The Princess of Wales, Catherine, was at the Landau Forte College Derby to celebrate Captain Preet Chandi MBE’s successful unsupported Antarctica expedition. The Princess of Wales became the patron of ‘Woman’s Solo Trek Across Antarctica’ in October 2022. The British army officer and physiotherapist, Preet Chandi, is the first woman of colour to complete the first-ever ‘Woman’s Solo Trek Across Antarctica’ -a 1,000-mile journey.
Meanwhile the Princess of Wales is visiting Landau Forte College in Derby with Captain Preet Chandigarh MBE to celebrate her return from her solo expedition across Antarctica – she broke the world record for the furthest unsupported solo Polar expedition in history! pic.twitter.com/BUqotVGkg8
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Captain Preet Chandi completed 922 miles in 70 days and 16 hours, skiing for 13-15 hours a day with only 5 hours of sleep. During the expedition, Preet was pulling her kit and supplies on a sledge that weighed around 120 KG. The usual temperature throughout the journey remained -30c with a wind blowing at the speed of 60mph.
The Princess of Wales hugs Captain Preet Chandi as they meet at Landau Forte College Derby. Preet broke the world record for the furthest unsupported solo Polar expedition last month – the Princess was Patron of the expedition. pic.twitter.com/9VGTC6UByh
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Captain began this expedition with a mission to encourage young women to believe in themselves and to raise awareness about the importance of being outdoors. The Princess of Wales has been championing the positive impact of being outdoors on mental health for a long time. Today’s joint visit to Landau Derby is part of Captain Chandi’s nationwide school visits to share her inspiring story with school children.
During the visit, The Princess of Wales and Captain Preet Chandi presented an award to Simran Soggi who won the Preet’s National School logo competition. Both Catherine and Preet met with Year 11 and 13 students to talk about the expedition, Preet’s journey, her training and the food she consumed during the training and expedition. The Princess of Wales tried her hand at various activities with school children.
The Princess of Wales was wearing a white Zara Double Breasted Textured Weave Jacket. Thanks to KateMiddStyle for the id.
The Princess paired the blazer with a soft white Kiltane Women’s Cashmere Crew Neck Jumper (thanks to Middleton Maven for the id) and blue ankle-length trousers that remain unidentified.
Catherine topped the trouser with her Anderson Crocodile Embossed Belt.
She was wearing her white Veja Esplar Metallic Low-Top Trainers.
The Princess of Wales debuted £8 Accessorize Pearl and Disc Hoop Earrings. Thanks to Kristin Contino via Middleton Maven for the id.
