In pictures: Duchess of Cambridge visits Grimsby

Crowds greeting Duchess of Cambridge

Hundreds greeted the Duchess of Cambridge as she spent the day in Grimsby for a series of solo engagements.

Man dressed in a St George costume riding on a scooter decorated as a dragon and displaying a bull dog toy

A royal fan dressed in a St George costume, riding on a scooter decorated as a dragon, rides past crowds waiting for the arrival of the Duchess of Cambridge.

Duchess of Cambridge waving with Lord-Lieutenant of Lincolnshire Tony Worth behind

Catherine was welcomed by the Lord-Lieutenant of Lincolnshire, Tony Worth, after arriving more than an hour late due to the weather.

Duchess of Cambridge and John Vincent walking around National Fishing Heritage together with crowds peeking through the window in the background

She was given a tour of the National Fishing Heritage Centre by local ex-fisherman, John Vincent, where they discussed environmental issues, such as the sustainability of North Sea fishing.

Duchess of Cambridge talking to children

The Duchess of Cambridge received flowers from children on her way to Humberside Fire and Rescue Service's Peaks Lane fire station.

Duchess of Cambridge talking to people

Catherine met firemen and volunteers from the Prince's Trust at Peaks Lane fire station.

Duchess of Cambridge

The 31-year-old made an unplanned stop at St Andrews Hospice during the day.

Duchess of Cambridge walking past pupils cheering and waving union jack flags

Hundreds of cheering pupils lined the path to Havelock Academy and waved flags before the duchess unveiled a plaque marking the official opening of the school.

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