CHILDREN are lining up to say farewell to the Duchess of Cambridge.

Kate has spent the past two hours at Rose Hill Primary School.

Now youngsters are preparing to wish her well as she leaves to head to Oxford Spires Academy.

The Duchess, wearing a brown dove-patterned dresscoat by London-based Irish designer Orla Kiely, stopped to chat to some of the youngsters when she arrived as she walked up the drive and past a large group of photographers.

Also patiently waiting to greet Kate was Mark Thompson, director-general of the BBC and a trustee of The Art Room charity of which she is patron.

Gifts are normally presented at the end of a royal visit but two youngsters gave the duchess an apron emblazoned with "Miss Catherine", some dog treats for her new pet, a male cocker spaniel, and a bouquet of cream-coloured roses.

Juli Beattie, founder and director of The Art Room, which celebrates its 10th anniversary next month, said: "We are honoured that her royal highness has come to visit The Art Room in Oxford.

"It is a wonderful endorsement of the work we do - especially from someone who has a real understanding of the arts and the power that art has to help children with challenges raise their self-esteem and confidence."

Sue Mortimer, headteacher of Rose Hill Primary School, speaking about the charity's work with her pupils, said: "It is fantastic that the duchess will see this partnership first-hand and how much the children value their experience in The Art Room and what a difference it makes to their lives."

At Oxford Spires Academy in Glanville Road, the entire school is gathered outside with banners and flags to greet the Duchess. About 50 members of the public are also waiting to catch a glimpse of her.