Princess Kate Shows She's One of the Girls as She Shares Chips and Chats With Senior Citizens
The Princess of Wales highlighted the importance of community connection (and snacks).
Princess Kate was out and about for the second day in a row on Wednesday, September 30, and she surprised seniors in Pulborough, England who are taking part in activities to combat loneliness. Wearing her hair in a bouncy ponytail, the Princess of Wales joined in some lively conversations during a lunch club at the local village hall, and she even snagged a potato chip from them.
In a video shared by the Daily Mail’s Rebecca English on Instagram, Kate shares some laughs with a group of women at the lunch club, with one participant pointing out “it makes a lot of difference” to get out and see people. “You must all love coming together,” the princess said.
After laughing about having a few “crisps” or potato chips, the princess is seen popping one in her mouth later in the Reel.
Princess Kate assists a woman from her home to the West Sussex Minibus service on September 30.
The princess takes a ride on the village minibus.
For the outing, the Princess of Wales went for a monochrome look, wearing a new gray pussybow blouse by Reiss with matching gray trousers and a repeat Jigsaw coat. She accessorized with burgundy Gianvitto Rossi pumps, a matching Victoria Beckham belt and a new (but past-season) maroon Smythson bag, adding her Kiki McDonough hoops with dangling pearl charms by Annoushka.
During her day in Pulborough, Kate climbed aboard the West Sussex Minibus, a community-run transportation option for citizens who can’t otherwise get around. The service is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, and along with taking a ride, the princess helped people from their homes onto the bus and met with volunteers who make sure that local residents can continue to participate in community life.
Per Kensington Palace, the Princess of Wales hopes to “underscore how a culture of care can be created anywhere, with small, everyday gestures helping to build stronger, more connected communities.”
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