Princess Catherine Steps Out in Tonal Browns for Northern England Visit

On Tuesday, the Princess of Wales travelled to the North of England to highlight the restorative power of creativity, community and nature for individuals living with the lasting effects of trauma, isolation and mental ill health.

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​She began the day with a visit to Family Action’s Children’s Trauma Therapy Service in Bradford. 

Delighted to welcome HRH Princess of Wales to Bradford on her visit to Family Action pic.twitter.com/3ebXPJI1OX

— Prof Adeeba Malik CBE, Lord Lieutenant W.Yorkshire (@LordLtWY) January 27, 2026

The Princess, who has been Family Action’s royal patron since 2019, supports the organisation’s work helping children aged four to eighteen, and their families, to understand and recover from the effects of complex trauma. The service works closely with families who have experienced adversity, abuse and traumatic bereavement.

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​The Princess’s next engagement took place at Wakefield Trinity Rugby League Club, where she learned how the club’s outreach programmes bring generations together and support individuals experiencing isolation within the community. 

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As the league’s royal patron, the Princess was introduced to the In Touch programme, which provides a welcoming community space for older people to combat social isolation through activities such as quizzes, games and guided stadium tours.

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At the conclusion of the visit, Kate changed outfits in preparation for her next outdoor engagement, joining a Mind Over Mountains wellbeing walk.

Picture by Dominic Lipinski / Kensington Palace

Mind Over Mountains supports individuals, workplace teams, social prescribers and emergency responders through guided walks and retreats designed to promote mental wellbeing. Based in the Peak District, the organisation uses therapeutic outdoor experiences as a core part of its approach.

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Kate’s first look embraced tailored tonal browns, combining her Holland Cooper double-breasted blazer with a chocolate knit turtleneck (previously worn in February 2025) and new pair of Edeline Lee 'Averill' Trousers.

Middleton Maven points out that her new pumps are the Emmy London 'Josie' Mid Block Heel in Chocolate Suede.

Throughout the day, Kate wore her ​Cartier Trinity Classic Model Earrings.

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For the mountain walk, the Princess rugged up, layering her Dubarry ‘Friel’ olive utility jacket over the Seeland ‘Hawker’ pine green quilted jacket.​

Picture by Andrew Parsons / Kensington Palace

It's been suggested the teal-toned turtleneck may be the House of Bruar ​Ladies Merino Roll Neck in Racing Green (£59.95).

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For extra warmth, Kate added a Brora cashmere fine-cable snood in Mushroom — a familiar style previously seen in her wardrobe in Bordeaux.

Her pants are the ​Holland Cooper Jodhpur Jean in Chocolate (£99).

Kate wore her House of Bruar ​Ladies Tweed 8 Piece Hat in Green Herringbone.

Picture by Andrew Parsons / Kensington Palace

On her feet were the Berghaus Supalite II Goretex Tech Boots.

Picture by Andrew Parsons / Kensington Palace