The duchess kept a close grip on her stomach as she made a solo royal appearance to visit the Royal Variety Charity residential nursing and care home in the London suburb of Twickenham on Tuesday. The residents at the home have a special connection to the former Suits actress  like her, they all once worked in the entertainment industry.

The Duchess joins residents decorating Christmas cards at Brinsworth House

Established in 1850, the residential home accommodates up to 36 residents who are cared for by a dedicated team of nurses and care assistants.

The Royal Variety Charity, of which The Queen is Patron, assists those who have worked professionally in the entertainment industry and are in need of help and assistance as a result of old age, ill-health, or hard times.

The @RoyalVariety Charity, of which The Queen is Patron, assists those who have worked professionally in the entertainment industry and are in need of help and assistance as a result of old age, ill-health, or hard times. pic.twitter.com/Ewr8WsTOkp

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) 18 Aralık 2018

The Duchess of Sussex is this morning visiting the @RoyalVariety residential nursing and care home Brinsworth House in Twickenham.

The Duchess of Sussex is this morning visiting the @RoyalVariety residential nursing and care home Brinsworth House in Twickenham. pic.twitter.com/rPesKU8ctB

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) 18 Aralık 2018