Kate Middleton wears Karen Millen dress at Royal Surrey County Hospital
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The Princess of Wales looked stunning in yellow today as she visited an award-winning maternity ward at a hospital in Surrey.
Mother of three Kate, 41, looked radiant on arrival in the mustard £220 Karen Millen gown at Royal Surrey County Hospital, where she will learn about the support it provides for pregnant women and new mothers.
Her Royal Highness completed the bright yellow dress, which radiated echoes of summer, with contrasting navy blue suede stilettos and a navy blue clutch.
Her dark brown locks, worn in curls and tucked behind one ear, bounced in the breeze as she strolled toward the hospital entrance.
Wearing simple and understated silver hoops with a teardrop, the princess opted for just a touch of makeup with a neutral lip color and minimal eyeshadow.
The Princess of Wales, 41, looked radiant in a £220 karen Millen gown and when she arrived at the maternity ward in Surrey this afternoon
The mother of three wore her dark brown locks in a curly style and brushed behind one ear as she went to the maternity ward
The maternity ward, which cares for about 3,000 babies each year, received a UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative Gold Award in May for its outstanding work supporting infant nutrition and parent-child relationships.
The unit’s ethos is that quality maternity and early childhood care can improve the long-term health of the population – a belief the Princess of Wales champions in her work with the Center for Early Childhood.
This is a solo trip for Her Royal Highness as her husband Prince William takes care of his own duties today – meeting young footballers while training in St George’s Park.
The Princess will meet with staff from the unit’s Jasmine Team, who help women with mental illness during pre- and post-natal periods – something that affects one in five women in the UK.
The princess, who recently became the patroness of the Maternal Mental Health Alliance, is said to be passionate about the mental wellbeing of mothers.
After taking on the role at the charity, the princess released a video highlighting the importance of ensuring good mental health for mothers.
She said: ‘We all know that pregnancy, childbirth and the first months and years of a child’s life can be extremely demanding.
Mother-of-three Kate found herself in deep conversation early in her visit to the award-winning maternity ward as she greeted a staff member on arrival
A warm welcome! The Princess of Wales seemed excited as the crowd gathered to greet her in the maternity ward of Royal Surrey County Hospital
The Princess of Wales looked radiant as she once again defended the high street in the yellow Karen Millen gown, which was tied at the waist with a structured top and pleated skirt
Her Royal Highness smiled at the camera as she walked into the unit carrying her navy blue handbag, which contrasted with her bright yellow dress
The princess’ thick curly hair bounced in the wind as she walked into the hospital, where she will meet midwives and women supported by the ward
Kate’s dress, with a belt in the middle, was a bright, summery flash of color on a gloomy autumn day when she arrived at the ward at Royal Surrey County Hospital
The princess smiled warmly to the crowd who were ready to greet her at the hospital as she makes the royal visit solo while her husband William goes about his own duties
The princess, who has spoken in the past about the importance of preserving mothers’ mental well-being, will meet teams caring for new mothers
As a patron of the Maternal Mental Health Alliance, the princess learns how teams in the hospital support new and expectant mothers
The princess paired her bright yellow dress with navy suede stilettos and a navy clutch to contrast her outfit
The princess took full advantage of the milder weather when she wore the short-sleeved dress that went back to summer on her arrival
Her Royal Highness adorned with a black clutch she held in front of her, showing her engagement ring
Her Royal Highness brought an instant flash of color as she stepped out of her car in Karen Millen’s bright yellow dress
“Parents often feel lonely and overwhelmed by these early years.”
She added, “No one is immune from experiencing anxiety and depression during this time.”
When she announced her support for the Maternal Mental Health Alliance, she said she was “extremely proud” to be working with the charity.
The princess concluded: ‘It is up to each of us to support parents and carers and all those who are raising children today.’
As she speaks with the Jasmine team, Her Royal Highness will learn how to work with local services to support each woman’s individual needs. She will also meet a mother who has been supported by the team in the past.
The princess will also visit the department’s post-natal bay, which aims to support as many mothers as possible to receive consistent care during both pregnancy and delivery with the same team of midwives.
One of the more sensitive parts of the princess’s visit is the Special Care Baby Unit, which cares for premature babies and supports their families. She will also meet a family whose child was cared for in the ward.