The Princess of Wales chose a familiar outfit for her recent visit to the Anna Freud Centre in London.
This marked her second royal duty of the week, dedicated to Mental Health Awareness Week.
Details from Victoria Ward’s article in The Telegraph reveal that upon her arrival, she was greeted by Michael Samuel, chairman of the trustees, and Ros Bidmead, chief operating officer. The Princess expressed her pleasure at returning, noting the building’s warm and welcoming atmosphere, which she first felt during its inauguration in 2019.
A snapshot from her 2019 visit can be seen here:
Further insights from Simon Perry’s piece in People describe how Princess Kate, a long-time advocate for the Anna Freud Centre, participated in discussions with experts and those with firsthand experience of mental health challenges, focusing on the support for mental well-being across generations.
During her visit, she engaged in a roundtable discussion to explore innovative approaches in mental health, highlighting the contributions of the Royal Foundation’s Centre for Early Childhood and its advisory group, which includes notable figures like Professor Fonagy and Professor Eamon McCrory.
The Princess also interacted with students, discussing the Centre’s educational resources, such as the “let’s talk about anxiety” toolkit, which aims to equip young people with strategies to manage their mental health.
She concluded her visit by expressing her inspiration and excitement, sharing that the experience sparked numerous ideas and insights.
As she departed, the Princess took a moment to engage with the gathered well-wishers, further highlighting her commitment to mental health advocacy.
