Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, undertook her first visit to a school in Oxford as a royal patron Tuesday.

Kate is the patron of the charity, the Art Room, which works for children with fewer advantages.

Dressed in a chic jacquard dress by designer Orla Kiely, Kate was all smiles as she met and greeted school children.

The Duchess sported a smart appearance in her knee-length dress, which she teamed with brown tights and brown suede ankle boots. She accessorized herself with a black clutch, and her engagement ring was prominently visible.

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Kate Middleton Makes First Visit to Oxford as Royal Patron
The Duchess of Cambridge waves to well wishers as she arrives at Rose Hill Primary School in Oxford to visit the Art Room facilities, Feb. 21, 2012. PA
Kate Middleton Makes First Visit to Oxford as Royal Patron
The Duchess of Cambridge speaks to school children as she arrives at Rose Hill Primary School in Oxford to visit the Art Room facilities Feb. 21, 2012. PA
Kate Middleton Makes First Visit to Oxford as Royal Patron
The Duchess of Cambridge arrives at Rose Hill Primary School in Oxford to visit the Art Room facilities, Feb. 21, 2012. PA
Kate Middleton Makes First Visit to Oxford as Royal Patron
The Duchess of Cambridge speaks to well wishers as she arrives at Rose Hill Primary School in Oxford to visit the Art Room facilities Feb. 21, 2012.. PA
Kate Middleton Makes First Visit to Oxford as Royal Patron
Britain's Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge speaks with well-wishers as she arrives at the Rose Hill Primary School in Oxford, southern England Feb. 21, 2012. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth
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