Dancing Duchess! Kate gets her 'wiggle' on as she takes part in a communications exercise with paramedics in Coventry (but William is a little more reluctant)
With two young children at home, she's probably well used to all the singing and dancing that goes into keeping youngsters entertained.
And today the Duchess of Cambridge put those skills to good use as she performed a 'wiggle' dance move during a communications training session with paramedics at Coventry University.
Kate, 36, who was visiting the city proved she was a good sport as she joined in with the session, although William looked a little more reluctant.
After arriving, unusually, by train this morning accompanied by a small entourage the pair arrived at their first engagement at Coventry Cathedral to cheers from hundreds of flag-waving schoolchildren.
They were presented with the note from a little girl in the crowd, which read: 'If you weren't royals what would be your dream job? When George and Charlotte grow up, what would you like them to achieve?'
The Duchess also came to the rescue of a 10-year-old boy who felt unwell after waiting three hours in the cold to see her.
When she spotted that he was not well, she turned to one of her police protection officers for a sickbag.
'Princess Kate came over and give him a sickbag, our little Craig,' said Carole Flynn, a learning mentor at the school. 'I think he was a little bit overcome.'
The duchess met Craig Skipper, a pupil at Corpus Christi primary school, on a walkabout outside Coventry Cathedral.
Ms Flynn said: 'He went quite pale. She came over to speak to him, and noticed he was not very well. She asked if he was OK. She bent down, and was concerned.'
The duchess then went over to talk to one of her police bodyguards, and came back with a brown paper bag of the type used by cafes for takeaway coffee and sandwiches.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge 'wiggle' with staff as they tour the Science and Health Building at Coventry University
Kate shot William an encouraging glance, urging him to join in with the others in the dance
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The pregnant Duchess of Cambridge, 36, wore a hot pink Mulberry coat for her visit Coventry Cathedral this morning
William was presented with an adorable note from a little boy, asking what they would like to work at if they weren't royal and what their ambitions
for George and Charlotte are
A young royal fan (left) who had queued up to meet the Duke and Duchess had a handwritten note ready to present to the pair
Mother-to-be Kate looked radiant this morning, steeping out in a bright pink Mulberry coat she wore twice during both her pregnancy with Princess Charlotte - on a visit to the 9/11 memorial in New York in December 2014 and at the Stephen Lawrence Centre in Deptford in March 2015, her final engagement before giving birth.
Outside the cathedral the duchess also revealed that when it comes to football, Kensington Palace is a gender equality home - as both George, four, and Charlotte, two, have got Aston Villa kits.
The Duchess met with Pru Porretta MBE of the Godiva Sisters group who is known for playing the part of the city’s most famous historic figure and her community work promoting peace and reconciliation
Kate was presented with teddy bears by wellwishers, wearing Sidney Stringer t-shirts. The Sidney Stringer Trust looks after a number of Academy schools in the Coventry area
Youngsters handed over gifts of teddies to the delighted royal couple as they began their visit to Coventry
Kate's growing bump was barely visible under the bright pink coat, as she arrived for a day of engagements in Coventry with William
The Duchess first wore her bright pink Mulberry coat when visiting the National September 11 Memorial Museum in New York in December 2014 (left). She gave it a second outing on a visit to The Stephen Lawrence Centre in Deptford on, her last official engagement before giving birth to Princess Charlotte (right)
First stop of the visit was to see the ruins of Coventry Cathedral, which was destroyed by bombs during the Second World War
The stopped for a cup of tea with staff and volunteers at the Rising Cafe, a social enterprise aimed at providing work and opportunity for those overcoming drug and alcohol addictions
Taylor Mosley, nine, said: 'I said to them that I'm a Villa fan, because I know William is a Villa fan. He said he wants Sam Johnson to be our goalkeeper forever.'
Brian Mulonbi, also nine, said: 'Kate told me that George and Charlotte love putting on Villa kits. I told her I am an Arsenal fan, so I don't really like Villa kits.'
Taylor added: 'She said, "I have to be loyal to my husband".'
When William and Kate were last in the Midlands, they were given whistles during a visit to a famous factory and on seeing them again, Connie Hudson, wife of the High Sheriff of the West Midlands who was in the welcoming committee at the cathedral, said she asked William, 'Did you actually give the whistles to the children or did you chicken out?'
The Duchess was introduced to members of the choir after a tour of Coventry Cathedral
Which one to choose? William was very impressed with the baking efforts on display but was particularly keen on a cake designed to look like a chessboard
Staff and volunteers at the Rising Cafe had laid on quite the spread for the royal visitors
There was an excellent turnout of eager royal fans who were keen to welcome the Duke and Duchess to the city
The Duchess of Cambridge receiving flowers from pupils of Coundon primary school as she tours the ruins and the new Cathedral in Coventry
In the cafe, which is run by the charity Betel UK, the duchess spoke to former addicts about their experiences
William told the talented cooks that they should be on Bake Off, as he was so impressed by their efforts
He replied: 'We did give them but they soon found their way into a cupboard because of the noise!'
Mrs Hudson said afterwards: 'I said to the duchess that she's 'blossoming' because she was just getting over the awful sickness when we last saw her. She's doing well now and it's an exciting year to look forward to with the baby and the wedding. What's not to like?'
A group of schoolchildren from the local Sacred Heart School noisily welcomed the couple. Among them, was Darcy Hayes, 9, who gave her some bright orange flowers.
'She said her son George will love the flowers because he loves orange and police colours. I told them I had an American girl doll for Christmas and William said Charlotte loves dolls. They were nice and cheerful.'
Fellow pupil Mia Ramin, nine, added: 'They didn't seem like people who are too busy for other people. She seemed really nice.'
The royal couple started their day by visiting the ruins of Coventry cathedral, destroyed by Second World War bombing, but is now a symbol of hope and peace.
The couple shared a joke with staff as they visited Coventry University, Science and Health Building
The Duke and Duchess were introduced to at the Coventry University Science and Health Building
The Duke and Duchess were introduced to occupational therapy staff at the Coventry University Science and Health Building
The royals looked fascinated to see how staff receive advanced medical training using models
The Duke and Duchess looked on as member of staff performed a simulation of treatment on the model of a baby 
William and Kate toured the new Science and Health Building at Coventry University where they were introduced to staff
Tickled pink! Animated Kate enjoyed a joke as she chatted with people in the crowd (left). Her husband also appeared on top form as he conversed with wellwishers (right)
Tickled pink! Animated Kate enjoyed a joke as she chatted with people in the crowd (left). Her husband also appeared on top form as he conversed with wellwishers (right)
The Duchess of Cambridge meets the public as she arrives to tour the ruins of Coventry cathedral, destroyed by Second World War bombing,
The royals looked thoughtful as they learned more about the history of Coventry Cathedral at the start of a day of official engagements
The Duchess looked delighted to receive a gift of miniature teddy bears from wellwishers
The Duchess looked delighted to receive a gift of miniature teddy bears from wellwishers +72
The Duchess looked delighted to receive a gift of miniature teddy bears from wellwishers
Popular couple! The Duke and Duchess received a warm welcome from wellwishers +72
William accepts a gift of teddy bears from young wellwishers +72
Popular couple! The Duke and Duchess received a warm welcome from wellwishers outside Coventry Cathedral and were presented with gifts of teddy bears
Wellwishers waving Union Jack flags lined up outside the Cathedral to greet the royal couple +72
Wellwishers waving Union Jack flags lined up outside the Cathedral to greet the royal couple
Pregnant Kate paused to chat to young people before entering the Cathedral +72
Pregnant Kate paused to chat to young people before entering the Cathedral
The Duchess accessorised with Kiki McDonough morganite earrings +72
She highlighted her natural beauty with a coppery nude eyeshadow and a slick of black liner +72
The Duchess accessorised with Kiki McDonough morganite earrings and highlighted her natural beauty with a coppery nude eyeshadow and a slick of black liner
This is William and Kate's first official engagement together in 2018, the year in which they will welcome their third child +72
This is William and Kate's first official engagement together in 2018, the year in which they will welcome their third child
Father-to-be Prince William looked in great spirits as he greeted wellwishers outside Coventry Cathedral +72
The future king was on top form on his first joint engagement of 2018 with Kate +72
Father-to-be Prince William looked in great spirits as he greeted wellwishers outside Coventry Cathedral on his first joint engagement of 2018 with Kate
The Duchess' arrival provoked a flurry of excitement among wellwishers who had queued up to greet the royal visitor +72
The Duchess' arrival provoked a flurry of excitement among wellwishers who had queued up to greet the royal visitor
Royal fans made sure to whip out their phones to capture a snap of the visiting royal as he took part in a walkabout +72
Royal fans made sure to whip out their phones to capture a snap of the visiting royal as he took part in a walkabout
Pregnant Kate was presented with multiple bunches of flowers +72
The Duchess greeted wellwishers who had lined the streets in Coventry to greet the royal visitors +72
Pregnant Kate was presented with multiple bunches of flowers as she greeted wellwishers who had lined the streets in Coventry to greet the royal visitors
Prince William looked in excellent spirits as he chatted to people in the crowd and accepted flowers +72
Prince William looked in excellent spirits as he chatted to people in the crowd and accepted flowers
Pregnant Kate looked animated as she paused to chat to a woman who presented her with a bunch of flowers and a handwritten note +72
Pregnant Kate looked animated as she paused to chat to a woman who presented her with a bunch of flowers and a handwritten note
William and Kate toured the institution's new science and health building.
At the facility students learn to care for a patient at every stage of their medical journey, from paramedics arriving at their house to their stay in hospital, through to their rehabilitation at home.
William and Kate also met students before following the journey of a fictional patient through the various areas of speciality taught at the centre, visiting a paramedic ambulance simulator, operating theatre, rehabilitation area and adapted living houses.
It's the only facility of its kind in the UK where students can learn to care for a patient at every stage of their medical experience through a simulation approach.
The couple received a warm welcome in Coventry after travelling to the city by train +72
The couple received a warm welcome in Coventry after travelling to the city by train
Wellwishers lined the nave of the former place of worship which still has many of its walls intact, although the roof is gone +72
Wellwishers lined the nave of the former place of worship which still has many of its walls intact, although the roof is gone
The Duchess was presented with a rose by Pru Porretta MBE, a tour guide and charity fundraiser who is known for her work portraying Lady Godiva +72
The Duchess was presented with a rose by Pru Porretta MBE, a tour guide and charity fundraiser who is known for her work portraying Lady Godiva
Pregnant Kate is expecting her third child, and is due to give birth in April +72
The Duchess is well and truly back on top form after battling severe morning sickness in the early stages of her pregnancy +72
Pregnant Kate is expecting her third child, and is due to give birth in April. The Duchess is well and truly back on top form after battling severe morning sickness in the early stages of her pregnancy
The Duchess looked elegant in a bright pink coat from Mulberry, which she wore twice during her pregnancy with Princess Charlotte +72 Edit
The Duchess looked elegant in a bright pink coat from Mulberry, which she wore twice during her pregnancy with Princess Charlotte
They couple took part in the Coventry Litany of Reconciliation, inspired by the Cathedral and aimed at healing the wounds of history and building a culture of peace
They couple took part in the Coventry Litany of Reconciliation, inspired by the Cathedral and aimed at healing the wounds of history and building a culture of peace
The Duke and Duchess waved to wellwishers as they made their way down the steps of the cathedral. It's the first time the couple have teamed up for a joint engagement in 2018
William and Kate will end their day by seeing first-hand the work of the organisation Positive Youth Foundation in the city.
The foundation works with young people who find themselves living in challenging circumstances, from those excluded from school to others at risk from a range of social issues.
At a centre the royal couple will meet staff members, volunteers and young people supported by the service and watch music and boxing workshops.
The Duchess began the day with a visit to Coventry Cathedral. She will later be taking part in the Coventry Litany of Reconciliation
The Duke, 35, and Duchess, 36, are carrying out their first joint royal engagement of 2018
The royals meet well wishers as they arrive for their visit to Coventry Cathedral during their visit to the city
Kate accessorised her pink coat with black block heeled shoes from Tods and a small black suede clutch bag
Back to business: Today's visit was William and Kate's first joint engagement since the Christmas break
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