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KATE Middleton beamed at Jill Biden today as the pair visited a school to discuss child development at the G7 summit.

The Duchess of Cambridge, 39, and the First Lady, 70, both matched in striking pink outfits as they met for the first time.

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Kate Middleton met the First Lady at a school this afternoon
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Kate Middleton met the First Lady at a school this afternoonCredit: PA
Kate was seen chatting to Mrs Biden as they strolled together
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Kate was seen chatting to Mrs Biden as they strolled togetherCredit: PA
They met with little ones in the classroom
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They met with little ones in the classroomCredit: AFP
At one stage, Kate took off her mask to reveal a huge smile for Mrs Biden
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At one stage, Kate took off her mask to reveal a huge smile for Mrs BidenCredit: PA
Kate helped the pupils with their work
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Kate helped the pupils with their workCredit: Reuters

The women were pictured at Connor Downs Academy in Hayle, Cornwall to highlight the issue of early years development in children.

And during their visit, Kate told reporters how excited she is to meet Harry and Meghan's baby daughter Lilibet Diana.

"I wish her all the very best, I can’t wait to meet her," she said.

"We haven't met her yet but hopefully that will be soon."

She and Mrs Biden visited the school as the little ones learned about landmarks in G7 countries - including Buckingham Palace.

Dr Biden could be seen holding up a picture of the White House at one point as they spoke to the youngsters while wearing face masks.

The pair also joined the school's "animal cadets" to help feed rabbits outside - with the First Lady happily carrying a bowl of carrots.

The pair looked happy to be spending time together
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The pair looked happy to be spending time togetherCredit: PA
Both women donned masks as they chatted with youngsters and helped with their reading
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Both women donned masks as they chatted with youngsters and helped with their readingCredit: Twitter
Both women were seen beaming at each other during their meeting
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Both women were seen beaming at each other during their meetingCredit: PA
Kate tucked her long brown hair behind her eat as she spoke to Mrs Biden
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Kate tucked her long brown hair behind her eat as she spoke to Mrs BidenCredit: PA

Kate's meeting with Dr Biden will be the third time she has met with a US president and his wife.

In 2011 and 2016 she twice met Barack and Michelle Obama.

After the joint engagement, she will then join the Queen and Camilla for Big Lunch event at the Eden Project.

The Big Lunch project forms part of Her Majesty's Platinum Jubilee celebrations next year and is aimed at bringing communities together.

Meanwhile, Prince Charles is holding a reception to brief leaders on his "'sustainable markets initiative".

Mrs Biden smiled behind her face mask as she taught pupils today
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Mrs Biden smiled behind her face mask as she taught pupils todayCredit: AFP
The Duchess seemed delighted to meet with the students
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The Duchess seemed delighted to meet with the studentsCredit: Reuters
Both women were presented with flowers by the head boy and head girl
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Both women were presented with flowers by the head boy and head girlCredit: PA
Carrie Symonds, who is set to change her surname to Johnson, also got the pink memo as she walked hand-in-hand with husband Boris on the beach
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Carrie Symonds, who is set to change her surname to Johnson, also got the pink memo as she walked hand-in-hand with husband Boris on the beachCredit: Reuters
Boris smiled as he walked beside his bride
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Boris smiled as he walked beside his brideCredit: Reuters
The couple laughed together as they stood on the sand
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The couple laughed together as they stood on the sandCredit: Reuters

Tonight, the royals will be out in force together to join world leaders at a reception at the Eden Project.

The lavish dinner will see the Queen supported by Prince Charles, Camilla and Kate and Prince William.

Leaders will tuck into spiced melon, turbot and strawberry pavlova prepared by local chef Emily Scott.

It will be the first time the Queen has met with any foreign leader since the start of the pandemic.

Tonight's event is also aimed at displaying the Firm's important diplomatic role and their power in promoting "Brand Britain".

The Queen is also attending an official birthday parade at Windsor Castle tomorrow and is hosting Joe and Jill Biden for tea on Sunday.

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Kate will join Prince William at a Big Lunch event
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Kate will join Prince William at a Big Lunch eventCredit: PA
She is also due to attend tonight's evening reception at the Eden Project
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She is also due to attend tonight's evening reception at the Eden ProjectCredit: Getty
Biden is in the UK for the G7 summit
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Biden is in the UK for the G7 summitCredit: Reuters
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