Sweet moment Kate Middleton skips ahead of father’s group on a ‘Dad’s walk’ to hold the gate open while they push their prams
A very helpful Princess of Wales walked ahead of a father’s group to hold a gate open while the father pushed their strollers through.
Kate, 41, offered the parents a helping hand during a visit to an organization that supports fathers in north London.
The mother-of-three, 41, took part in a ‘Dad Walk’ – an initiative by the group to help new parents feel better equipped for parenthood.
As they approached the park gate in Arnos Grove, Kate made a sweet gesture as she jumped to hold the gate open for group members.
The princess also showed off her natural ease with the kids as she strolled through a typically rainy London.
Kate Middleton took part in a ‘Dad Walk’ in a local park while visiting ‘Dadvengers’, a community for fathers and their children, in Arnos Grove, North London
Founded in 2020, the Dadvengers group aims to provide the same support as mothers, with a focus on mental health support.
‘Dad Walks’ are a key part of the campaign as walking in the fresh air is known to ease mental health issues and boost serotonin.
The royal family happily took part in one of the walks and accompanied fathers to the park in Arnos Grove.
Kate looked chic for the occasion in a £725 Erdem ‘Lotus’ striped cashmere jumper, which she has worn several times.
Ideally dressed for the rainy weather, the royal mother of three teamed the look with dark blue jeans and another £200 repurposed khaki Barbour jacket and Blundstone Chelsea boots.
As the group walked towards the playground, Kate made a sweet gesture as she held the park gate open for the group members.
One dad commented: “Beautiful, thank you so much,” after Kate’s charming move.
After the first dads were through the gate, another member took over as Kate continued her conversation.
As the group approached the park gate in Arnos Grove, Kate made a sweet gesture as she jumped to hold the gate open for the group members
‘Dadvengers’ regularly take part in ‘Dad Walks’ and want to highlight the important role fathers play in their children’s earliest years
Founded in 2020, the Dadvengers group aims to provide the same support as mothers, with a focus on mental health support, with community walks a key component.
Once in the park, the group enjoyed their playtime, and the children’s giggles vibrated through the garden. Kate also smiled for photos with the lively Dadvengers and their children.
The visit was part of her ongoing Shaping Us project which focuses on the importance of early childhood.
The princess was accompanied on her visit by DJ and songwriter Jax Jones, one of the Shaping Us campaign champions.
Nigel Clarke, founder of Dadvengers, said: ‘Fathers play a hugely important role in their children’s lives from the start.
‘Even before their baby is born, fathers can get involved and Dadvengers is on a mission to support them to do that in a way that works for them.
As the group walked towards the playground, Kate made a sweet gesture as she held the park gate open for the group members
One dad (middle) commented: ‘Beautiful, thank you very much,’ following Kate’s charming move to hold the fence
Once in the park, the group enjoyed their playtime, and the children’s giggles vibrated through the garden
‘We provide them with information and advice to look after their own wellbeing, while also supporting them to build the nurturing relationships and environment that we know are so important in the early years of their children’s lives.
“That’s what Dadvengers is all about.”
Kate previously described the Shaping Us initiative as her ‘life’s work’.
At a launch event in January, the Royal Family said: ‘The campaign is fundamentally about shining a spotlight on the vital importance of early childhood and how it shapes the adults we become.
‘During this time we lay the foundations and building blocks for life. And it is when we learn to understand ourselves, understand others and understand the world we live in.
“That’s why it’s essential to understand not only the unique importance of our earliest years, but also what we can all do to raise future generations of happy, healthy adults.”
The initiative is a long-term project of the Princess, starting with a child’s development and the importance of the formative years.
It will ‘explore in more depth the importance of a child’s social and emotional world’ and the meaning of relationships, ‘environment and experiences’.
‘And by understanding our own childhoods – what shaped our own beliefs, relationships, behaviors and feelings – we, as adults, are naturally better placed to play our part in positively shaping future generations,’ Kate added.