Tattoos are not exactly de rigueur among the royals but the Duchess of Cambridge is ready to embrace body art - at least the temporary kind.
Pregnant Kate, 36, had a henna tattoo painted on her wrist during a visit to a new community project as part of a day of engagements in Sunderland, northeast England, on Wednesday.
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge kick-started their trip with a visit to The Fire Station, which has recently been converted into a music and arts hub.
They were treated to colourful performances of music, dance and theatre from local children and young people, and finished by officially opening the facility.