The Duchess of Cambridge is an advocate for mental health, previously speaking out about how children need to feel comfortable in their own skin
KATE Middleton arrived beaming at a mental health charity gala last night in a pink Gucci gown.
The Duchess of Cambridge was a guest at the 100 Women in Finance Gala Dinner, in aid of Mentally Healthy Schools, at the V&A Museum, London.
Upon her arrival, Kate was greeted by Tristram Hunt, director of the V&A Museum and Colonel Jane Davis, Her Majesty's Vice Lord Lieutenant of Greater London.
The 37-year-old was immediately photographed with Lauren Malafronte, Elected Chair Of The Global Association Board, and Amanda Pullinger, CEO of Women in Finance.
Kate has been appointed the patron of 100 Women in Finance's Philanthropic Initiatives.
The royal is wearing a delicate pink gown from designer label Gucci and a velvet clutch bag from Prada, which matches the velvet waistband of her dress.
Her sparkling silver Oscar de la Renta court shoes cost £568.26 and have been seen on the Duchess before.
Kate also dons the same earrings by Kiki McDonough she wore to her sisters wedding.
She is following in her sister-in-law's footsteps as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex attended a museum gala last night.
The Duchess has been in full support of mental health charities today, as she was seem earlier at a conference to discuss what more can be done to tackle mental health issues in schools.
The mum-of-three seemed in good spirits earlier as she headed inside the conference, wearing a dark plaid blazer with matching skirt.
She also showed off some black suede heels from Tods, holding a Mulberry clutch.
Today's conference, hosted by Kate Silverton, brought together delegates from across the mental health and education sectors to discuss what more can be done to tackle mental health issues in schools.
School leaders also discussed how to create a culture of wellbeing among youngsters.
Speaking this afternoon, BBC newsreader Ms Silverton told the gathering: "As you will know [Kate] has been a great driving force behind the Royal Foundation’s work supporting children in their earliest years.
"And, Your Royal Highness, it's an honour to have you here with us today."
As part of Kate's visit, met with teachers from schools where the Mentally Healthy Schools, launched by the duchess, is being piloted.
The 37-year-old has previously spoken out about the importance of supporting kids' mental health, encouraging them to be comfortable in their own skin.
She even penned a personal essay about mental health issues with Huffington Post UK, writing: "The mental health of our children must be seen as every bit as important as their physical health.
"For too long we have been embarrassed to admit when our children need emotional or psychiatric help, worried that the stigma associated with these problems would be detrimental to their futures."
[Kate] has been a great driving force behind the Royal Foundation’s work supporting children in their earliest years
Kate Silverton
She also visited two schools in London earlier this month as part of a string of visits to mark Children's Mental Health week.
The duchess opened up as she chatted with students about what made them "happy" - showing off a sweet photo of herself with husband Prince William and kids George, five, Charlotte, three, and Louis, who is turning one in April.
It comes as husband Prince William was named as the royal patron of a homelessness charity he first visited as a boy with mum Diana.
The Duke of Cambridge was today announced as the figurehead of The Passage, an organisation which has helped more than 130,000 people in crisis over almost 40 years through its resource centre, homelessness prevention projects and innovative accommodation services.
Diana took William and younger brother Harry to the charity in December 1993, and as a young man William has made numerous public and private trips to the organisation.
Kensington Palace has this week had a chaotic week after Meghan Markle's family drama spilled into headlines.
It was revealed the pregnant Duchess of Sussex had written a letter to her father Thomas, 74, to beg him to stop "victimising" her after she married Prince Harry.
But Thomas Markle hit back, saying he had been trying to contacted her.
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