Kate meets Downton Abbey creator on studio visit

Duchess of Cambridge visits Downton Abbey studios

The Duchess of Cambridge has met Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes, cast and crew as she visited the set of the ITV drama.

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Kate is welcomed by Lord Fellowes as she arrives at Ealing Studios. Credit: Steve Parsons/PA Wire

The Duchess of Cambridge has begun her visit to the studios of ITV series Downton Abbey.

Kate was handed flowers shortly before she met Lord Fellowes, the creator of the hit show at Ealing Studios in west London.

The Duchess is greeted by the child actor who plays George Crawley in the series. Credit: Steve Parsons/PA Wire

The Duchess, whose baby is due next month, wore an outfit from British maternity label Jojo Maman Bebe.

She then met with hair and make-up stylists who were working to prepare some of the show's stars for filming.

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