The Princess of Wales wore a stylish blazer by LK Bennett during an event to observe World Mental Health Day alongside the Prince of Wales.
A video captured the couple’s arrival.
The Prince and Princess led ‘Exploring our Emotional Worlds,’ a gathering for 100 young individuals in Birmingham. This marks the beginning of a three-day series of events focused on mental health.
Charities dedicated to mental health and youth engagement nominated the 100 young delegates. The event emphasized the significance of understanding emotions and fostering positive relationships.
The royals participated in workshops with the youth. According to a report by Victoria Murphy for Town and Country, Kate engaged in a workshop titled ‘Understanding Our Emotions,’ where attendees shared and discussed their feelings.
A video by Richard Palmer of The Express captured more moments from the event.
Additional insights from Simon Perry’s article for People describe how participants used an emotion wheel to express and guess feelings, enhancing their emotional literacy. Sharvari Patil, a 21-year-old volunteer, noted Kate’s genuine engagement and approachability during the workshop.
The couple also participated in team-building exercises with the youth, as reported by Birmingham Live. These activities included creative challenges using everyday materials, which prompted playful competition between the teams.
Today’s event is part of a broader initiative by the Royal Foundation to address mental health, with a focus on empowering young people to discuss and manage their emotions effectively. The event also featured appearances by BBC personalities Katie Thistleton, Vick Hope, and Jordan North, highlighting the collaboration between the Royal Foundation and BBC Radio 1.
The Princess emphasized the ongoing commitment to mental health awareness in her speech, highlighting the progress made since the launch of the Heads Together campaign in 2016. She stressed the importance of building societies that prioritize mental well-being and collective prosperity.
Further details on the Royal Foundation’s research into young people’s mental health were shared, revealing significant concerns among the youth about their emotional management and the mental health of their peers.
