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From the newsroom to the shops: Kate goes shopping after working as guest editor

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We usually see her dressed to the nines in formal evening gowns or sophisticated outfits to attend official events, but on Wednesday the Duchess of Cambridge opted for a more laid back look while indulging in some retail therapy in London.After having acted as a guest editor to the Huffington Post UK on Wednesday morning, where she wore a white Reiss blouse with a black and white Dolce & Gabbana skirt, the Duchess made a quick change into black yoga trousers, a black coat and scarf and red running trainers, to hit the shops on King's Road in Chelsea.

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Kate hit the shops after her day working as a guest editor on the Huffington Post UK

Prince George’s mum was seen entering popular fitness-wear shop Lululemon during her trip and emerging holding several shopping bags from the shop. The Canadian brand has become a hit with celebrities, Michelle Obama and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley are among those that have been spotted wearing their clothing.Perhaps Kate was picking up some athletic gear to wear on her upcoming trip to Scotland, where she will take part in a tennis workshop, alongside Judy Murray. The royal will stop off at Craigmount High School on her way up to Edinburgh, to take part in a Tennis On The Road coaching clinic.Judy's foundation Tennis on the Road aims to deliver starter tennis to both adults and children, encouraging them to get active and play the sport.

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During her visit to Edinburgh Kate will visit two of her patronages Place2Be and The Art Room

Following her sporting activity Kate will then continue onto Scotland’s capital city to visit two of her patronages – Place2Be and The Art Room.

Kate will visit St Catherine's Primary School to see how Place2Be's work in Scotland is improving the emotional wellbeing of pupils, parents, families and school staff. She will then visit the Wester Hailes Education Centre, which houses The Art Room's first studio in Scotland.