Thrifty Kate Middleton sports £795 L.K.Bennett jacket she first wore 12 YEARS ago

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She’s known for upcycling her favorite looks, and the Princess of Wales kept up her thrifty reputation when she chatted with Roman Kemp for her Shaping Us campaign.

Kate, 41, rocked a £795 LKBennett jacket she first wore in 2011 while discussing the importance of mental health with the Capital FM breakfast presenter to promote her early years project.

In the seven-minute short film, released today, Kate and Roman talked about mental wellness, relationships and how, by raising children early in life, society can build a nation of healthy, happy adults.

For the engagement, the royal donned her trusty jacket, teamed with a chic £179 fairisle knit from Holland Cooper, as well as brown Chelsea boots and matching black jeans.

Kate first wore the LKBennett ‘Darwin’ Shearling coat in chocolate brown on December 24, 2011 while attending a football match in Sandringham. She also wore the garment, which features a fur collar and cuffs, multiple times in 2012.

Kate, 41, rocked a £795 LKBennett jacket she first wore in 2011 (pictured) while discussing the importance of mental health with the Capital FM breakfast presenter to promote her early years project

As the royal and the 30-year-old radio presenter took a walk together through the Hertfordshire countryside last month, Kate told Roman: “I know how passionate you are about mental health.”

He then replied, “I entered this world in a way that no one should and I wish I wasn’t associated with the word suicide.”

Kemp, the son of Spandau Ballet star Martin Kemp, has previously spoken candidly about his mental health issues after the death of his close friend, Capital FM producer Joe Lyons.

In 2021, Roman presented a BBC Three documentary looking at the mental health crisis affecting young men, revealing that he had considered taking his own life after battling depression for over a decade.

As they continued their conversation, Roman said that he “had no idea what a suicidal person was like” before he lost his best friend.

And he added: “It’s like someone passed me a piece of paper and said, ‘by the way, everything you thought was a lie.’

During the conversation, the presenter said that “friendship is what will save lives” and that people, particularly men, do not shy away from the topic of mental health with their partners.

Kate said in response: “Everyone spends a lot of time and worry about their physical health, but it’s much more difficult for them to not only talk about their mental health, but also understand the ways in which we can take care of ourselves.”

The Princess of Wales has filmed a new video with Roman Kemp highlighting the importance of the early childhood years and their effect on mental health.

The Princess of Wales has filmed a new video with Roman Kemp highlighting the importance of the early childhood years and their effect on mental health.

The Princess of Wales took a walk through the Hertfordshire countryside with the radio host in the new clip.

The Princess of Wales took a walk through the Hertfordshire countryside with the radio host in the new clip.

The Princess of Wales sat down with Roman Kemp and asked him about his early childhood over a cup of tea.

The Princess of Wales sat down with Roman Kemp and asked him about his early childhood over a cup of tea.

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Explaining why she wanted Roman to be a part of the campaign, she added: “I loved the documentary and the conversations you had with people and the fact that those relationships come out so strongly.” He was really powerful.

When asked what he had learned while filming his documentary, Roman said: “If we’re really going to make a difference here, we’re going to have to get younger.”

“And I think that’s why I think the work you’re doing is fantastic because they’re the ones we need to target.”

After questioning Roman about his experience, the presenter asked Kate why she was so interested in the early years of child development, from pregnancy to age five.

The royal responded: “It really is such a critical time to lay the groundwork for our adult futures.”

“It’s a bit like building a house: without a strong foundation and a strong start in life, those building blocks are much harder to build later in life.”

He added: “For those who haven’t had a happy childhood, they can still have a happy and healthy life with the right support and the right interventions too.”

When asked why she wanted to take on the project as a mother, Kate told Roman: “The importance of having strong, healthy relationships in a child’s life is really critical.”

The princess summed up the campaign like this:

The princess summed up the campaign like this: “It’s not just about raising children, it’s about shaping our future and shaping not only the adults we become, but also our society, creating a happier world, healthy and enriching for all of us to live”. in

Roman Kemp opened up about losing his best friend to suicide and making his documentary last year.

Roman Kemp opened up about losing his best friend to suicide and making his documentary last year.

‘To have a nurturing environment and have experiences where a child can really understand and discover not only himself but also the world he lives in.

“These are the key things we should be focusing on in early childhood because they prepare us for so many things later in life.”

Summarizing the goal of her Shaping Us campaign, the Princess said: “It’s not just about raising children, it’s about shaping our future and shaping not only the adults we become, but also our society. , creating a happier, healthier and more enriching world.” world for all of us to live in.

As Roman quipped “Wouldn’t that be great?”, Kate laughed and said, “Absolutely, that’s the dream!”

The clip then ends with the couple sitting down for a cup of tea and Kate asking Roman about his childhood.

He said: ‘I always say the best part of my life is my family and it has shaped who I am. 100%.

‘But then again, it’s so hard. All you need to do is look around the country and see people who are not just struggling to raise their children, they are struggling to put a roof over their heads so they can heat their home. All of those things can come into play.

Kate then replied: ‘Absolutely. And here’s the thing, every family is different and the pressures we all face are different.

“While the issue of early childhood is raised, it’s not about putting extra pressure on families, it’s really about saying they need the support and help and prioritizing family life, home life and what it really takes to raise kids today because it’s hard.

Kate smiled as she greeted Roman for a wintry walk in the countryside to promote his new Shaping Us campaign.

Kate smiled as she greeted Roman for a wintry walk in the countryside to promote his new Shaping Us campaign.

Kate told the TV presenter:

Kate told the TV presenter: “It’s not about how many toys you have or how many trips you take with them, it’s about making sure they have the right emotional support from the adults in their lives.”

‘Relationships within a family or surrounding a child are very important. The environment in which you raise a child is just as important as the experiences you engage in.

“It’s not about how many toys you have or how many trips you take with them, it’s about making sure they have the proper emotional support around them from the adults in their lives.”

“I’ve been very loved throughout my life,” Roman confided. “And it’s a privilege to be able to say that, but making it a normality would be nice.”

“Love goes a long way,” Kate told the host as she thanked him for speaking out about his mental health as part of their “shared mission.”

The radio presenter is the latest famous face to pledge to support the Princess’ project, which the royal described as her “life’s work” earlier this week.

The Princess of Wales outlined the scope of her campaign, promoted this week with a series of events and videos, describing it as a long-term project that begins with a child’s development and the importance of the formative years.

She said she will continue to “explore in more depth the importance of a child’s social and emotional world” and the importance of relationships and “environment and experiences.”

“And of course, by understanding our own childhood, which has shaped our own beliefs, relationships, behaviors and feelings, we as adults are better positioned to play our part in shaping future generations positively.” added the princess.

Scientific evidence has shown that early experiences can affect children not only socially and emotionally, but also in their physical development.

In a video shared on her Early Childhood Instagram page, which was also attended by TV presenter Fearne Cotton and rapper Professor Green, the princess said: “So many aspects of our lives today have roots in early childhood.”

The video features a number of celebrities, including host Giovanna Fletcher and reality star Zara McDermott.

They said that ‘how we love, how we treat our mental health and how we form relationships’ can be affected by those early childhood experiences.

The video was shared with the caption: “You may not realize it, but our early childhood shapes everything from the way we form relationships to the way we deal with stress.”