The Duchess of Cambridge visited the National Portrait Gallery this morning and guess what? Her baby bump is starting to show.
Kate looked radiant in another high street design from Whistles, she paired the Sofia Rae dress with black accessories (note the carefully placed clutch bag which she held throughout the engagement - clever but we can still see a bump).
So what were the Duke and Duchess at the gallery for? No, it wasn't just a cultural visit. The couple were viewing Paul Emsley's portrait of Kate, which was unveiled for the first time today. Let's hope she approved...
See more from the event below:
Duchess of Cambridge portrait unveiled
The Duchess of Cambridge talks to artist Paul Emsley after viewing his new portrait of her during a private viewing at the National Portrait Gallery in central London.
Duchess of Cambridge portrait unveiled
The Duchess of Cambridge talks to artist Paul Emsley after viewing his new portrait of her during a private viewing at the National Portrait Gallery in central London.
Duchess of Cambridge portrait unveiled
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge meet artist Paul Emsley after viewing his new portrait of the Duchess, during a private viewing at the National Portrait Gallery in central London.
Duchess of Cambridge portrait unveiled
The Duchess of Cambridge talks to artist Paul Emsley after viewing his new portrait of her during a private viewing at the National Portrait Gallery in central London.
Duchess of Cambridge portrait unveiled
The Duchess of Cambridge after viewing a new portrait by Paul Emsley of herself at the National Portrait Gallery in central London.
Duchess of Cambridge portrait unveiled
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge meet artist Paul Emsley after viewing his new portrait of the Duchess, during a private viewing at the National Portrait Gallery in central London.
Duchess of Cambridge portrait unveiled
The Duchess of Cambridge after viewing a new portrait by Paul Emsley of herself at the National Portrait Gallery in central London.
Duchess of Cambridge portrait unveiled
The Duchess of Cambridge after viewing a new portrait by Paul Emsley of herself at the National Portrait Gallery in central London.
Duchess of Cambridge portrait unveiled
The Duchess of Cambridge talks to artist Paul Emsley after viewing his new portrait of her during a private viewing at the National Portrait Gallery in central London.
Duchess of Cambridge portrait unveiled
The Duchess of Cambridge leaves the National Portrait Gallery in London today after viewing a newly commissioned portrait of the Duchess by Paul Emsley.
Duchess of Cambridge portrait unveiled
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrive at the National Portrait Gallery in London today to view a newly commissioned portrait of the Duchess by Paul Emsley.
Duchess of Cambridge portrait unveiled
The Duke of Cambridge leaves the National Portrait Gallery in London today after viewing a newly commissioned portrait of his wife, the Duchess of Cambridge, by Paul Emsley.
Duchess of Cambridge portrait unveiled
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge leave the National Portrait Gallery in London today after viewing a newly commissioned portrait of the Duchess by Paul Emsley.
Duchess of Cambridge portrait unveiled
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge meet artist Paul Emsley after viewing his new portrait of the Duchess, during a private viewing at the National Portrait Gallery in central London.
Duchess of Cambridge portrait unveiled
The Duchess of Cambridge after viewing a new portrait by Paul Emsley of herself at the National Portrait Gallery in central London.
Duchess of Cambridge portrait unveiled
The Duchess of Cambridge after viewing a new portrait by Paul Emsley of herself at the National Portrait Gallery in central London.
Duchess of Cambridge portrait unveiled
The Duchess of Cambridge after viewing a new portrait by Paul Emsley of herself at the National Portrait Gallery in central London.
Duchess of Cambridge portrait unveiled
Paul Emsley by his new portrait of the Duchess of Cambridge after its unveiling at the National Portrait Gallery in central London.
Duchess of Cambridge portrait unveiled
Paul Emsley by his new portrait of the Duchess of Cambridge after its unveiling at the National Portrait Gallery in central London.
Duchess of Cambridge portrait unveiled
The Duchess of Cambridge after viewing a new portrait by Paul Emsley of herself at the National Portrait Gallery in central London.
Duchess of Cambridge portrait unveiled
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge meet artist Paul Emsley after viewing his new portrait of the Duchess, during a private viewing at the National Portrait Gallery in central London.
Duchess of Cambridge portrait unveiled
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrive at the National Portrait Gallery in London today to view a newly commissioned portrait of the Duchess by Paul Emsley.
Duchess of Cambridge portrait unveiled
The Duchess of Cambridge leaves the National Portrait Gallery in London today after viewing a newly commissioned portrait of the Duchess by Paul Emsley.
Duchess of Cambridge portrait unveiled
The Duchess of Cambridge leaves the National Portrait Gallery in London today after viewing a newly commissioned portrait of the Duchess by Paul Emsley.
Duchess of Cambridge portrait unveiled
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrive at the National Portrait Gallery in London today to view a newly commissioned portrait of the Duchess by Paul Emsley.
Duchess of Cambridge portrait unveiled
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrive at the National Portrait Gallery in London today to view a newly commissioned portrait of the Duchess by Paul Emsley.
Duchess of Cambridge portrait unveiled
The Duchess of Cambridge after viewing a new portrait by Paul Emsley of herself at the National Portrait Gallery in central London.
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge Portrait By Paul Emsley Is Unveiled At The National Portrait Gallery
Media representatives gather in front of British artist Paul Emsley's portrait of Catherine, The Duchess of Cambridge after its unveiling at the National Portrait Gallery in central London on January 11, 2013. This is the first official portrait of the Duchess and was completed after two sittings at the artist's studio and Kensington Palace. AFP PHOTO/Leon NEAL - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE, MANDATORY MENTION OF THE ARTIST UPON PUBLICATION, TO ILLUSTRATE THE EVENT AS SPECIFIED IN THE CAPTION - (Photo credit should read LEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images)
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge Portrait By Paul Emsley Is Unveiled At The National Portrait Gallery
Media representatives gather in front of British artist Paul Emsley's portrait of Catherine, The Duchess of Cambridge after its unveiling at the National Portrait Gallery in central London on January 11, 2013. This is the first official portrait of the Duchess and was completed after two sittings at the artist's studio and Kensington Palace. AFP PHOTO/Leon NEAL - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE, MANDATORY MENTION OF THE ARTIST UPON PUBLICATION, TO ILLUSTRATE THE EVENT AS SPECIFIED IN THE CAPTION - (Photo credit should read LEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images)
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge Portrait By Paul Emsley Is Unveiled At The National Portrait Gallery
British artist Paul Emsley poses in front of his portrait of Catherine, The Duchess of Cambridge after its unveiling at the National Portrait Gallery in central London on January 11, 2013. This is the first official portrait of the Duchess and was completed after two sittings at the artist's studio and Kensington Palace. AFP PHOTO/Leon NEAL - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE, MANDATORY MENTION OF THE ARTIST UPON PUBLICATION, TO ILLUSTRATE THE EVENT AS SPECIFIED IN THE CAPTION - (Photo credit should read LEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images)
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge Portrait By Paul Emsley Is Unveiled At The National Portrait Gallery
British artist Paul Emsley poses in front of his portrait of Catherine, The Duchess of Cambridge after its unveiling at the National Portrait Gallery in central London on January 11, 2013. This is the first official portrait of the Duchess and was completed after two sittings at the artist's studio and Kensington Palace. AFP PHOTO/Leon NEAL - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE, MANDATORY MENTION OF THE ARTIST UPON PUBLICATION, TO ILLUSTRATE THE EVENT AS SPECIFIED IN THE CAPTION - (Photo credit should read LEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images)
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge Portrait By Paul Emsley Is Unveiled At The National Portrait Gallery
British artist Paul Emsley poses in front of his portrait of Catherine, The Duchess of Cambridge after its unveiling at the National Portrait Gallery in central London on January 11, 2013. This is the first official portrait of the Duchess and was completed after two sittings at the artist's studio and Kensington Palace. AFP PHOTO/Leon NEAL - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE, MANDATORY MENTION OF THE ARTIST UPON PUBLICATION, TO ILLUSTRATE THE EVENT AS SPECIFIED IN THE CAPTION - (Photo credit should read LEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images)
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge Portrait By Paul Emsley Is Unveiled At The National Portrait Gallery
British artist Paul Emsley poses in front of his portrait of Catherine, The Duchess of Cambridge after its unveiling at the National Portrait Gallery in central London on January 11, 2013. This is the first official portrait of the Duchess and was completed after two sittings at the artist's studio and Kensington Palace. AFP PHOTO/Leon NEAL - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE, MANDATORY MENTION OF THE ARTIST UPON PUBLICATION, TO ILLUSTRATE THE EVENT AS SPECIFIED IN THE CAPTION - (Photo credit should read LEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images)
Duchess of Cambridge portrait unveiled
Paul Emsley by his new portrait of the Duchess of Cambridge after its unveiling at the National Portrait Gallery in central London.
Duchess of Cambridge portrait unveiled
The brother and father of the Duchess of Cambridge, James and Michael (right), leave the National Portrait Gallery in central London, after viewing the new portrait of her by Paul Emsley.
Duchess of Cambridge portrait unveiled
The father of the Duchess of Cambridge, Michael, leaves the National Portrait Gallery in central London, after viewing the new portrait of her by Paul Emsley.
Duchess of Cambridge portrait unveiled
The mother and sister of the Duchess of Cambridge, Carole (left) and Pippa, leave the National Portrait Gallery in central London, after viewing the new portrait of her by Paul Emsley.
Paul Emsley
Artist Paul Emsley poses by his newly-unveiled first official portrait of Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, on display at the National Portrait Gallery in London, Friday, Jan. 11, 2013. (AP Photo/Sang Tan)
A newly-commissioned portrait of Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, by artist Paul Emsley hangs at the National Portrait Gallery in London, Friday, Jan. 11, 2013. (AP Photo/Sang Tan)
Paul Emsley
Members of the media talk to artist Paul Emsley, center right, in front of his newly-commissioned portrait of Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, on display at the National Portrait Gallery in London, Friday, Jan. 11, 2013. (AP Photo/Sang Tan)
Members of the media gather in front of a newly-commissioned portrait of Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, by artist Paul Emsley on display at the National Portrait Gallery in London, Friday, Jan. 11, 2013. (AP Photo/Sang Tan)
Members of the media photograph the newly-commissioned portrait of Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, by artist Paul Emsley on display at the National Portrait Gallery in London, Friday, Jan. 11, 2013. (AP Photo/Sang Tan)
Paul Emsley
Artist Paul Emsley poses for photographers next to his newly-commissioned portrait of Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, on display at the National Portrait Gallery in London, Friday, Jan. 11, 2013. (AP Photo/Sang Tan)
Paul Emsley
Artist Paul Emsley poses for photographers next to his newly-commissioned portrait of Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, on display at the National Portrait Gallery in London, Friday, Jan. 11, 2013. (AP Photo/Sang Tan)
Paul Emsley
Artist Paul Emsley poses for photographers next to his newly-commissioned portrait of Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, on display at the National Portrait Gallery in London, Friday, Jan. 11, 2013. (AP Photo/Sang Tan)
Paul Emsley
Artist Paul Emsley poses for photographers next to his newly-commissioned portrait of Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, on display at the National Portrait Gallery in London, Friday, Jan. 11, 2013. (AP Photo/Sang Tan)
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This comment has not yet been postedwhatever. Sounds reasonable in these days of We're all in it together Great selling point for the Royals. Of course not all will agree.
In my opinion the painting is lifelike - she is 31 not 21!!