Princess of Wales kicks off Place2Be's Children's Mental Health Week trends now
The Princess of Wales spoke to primary school pupils in east London about the importance of connections as she kicked off Place2Be's Children's Mental Health Week today.
Kate Middleton, 41, discussed being honest about how you feel as she sat and coloured with the youngsters at St John's CE Primary School in Bethnal Green.
In a video showing the royal building paperchains with the students, she smiled during the candid chat with her young audience.
The mother-of-three was effortlessly elegant in a chic striped black-and-white jumper from Arket, perfect for the late winter weather, in what has been a busy week for the royal with the launch of her 'Shaping Us' early years campaign.
She wore her chestnut tresses down and styled in relaxed waves, keeping the make-up minimal, with rosy lipstick and peachy blush.
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Kate Middleton, 41, discussed the importance of opening up about how you feel as she sat and coloured with the kids at St John's CE Primary School in Bethnal Green
Kate kept her accessories simple, opting for simple golden earrings to complement her sophisticated look.
One pupil told the Princess that 'connecting releases our emotions to other people that we care about'.
Another told the Duchess of Cornwall that they manage difficult feelings by 'taking deep breaths in' and then 'drinking a glass of water'.
Kate encouraged the children to keep talking about their feelings and to continue to check in on each other.
The Princess of Wales donned a blue apron to protect her clothing as she made paper chains with the children
In a video showing the royal building paperchains with the students, she smiled during the candid chat with her young audience
The mother-of-three was effortlessly elegant in a chic striped black and white jumper perfect for the late winter weather
She wore her chestnut tresses down and styled in relaxed waves, keeping the make-up minimal, with rosy lipstick and peachy blush
One pupil told the Princess that 'connecting releases our emotions to other people that we care about'
'I'm delighted to be supporting children's mental health week yet again,' she said. 'It's been wonderful to speak to so many children here about the importance of connections and the important people in their lives too.'
The Princess has supported Children's Mental Health Week since it was launched by Place2Be in 2015. The theme of this year's is 'Let's Connect'.
The charity's Chief Executive, Catherine Roche, said: 'We are delighted to have the support of our Royal Patron HRH The Princess of Wales to help shine a spotlight on the importance of supporting mental health from an early age.
'As the children of St John's Primary have shown, taking part in activities and having positive conversations that help us connect with others, make us feel so much better.
Another told the Duchess of Cornwall that they manage difficult feelings by 'taking deep breaths in' and then 'drinking a glass of water'
Kate encouraged the children to keep talking about their feelings and to continue to check in on each other
The Princess has supported Children's Mental Health Week since it was launched by Place2Be in 2015. The theme of this year's is 'Let's Connect'
Kate sported a striped jumper as she enjoyed sitting down with the children at a primary school
'This Children's Mental Health Week we are encouraging everyone to make time to connect.'
It comes as the Princess of Wales shared a sweet baby picture of herself with her father as she launched her campaign to shine a spotlight on the 'early years' of childhood.
A joyful young Kate is pictured with her father Michael Middleton in a never-before-seen photograph taken by her mother Carole.
In the image, Kate reaches towards her father's face - and royal fans are already drawing comparisons to the royal's youngest son, four-year-old Louis.
Kate grinned as she enjoyed speaking with the children about the importance of connections and
