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Posted: 2014-12-08 17:23:00

THE Duchess of Cambridge is touring a child development centre in New York, while her husband the Duke of Cambridge meets with President Barack Obama at the Oval Office in Washington.

The royal couple carried out solo engagements during their three-day whirlwind tour of the US.

Kate shook hands warmly with New York’s first lady Chirlane McCray before they entered the Northside Centre for Child Development in Harlem.

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Royal treatment ... US President Barack Obama meets with Britain's Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington. Picture: AFP Source: AFP

The pregnant Duchess, whose hair was half swept back and who was wearing a black coat by Goat with white edging, was greeted with cheers from spectators across the street.

Fanfare ... New Yorkers wait to welcome Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, at an event in H

Fanfare ... New Yorkers wait to welcome Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, at an event in Harlem. Picture: Getty Images Source: Getty Images

The centre provides educational and mental health services to about 3300 children and families each year.

Big arrival ... Kate steps out at the Northside Center for Child Development. Picture: AP

Big arrival ... Kate steps out at the Northside Center for Child Development. Picture: AP Source: AP

It is the couple’s first visit to the US since 2011 and their first to New York or Washington.

Warm welcome ... New York City first lady Chirlane McCray, left, shakes hands with Kate o

Warm welcome ... New York City first lady Chirlane McCray, left, shakes hands with Kate outside the child development centre. Picture: AP Source: AP

William is delivering a major speech on the illegal wildlife trade in Washington after meeting Mr Obama and vice president Joe Biden.

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