LK Bennett shoes

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The Duchess opted for a strikingly similar white lace dress to the Zimmermann option she wore earlier in the week

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"Her engagements are being reviewed on a case by case basis," a spokesperson explained.

"Any future engagements will be announced in due course.'

However, Prince William is reportedly planning an official trip to New York next month and hopes to bring his wife of three years with him.

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