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    Kate Middleton Finally Had Her Big Bump Moment

    The duchess has largely hidden her bump so far, but she's finally reached the point at which a frock coat won't cut it. It's about time.

    The most iconic moment during any royal's pregnancy is that first moment when she emerges looking undeniably pregnant.

    (That is, outside of the two occasions when news breaks confirming first the conception and later, the labor.) Having kept her bump under wrap coats and dresses — as well as hidden under purses and demurely clasped hands — for a solid six months, the Duchess of Cambridge enjoyed that moment yesterday.

    She attended a big party for Scouts at Windsor Castle yesterday.

    She did a good job playing hostess.

    And, yes, one very royal baby bump made its public debut.

    Obligatory zoom shot.

    Explorer and Man vs. Wild frontman Bear Grylls was there too, but he's not interesting. He's not even pregnant.

    On a tour of the London Underground last month, Kate got a special "baby on board" badge.