The Duchess of Cambridge opted for a lovely summery mask as she carried out an engagement yesterday.
- The Duchess of Cambridge combined style with practicality yesterday when she was seen out at an engagement.
- Duchess Catherine picked a gorgeous reusable face mask when she headed out to help out at a baby bank.
- In other royal news, the Duchess of Cambridge shared a picture of her grandmother to mark the 150th anniversary of the British Red Cross.
The Duchess of Cambridge lived up to her fashion reputation when she headed out to an event yesterday to support vulnerable families.
The mum-of-three headed up to Sheffield to help unpack donations at Baby Basics UK, before speaking to parents about the support that they have received from the organisation.
‘To help support the most vulnerable families in the UK, The Duchess of Cambridge has brought together 19 British brands and retailers to donate over 10,000 new items to more than 40 baby banks across the UK,’ wrote in an Instagram post alongside a selection of photos showing Catherine at the event.
‘The Duchess helped unpack donations at Baby Basics UK in Sheffield before talking to parents about how baby banks have provided them with invaluable support when they have needed it most’.
‘Following private visits to Baby Basics West Norfolk where The Duchess heard more about the baby bank’s need for donations, she spearheaded a drive for donations of items for babies from brands and high street retailers,’ they added.
‘In total, nineteen brands have donated items to @Baby_Basics, @littlevillageHQ and @abernecessities_scio, who operate baby banks across the UK’.
And in true Duchess of Cambridge fashion, the royal looked fabulous as she stepped out to lend a helping hand, matching a gorgeous summery floral reusable face mask to her stunning flowy white button-up dress.
The light crepe texture of the Suzannah London Flippy Wiggle dress is perfect for a warm summer day while the thin leather belt creates a flattering hourglass silhouette.
The Duchess-approved dress will set you back a cool £1,850, but we’ve picked some of our favourite alternatives…
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