Giving their admirers a treat, two of the most charismatic ladies on the royal scene met this week.

Mary of Denmark  welcomed royal rookie, the Duchess of Cambridge to Copenhagen. Having both been commoners who married future kings they probably had a lot to talk about.

But it wasn't a social occasion – the elegant pair have joined forces to help crisis-hit African children.

The duo – joined by their husbands Prince William and Crown Prince Frederik – toured UNICEF's global crisis center in the Danish capital.

After attending a briefing, the royal visitors were due to roll up their sleeves and pack emergency medical kits, which are being sent to malnourished children in East Africa.

Kate wore a long red coat for the occasion while Mary stepped out in a navy blazer.

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