01of 13John Stillwell/PA Images/GettyPrince WilliamandKate Middletonstepped out for aglam date nighton Thursday.

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Tusk Conservation Awards - London

Prince WilliamandKate Middletonstepped out for aglam date nighton Thursday.

02of 13John Stillwell/PA Images/GettyThe royal parents left their three children,Prince George,Princess CharlotteandPrince Louis, at home at Kensington Palace to attend a gala for one of the prince’s key charities,Tusk.

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Tusk Conservation Awards - London

The royal parents left their three children,Prince George,Princess CharlotteandPrince Louis, at home at Kensington Palace to attend a gala for one of the prince’s key charities,Tusk.

03of 13John Stillwell/PA Images/GettyThe Tusk Conservation Awards took place at Banqueting House in London, where Will and Kate enjoyed a reception to introduce them to nominees in the annual awards and supporters of the conservation charity.

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Tusk Conservation Awards - London

The Tusk Conservation Awards took place at Banqueting House in London, where Will and Kate enjoyed a reception to introduce them to nominees in the annual awards and supporters of the conservation charity.

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The Duke And Duchess Of Cambridge Attend The Tusk Conservation Awards

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The Duke And Duchess Of Cambridge Attend The Tusk Conservation Awards

06of 13Karwai Tang/WireImagePrincess Kate completed the look with a matching clutch and a braided updo over six years ago. For Thursday’s event, she wore her hair loose in her signature blowout — but also appeared to use the exact same purse.

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The Duke And Duchess Of Cambridge Attend The Tusk Conservation Awards

Princess Kate completed the look with a matching clutch and a braided updo over six years ago. For Thursday’s event, she wore her hair loose in her signature blowout — but also appeared to use the exact same purse.

07of 13Samir Hussein/WireImageMeanwhile,Prince Williamlooked dapper at the Tusk Conservation Awards in a classic tuxedo and black bow tie, accented with a red poppy worn in remembrance of those who have lost their lives in war.

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The Duke And Duchess Of Cambridge Attend The Tusk Conservation Awards

Meanwhile,Prince Williamlooked dapper at the Tusk Conservation Awards in a classic tuxedo and black bow tie, accented with a red poppy worn in remembrance of those who have lost their lives in war.

08of 13Jeff Spicer/GettyAfter presenting three awards William, 36, gave a short speech.

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The Duke And Duchess Of Cambridge Attend The Tusk Conservation Awards

After presenting three awards William, 36, gave a short speech.

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The Duke And Duchess Of Cambridge Attend The Tusk Conservation Awards

10of 13Jeff Spicer/GettyShe first went to the awards in September 2013 — and it marked her debut public night out since she had given birth to eldest son George the previous July.

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The Duke And Duchess Of Cambridge Attend The Tusk Conservation Awards

She first went to the awards in September 2013 — and it marked her debut public night out since she had given birth to eldest son George the previous July.

11of 13Jeff Spicer/WPA Pool/GettyEarlier this fall, William made ashort tourto three African countries, mainly to see first hand some of the conservation efforts going on — and meet those in the front line of tackling poaching and the trade in illegal wildlife.

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The Duke And Duchess Of Cambridge Attend The Tusk Conservation Awards

Earlier this fall, William made ashort tourto three African countries, mainly to see first hand some of the conservation efforts going on — and meet those in the front line of tackling poaching and the trade in illegal wildlife.

12of 13Jeff Spicer/WPA Pool/GettyAt the reception, Kate and William chatted with fellow attendees…

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The Duke And Duchess Of Cambridge Attend The Tusk Conservation Awards

At the reception, Kate and William chatted with fellow attendees…

13of 13Jeff Spicer/WPA Pool/Getty…and there were smiles all around!

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The Duke And Duchess Of Cambridge Attend The Tusk Conservation Awards

…and there were smiles all around!

source: people.com