Princess Kate made an unusual move at a royal engagement earlier today (Tuesday, February 4).
The Princess of Wales, 43, was in London today for a visit to the National Portrait Gallery.
Princess Kate travels on school bus to National Portrait Gallery today
Earlier today, the Princess of Wales was at the National Portrait Gallery in London as part of her Early Childhood initiative. In 2021, Kate launched The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood. It focuses on the early years of a child’s life and how that impacts their future.
The mother-of-three was joined by several young school children at the event on Tuesday. However, it was the way that she arrived at the engagement that drew attention.
Rather than pull up to the National Portrait Gallery in a private car, Kate arrived in a school bus with the children.
In a video posted online, Kate was shown getting out of the bus before entering the Gallery hand-in-hand with a little girl.
“Aww I loved that she arrived with the kids,” one royal fan gushed.
“How very special for all the children to have our princess with them,” another said.
A third wrote: “What a lovely journey on the bus!”
Her visit was centered around the launch of the Bobeam Tree Trail, a new initiative running until March 16.
The trail features a magical tree that “thrives when surrounded by stories”. The tree forms the basis for activities the kids take part in throughout the gallery.
The kids can create self-portraits and “feed” them to the tree to help it grow.
Princess of Wales’ royal engagement to National Portrait Gallery
It’s since been reported today that the little girl who walked hand-in-hand with Kate into the gallery had no idea who the princess was!
According to GB News, a teacher said: “She knew it was a very special visitor. We told her she was a princess. She just called her Catherine.”
“The children, they’re four or five years old. They’re completely oblivious to everything that’s happening,” she then added.
The headteacher also sang the princess’ praises. “Catherine was wonderful, really chatty with the children. And just felt like a really relaxed journey,” she said.
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Princess Kate shares sweet photo and message
Today also marks World Cancer Day.
On Monday (February 3), Kate shared a heartfelt message on her Instagram to mark the day.
The Princess of Wales was diagnosed with cancer last year. However, last month she shared the uplifting news that her cancer is in remission.
In a photo shared to the Prince and Princess of Wales’ official Instagram page, Kate can be seen with her arms outstretched, standing on a some tree trunks whilst out on a walk in the woods.
“Don’t forget to nurture all that which lies beyond the disease. C,” the princess captioned the post.
She then revealed that the photo was taken by her youngest child, Prince Louis!
Royal fans flooded the comment section, with many gushing over Louis’ photography skills.
“I can’t believe that this photo was taken by Louis, that’s so sweet,” one fan commented.
“A beautiful image and message, looks like Louis has got his mother’s love for photography. A talented young boy!” another fan wrote.
“Best wishes to HRH. You are an example of strength, courage and love,” another said.
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