Whether she's attending official events with Prince George and Princess Charlotte [1] or she's mingling with schoolchildren [2] during royal appearances, Kate Middleton certainly has a way with children. The duchess returned from maternity leave [3] on Tuesday and immediately went into mom mode she visited Sayers Croft Forest School and Wildlife Garden in London. As the photographers snapped photos of Kate during her outing, a little girl asked why they were taking photos of her. Kate's adorable response? "They're picturing you cause you're special!" Aww! Talk about making a little girl feel like a princess.
Of course, that wasn't the only sweet moment Kate shared with the schoolchildren. While sitting with a group of kids for story time, the mother of three couldn't help but let out a giggle as a little girl stared at her in awe [4] during story time. Let's be real: we would have the same reaction if we sat next to the Duchess of Cambridge. See more from her latest appearance ahead.