Photos: Kate Middleton's baby bump proudly on display at Hope House

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge visits Hope House, an Action on Addiction women's treatment center on February 19, 2013 in London, England.  Kate Middleton dressed her baby bump in a Max Mara wrap dress. The engagement marked Catherine's return to royal duty since taking a period of rest after being diagnosed with acute morning sickness.Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge visits Hope House, an Action on Addiction women's treatment center on February 19, 2013 in London, England.  Kate Middleton dressed her baby bump in a Max Mara wrap dress. The engagement marked Catherine's return to royal duty since taking a period of rest after being diagnosed with acute morning sickness.Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge visits Hope House, an Action on Addiction women's treatment center on February 19, 2013 in London, England.  Kate Middleton dressed her baby bump in a Max Mara wrap dress. The engagement marked Catherine's return to royal duty since taking a period of rest after being diagnosed with acute morning sickness.View the list »
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge visits Hope House, an Action on Addiction women's treatment center on February 19, 2013 in London, England.  Kate Middleton dressed her baby bump in a Max Mara wrap dress. The engagement marked Catherine's return to royal duty since taking a period of rest after being diagnosed with acute morning sickness.

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The Duchess of Cambridge put her baby bump on full display today (Tuesday) in London where she debuted it during her return to royal duty. Kate Middleton visited Hope House, an Action on Addiction residential rehab facility for women, of which the pregnant Duchess is a patron. The Daily Beast reports Kate wore a MaxMara wrap dress and belted it above her the growing baby bump.

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Kate's choice to not wear a coat, which she so often does, was also specifically noted. By doing so, the 31-year-old Duchess proudly showed off her 19 or 20 week bump. While Princess Kate's baby bump hasn't popped by any means, it's definitely growing as evidenced by the bikini photos taken of her last week in Mustique.

The Duchess' outing today is her first since Christmas, with the exception of her Jan. 11 outing at the National Portrait Gallery where her portrait was unveiled. As Examiner.com previously reported, Kate is also scheduled to take a tour of Grimsby, a small fishing town, on March 5.

More royal engagements are expected to be added to Kate Middleton's calendar over the next few months even as she approaches her July due date. As was the case today in London, expect her growing baby bump -- and how she dresses it -- to steal the show.

Click through the list/slideshow above to check out pictures of Kate Middleton and her baby bump from today's appearance.

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  • Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge visits Hope House, an Action on Addiction women's treatment center on February 19, 2013 in London, England.  Kate Middleton dressed her baby bump in a Max Mara wrap dress. The engagement marked Catherine's return to royal duty since taking a period of rest after being diagnosed with acute morning sickness.
  • Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge visits Hope House, an Action on Addiction women's treatment center on February 19, 2013 in London, England.  Kate Middleton dressed her baby bump in a Max Mara wrap dress. The engagement marked Catherine's return to royal duty since taking a period of rest after being diagnosed with acute morning sickness.
  • Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge visits Hope House, an Action on Addiction women's treatment center on February 19, 2013 in London, England.  Kate Middleton dressed her baby bump in a Max Mara wrap dress. The engagement marked Catherine's return to royal duty since taking a period of rest after being diagnosed with acute morning sickness.
  • Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge visits Hope House, an Action on Addiction women's treatment center on February 19, 2013 in London, England.  Kate Middleton dressed her baby bump in a Max Mara wrap dress. The engagement marked Catherine's return to royal duty since taking a period of rest after being diagnosed with acute morning sickness.
  • Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge visits Hope House, an Action on Addiction women's treatment center on February 19, 2013 in London, England.  Kate Middleton dressed her baby bump in a Max Mara wrap dress. The engagement marked Catherine's return to royal duty since taking a period of rest after being diagnosed with acute morning sickness.
  • Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge visits Hope House, an Action on Addiction women's treatment center on February 19, 2013 in London, England.  Kate Middleton dressed her baby bump in a Max Mara wrap dress. The engagement marked Catherine's return to royal duty since taking a period of rest after being diagnosed with acute morning sickness.
  • Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge visits Hope House, an Action on Addiction women's treatment center on February 19, 2013 in London, England.  Kate Middleton dressed her baby bump in a Max Mara wrap dress. The engagement marked Catherine's return to royal duty since taking a period of rest after being diagnosed with acute morning sickness.
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