Princess Kate is all smiles as she braves Storm Chandra for northern outing

Описание: The Princess of Wales, 43, stepped out for several engagements in the North of England on Tuesday, including Family Action in Bradford and Wakefield Rugby Club

The Princess of Wales braved rainy weather in the North of England on Tuesday for a series of engagements to highlight the importance of community and nature.

Looking stylish in a tweed jacket and a black rollneck, the royal, 44, first visited Family Action's Children's Trauma Therapy Service in Bradford, West Yorkshire, where she met therapists, families and children, and joined a creative therapy session, for her first solo 'royal away day' of the year.

The princess showed a five-year-old girl how to listen to the sea through a shell and helped her to make a "box of wishes". Later, she is expected at Wakefield Trinity Rugby League Club to learn about their outreach programmes - even taking to the pitch herself for a skills session.

The royal outing on Tuesday comes in the midst of Storm Chandra, which has brought heavy rain and strong winds across the country. Bradford, where the Princess is paying her first visit, is covered by a yellow weather warning and is expected to see heavy rain.
As is typical for the Princess, she appeared in bright spirits as she engaged with families, getting stuck into all the activities as required. Her engagements on Tuesday are intended to shine a light on the healing powers of creativity and nature for individuals who have experienced trauma, isolation and poor mental health.

The outings are close to the Princess's heart, as she's been championing the importance of nature in healing for years - and has done so more than ever since receiving chemotherapy treatment for cancer in 2024, for which she is now in remission.