Kate Visits the Makers of Her Wedding Dress

It was a lovely visit with a personal touch when the Duchess of Cambridge visited the Royal School of Needlework in Hampton Court Palace, on the outskirts of London, Tuesday.

There she was able to meet and thank some of the embroiderers who worked in secret on the magnificent ivory-and-white satin gown that she wore at her April 29, 2011, wedding.

A spokeswoman at Kate's office tells PEOPLE of the visit: "She wanted to personally thank them for their work on the wedding dress. She also wanted to see their work and learn more about what they do there."

To hand-make the bodice and skirt and veil and shoes for the wedding ensemble, which complemented the gown designe...