The Duchess of Cambridge has been named as the new patron of the Royal Photographic Society, and she meets schoolchildren for a photography workshop this afternoon.
Kate, 37, is a skilled amateur photographer, the new role of Duchess of Cambridge was previously held by the queen for over 60 years, the announcement was made by Kensington Palace.
The Duchess wore a flowery dress that looked perfect for summer, a paisley print dress in shades of green and brown with floaty sleeves and a tiered hem.point 386 |
Kate’s breezy frock is designed by Ridley London, the brand confirmed to royal reporter Danielle Stacey of Yahoo News U.point 107 | K.point 109 | The dress appears to be the retailer’s Virginia style, but in a different print.point 182 | point 184 | 1
She wore Castaner ‘Carina’ tan wedge espadrilles, while she kept her bouncy hair in its signature curls.
Kate kept her make-up and jewelry to a minimum, she just donned her engagement and wedding rings and a pair of dangly earrings by Catherine Zoraida.
The workshop was run by the Royal Photographic Society and Action for Children – another of Kate’s patronages – at Warren Park Children’s Center in Kingston upon the Thames, south-west London.point 420 |
According to a release from the palace, the charity supports disadvantaged young people through fostering and adoption.point 103 | The event highlighted how photography provides a universal language for young people to express themselves and release their thoughts and feelings.point 230 |
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Kate has been praised for her photographic portraits of her children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.
London-based award-winning photographer Bronwen Sharpe praised Kate’s ability to capture ‘authentic unstaged moments.’
She previously told FEMAIL: ‘No other photographer would be able to capture the same connection she has with her children. There are real warmth and love that is present in her work.
‘She has a natural ability to capture humanity with a great eye for composition and color.’
“It is a huge honor to have The Duchess as our Patron, especially given her personal interest in photography,” the Royal Photographic Society’s COO, Mike Taylor, said in a statement.point 368 |
“We know that photography and creative pursuits have such a positive impact for people of all ages, and we are excited to be working with one of the duchess’s charities in support of their work.point 168 | ”point 175 | 1