A day after Prince George's christening, Kate is the guest of honour at the Kensington Palace dinner in aid of people with addictions.
The Duchess, who looked stunning in an elegant navy gown with short sleeves by one of her favourite designers Jenny Packham, is patron of charity Action on Addiction.
The 100 Women in Hedge Funds philanthropic initiatives event will raise money for the charity at the Kensington Palace State Apartments.
The Duchess of Cambridge is back to work today -
just a day after Prince George's christening - as she attends a charity
fundraising gala
The Duchess of Cambridge arrives at a gala
dinner in aid of Action on Addiction hosted by the 100 Women in Hedge
Funds Philanthropic Initiatives
Kate speaks to 100WHF director Amanda Pullinger (in blue) and chair Mimi Drake Chairman (in black)
She has eased her way back in to the public eye in recent weeks following the birth in July of her son Prince George, who was christened at the historic Chapel Royal at St James's Palace yesterday.
Kate is is also patron of 100WHF which is an organisation for professionals in the alternative investments industry.
Last week she helped to back young British athletic talent at an event at the Olympic Park.
Kate has not had to travel far for the gala, which is being held at the Kensington Palace State Apartments.
She, Prince William and Prince George reside at Apartment 1A.
During tonight's dinner, the Duchess will present Dame Amelia Fawcett with the 100 Women in Hedge Funds' 2013 European Industry Leadership Award.
Kate is a patron of both Action on Addiction and
100WHF which is an organisation for professionals in the alternative
investments industry
The Duchess of Cambridge (centre) with members of the Board of 100 Women in Hedge Funds
In 2011, she wowed in a striking red gown at the same event with Prince William
Guests at the glamorous event have reportedly paid up to £60,000 for a table.
Action on Addiction is involved in tackling addiction through research, prevention, treatment, professional education and family support.
It has centres in Dorset, London, Merseyside and Wiltshire.
The Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry are also patrons of 100 Women in Hedge Funds' philanthropic initiatives.
It is focusing on helping Action on Addiction in 2013, WellChild in 2014 and The Art Room in 2015.
Kate and William were the guests of honour at the same event in 2011 at St James's Palace.
The Duchess stunned in a red evening gown by Beulah London and tonight she will be hoping they can top the £675,000 raised two years ago.
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