KATE Middleton looked stunning as she arrived to launch a new campaign to raise awareness of addiction.

       The royal will meet with TV duo Ant and Dec to discuss the devastating impacts of addiction as well as give a much-anticipated keynote speech.

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       Kate is a long-standing patron of the charity Credit: Getty 10

       Kate became a patron of the Forward Trust in June 2021 Credit: ？Karwai Tang

       A raft of celebs, beneficiaries and other charity heroes are seen arriving at the event at the BAFTA headquarters Piccadilly, London today.

       Ant McPartlin will compere the event alongside Declan Donnelly, following his public battle with alcohol and prescription pills.

       The TV favourite has spoken openly about his own treatment for substance addiction.

       Ant arrived alongside wife Anne-Marie who wore a striking green dress.

       Dec was supported by his wife, Ali Astall.

       The event to launch Taking Action on Addiction is hosted by the Forward Trust and charitable partners.

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       Kate stepped out in a stunning red ensemble complete with a trendy DeMellier micro handbag priced at ￡295.

       She completed the look with matching heels.

       A long-standing patron of the charity, The Duchess is set to deliver a keynote speech which focusses on dispelling misinformation surrounding drug and alcohol dependency.

       Her speech will aim to highlight misunderstanding surrounding addiction and its roots in early childhood experiences.

       The campaign will work to improve awareness and understanding of addiction.

       Earlier this week, Kate stepped out in a stunning white gown that she previously wore in 2011 for a climate gala.

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       Smiling Kate arrived in a red ensemble Credit: Rex 10

       The Duchess wants to raise awareness of misinformation around drug and alcohol dependency Credit: ？Karwai Tang 10

       Kate praised the efforts of drug and alcohol support teams ahead of today's speech Credit: i-Images

       And she spoke earlier this year about how there must be a focus on addiction "so that we can create a happier, healthier, more nurturing society."

       She praised the "passion and expertise" of staff and volunteers as she became a patron of the Forward Trust in June 2021.

       She is set to meet beneficiaries of the charity as well as supporters.

       The Duchess will hear real-life stories about addiction and how sufferers overcame it.

       The event coincides with Addiction Awareness Week this week.

       The week-long event aims to highlight the challenges of addiction.

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       Ant McPartlin joined the Duchess at the launch of the campaign Credit: Rex 10

       Dec arrived alongside his wife, Ali Credit: Rex 10

       Anne-Marie Corbett, Ant's wife, arrived in a striking green dress Credit: Rex 10

       Dec's wife Ali Astall arrived by his side Credit: Rex 10

       Kate flashed a smile as she arrived at the launch Credit: Getty