The Duchess of Cambridge has been busy with engagements and meetings this week after the royal family's summer break. Kate, 38, even got the chance to catch up with an old friend during a phone call on Wednesday.

The Court Circular, which is published in The Times and details all of the royal family's activities, says: "Her Royal Highness, Patron, the 1851 Trust, this afternoon held a meeting with Sir Benedict Ainslie (Captain, Team GB for the America's Cup) via telephone."