Kate Middleton admitted that she was glad to get out of the house after being holed up suffering from severe morning sickness with her second pregnancy and we’re glad she’s back too.

The Duchess of Cambridge, who is patron of Action on Addiction, attended the Autumn Gala Evening dinner and reception in London this evening in a striking Temperley London Emblem Flare dress, which would set you back ￡595.

According to the Temperley London website, the black long-sleeved dress is said to be inspired by stained glass ironwork, with delicate panels to expose the nude slip underneath, so despite the panels - Kate keeps it very safe.

It’s a marked departure from Kate’s more conservative day dresses, but the slightly edgy frock looked great on her with its "slashed neckline and scooped back".

Kate, who was suffering from severe morning sickness in her second pregnancy, ditched her favourite nude pumps in favour of a black pair of suede pumps for the occasion.

The expecting Duchess, who was not associated with her spouse Royal prince Bill, cast off the wavy locks that she liked a few months ago in favor of dressed in her locks over her shoulder area, blinking her necklace ear-rings as she stepped into the location.

In tonight’s program, Kate said that Activity on Habit "is simply life modifying and I could not be more extremely pleased to be their Patron".