The Princess of Wales made a radiant appearance in a yellow Karen Millen dress during her visit to an award-winning maternity unit at a hospital in Surrey.
This marked her first solo royal engagement since assuming her new title.
Catherine, a mother of three, looked stunning in the mustard-colored £220 dress as she cradled a newborn baby at the Royal Surrey County Hospital in Guildford.
During her visit, she learned more about the support provided to pregnant women and new mothers.
Displaying her maternal instincts, the Princess sat holding a newborn baby girl named Bianca, ensuring to support the infant’s head while wearing a face mask to prevent any risk of spreading Covid.
She also took the opportunity to speak with Bianca’s mother, Sylvia Novak, discussing the care she had received from the dedicated staff at the maternity unit.
In addition to her vibrant yellow dress, the Princess accessorized with navy suede court stilettos and a matching clutch bag, adding a touch of contrast.
Her brunette locks, styled in curls and tucked behind one ear, danced in the breeze as she gracefully approached the hospital entrance.
Inside the corridors, she adhered to Covid regulations by keeping her face mask on.
Keeping her overall look simple and understated, the Princess wore silver hoops with a teardrop design and opted for minimal makeup, featuring a neutral lip shade and subtle eye shadow.
Her visit to the maternity unit was particularly significant as it recently received the UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative Gold Award for its exceptional work in supporting infant feeding and parent-infant relationships.
The unit’s philosophy aligns with the Princess’ dedication to improving long-term health through high-quality maternity and early years care, a cause she champions in her work with the Centre for Early Childhood.
While the Princess embarked on this solo trip, her husband Prince William carried out his own duties, meeting young footballers at a training session in St George’s Park.
Catherine and Prince William were bestowed the titles of Prince and Princess of Wales by King Charles III on September 9, a designation reserved for the heir apparent of the monarch.
During her visit to the maternity unit, the Princess also met with the Jasmine team, which provides support to women affected by mental illness during the pre- and postnatal periods.
It is estimated that one in five women in the UK experience such challenges.
As the newly appointed patron of the Maternal Mental Health Alliance, the Princess is deeply passionate about the mental well-being of mothers.