Back to work! Princess of Wales stuns as she makes a return to duties with blonde post-holiday hair as she joins William at the Natural History Museum.
The Princess of Wales looked stunning as she joined her husband Prince William on a visit to the Natural History Museum in London today as they returned to duties after their summer break, which reportedly included a yacht trip to Greece.
Kate, 43, who studied art history at university and has been patron of the attraction since 2013, was seen with her newly blonde locks on display after spending a summer in the sun.
The Prince of Wales also showed a hint of tan during their day out in the capital following their traditional break, which was this year said to include a trip on their superyacht to Kefalonia, sailing around the Greek islands.
Kate, who has apparently dyed her brunette locks a few shades lighter, looked stylish in a fitted tweed 'Hacket' blazer from Ralph Lauren, paired with a white shirt, smart dark green tailored trousers and £199 tassel loafers from Pretty Ballerinas.
Alongside gentle waves in her hair, the princess opted for a natural sweep of make-up and added her £495 alphabet necklace from Daniella Draper - which features the initials of her three children, George, Charlotte and Louis - as well as Princess Diana's sapphire engagement ring and £850 Kiki McDonough pear drop earrings.
Today, the couple kicked off their own 'autumn term' as they visited the site's newly transformed gardens, meeting children and young people taking part in learning programmes.
As they arrived at the venue, the supportive Prince was seen placing a hand on his wife's back, making for a sweet display of affection.
The princess appeared firmly in her element as she laughed with school pupils as it began to pour with rain during their time in the gardens - even sweetly helping one child to shelter under her umbrella.
Kate and William, also 43, were shown how cutting-edge technology is being used around the garden for conservation and research biodiversity projects.
These include a network of sensors, which collect environmental data to give a picture of life in the gardens.
At one point, the Princess expertly dealt with a sudden downpour of rain and was seen smiling underneath her black umbrella, while the school children were left delighted by the sudden shower.
After they headed inside the museum, the royal couple helped the children complete an animal puzzle and learning activities.
Elsewhere during their visit, they joined school pupils from Lewisham for a pond-dipping session, before meeting students from Manchester who have been creating new habitats in their school grounds through the National Education Nature Park programme.
This trailblazing education programme, led by the Museum working with the RHS and commissioned by the Department for Education, has seen more than 7,500 schools, colleges and nurseries getting involved so far, and is inspiring action in young people by developing their connection with nature.
The gardens and National Education Nature Park programme are part of the Natural History Museum's ambitious Urban Nature Movement, an initiative which aims to help people feel more connected to nature and more confident in their ability to protect it.
It's a cause clearly close to both of their hearts, as Kate is currently spearheading her 'Mother Nature' project to highlight humanity's connection to the natural world, while William's annual Earthshot Prize has reaffirmed the couple's commitment to tackle the world's biggest climate challenges.
The Princess has spoken in depth about how she turned to nature as a source of comfort and solace during her cancer diagnosis last year, even calling it her 'sanctuary' in a video released in May to mark the start of Mental Health Awareness Week.
Kate said at the time: 'Over the past year, nature has been my sanctuary.
'The natural world's capacity to inspire us, to nurture us and help us heal and grow is boundless and has been understood for generations.
'It is through nature, that we can fully understand the true interconnectedness of all things, the importance of balance and the importance of renewal and resilience. Connecting to nature helps us to experience a deeper sense of ourselves, the world around us, and each other.'
In a follow-up video titled 'Summer' released last month, Kate again released a personal message about her connection with nature.
She said: 'Our lives flourish when we cherish the bonds of love and friendship. It has never been more important to appreciate the value of one another, and of Mother Nature. Here's to Summer. C'.
In 2019, Her Royal Highness launched the 'Back to Nature' garden at the Chelsea Flower Show to spotlight the power of nature in enriching early childhood development. The Princess has also had a longtime relationship with the Scouts which focuses on enabling children and young people to experience the outdoors and natural world.
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