Wednesday 28 September 2022 04:29 PM Princess Kate wades into politics on visit to food bank in Wales trends now
The Princess of Wales made a rare foray into politics as she spoke of the need for food banks as millions of families struggle with the cost-of-living crisis.
Kate made the comments about the importance of community services during a discussion with volunteers and members of the congregation at St Thomas Church in Swansea - her first visit to Wales since inheriting her new title.
Over the last two years the church has been transformed into a community hub, which includes a food bank, facilities for homeless people, and a not-for-profit café and community training kitchen.
The site is also home to the Swansea Baby Basics baby bank, a volunteer-led project that distributes essentials to vulnerable mothers and their newborn babies across the city.
During the visit with husband William, Kate said: 'With the cost of living crisis, there are a lot of desperate people out there.'
The royal said that the food bank was a 'lifeline to so many people' particularly after the pandemic and amid the soaring cost of living.
A Kensington Palace spokesperson told MailOnline: 'Given the number of visits and conversations that take place during these, we are unable to verify specific comments that are reported upon.'
Princess Kate made a rare foray into politics as she spoke of 'desperate people' struggling with the cost-of-living crisis on a visit to a food bank in Wales
The Prince and Princess of Wales visit St Thomas Church, a redeveloped church in Swansea on Tuesday
Princess Kate was presented with her second bouquet of flowers yesterday when she met toddler Charlotte Bunting in Swansea during a royal visit
