Catherine, The Princess of Wales, visited Nottingham Trent University to discuss the importance of youth mental health. This is The Princess’ second engagement of the week. Yesterday, she joined her husband for an event in Birmingham marking the World mental health day. These engagements are part of the series of engagements that The Prince and Princess of Wales are undertaking this week to promote the awareness around Mental health and emotional well-being.
On style note, it was a custard Colour-coordinated freshly autumn look for the Princess of Wales today that featured a matching ensemble from Sezane paired with neutral shade accessories and pearl drops.
The Princess of Wales looked angelic in a cream outfit today as she said hello to students at Nottingham Trent University’s Clifton campus pic.twitter.com/g9tPFYfFB1
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“The Princess is passionate about ensuring young people have the right tools in place to take care of their mental wellbeing, especially in relation to understanding and managing their own emotions. She is also focused on encouraging young people to build key protective factors such as healthy relationships and communities around them which will help them to lay stronger foundations as they move through life.” – Kensington Palace
We’re excited to announce that staff and students from @uniofnottingham will meet HRH Princess of Wales on a visit to @TrentUni Clifton Campus today to hear how the universities are supporting student mental health as we begin the new university year.#WeAreUoN @KensingtonRoyal pic.twitter.com/pFq5ccLBMN
— Uni of Nottingham #WeAreUoN (@UniofNottingham) October 11, 2023
Princess Kate’s University visit coincided with the beginning of the University academic session. Kate was visiting the campus to learn how Nottingham Trent University and Nottingham University are ensuring their students have the right mental health at the beginning of the new University year. Both universities work together to share best practices.
From People Mag’s report, “As she was in Nottingham, William headed to the Milton Keynes Blue Light Hub to showcase the importance of supporting the mental health of emergency responders. As a former air ambulance pilot, William experienced first-hand some of the difficulties that the emergency teams face and has advocated for many years for emergency service workers to be equipped with the support and the skills to protect their mental health and build their resilience.”
About the visit, Kensington Palace said, “Her Royal Highness will learn about how Nottingham Trent University is using data derived from student behaviour to identify those who may not be thriving. The university has created a ‘dashboard’ which uses learning analytics to measure a student’s engagement with their course. When a student stops engaging, this can indicate issues with their wellbeing and prompts the University to proactively reach out to understand the student’s reason for disengagement and help navigate them to appropriate support. The information is also given directly to the students to help them manage their own learning and is used for personalised support and tutorial discussions with staff“.
During her visit, Princess Catherine joined the students at the Freshers Fayre style exhibition to learn how the students go above and beyond to help new students with their mental health. Kate also participated in one of the well-being sessions i.e. peer-to-peer mentoring and broader induction for new students.
During a chat with students in which she touched on her time at university, in a video from Nottinghamshire Live, Kate revealed how she ‘loves challenging herself’ in the fields of music, sport and art.She added it’s something she encourages her own children do to, in ‘trying out new things.The Princess said: ‘University, for me, was when I learnt to try out because there’s so much on offer.’She then joked: ‘I’d love to be a student again!’ to which the room erupted in laughter.Focusing in on the type of activity to which she has always been drawn, Kate noted her love of sport, telling students, ‘I love to be outside’.
The Princess of Wales joined ‘step in circle’ – a workshop part of Nottingham Trent’s induction programme for new students. The method is used as part of the university’s Welcome Workshop for new sudents. The aim of the workshop is to improve the confidence of the new arrivals and to let them know about the support networks and tools they have available.
The Princess was presented with three teddies for her children with knitted initial jumpers – G, C and L by the knitting society of the University. Professor Sharon Huttly, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic Development and Performance) at Nottingham Trent University said, “We are extremely honoured to welcome Her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales to Nottingham Trent University to highlight the importance of mental well being as part of World Mental Health Day. We were proud to demonstrate how NTU supports students with their mental health by focusing on participation and helping them to develop a sense of belonging and connectivity to their community. Her Royal Highness was able to participate in various activities with students during her visit. This included a ‘step in circle’, where together they shared experiences to help build confidence and to proactively manage mental wellbeing, which the students found extremely beneficial. We want to thank Her Royal Highness for her passion and interest in a topic that affects many of our university community.”
What the Princess of Wales wore to Nottingham Trent University
- Sézane Sami Jumper – (New – Thanks to Gabi for the id)
- Sézane Naelle Skirt – (New)
- Simone Rocha Faux-pearl curb-chain earrings – (Repeat – Debuted October 2020)
- Tusting Mini Holly Bag – (Repeat – Debuted September 2021)
- Gianvito Rossi Gianvito 105 Bisque Pumps – (Repeat – Debuted March 2022)
Heading towards The Princess of Wales style of the day – for the first time since Wimbledon Men’s finale in July this year, Kate wore a dress/skirt suit. Since she came back from summer break, The Princess has made 14 public appearances including today. She wore one Coat Dress and other than that and today all the appearances features her new found Corporate look that consists of a tailored blazer and a trouser.
Today, Kate Middleton wore a gorgeous look featuring Sézane Sami Jumper and Sézane Naelle Skirt giving us fresh autumn vibes.
We also saw the return of Simone Rocha Faux-pearl curb-chain earrings that Kate debuted in October 2020.
The Princess was wearing her Gianvito Rossi Gianvito 105 Bisque Pumps and
carried Tusting Mini Holly Bag that was debuted in September 2021.
