However, yesterday marked the first time the pair have stepped out on a joint engagement! Duchess Kate and Queen Elizabeth II’s daughter Princess Anne were all smiles as they arrived at the new hub for the headquarters of the Royal College of Midwives and of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in London, at which they heard about efforts to improve maternal healthcare in Britain. Kate wore a cream skirt suit by Self-Portrait, which features a belted waist and embroidered lace motifs on the waist. She paired it with a pearl necklace and pearl drop earrings. But it was Anne who was the true style queen of the day in a truly gorgeous teal coat dress, with a matching scarf casually draped over one shoulder. We can only dream of looking similarly chic at the age of 71. In a post on Kate and Prince William’s official Instagram account, a caption explained that Kate and Anne learned about how the aforementioned institutions—of which the duchess and the princess are respective patrons—are “working together to tackle inequalities in maternity care and ensure women can get the best care possible across all backgrounds.” It went on, “It is vital that women and families feel listened to and supported at such a significant time in their lives.” During their visit, the two royal women took part in a roundtable discussion about inequalities in maternity care, and also learned about leaps in digital technology that will ultimately be focused towards helping women with high-risk pregnancies. The Duchess of Cambridge has had her own experiences with difficult pregnancies—all three of hers were marked by hyperemesis gravidarum, a severe form of morning sickness. At the end of their visit, Kate and Anne unveiled a plaque to officially open the new building. Next up, Find Out More About Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth’s Four Children
