Princess Kate makes thoughts clear on surprise London outing in fresh statement

WATCH NOW: Princess Kate visits the National Portrait Gallery

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Dorothy Reddin

By Dorothy Reddin


Published: 04/02/2025

- 17:34

The Princess of Wales accompanied young schoolchildren to the National Portrait Gallery

Princess Kate has issued a fresh statement just hours after her surprise London outing.

The Princess of Wales accompanied young schoolchildren to the National Portrait Gallery in support of the Centre for Early Childhood’s Shaping Us Framework.


Following the visit, Kate, 43, wrote on social media: "It was fantastic to see The Centre for Early Childhood’s Shaping Us Framework, which is based on key science, expressed in such an innovative, creative and fun way at the National Portrait Gallery today.

"The Bobeam Tree Trail is a brilliant example of how organisations can embrace the principles of social and emotional development, and the Centre’s framework, to engage children and families in their communities.

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Princess Kate issues fresh statement just hours after surprise London outing

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"I hope that many people will be able to enjoy it over the coming weeks!

"Thank you to the National Portrait Gallery and to the staff and pupils of All Souls CE Primary School for a brilliant day. C".

In another social media post, the Princess of Wales could be heard introducing herself as "Catherine" to the schoolchildren on the minibus.

She said: "My name's Catherine, and I'm going to come on your school trip today!"

Princess KatePrincess Kate could be seen wearing her Halcyon Days braceletReuters

The 43-year-old captioned the post: "Working with @earlychildhood to launch the new #ShapingUs framework.

"The Bobeam Tree Trail is just one example of how organisations can empower children to thrive emotionally and socially.

"With initiatives like this at the @NPGLondon, the foundation is laid for the next generation to grow into confident, compassionate individuals.

"The Centre for Early Childhood is also working with organisations across a variety of sectors, on how the framework can be used to promote social and emotional skills across society."

Kate MiddletonPrincess Kate wore a brown blazer from Petar PetrovPA

For her outing today, the Princess wore a brown blazer by Bulgarian designer Petar Petrov.

She accessorised with her Halcyon Days bracelet and Sezane earrings.

The mother-of-three could also be seen wearing her "eternity ring" as opposed to her sapphire engagement ring, which formerly belonged to Princess Diana.

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