Kate Middleton joins Ant and Dec at an addiction awareness event
Pleats to see you! Kate Middleton stuns in a red skirt and jumper and totes a trendy £295 micro-bag as she arrives to give keynote speech for Addiction Awareness Week
The Duchess of Cambridge has joined Ant and Dec at an event to launch an addiction awareness campaignKate, 39, looked radiant in a red skirt and matching fitted top, accessorising with a £295 leather micro bagThe royal, patron of the Forward Trust, will meet beneficiaries of the charity and deliver a keynote address Ant, who has received treatment for drug and alcohol addiction, was supported by his wife Anne-Marie
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The Duchess of Cambridge looked radiant in a bold red ensemble as she arrived for an addiction awareness event in London alongside TV presenting duo Ant and Dec.
Kate, 39, donned a pleated scarlet midi skirt and a matching fitted turtleneck for the engagement at the BAFTA headquarters in Piccadilly, accessorising with towering point toe pumps and a £295 micro-handbag from DeMellier.
The event, hosted by drug and alcohol dependence charity the Forward Trust, will be compared by Ant and Dec and will see the Duchess deliver a keynote address launching the ‘Taking Action on Addiction’ campaign.
Ant, who has received treatment for drink and drug addiction, arrived alongside his wife Anne-Marie, while Dec was supported by his wife, Ali Astall.
Lady in red! The Duchess of Cambridge looked radiant in a bold red ensemble as she arrived for an addiction awareness event
Kate Middleton, 39, donned a pleated skirt and matching fitted top for the event by drug and alcohol dependence charity The Forward Trust, of which she is patron
Celebrity guests: Ant McPartlin (left) will co-host the event and was joined by his wife Anne-Marie Corbett (right)
Ready to host: Dec looked smart in a suit and shirt as he arrived at the BAFTA headquarters (left) with his wife Ali Astall (right)
The Duchess of Cambridge, who became patron of the Forward Trust in June, will spend time hearing about how the charity’s work has helped people battling addiction and their families.
She will deliver a speech launching the new Taking Action on Addiction campaign, which will work to improve awareness and understanding of addiction, its causes and scale in society to enable more people to ask for and receive help.
The launch coincides with Addiction Awareness Week, running from 18 to 24 October, which aims to provide a platform to highlight the challenges of addiction, to engage with people and families affected, and to raise public awareness.
Kate opted for a polished look for the day’s engagement, choosing to dress head-to-toe in the same vibrant shade of red.
Typically elegant, she wore her brunette locks in sleek waves and finished the look with simple hoop earrings and her sapphire engagement ring. The royal accessorised with her trendy new micro bag, which was worn for the first time in June.
Beaming: The Duchess of Cambridge smiled as she strolled through BAFTA on her way to the addiction event today
Polished perfection: The Duchess wore her brunette locks in sleek waves and kept her makeup sleek and professional
Showstopper: The Duchess of Cambridge arriving at the action against addiction event in London on Tuesday morning
Over the last ten years, the Duchess’s experience working with addiction charities has helped lay the groundwork for her understanding of the complexities of mental health and has informed much of her work on the early years.
Experiences in early childhood, before the age of five, are proven to have significant impact on adult lives, including resilience and the ability to cope with adversity.
The Forward Trust has been helping people break the destructive cycle of addiction and build positive and productive futures since 1991.
The Duchess of Cambridge became Patron of the Forward Trust in June 2021 when the charity merged with Action on Addiction, which was one of Her Royal Highness’ first Patronages in 2012.
Elegant: Kate arrived by car for the event in London today, which coincides with the start of Addiction Awareness Week
Sleek and simple: Kate accessorised her bold red look with a trendy tan leather micro bag and towering point toe pumps
Taking the spotlight: The Duchess of Cambridge will deliver the keynote address for a campaign tackling addiction
Support: Ant, who has received treatment for addiction, will compare the event with Dec. Right, Ant’s wife Anne-Marie
