Princess Kate stepped out looking spectacular on Friday when she headed to Sebby’s Corner, a baby bank in Barnet, to kickstart an initiative from The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood.
Sebby’s Corner provides items to families in need across Barnet, Hertfordshire, and London and is designed to support families with young children in the run-up to Christmas. Baby banks provide a vital lifeline for families in all sorts of challenging circumstances.
Decorating the Christmas Grotto
© GettyKate was keen to get stuck in and was captured helping the team decorate their special Christmas space for families.
She was joined by Shaping Us champion, Giovanna Fletcher, and together they put on the final touches of Sebby’s Christmas Grotto. It is an incredibly important place where parents who are struggling at this time of year.
With the country in the midst of a cost-of-living crisis, the baby bank has seen a year-on-year increase in referrals with midwives, health visitors, and teachers nominating families.
Kate’s winter ensemble
© GettyThe Princess looked ultra-chic donning a dark brown roll-neck jumping and matching corduroy skirt. As for hair, she wore her chestnut tresses in her classic bouncy blow-dry inspired curls. She also slipped into a pair of elegant black suede boots. To accessorise, the Princess added a waist-cinching brown belt.
Talks with the organisers
© WPA PoolKate heard about the crucial work baby banks do across the UK from Bianca Sakol, Founder of Sebby’s Corner, and Emma Park, Operations Manager, and how they get essential items to families, including clothing, nappies, toiletries, and baby equipment.
Princess Kate arrives with a smile
© GettyKate donned a warm chestnut-hued coat as she arrived at Sebby’s Corner. There are more than 200 baby banks around the country, all of which are currently seeing rising demand for their services.
