The perfect dress for a true English rose! With Prince William and Prince Harry by her side, Duchess Kate attended World Mental Health Day at the London Eye in London on Monday, October 10, and she chose a rose-covered dress for the special event.
The Duchess of Cambridge, 34, sported the blush Kate Spade New York Encore Rose Chiffon Dress, complete with sheer sleeves and pleated details ($498, katespade.com). While the dress is a new addition to her closet, all of the duchess’ accessories were tried and true, including her nude L.K. Bennett clutch, her suede Gianvito Rossi pumps and her morganite and diamond Kiki McDonough earrings.
The duchess, William, 34, and Harry, 32, were on hand to represent their Heads Together campaign, which launched this past May. The campaign, which is partnered with multiple established mental health charities, aims to combat the stigma against mental health issues.
“All of us know someone who has been through difficult emotional times, and we know how hard it can be to see a way forward,” Duchess Kate said in a speech at the Eye. “William, Harry and I feel it is our duty to do what we can, with your help, to shine a spotlight on emotional well-being and highlight the support that is out there to prevent or manage the pain at difficult times.”
Catherine, who shares Prince George, 3, and Princess Charlotte, 17 months, with William, continued, “The three of us are coming to the realization that more needs to be done to support people who are seeking help. Over the coming months, we hope to explore what else we can do to increase the level of service and support that people can receive.”
William added, “On the Heads Together journey so far, we have seen the difference that a listening ear can make to people’s lives — whether a father supporting a child suffering depression, a soldier who has returned from a testing deployment, or a child struggling with the pressures of a new school.”
Finally, Harry called out to everyone to band together. “All of us have mental health,” he said. “So the more we all get behind this topic, the more we can help not just the individuals suffering, but also their entire families and work colleagues as well. Together we will break the stigma forever and save lives.”
After they gave their speeches, the three headed to the Eye ferris wheel, where they took a ride over the River Thames with some of the people who shared their experiences with psychological issues with the royals throughout the day.
