The Princess of Wales teamed up with Giovanna Fletcher at a baby bank over the weekend (Saturday 25 November).
The pair visited Sebby's Corner in Barnet, which provides clothes, toys, nappies and other supplies for children, as the centre prepared for the busy run up to Christmas.
Sharing a video of their visit to her official instagram page, The Princess of Wales said that, "organisations like the Baby Banks Alliance and @sebbyscorneruk play a vital role in helping to give parents and carers the capacity to provide the nurturing care which is so important to babies and young children."
She added that, "The relationships, experiences and surroundings in our earliest years lay the foundations for the rest of our lives." The visit ties in with Kate's Early Childhood foundation and the Shaping Us campaign, which is working to drive, "awareness of, and action on, the extraordinary impact of our early years."
Giovanna Fletcher is a Shaping Us Champion, and joined the Princess for the visit to learn more about the important work taking place.
For the visit, Kate wore a long sleeved, turtle neck top and midi skirt, with a wide belt and knee-high boots. Her deep brown, monochrome look was an autumnal choice, while Giovanna opted for a bolder, festive green in a long sleeve, wrap midi dress.
If you're searching for the perfect winter midi look, take a look at some of our favourite dresses for the season from across the high street below:
Thought florals were just for spring and summer? Think again. This elegant design from Marks & Spencer shows how to channel the trend over the autumn/winter season.
A must-have maxi dress, this boho style is inspired by the Chloé AW24 runway. Wear with layered bangles and chains and embody your inner Stevie Nicks.
A knitted dress will never go out of style. This maxi is great for the upcoming season – providing a stylish pick for both the office and more laid-back occasions.
Another gorgeous floral design, this flattering pick is perfect this season for layering with jumpers and woolly coats – and will instantly add a pop of autumnal colour to your winter wardrobe.
Looking for a low-key party look? Zara’s gorgeous printed cream maxi dress, with subtle twist-waist detail, makes for a flattering silhouette that can be dressed up or down. For any after- work events, just switch your black boots for sparkling heels and earrings.
Leopard is everywhere at the moment – and the trend shows no sign of slowing down. Channel the beloved print in this striking printed maxi dress from Next.
We can always count on Boden to deliver a beautiful maxi dress. The rich autumnal colour palette and floral design of this pick means it can be dressed up or down, making it a versatile staple that you can wear for seasons to come.
A bold dress doesn’t have always have to mean a bold print. This all-black A-line dress, with its boatneck collar, is the epitome of elegance. Style with simple gold hoops and slip on flats.
Khaki is a Good Housekeeping colour staple for this and every season. This dress from Massimo Dutti is sure to be a sellout and can be pulled out for autumn evenings and spring days ahead.
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