The Duchess of Cambridge has revealed how her children helped provide some of the inspiration for her new garden - and much needed pine cones for a treasure hunt.
Kate, 37, invited youngsters from four charities to join her for fun activities including an insect spotting walk and a picnic as her garden re-opened at the Royal Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival, which is double the size of the original, following a successful stint at the Chelsea Flower Show.
And Prince George's request for some stepping stones over a mini pool fed by a waterfall proved a hit with the youngsters, while Princess Charlotte helped her mother collect pine cones used for the treasure hunt.
While the royal dressed down for previous visits to her garden, she was at her polished best today, donning a £260 midi dress from Sandro, a favourite pair beige wedge heels and earrings by high street store Accessorize. Read more from The Daily Mail.