A visit by the Duchess of Cambridge herself, Kate Middleton, to the set of Downton Abbey made for a moment in UK show business heaven earlier today. The staff of the iconic, stately, early 20th Century home are frequently required to prepare for the arrival of important guests, but nothing like this. Even Dame Maggie Smith, a.k.a. the Dowager Countess of Grantham, might have met her match in the form of the pregnant, glowing Kate Middleton. The Duchess visited the set of the most profitable British TV show of all time, wearing a brand new coat from maternity label JoJo Maman Bebe. She said earlier this week that she forgets she’s pregnant sometimes . If you just glanced at this photo, featuring Kate and the Downton cast, you might too. And she’s due next month! She met and chatted with the creator Julien Fellowes, and also met Zac Barker, who plays Lady Mary’s son George, before being shown into the set. Laura Carmichael, who plays Lady Edith Crawley, told the Mail UK): “It was very exciting for the cast and the crew. It was a very special day for Downton.” Kate Middleton Pregnancy Fashion 1. Kate Middleton Baby Bump, Blue Coat View Photo Kate Middleton dresses up her baby bump in a beautiful blue coat. She looks radiant and amazing with her new hair as well. 2. Postpartum Blue! View Photo Just days after giving birth, Kate Middleton appeared in this blue dress and women the world over rejoiced to see her sharing her postpartum body proudly. 3. Blazer of Glory View Photo This trim blazer perfectly highlighted Kate Middleton’s baby bump during her pregnancy with Prince George. 4. Duchess Kate and William Pic View Photo Here’s another look at Kate Middleton’s black and white polka dot ensemble. Advertisement A message from our sponsor. 5. Pretty in Peach View Photo Kate knows how to rock the peach frocks during pregnancy! 6. Flower Power View Photo The bouquet of flowers Kate Middleton holds here perfectly accentuate her baby bump! 7. Picture Perfect View Photo During her pregnancy with Prince George, Kate Middleton didn’t shy away from patterns! 8. Fascinating! View Photo Fascinators are all the rage among European royalty, but everyone was fascinated with Kate Middleton’s bump in this photo! Advertisement A message from our sponsor. 9. Style Icon View Photo Pregnant women everywhere rushed to look as darling as the Duchess of Cambridge, causing both real and knock-off designs to sell out of stores. 10. Catherine the Great View Photo Catherine (Kate) Middleton is a great ambassador for the British royal family. No one can dispute that! 11. Black and White View Photo Fans of Kate Middleton went wild for this black and white dress! 12. Hello, Yellow! View Photo Kate Middleton was a ray of sunshine in this yellow maternity dress. Advertisement A message from our sponsor. 13. Kate’s Coats View Photo Kate Middleton used various heavy coats to hide her growing baby bump in the first half of her pregnancy. 14. Newly Pregnant View Photo Kate Middleton was hospitalized for Hyperemesis Gravidarum during her pregnancy with Prince George, prompting a hospital which gave us this glimpse of one of her first maternity looks. 15. Plaid and Perfect View Photo Another coat to the rescue for Kate! 16. Accessories View Photo This scarf and clutch were clever ways to conceal Kate Middleton’s growing baby bump. Advertisement A message from our sponsor. 17. Oh Kate View Photo How we love you Kate. 18. Pretty in Pink View Photo This pink coat and fascinator definitely goes down as one of Kate Middleton’s best pregnancy looks. 19. Red Carpet Ready View Photo When the occasion called for something a little more formal, Kate Middleton was ready to shine on the red carpet. The End. Up Next: ” Kate Middleton Pregnancy Fashion .” We’ll be redirecting you shortly… “Julien Fellowes thanked her in his speech for mentioning the show while in America, saying that she watched it and loved it,” Carmichael added. With that endorsement from the brunette beauty stateside, “She helped put us on the map … she watches the show and says she really loves it.” The visit to the set was just the latest in a string of public appearances for the 33-year-old nicknamed “Lazy Kate” for working less than any other royal . Either that tag was just plain wrong or she’s taken a hint and doubled her efforts, because she’s everywhere lately, even as she prepares to give birth! Prince George’s mom has been almost as active in touring the UK as she has been in chasing after her son or keeping the royal family at arm’s length . That takes talent, to simultaneously represent the throne and its heir(s) while restricting access to the littlest one behind the scenes, all while pregnant. Lazy Kate? Far from it these days. Kate Middleton: Her 29 Best Looks 1. Kate Middleton in Jenny Packham View Photo Kate Middleton looking stunning as ever. The Duchess worked the red carpet at the BOA Olympic Concert dress in an emerald Jenny Packham pleated gown. 2. Kate in White and Black View Photo Kate Middleton looking absolutely stunning in a white and black dress by Jaeger in June 2014. 3. Kate and William View Photo Prince William is seen here with gorgeous wife Kate Middleton. The couple is looking very happy! 4. Kate Middleton Engagement Dress View Photo What a beautiful dress Kate Middleton wore in her official engagement photo with Prince William. Not a surprise, given her sense of style and natural beauty. Advertisement A message from our sponsor. 5. Kate Middleton Wedding Dress View Photo Wow. That’s all we can say about Kate Middleton’s wedding dress. She looks simply stunning. 6. Kate Middleton With Prince George View Photo Kate Middleton and son Prince George at his christening. What a cute mother-son combo. 7. Kate Middleton Post-Baby Dress View Photo Kate Middleton looking gorgeous in a dress by Jenny Packham after she gave birth to the royal baby. 8. William, Kate and George Picture View Photo William, Kate and George on one of their royal excursions. Advertisement A message from our sponsor. 9. William, Kate View Photo What a gorgeous photo of Kate Middleton. Yeah, the guy she married is pretty handsome too. 10. Kate Middleton Red Carpet Photo View Photo Kate Middleton looking simply dazzling on the red carpet September 12, 2013. 11. Kate Middleton in a Green Dress View Photo Kate Middleton looking radiant in a green dress. Not that we are surprised in the least. 12. Kate Middleton Photo View Photo Kate Middleton is seen here during her trip to the United States. What a stunner. Advertisement A message from our sponsor. 13. Kate Middleton in Blue View Photo Kate Middleton in a blue dress. Simply gorgeous. 14. Kate Middleton, Red Dress View Photo Kate Middleton looks stunning in a red dress during her recent trip to Canada. What a looker! 15. Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge View Photo Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, visits the Dulwich Picture Gallery in south London. 16. Kate Middleton in Green View Photo Kate Middleton looking positively lovely in green on St. Patrick’s Day 2012. Advertisement A message from our sponsor. 17. Sporty Kate Middleton View Photo Kate Middleton looks cute as all getout playing field hockey. 18. Kate Middleton GIF View Photo Kate Middleton jumps in heels in this incredible GIF. We could watch it all day. 19. Kate Middleton in Alice Temperley View Photo Kate Middleton and Prince William at the premiere of War Horse. The Duchess wore Alice Temperley. And looked fabulous! 20. Kate Middleton and Prince William Pic View Photo Kate Middleton and Prince William do their best to keep their relationship quiet. But that’s a challenge when you’re British royalty. Advertisement A message from our sponsor. 21. Kate Middleton’s Dress View Photo Kate Middleton’s dress is just so beautiful here. Not that we are surprised at all. 22. Kate and Son View Photo Kate Middleton and Prince George cheer on dad Prince William at a Father’s Day polo match. 23. Kate Middleton Polka Dot Dress View Photo Kate Middleton wears a polka dot dress, and it is beautiful. 24. Kate Middleton Baby Bump Picture View Photo Duchess Kate Middleton looking extremely pregnant and cute in a floral dress, showing off her baby bump. Advertisement A message from our sponsor. 25. The Future King and Queen View Photo This is the first official public appearance for Kate Middleton and Prince William. The first of many, many, that is. 26. Kate Middleton Red Dress, Hat View Photo Kate Middleton blowing our minds as always in a red dress. What a beauty. 27. William and Kate at the Vineyard View Photo Prince William and Kate Middleton tour a vineyard in New Zealand. 28. Victory for Duchess Kate Middleton! View Photo Hail to the victors! Duchess Kate won the yacht race against Prince William and then waved to the crowd of onlookers! Advertisement A message from our sponsor. 29. Royal Hottie View Photo It should be against the law to be as gorgeous as Kate Middleton. The End. Up Next: ” Kate Middleton: Her 29 Best Looks .” We’ll be redirecting you shortly…
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Kate Middleton Visits Downton Abbey Set!
