This week Meghan Markle joined Prince Harry and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge for their first official engagement as a team of four – The Royal Foundation Forum. We were thrilled to see The Duchess wearing her favourite Seraphine maternity dress for such a historic occasion.
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The Duchess of Cambridge chose our Valerie Blue Tailored Maternity Dress for the forum. The style is currently sold out but will be available to buy at the end of March.
The Royals Discuss Working Together as a Family
Click to find out more about The Royal Foundation
The theme of the first Royal Foundation Forum was ‘Making a Difference Together’, which perfectly sums up the mission of the organisation.
TRH & Ms. Markle spoke to @TinaDaheley about the inspiration behind The Royal Foundation, the issues that are close to their hearts, and their ambitions for the future. pic.twitter.com/uzNXttVXpe
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) February 28, 2018
The Royal Foundation was set up by the two Princes back in 2009. It serves as the charitable vehicle through which the young royals support their various causes – from wildlife conservation to the armed forces, young people, mental health and more.
The Duchess of Cambridge joined them after her wedding in 2011, and Meghan will officially become a patron later this spring, after her marriage to Prince Harry.
“The mental health of children and adults is one area where a long-term view will make all the difference to future generations.” – The Duchess of Cambridge on the achievements of @heads_together pic.twitter.com/XinNEpb6Hx
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) February 28, 2018
This week, the Royals brought together all the organisations they work with through their foundation to set out their visions for the future.
The Duchess in particular, highlighted her on-going commitment to tackling mental health issues through every stage of life, starting in childhood.
The Duchess said: “When we intervene early in life, we help avoid problems that are much more challenging to address in adulthood.” pic.twitter.com/h5l60pbQVm
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) January 23, 2018
This dress is a favourite of The Duchess. She also wore it back in January to launch the Heads Together initiative, Mentally Healthy Schools.
Click to read more about the Duchess’s work tackling mental health issues in children and new mothers