Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton leaves William to baby sit for gala event at Kensington Palace
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A day after Prince George's christening, Kate is the guest of honour at the Kensington Palace dinner in aid of people with addictions.
As she arrived this evening, a proud Kate said her son was 'such a good boy' at his christening.
The Duchess of Cambridge arrives at a gala dinner in aid of Action on Addiction hosted by the 100 Women in Hedge Funds Philanthropic Initiatives
Kate speaks to 100WHF director Amanda Pullinger (in blue) and chair Mimi Drake Chairman (in black)
She spoke after leaving three-month-old George, the third in line to the throne, 'fast asleep' so she could step in to the limelight tonight for a fundraising gala dinner to help people with addictions.
Kate looked glamorous in a sweeping ink blue silk tulle floor-length gown by one of her favourite designers Jenny Packham.
The gown, part of the British designers Autumn Winter collection, features a black velvet belt.
She wore her hair down to complete the elegant look.
The 100 Women in Hedge Funds (100WHF) philanthropic initiatives reception and dinner at the Kensington Palace State Apartments is raising money for the charity Action on Addiction, of which she is patron.
She spoke briefly about the success of yesterday's christening at the historic Chapel Royal at St James's Palace to the curious invited guests.
Kate is a patron of both Action on Addiction and 100WHF which is an organisation for professionals in the alternative investments industry
The Duchess of Cambridge (centre) with members of the Board of 100 Women in Hedge Funds
The Duchess has eased her way back in to the public eye in recent weeks following the birth in July of her son Prince George, who was christened at the historic Chapel Royal at St James's Palace yesterday.
Kate is is also patron of 100WHF which is an organisation for professionals in the alternative investments industry.
Last week she helped to back young British athletic talent at an event at the Olympic Park.
Kate has not had to travel far for the gala, which is being held at the Kensington Palace State Apartments.
She, Prince William and Prince George reside at Apartment 1A.
During tonight's dinner, the Duchess will present Dame Amelia Fawcett with the 100 Women in Hedge Funds' 2013 European Industry Leadership Award.
Amanda Pullinger, the 100 Women in Hedge Funds executive director, said: 'We are honoured that the Duchess of Cambridge has once again lent her support to 100 Women in Hedge Funds for our London gala, and particularly as one of her first public appearances since the birth of her son.
'Action on Addiction is an enormously worthy cause and I'm delighted that this evening's event is such a success.'
Action on Addiction is involved in tackling addiction through research, prevention, treatment, professional education and family support. It has centres in Dorset, London, Merseyside and Wiltshire.
In 2011, she wowed in a striking red gown at the same event with Prince William
The Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry are also patrons of 100 Women in Hedge Funds' philanthropic initiatives.
It is focusing on helping Action on Addiction in 2013, WellChild in 2014 and The Art Room in 2015.
Guests at the glamorous event have reportedly paid up to £60,000 for a table.
Kate and William were the guests of honour at the same event in 2011 at St James's Palace.
The Duchess stunned in a red evening gown by Beulah London and tonight she will be hoping they can top the £675,000 raised two years ago.
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