Princess Anne and the Duchess of Cambridge are set to embark on a rare joint engagement next Wednesday.

Their Royal Highnesses will visit the headquarters of the Royal College of Midwives and the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in London, where they will learn about the collaborative efforts to improve maternal healthcare.

At 40 years old, Kate serves as the Patron of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG), while Anne, at 71, is the Patron of the Royal College of Midwives (RCM).

It is worth noting that both positions were previously held by the Queen Mother.

During their visit, the Princess and the Duchess will be informed about the ways in which the two organizations have worked together to enhance maternal health care and ensure the safety and well-being of pregnant individuals.

They will have the opportunity to meet with representatives from Tommy’s National Centre for Maternity Improvement, who will provide insights into the development of digital tools aimed at identifying and supporting those with higher-risk pregnancies.

Furthermore, Anne and Kate will engage in discussions with key partners from the Avoiding Brain Injury in Childbirth (ABC) collaboration.

The focus will be on the development of a national approach to monitoring and ensuring the safety of fetal well-being during labor.

This approach takes into account the valuable input of clinical staff and the experiences of mothers.

In addition to these activities, the royal duo will participate in a round-table discussion centered around addressing inequalities in maternity care.

This will serve as an opportunity to discuss the measures being taken to tackle these disparities head-on.

The Princess and the Duchess will also have the chance to meet individuals who have been recognized for their outstanding achievements and commitment in the field of midwifery, through an RCM award.

This will undoubtedly be a moment of celebration and acknowledgment.

Lastly, the itinerary includes a plaque unveiling ceremony to officially mark the opening of the building.

This symbolic act will solidify the importance of the engagement and its impact on maternal health care.

It is worth noting that both Princess Anne and Kate have been staunch supporters of nurses and midwives for years.

In fact, they both lent their support to the Hush Nursing Now campaign.