Kate Middleton looked perfectly poised as she joined Princess Anne on their first joint royal engagement to visit maternity healthcare organisations today.
The Duchess of Cambridge, 40, and the Princess Royal, 71, arrived together at the headquarters of their respective patronages, the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) and the Royal College of Midwives (RCM), in London.
Appearing typically stylish, mother-of-three Kate donned an elegant £400 Self Portrait oatmeal dress, which was cinched at the waist with a dainty belt and featured delicate floral details, while Princess Anne opted for a teal coat and matching scarf.
While the pair have appeared in public together at previous family engagements, this is the first time the Duchess and Princess have teamed up for an outing which sees just the two of them attending.
In 2018, the Duchess became the patron of the RCOG and the Princess Royal has been patron of the RCM for 20 years, with both their roles previously held by the Queen Mother.
Kate Middleton looked perfectly poised as she joined Princess Anne on their first joint royal engagement to visit maternity healthcare organisations today (pictured)
Appearing typically stylish, mother-of-three Kate (pictured) donned an elegant £400 Self Portrait oatmeal dress, which was cinched at the waist with a dainty belt and featured delicate floral details
In 2018, the Duchess became the patron of the RCOG and the Princess Royal (pictured together) has been patron of the RCM for 20 years, with both their roles previously held by the Queen Mother
For her outing today, Kate kept her long locks loose and sported a smattering of glamorous makeup, as well as a £125 pearl necklace from Monica Vinader and a pair of dainty Annoushka pearl earrings.
Completing her look with a matching oatmeal Emmy London clutch and a pair of nude Gianvito Rossi heels, Kate’s midi wrap dress featured a long sleeve bodice, a fitted waist and pleated midi skirt, as well as accentuated shoulder pads.
Looking equally sophisticated, Princess Anne opted for a long-sleeved coat, teamed with elegant black shoes for outing with the Duchess.
The royal duo will hear about the ways in which the RCM and the RCOG are working together to improve maternal health care, ensuring women are receiving the safest and best care possible at one of the most significant times in their lives.
Home to a collection of women’s healthcare organisations, the headquarters has been designed by the RCOG to foster collaboration across the sector.
For her outing today, Kate (pictured) kept her long locks loose and sported a smattering of glamorous makeup, as well as a £125 pearl necklace from Monica Vinader and a pair of dainty pearl earrings
While the pair (pictured) have appeared in public together at previous family engagements, this is the first time the Duchess and Princess have teamed up for an outing which sees just the two of them attending
The Princess Royal and the Duchess of Cambridge’s (pictured) rare joint engagement comes as Princess Anne remains one of the hardest working royals, taking on 148 official engagements in 2020
A beaming Princess Anne (pictured right, alongside the Duchess of Cambridge) opted for a teal coat and matching scarf
The royals will meet representatives from Tommy’s National Centre for Maternity Improvement, and learn about the innovative digital tools that are being developed to identify and support women with higher risk pregnancies.
They will also speak to key partners of the Avoiding Brain Injury in Childbirth (ABC) collaboration about the development of the national approach to the monitoring and safety of fetal wellbeing during labour, and the way in which the experiences of mothers and clinical staff alike are informing this approach.
During the visit, the Princess Royal and the Duchess of Cambridge will take part in a roundtable discussion which will bring together sector experts, and new mothers, to discuss the measures being taken to tackle inequalities in maternity care.
They will hear about the pioneering work being done to improve essential gynaecological skills at a local level, worldwide.
The royal duo (pictured) also share one of the same royal titles- The Dame Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order (GCVO), which was given to them by the Queen to highlight their service to the Royal Family
Every year, the Royal College of Midwives celebrates and rewards outstanding achievement and commitment with the RCM Awards, and the royal duo (pictured) will congratulate recent recipients on their inspiring work
Every year, the Royal College of Midwives celebrates and rewards outstanding achievement and commitment with the RCM Awards, and the royal duo will congratulate recent recipients on their inspiring work.
The Princess Royal and the Duchess of Cambridge’s rare joint engagement comes as Princess Anne remains one of the hardest working royals, taking on 148 official engagements in 2020.
The royal duo also share one of the same royal titles- The Dame Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order (GCVO), which was given to them by the Queen to highlight their service to the Royal Family.
Princess Anne and the Duchess of Cambridge also attended many of the Olympic events together in 2012 and were pictured on a boat.
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