The princess wore Roland Mouret for today’s engagement at The streets of growth in East London.
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The charity, established in 2001, specializes in targeted awareness and intervention aimed at re-engaging young people aged 15-25 at risk of isolation, exploitation, violence and crime.
Kate was welcomed by Darren Way, founder of Streets of Growth, and spoke of his admiration for large communal spaces and “places where everyone can come together to be creative – that’s really valuable”.
The princess said it takes an effort to understand people as individuals, before adding: “I like the fact that you go into communities.”
Streets of Growth was founded on some of the practices and principles used by Roca, an urban violence prevention organization visited by the Prince and Princess of Wales. when they were in Boston last year.
Since its founding in 2001, Streets of Growth has helped more than 5,000 young people. We learn more The Daily Mail article.
Speaking to a team of frontline workers, the royal said: “Young people are judged on their outward behavior, but you have to understand their history.
“They’ve probably never seen a trusting relationship in their life, so it’s very important.”
The princess said she wanted to “connect the dots” with her work in early years and the importance of meeting families and young people before they reach a “crisis point”.
The princess met with a group of mothers and daughters.
And I saw some of the jewelry and shoes they made at creative workshops hosted by Streets of Growth.
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One of the girls said: “Doing these workshops really helped me. Before, I was so shy that I didn’t really speak. »
Kate said: “The fantastic thing is that there is an organization in the community that works with a whole family in this way.
“These are tools, skills and the ability to express yourself. All of these things are what so many people love about this and what the country needs.
“It’s also about meeting families and young people before they reach a crisis point and there are many interventions that can be delivered.”
The princess took part in a workshop on mental health.
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She joined three young people engaged in a session on mental health in podcast format, with topics such as social media and body image under discussion.
The princess met actor Eddie Marsan, who is the association’s patron.
And posed for photos, including a selfie.
Now let’s move on to what Kate wore for the engagement, a custom suit by Roland Mouret. The single-breasted jacket features angled flap pockets, peak lapels and a slight turn-up at the cuffs. The pants have a side zipper and a flat front.
The pieces are identical to the burgundy models worn in Boston last Decemberand again in January for a reception at Hampton Court Palace.
Here you see the brown Cady blazer ($1,100) and Stretch cady flared pants ($650), both made from an acetate/polyester blend.
Thanks for No more UFOs And Middleton Maven for their identification work on today’s costume.
It looked like the princess was accessorizing with it Gianvito 105 pumps in biscuit suede ($795), shown here worn at Wimbledon in July.
We saw the return of Kiki McDonough Citrine Cushion Detachable Drops (£900) suspended from unidentified plain hoops, shown as worn for yesterday’s engagement.
I will close the post with another photo from today.
A quick reminder that comments should relate to what the princess is wearing.
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The Princess of Wales visits Streets of Growth, a not-for-profit youth intervention charity in east London, which works to transform the lives of young people at risk of becoming trapped in a cycle of isolation , exploitation, violence and crime. pic.twitter.com/ThJXQyx1lG
– Richard Palmer (@RoyalReporter) September 19, 2023