The wife of the heir to the British throne recently visited the National Portrait Gallery in London. Kate arrived by bus with students from a local primary school. She wore a black Reiss sweater, a brown Petar Petrov blazer made from a wool and polyester blend, and black Jigsaw trousers with thin stripes, priced at £220 (27,000 rubles).
Kate also chose notable yellow gold jewelry – Sézane Bruna earrings, several rings, and a Halcyon Days Salamander Torque Forget-Me-Not & Gold bracelet. The latter is believed to have been a gift from Prince William. The Princess of Wales was joined by 4-5-year-old students from the All Souls CE School in Marylebone.
Kate’s behavior drew comparisons to Princess Diana’s memorable visits, with her touching gestures directly reflecting those of her late mother-in-law. Like the late Princess, Kate is known for her ability to connect with children. On this day, Middleton was even more interactive than usual. She mirrored a gesture of Princess Diana when she placed her hands on the shoulders of a young girl. Lady Di had once braided the hair of a guest at an event and had gently patted seven-year-old Danielle Stevenson on the head after learning that the girl’s life had been saved by surgeons.
Kate exited the bus and walked into the museum holding hands with five-year-old Grace. During the tour and while playing with the children, she allowed another young student to sit on her lap.
At the famous London museum, Middleton launched an interactive route to support the social and emotional development of children under five. In 2023, the royal launched the Shaping Us campaign, which she described as “the work of her life,” focused on the importance of the early years of childhood.
The wife of Prince William has long been passionate about early childhood education, making it a priority in her work, a quarter-century after Diana’s tragic death in a car accident. Much of Lady Di’s work was also focused on helping children. She had 17 godchildren and worked tirelessly to give her sons, William and Harry, as normal a childhood as possible.
