The Princess of Wales exuberantly punched the air in celebration after successfully scoring in a netball exercise during her visit to a sports center with Prince William. Kate, aged 41, wore a stylish ensemble consisting of a blue Zara blazer, dark skinny-fit Mother Jeans, a white top, and white Veja trainers. She shed her blazer to actively participate in the hoop-scoring activity at the Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre in Marlow, Buckinghamshire. After a failed attempt, the competitive princess remained undeterred and swiftly composed herself to try again. When the ball went straight through the net, she ecstatically raised her arms in triumph and exclaimed, “Yes!”
In another game aimed at highlighting performing under pressure, William playfully stood in front of Kate’s hoop, waving his hands and laughing in an attempt to distract her. It worked as Kate attempted and failed to score four times. The Princess of Wales, known for her competitive nature, beamed as she made an effort to score a goal while Prince William defended the net.
The couple also tried their hand at goalball, a Paralympic sport for the visually impaired. Kate performed better in the “shoot out,” successfully putting a ball past the goalie, while William’s attempt was saved. He remarked that the sport was disorientating but fun. This engagement marked the conclusion of a series of visits throughout the week centered around World Mental Health Day.
In the morning, the royal couple spent time at the Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre in Berkshire, participating in a “mental fitness workshop” organized by the charity SportsAid, of which Kate is the patron. The workshop aims to support young athletes and their families in managing their mental wellbeing. William and Kate joined sessions with athletes and their parents to witness the support provided by SportsAid, accompanied by Sir Matthew Pinsent, an Olympic rower, and Ellie Simmonds, a former Paralympic swimmer and SportsAid ambassador.
During the visit, Pinsent asked William about the reactions he receives from their children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, when they engage in competitive sport. William shared that they receive a variety of reactions and elaborated on the importance of handling disappointment gracefully.
For the engagement, Kate wore a stylish electric blue Zara blazer priced at £59.99, paired with skinny jeans and trendy eco-friendly Veja trainers. In a touching gesture emphasizing the significance of maintaining good mental health, Kate wore gold star earrings gifted to her earlier in the year by a woman whose daughter died by suicide at the age of 17. The princess had her fingers taped due to a recent trampoline injury, as a precautionary measure while participating in sports.
Kate engaged in a discussion on overcoming disappointment and building resilience with a group of young athletes who shared their own experiences of disappointments in competitions or due to injuries. She emphasized the importance of handling setbacks and suggested that teaching this to young children would greatly benefit them.
When asked about their techniques for building resilience, William stated that resilience is a mindset and he shifts into a different gear when things go wrong. Kate, with a touch of humor, mentioned her creative approach to resilience as a mother, ensuring she communicates with her children about progress and effort, an important message for young people facing various challenges.
The visit included activities such as goalball, where the Princess of Wales scored a goal while blindfolded. She also took part in a netball drill, scoring with jubilation after a failed attempt. Throughout the engagement, Kate engaged in conversations about mental health with athletes and their parents, highlighting the importance of mental resilience in young people.
The visit to the sports center concludes two days of royal visits focusing on mental health awareness during World Mental Health Day week. The couple hosted a youth mental health forum in Birmingham, followed by separate engagements where Kate spoke with students at Nottingham Trent University about self-care and the resources available to them.
Princess Kate displayed a casual yet smart look with her high street outfit, featuring the Zara blazer and her beloved Veja trainers. As the royal couple left the sports center, they appeared animated and invigorated after an active morning.
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