Kate Middleton engagement ring: Is this the real reason she didn't wear it on latest trip?

Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, 38, stepped out for her second royal engagement of the week on Tuesday as she paid a visit to the Evelina London Children’s Hospital. The Duchess was greeted at the hospital entrance by an adorable little girl clutching a bouquet of flowers and went on to attend a special creative workshop for young patients and their families.

The Duchess who is passionate about early years education is patron of both Evelina London Children’s Hospital and the National Portrait Gallery, who collaborated to put on the special workshop.

Kate never fails to look the part and looked elegant as ever in a striking black boucle skirt suit by Dolce and Gabanna.

She paired the chic outfit with a pair of black suede block heels and delicate Mappin & Webb earrings.

As well as the absence of a signature clutch bag, Kate was also not wearing one of her most treasured accessories – her engagement ring.

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As Kate loves to get stuck in and was attending a creative work shop with children she may have worried the ring might get in her way.

The Duchess was snapped with a little girl holding a stick of glue and another intently showing her what appears to be a photograph.

In a separate snap Kate was captured helping a little boy stick bits of paper together with sticky tape.

As Kate’s ring is estimated to be priceless it seems likely she may have wished to avoid the risk of damaging it by not wearing it at all.

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