After a six week break from the limelight while battling severe morning sickness, the Duchess of Cambridge is well and truly back in the swing of things.
Last night she attended a charity gala at Kensington Palace in honour of The Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families, and this morning Kate, 35, arrived for a forum on how schools can tackle mental health problems
The expectant mother looked chic in a simple burgundy dress by Goat with a button detail on one shoulder, displaying just the tiniest hint of a baby bump under the loose-fitting number, which she paired with black heels.
The Place2Be school leaders forum in the City of London will see expert speakers consider how schools can provide practical support to children, young people and their families.
Kate, who is a royal patron of Place2Be, has attended the past two conferences hosted by the charity and in a speech at today’s event, she spoke passionately about the role parents and teachers alike have to play in safeguarding child mental health.
‘As a mother just getting used to leaving my own child at the school gates, it is clear to me that It takes a whole community to help raise a child,’ she said.
‘Whether we are school leaders, teachers, support staff or parents – we’re all in this together. We are all working to give children the emotional strength they need to face their futures and thrive.’
The Duchess of Cambridge looked radiant in a burgundy dress by Goat as she arrived at the Place2Be conference on child mental health in the City of London
The Duchess is attending the Place2Be schools forum for the third year running as royal patron and looked in great spirits as she arrived at the event, proving the worst of her battle with hyperemesis gravidarum is behind her
Kate eschewed her usual fitted frocks for a loose-fitting dress, which skimmed over her tiny bump
This year’s conference, entitled ‘I’m Fine!’, will include presentations from experts in child psychiatry and psychology, as well as headteachers working in some of the most disadvantaged parts of the UK.
Kate, who is pregnant with her third child, has previously spoken out about supporting children and parents with their mental health.
She has been stepping back into the limelight after suffering from hyperemesis gravidarum – a severe form of morning sickness.
The Duchess will open the conference before joining delegates for the forum in central London.
She’s glowing! Kate certainly looked blooming after enduring a difficult start to her third pregnancy. She ditched her usual fitted frocks for today’s engagement, in favour of more comfortable maternity style
Kate paired the understated number with black block-heeled shoes and a small Mulberry clutch
The Duchess was looking radiant this morning, proving she’s back into the swing of royal duties following her six-week absence
Kate has only made a handful of public appearances since Kensington Palace officially announced her pregnancy on September 4.
The royal couple were forced to announce the pregnancy early because Kate had been struck down with the same severe morning sickness that she suffered while carrying George, four, and Charlotte, two, which forced her to miss several planned engagements.
A statement last month revealed the baby is expected in April 2018.
Last night, the Duchess attended a charity gala at Kensington Palace in honour of The Anna Freud Centre
Arriving in style: Kate is putting her best foot forward as she fully embraces royal duties again (left). She was accompanied this morning by her new private secretary Catherine Quinn, who has replaced
Kate is joining delegates at the forum as they consider the key issues and latest thinking on the role that schools can play in tackling mental health problems early in life