The Princess of Wales rocked a smart and casual ensemble in a jeans and blazer combo as she arrived in Marlow with Prince William today – but her pesky finger injury appeared to be causing her even more trouble.
Kate, 41, opted for a blue Zara blazer over dark skinny jeans and a white top, as well as her trusty white Vejas, as she arrived at Bisham Abbey National Sports Center in Marlow. After injuring her hand on the trampoline last month, Kate’s fingers were bandaged again.
Their Royal Highnesses are taking part in a mental fitness workshop run by SportsAid (of which Kate is a patron) and the charity BelievePerform. As a touching gesture and a nod to the importance of maintaining good mental health, the Princess chose to wear her gold star earrings, which were given to her earlier this year by a woman who lost her daughter to suicide at the age of 17.
With her thick brunette locks hanging over her shoulders, Kate appeared prepared for a day of activity – after revealing yesterday that she likes to “challenge herself” by trying new things.
Today’s engagement follows two days of royal visits from the couple, shining a light on mental health awareness during the week of World Mental Health Day.
The Princess of Wales paired a blue blazer with skinny jeans and her trusty Vejas as she arrived in Marlow this afternoon
On Tuesday, the Prince and Princess of Wales visited Birmingham, where they hosted a forum on young people’s mental health in collaboration with BBC Radio 1.
During the forum, mother-of-three Kate gave a rare speech in which she spoke about the importance of looking after one’s mental health and having the tools to understand and regulate emotions.
Further appointments followed on Wednesday where Kate visited Nottingham Trent University where she spoke to students about looking after their own wellbeing and the resources they receive from their institution.
The princess carefully tucked her thick brunette locks behind her ears, paying attention to her bandaged fingers
Princess Kate stunned in a smart casual royal blue look, while William matched in navy blue as they entered the sports center
The Princess of Wales beamed as she arrived at the sports center with her husband and met the staff
Princess Kate cut an elegant, casual figure in her high street outfit with the Zara blazer and her popular Vejas
The Princess of Wales took part in a panel discussion upon her arrival at the sports center as she prepared to take part in the workshop
A determined princess! The concentration on Kate’s face was immeasurable as she prepared to shoot some hoops
The Princess of Wales teamed up with swimmer and Paralympic gold medalist Ellie Simmonds, who is a SportsAid ambassador
Kate appeared animated as she spoke to the parents of young athletes who were helped by the workshops
The Princess of Wales, mother of three, appeared passionate as she spoke about the importance of young people’s mental health
Prince William also appeared engaged as he spoke to young athletes and their parents about building mental resilience
Kate, 41, sat down with representatives from SportsAid and charity BelievePerform, who are collaborating to deliver the workshop
The Prince of Wales smiled as he sat down with representatives from SportsAid at Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre
Princess Kate opted for eyeliner, defined eyebrows and a touch of blush, paired with a nude lip
Meanwhile, Prince William headed to Milton Keynes, where he spoke to emergency responders at a blue light center. The workers discussed how they care for their emotional and mental well-being given the difficult things they have experienced at work.
During today’s visit to the workshop, the royal couple will learn how the program helps young athletes, supports them and strengthens their mental fitness.
At the start of the visit, Kate and William sat down with the parents of young athletes supported by SportsAid – and as a passionate advocate for young people, the Princess of Wales seemed keen to find out more about the children.
The pair work with SportsAid ambassadors including Paralympic gold medalist Ellie Simmonds and Commonwealth gold medalist Ama Agbeze.
The royal couple also take part in some practical sessions, including a netball goal drill, which tests mental toughness using distractions such as a countdown clock or external noise.
Elsewhere, Kate and William take part in a game of goalball, a Paralympic sport for visually impaired athletes.
The Princess waved to members of the team at Bisham Abbey National Sports Center and revealed her hand had been bandaged again
Prince William gave his wife a wistful look as she chatted to staff at Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre
Today’s visit by the royal couple coincides with a week of mental health engagements, particularly aimed at young people
Princess Kate opted for eyeliner with a hint of blush and defined eyebrows to complete her look
After injuring her fingers on the trampoline last month, Kate’s fingers were tied again as she prepared for some activities
As Kate revealed her fingers are bandaged again, it’s the third time she’s flaunted her injury in the last month
Princess Kate beamed as she arrived at the sports center with her husband Prince William
The princess chose to wear her gold star earrings, which were given to her earlier this year by a mother who lost her daughter to suicide
Kate’s subtle but stunning gold earrings were made in memory of Issy Renton, who died from depression earlier this year
A royal wave! The Princess of Wales looked lively as she greeted a well-wisher upon her arrival
The Princess of Wales has been a patron of SportsAid for several years and is known to value the importance of an active lifestyle in maintaining good mental health
Preparing for a day of activities, the Princess of Wales chose to wear her trusty Vejas as she arrived at the sports center
When they arrived, Kate and William were greeted by an official who showed them around the sports center
The princess’ thick brunette locks hung in loose waves over her shoulders
The Prince of Wales wore different shades of blue with his wife, opting for navy blue while Kate opted for a royal blue blazer
The royal couple attend a SportsAid mental fitness workshop as part of their work during the week of World Mental Health Day
As she got out of the car, Kate’s bandaged fingers were visible following her injury last month
Princess Kate beamed as she stepped out of the car to visit the sports center where she and William are taking part in a mental fitness workshop
The couple’s visit comes as an athlete mental health survey conducted last month by SportsAid and BelievePerform found that 42% of young athletes say they feel anxious “occasionally” in everyday life.
The study found that 20% of respondents reported experiencing anxiety frequently, while 40% of respondents felt they received little support or did not know how to get mental health support.
In 2022, Kate and William attended SportsAid’s Team England Futures program at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
On Tuesday, Kate made a touching gesture to highlight the importance of maintaining good mental health as she showed off her gold star earrings, which were gifted to her by a well-wisher earlier this year.
During her visit to a rugby club, she met grieving mother Sarah Renton, whose 17-year-old daughter Issy had killed herself weeks earlier after struggling with depression.
She gave Kate the earrings, which had been designed in Issy’s memory, with proceeds to be donated to a mental health charity.
Kate was visibly touched by her interaction with Ms Renton, who coaches the under-14s at the club, and put her arm around the mother before giving her a warm hug.
Ms Renton later said the princess had promised to wear the jewelery at a later date in Issy’s memory.