Kate Middleton releases new statement after Kensington Palace shares major clarification

Royal Family
Joe Anderson
February 12, 2025
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The Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, has shared insights into her latest royal engagement, just as Kensington Palace addressed reports concerning her fashion choices. Kate visited HMP Styal’s Mother and Baby Unit, emphasizing the importance of strong relationships in a child’s early development.

Through a series of photos posted on the official Instagram account of the Prince and Princess of Wales, the royal was seen engaging warmly with babies and their mothers. “A visit to HMP Styal’s Mother and Baby Unit learning about the vital role of strong, loving, and consistent relationships in a child’s early development,” read the post’s caption.

The statement continued, “Run by @actionforchildrenuk, the unit provides crucial support for new and expectant mothers in prison, helping to strengthen bonds and break cycles of reoffending.” This engagement comes amid reports that the Princess of Wales is making a deliberate shift to draw attention away from her wardrobe and toward her philanthropic work.

According to an article published by The Sunday Times UK, a palace insider claimed that Kate aims to keep the focus on significant causes rather than her fashion choices. “There is an absolute feeling that it [the public work] is not about what the princess is wearing,” a source revealed to the outlet. “She wants the focus to be on the really important issues, the people, and the causes she is spotlighting.”

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However, following widespread discussion, Kensington Palace quickly clarified that the remarks were not directly from Kate. A palace spokesperson spoke to People Magazine, explaining that the quotes were personal statements and not official words from the princess. “Over the last week, I have received numerous questions about a story regarding The Princess of Wales’s clothing and how Kensington Palace shares information about her outfits,” the spokesperson said.

“To clarify, the comments that appeared in the article were from me, not The Princess of Wales. The comments that were reported should not be directly attributed to The Princess of Wales.” Kate’s visit to the prison’s Mother and Baby Unit underscores her commitment to supporting vulnerable women and children. As the royal continues to champion early childhood development and social causes, her actions signal a focus on substantive work beyond royal fashion.