WATCH: Kate makes first solo outing with Queen Elizabeth since joining the royal family | Life

20 Mar 2019

Cape Town – The Duchess of Cambridge stepped out alongside Queen Elizabeth on Tuesday, marking their first joint engagement outside the palace grounds since she married into the royal family in 2011.

The royal duo visited King's College in London for the opening of Bush House – the latest education and learning facilities on the university’s Strand Campus.

Her Majesty The Queen and The Duchess of Cambridge arrive at @KingsCollegeLon to open Bush House – the latest education and learning facilities on the university’s Strand Campus. pic.twitter.com/AOGubc8BcY
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) March 19, 2019

Today The Queen, accompanied by The Duchess of Cambridge visited @KingsCollegeLon to open Bush House, the latest education and learning facilities on the Strand Campus. pic.twitter.com/nLKmKIMdBV
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) March 19, 2019

During their outing, Kate and the queen viewed the new facility which included lecture theatres, teaching rooms, and an auditorium.

They were also treated to a panoramic view of London from one of the Roof Terraces on the 8th floor.

The Queen is Patron of @KingsCollegeLon – which is the 4th oldest university in England.
°Today The Duchess is accompanying Her Majesty to see Bush House, a set of buildings which have been converted to include lecture theatres, teaching rooms, and an auditorium. pic.twitter.com/UeUyUhYjN3
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) March 19, 2019

The Queen and The Duchess of Cambridge visit one of the Roof Terraces on the 8th floor of @KingsCollegeLon to see the panoramic views of London. pic.twitter.com/zyPTSEc6Mx
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) March 19, 2019

During their visit, Kate also met with some of the students at King's College.

The Duchess speaks to the KCL Robotics students.

Research carried out at @KingsCollegeLon have led to the developments of radio, TV, mobile phones and radar – as well as the discovery of the structure of DNA. pic.twitter.com/mxlb6m1S7a
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) March 19, 2019

The Duchess of Cambridge meets students at @KingsCollegeLon — the university has played a major role in many of the advances that shape modern life, including the discovery of the structure of DNA. pic.twitter.com/HrYPMOU6JZ
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) March 19, 2019

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