The Princess of Wales, 41, headed to east London on Tuesday to visitStreets of Growth, a charity that works to transform the lives of young people.
There was some symmetry to Tuesday morning’s visit, which came as Prince William was stateside promoting hisEarthshot Prizein New York City. It marked his first time returning to the U.S. since William and Kate visited London for theEarthshot Prize awards ceremonyin December.
Princess Kate meets with staff from Streets of Growth.Peter Nicholls - WPA Pool/Getty Images
Peter Nicholls - WPA Pool/Getty Images
Shortly after she arrived at the facility in east London, the Princess of Wales met frontline staff to hear how Streets of Growth Identifies and supports and coaches young people at risk. Many of the staff were once young clients who have turned their own lives around.
She praised the roomy areas as “places where everyone can come together and be creative,” according toHello!magazine. “It’s really precious.”
Kate also said per the outlet, “Young people get judged on their external behavior, but you have to understand their backstory. They haven’t probably seen trusting relationships in their lives, so that’s so important.”
Princess Kate meets frontline staff from Streets of Growth.Peter Nicholls - WPA Pool/Getty Images
Princess Kate even spoke about mental health for a podcast, and she even posed for some selfies.
Since it started in 2001, Streets of Growth has helped more than 5,000 young people. Like Roca in Boston, it utilizes neuroscience and cognitive skills to better equip practitioners, young people and their families to break negative behavior.
Kate Middleton visits Streets of Growth on September 19, 2023.Peter Nicholls - WPA Pool/Getty Images
The visit to Streets of Growth was Princess Kate’s second outing in two days. On Monday, she stepped out for the first time in her new military role, Commodore-in-Chief of the Fleet Air Arm, visiting an airbase in west England — andtried on some survival equipment.
Tuesday’s outing also came on a significant day: the one-year anniversary since the royal family gathered in London for Queen Elizabeth’s state funeral and committal service.
Kate Middleton visits Streets of Growth on Sept. 19, 2023.PETER NICHOLLS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images
PETER NICHOLLS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images
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Kate Middleton visits Streets of Growth on Sept. 19, 2023.Peter Nicholls - WPA Pool/Getty Images
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