Princess Kate Middleton put a brief pause on her summer break for a surprise outing at the Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood.
Kate, 43, stepped out in a stunning green pantsuit for the rare appearance, according to photos recently released by Kensington Palace. (The Princess of Wales’ visit actually took place this past June.)
The set from designer Veronica Beard retails at just under $1,000, with the blazer coming in at $489 (currently on sale) and the pants at $498.
Kate kept her jacket buttoned with the sleeves pulled up during the royal outing. She was wearing a neutral top underneath the blazer, with just the collar peeking out.
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Her unannounced visit came as she and husband Prince William are keeping a lower profile amid the summer months. Kate met with members of the Centre for Early Childhood to discuss their newly released animated films, which highlight the importance of everyday moments that shape a child’s life. Vicki Turner and Owen Gildersleeve, the film’s illustrators, were also present.
“Early childhood has been recognized as the golden opportunity to build strong foundations for future life health and happiness,” said in a statement on Tuesday, August 5, as the seven short films were released. “The new animated films from The Centre of Early Childhood showcase how adults can create nurturing, loving interactions with children, helping to foster social and emotional development during their earliest years.”
She added, “These core social and emotional skills are essential in forming healthy relationships and are fundamental building blocks that can carry us through life.”
Kate noted that she hopes the videos “raise the awareness of, and celebrate, the extraordinary value of everyday moments of connection,” which are important in today’s world.
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“Early childhood offers a sacred opportunity to transform our societies for the better and by nurturing these skills in our babies and children, we will be raising a younger generation better equipped to face the future,” her statement concluded.
Kate’s outings have been few and far between this year as she slowly returns to her royal duties following a cancer battle last year. (Kate was diagnosed with an undisclosed type of cancer in February 2024 and announced this past January that she’s in remission.)
Ingrid Seward, editor-in-chief of Majesty magazine, explained that Kate’s return to the public is happening “on her own terms,” during a June interview with Hello! Magazine.
“Her priorities have changed, and she’s listening to her body, instead of being a people pleaser,” Seward said. “She’s absolutely got to be strict with herself and say, ‘No, I can’t do this.’”
