The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge started their 2nd day in Sweden with a focus on the country’s pioneering work in the field of mental health and children’s wellbeing and how children and young teenagers are supported through the Swedish education system.
Once again Prince William and Catherine were joined by the host royal couple Crown Princess Victoria and her husband Prince Daniel.
William and Kate arrive to hear about the Swedish approach to mental health #RoyalVisitSweden pic.twitter.com/9vttRYJ5iz
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The couple arrived for the day 2 activities.
The first stop of the day was the Karolinska Institute, one of the world’s largest and most prestigious medical universities that accounts for over 40 per cent of the medical academic research conducted in Sweden.
Video: arrival at the institute #RoyalVisitSweden pic.twitter.com/ukumM73glj
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The royal couples met with leading scientific researchers and practitioners to discuss ground-breaking academic work in developmental psychology, and Sweden’s approach to managing mental health challenges, including the impact of physical activity on mental health.
Next stop was the Matteusskolan, a school in the heart of the city centre, where the YAM programme operates.
Video: William and Kate learn more about the YAM mental health programme #RoyalVisitSweden Kate really showing her baby bump in Alexander McQueen pic.twitter.com/I3wdoUbyWP
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The royal couple heard about the Youth Aware of Mental Health (YAM) programme, a project for 14 – 16-year-olds which promotes increased knowledge about mental health through dialogue and role-play.
They joined children who have taken part in the YAM programme during one of their mental health activity sessions.
The Duke of Cambridge Prince William speaks to students, teachers and invited guests about the importance of young people having conversations about mental health challenges.
Royals were welcomed and greeted by the hundreds of well-wishers waiting to see and meet them.
Then the couple headed towards the NK Department Store with Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel to open an interactive exhibition of UK design, fashion and brands that operate in Sweden.
They heard how UK brands are putting innovation, technology and sustainable practices at the forefront of their businesses.
Next stop of the day was the Haga Palace, Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel’s official residence, for a private tea with the couple.
Prince William and Catherine met Princess Estelle and Prince Oscar daughter and son of Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel.
For the first part of the day, Duchess chose her trusty brands Catherine Walker and Alexander McQueen.
She wore bespoke double-breasted red and white houndstooth Catherine Walker coat featuring large red buttons.
Underneath the coat, Kate wore a tailor-made Alexander McQueen sheath dress. Made from ivory wool-blend bouclé-tweed the midi dress is flecked with gold yarns. The fabric was part of McQueen’s Pre-Fall ’17 collection.
Once again keeping the clutches aside Duchess chose another handbag. She carried her Chanel Bag with Enamel Handle from the Fall/Winter 2015/2016 Collection that we first saw during Paris visit.
Catherine paired her outfit with her trusty Tod’s Pumps with fringes.
Giving a sartorial salute to host country, Duchess chose Baroque pearl earrings with a gold fill wire from Swedish brand In2Design to finish the look.
Duchess was seen wearing her Cornelia James Imogen gloves upon arrival.
