The Duchess of Cambridge had a busy day of engagements in London on February 13, attending the Royal Foundation’s Mental Health Conference and a gala at the historic V&A Museum.
The royal mum-of-three began her day at the Royal Foundation’s Mental Health in Education conference where she engaged in a number of discussions. Kate then attends the 100 Women in Finance’s gala dinner to support her efforts to bring awareness to mental health in schools.
During a private round table discussion at Wednesday’s Mental Health in Education conference, Kate – in a tweed Dolce & Gabanna suit – met with 11 professionals to discuss the potential impact of consistent mental health training for teachers as well as challenges facing its implementation.
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“When I first started out and I’ve learned a lot in a short period of time working with organisations, I was very naive myself as a parent of really just how important particularly the early years are for children’s futures,” she said.
Kate and Prince William share three children, Prince George, 5, Princess Charlotte, 3, and Prince Louis, 10 months.
“And how critical it is, everyone looking after children at a critical time, teachers, parents, and everyone who’s caring for them, how important it is that we get it right,” she continued. “I didn’t know what some of the issues that perhaps we take for granted here as experts know about, but it’s being able to translate it to those who don’t have the training in a way that the points come across clearly.”
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Later that day, Kate attended the 100 Women in Finance Gala Dinner in support of her “Mentally Healthy Schools” initiative. The Duchess opted for a floor-length Gucci gown.
Launched by Kate last year, the “Mentally Health Schools” program is one of the legacies of the royals’ Heads Together campaign, which helps teachers and school leaders better support children’s mental well-being.
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