Back to nature! Casual Kate Middleton dons a £1,795 Chloe blazer and £90 Veja trainers as she joins schoolchildren to make crafts and sample honey at the Natural History Museum's wildlife garden

  • Kate Middleton, 39, cut a relaxed figure as she arrived at the Natural History Museum in London today
  • Dressed down in blue cropped jeans, white vest top, £1,795 salmon blazer by CHLOÉ and pair of Veja trainers
  • Duchess, who wore brunette locks in a bouncy blow dry, accessorised with gold necklace by Daniella Draper

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The Duchess of Cambridge cut a relaxed figure as she arrived for a visit to the Natural History Museum in London today. 

Casual Kate, 39, who studied art history at university and has been patron of the attraction since 2013, dressed down in pair of blue cropped jeans, a Ralph Lauren white vest top and £1,795 salmon-coloured blazer by CHLOÉ, which features gathered waist, notched lapels and oversized cargo pockets.

Typically stylish, the mother-of-three completed her paired-back look with her favourite £90 Veja trainers and accessorised with a gold necklace by Daniella Draper and dainty gold hoop earrings. 

The natural beauty, who wore her soft brunette locks in a bouncy blow dry, opted for just a light dusting of pink blusher and pink lip tint, while Princess Diana's famous sapphire and diamond engagement ring gleamed on Kate's finger. 

The Duchess of Cambridge, 39, joined schoolchildren during her visit to the Natural History Museum to learn about its Urban Nature Project (pictured)

The Duchess of Cambridge, 39, joined schoolchildren during her visit to the Natural History Museum to learn about its Urban Nature Project (pictured)

During her visit, a smiling Kate learnt more about how communities across the UK will benefit from the Urban Nature Project (UNP), which the Museum is launching later this year

During her visit, a smiling Kate learnt more about how communities across the UK will benefit from the Urban Nature Project (UNP), which the Museum is launching later this year

The Duchess of Cambridge (pictured), 39, cut a relaxed figure as she arrived for a visit to the Natural History Museum in London today

The Duchess of Cambridge (pictured), 39, cut a relaxed figure as she arrived for a visit to the Natural History Museum in London today

The Duchess of Cambridge took a tour of the Natural History Museum's wildlife gardens, where she met local school children and learnt more about how communities across the UK will benefit from the Urban Nature Project (UNP), which the Museum is launching later this year. 

Kate was met by Museum Director, Dr Doug Gurr, who explained how the project is helping people to reconnect with the natural world and find the solutions urgently needed to protect the planet's future. 

Working with partner museums and wildlife organisations across the UK, the project will engage the nation with the importance of nature in towns and cities, and produce practical tools for supporting the wildlife that lives around us.

The Duchess heard more about the plans for the project and the work that is being carried out to transform the Natural History Museum gardens into a cutting-edge research centre, which will include outdoor classrooms and a living lab, to deliver science and learning programmes for young people, schools and families across the country.  

Kate visited the Museum’s Wildlife Garden and joined local schoolchildren taking part in nature activities, including spider-making and an interactive story-telling exercise (pictured)

Kate visited the Museum’s Wildlife Garden and joined local schoolchildren taking part in nature activities, including spider-making and an interactive story-telling exercise (pictured)

The Duchess of Cambridge looked in high spirits as she enjoyed woodland crafts with local schoolchildren as she took a tour of the Natural History Museum's wildlife gardens

The Duchess of Cambridge looked in high spirits as she enjoyed woodland crafts with local schoolchildren as she took a tour of the Natural History Museum's wildlife gardens

The Duchess of Cambridge appeared to be thoroughly enjoying herself as she joined local schoolchildren in taking part in nature activities, including spider-making (pictured)

The Duchess of Cambridge appeared to be thoroughly enjoying herself as she joined local schoolchildren in taking part in nature activities, including spider-making (pictured)

Typically stylish, the mother-of-three completed her paired-back look with her favourite £90 Veja trainers and accessorised with a gold necklace by Daniella Draper and dainty gold hoop earrings. Pictured, joining in crafts with local schoolchildren

Typically stylish, the mother-of-three completed her paired-back look with her favourite £90 Veja trainers and accessorised with a gold necklace by Daniella Draper and dainty gold hoop earrings. Pictured, joining in crafts with local schoolchildren

Kate, who has been patron of the Museum since 2013, joined in helping children from the nearby St. Mary of the Angels Primary School with some nature focused craft activities

Kate, who has been patron of the Museum since 2013, joined in helping children from the nearby St. Mary of the Angels Primary School with some nature focused craft activities

The Duchess of Cambridge believes that spending time outdoors plays a pivotal role in children’s future health and happiness, building foundations that last through childhood and over a lifetime

The Duchess of Cambridge believes that spending time outdoors plays a pivotal role in children’s future health and happiness, building foundations that last through childhood and over a lifetime

The royal sat on the floor cross-legged as the local schoolchildren sat around her and followed her craft-making skills

The royal sat on the floor cross-legged as the local schoolchildren sat around her and followed her craft-making skills

The Duchess of Cambridge visited the Urban Nature Project today
Kate (pictured) has been patron of the attraction since 2013

The Duchess of Cambridge visited the Urban Nature Project at the Natural History Museum in central London today

A smiling Duchess seemed to be having a fun-filled afternoon as she took a tour of the Natural History Museum's wildlife gardens

A smiling Duchess seemed to be having a fun-filled afternoon as she took a tour of the Natural History Museum's wildlife gardens

The mother-of-three could be seen holding a pot of honey as local schoolchildren gathered around and tasted the natural produce

The mother-of-three could be seen holding a pot of honey as local schoolchildren gathered around and tasted the natural produce

The royal crouched down so that the schoolchildren could reach the pot of honey she was clutched as she visited the museums wildlife garden

The royal crouched down so that the schoolchildren could reach the pot of honey she was clutched as she visited the museums wildlife garden

Kate, who had a pine cone attached to her jeans after an afternoon of crafts with local schoolchildren, could be seen peering up to the top of the trees

Kate, who had a pine cone attached to her jeans after an afternoon of crafts with local schoolchildren, could be seen peering up to the top of the trees

The Duchess of Cambridge and the local schoolchildren could be seen clutching their handiwork after an afternoon of crafts at the Natural History Museum

The Duchess of Cambridge and the local schoolchildren could be seen clutching their handiwork after an afternoon of crafts at the Natural History Museum

Throughout the afternoon The Duchess got stuck into helping children from the nearby St. Mary of the Angels Primary School with some nature focused craft activities

Throughout the afternoon The Duchess got stuck into helping children from the nearby St. Mary of the Angels Primary School with some nature focused craft activities

The royal helped staff fix an acoustic monitoring device to a cherry tree in the Wildlife Garden (pictured), which will record ambient sound to help Museum scientists to investigate patterns of bird, mammal and insect activity within the garden

The royal helped staff fix an acoustic monitoring device to a cherry tree in the Wildlife Garden (pictured), which will record ambient sound to help Museum scientists to investigate patterns of bird, mammal and insect activity within the garden

Kate (pictured) heard more about the plans for the project and the work that is being carried out to transform the Natural History Museum gardens into a cutting-edge research centre, which will include outdoor classrooms and a living lab, to deliver science and learning programmes for young people, schools and families across the country

Kate (pictured) heard more about the plans for the project and the work that is being carried out to transform the Natural History Museum gardens into a cutting-edge research centre, which will include outdoor classrooms and a living lab, to deliver science and learning programmes for young people, schools and families across the country

Casual Kate, who studied art history at university, dressed down in pair of blue skinny jeans, a Ralph Lauren white vest top and £1,795 salmon blazer by CHLOÉ (pictured)

Casual Kate, who studied art history at university, dressed down in pair of blue skinny jeans, a Ralph Lauren white vest top and £1,795 salmon blazer by CHLOÉ (pictured)

Kate's salmon-coloured blazer by CHLOÉ featyres utilitarian details: from the shoulder epaulettes to the notched lapels, gathered waist and oversized cargo pockets. Pictured, speaking with museum director Dr Doug Gurr

Kate's salmon-coloured blazer by CHLOÉ featyres utilitarian details: from the shoulder epaulettes to the notched lapels, gathered waist and oversized cargo pockets. Pictured, speaking with museum director Dr Doug Gurr

Kate was met by museum director Dr Doug Gurr
Dr Doug Gurr gave the royal a tour of the museum gardens

The Duchess of Cambridge visited the Natural History Museum this afternoon to hear more about how communities across the UK will benefit from the Museum’s Urban Nature Project which is being launched later this year

The Duchess of Cambridge rolled up her sleeves as she was welcomed by museum director Dr Doug Gurr on her arrival at the central London museum

The Duchess of Cambridge rolled up her sleeves as she was welcomed by museum director Dr Doug Gurr on her arrival at the central London museum

Kate joined local schoolchildren on an immersive storytelling activity before touring the Wildlife Garden with Dr Gurr (pictured)

Kate joined local schoolchildren on an immersive storytelling activity before touring the Wildlife Garden with Dr Gurr (pictured)

The mother-of-three completed her paired-back look with her favourite £90 Veja trainers and accessorised with a gold necklace by Daniella Draper and dainty gold hoop earrings (pictured)

The mother-of-three completed her paired-back look with her favourite £90 Veja trainers and accessorised with a gold necklace by Daniella Draper and dainty gold hoop earrings (pictured)

Kate wore her soft brunette locks in a bouncy blow dry
Kate could be seen sweeping her soft brunette locks out of her face (pictured)

Kate could be seen sweeping her soft brunette locks out of her face as the wind picked up earlier this afternoon (pictured, left and right)

Kate also visited the Museum’s Wildlife Garden and joined local schoolchildren taking part in nature activities, including spider-making and an interactive story-telling exercise.

The Natural History Museum is both a world-leading science research centre and the most visited natural history museum in Europe. The Museum works to use its global reach and influence to meet its mission to create advocates for the planet - to inform, inspire and empower everyone to make a difference for nature.  

At the end of her visit, the royal also helped staff fix an acoustic monitoring device to a cherry tree in the Wildlife Garden, which will record ambient sound to help Museum scientists to investigate patterns of bird, mammal and insect activity within the garden. 

Data collected by the device, which will stay onsite throughout the summer, will be analysed used as part of the UNP National Schools Programme which launches in September.

The Urban Nature Project (UNP), which the Museum is launching later this year, will see the Museum’s five-acre grounds transformed into a globally relevant urban nature epicentre complete with outdoor classrooms, a ‘living lab’ and a weatherproof cast of the Museum’s famous diplodocus, Dippy. Pictured, Kate today

The Urban Nature Project (UNP), which the Museum is launching later this year, will see the Museum’s five-acre grounds transformed into a globally relevant urban nature epicentre complete with outdoor classrooms, a ‘living lab’ and a weatherproof cast of the Museum’s famous diplodocus, Dippy. Pictured, Kate today

Crucially, the project will trigger a nationwide biodiversity movement. Led by the Museum, this will see a coalition of partners deliver science and learning programmes for young people, schools and families across the country. Pictured, the Duchess of Cambridge

Crucially, the project will trigger a nationwide biodiversity movement. Led by the Museum, this will see a coalition of partners deliver science and learning programmes for young people, schools and families across the country. Pictured, the Duchess of Cambridge

A smiling Kate accessorised with a gold necklace by Daniella Draper and a pair of simple dainty gold hoop earrings (pictured)

A smiling Kate accessorised with a gold necklace by Daniella Draper and a pair of simple dainty gold hoop earrings (pictured)

Kate's visit coincides with the launch today of the Museum's Annual Review, Solutions for Nature and from Nature which celebrates some of the key Museum partnerships, research and discoveries over the last year. Pictured, today

Kate's visit coincides with the launch today of the Museum's Annual Review, Solutions for Nature and from Nature which celebrates some of the key Museum partnerships, research and discoveries over the last year. Pictured, today

Kate was met by Museum Director, Dr Doug Gurr, who explained how the project is helping people to reconnect with the natural world and find the solutions urgently needed to protect the planet's future (pictured, together)

Kate was met by Museum Director, Dr Doug Gurr, who explained how the project is helping people to reconnect with the natural world and find the solutions urgently needed to protect the planet's future (pictured, together)

The Duchess of Cambridge put on a very animated display
Kate could be seen beaming as she arrived at the museum this afternoon

The Duchess of Cambridge put on an animated display as she spoke with spoke with museum director Dr Doug Gurr, who welcomed the royal on her arrival

The Duchess of Cambridge heard more about how communities across the UK will benefit from the Museum’s Urban Nature Project which is being launched later this year. Pictured, with museum director Dr Doug Gurr

The Duchess of Cambridge heard more about how communities across the UK will benefit from the Museum’s Urban Nature Project which is being launched later this year. Pictured, with museum director Dr Doug Gurr

The Urban Nature Project aims to help people to reconnect with the natural world and to find practical solutions to protect our planet’s future. Pictured, with museum director Dr Doug Gurr

The Urban Nature Project aims to help people to reconnect with the natural world and to find practical solutions to protect our planet’s future. Pictured, with museum director Dr Doug Gurr

The mother-of-three appeared to be in high spirits as she was given a tour of the grounds by museum director Dr Doug Gurr (pictured, together)

The mother-of-three appeared to be in high spirits as she was given a tour of the grounds by museum director Dr Doug Gurr (pictured, together)

The Duchess of Cambridge could be seen putting safety first as she adhered to government safety guidelines and donned a protective face mask. Pictured, with Dr Doug Gurr

The Duchess of Cambridge could be seen putting safety first as she adhered to government safety guidelines and donned a protective face mask. Pictured, with Dr Doug Gurr

The royal matched her floral-printed protective face mask with her salmon-coloured blazer as she was given a tour of the Natural History Museum

The royal matched her floral-printed protective face mask with her salmon-coloured blazer as she was given a tour of the Natural History Museum

The Duchess heard more about the plans for the project and the work that is being carried out to transform the Natural History Museum gardens into a cutting-edge research centre
The Duchess of Cambridge believes that spending time outdoors plays a pivotal role in children’s future health and happiness,

The Duchess (pictured, left and right) heard more about the plans for the project and the work that is being carried out to transform the Natural History Museum gardens into a cutting-edge research centre

The Duchess (pictured) heard more about the work that is being carried out to transform the Natural History Museum gardens into a cutting-edge research centre

The Duchess (pictured) heard more about the work that is being carried out to transform the Natural History Museum gardens into a cutting-edge research centre

The royal could be seen putting safety first as she clutched a protective face mask
Kate cut a casual figure as she took a tour of the gardens

Kate (pictured, left and right) is a patron of The Natural History Museum, which is both a world-leading science research centre and the most visited natural history museum in Europe

Kate's visit coincided with the publication of the Museum’s Annual Review which shows how it is addressing the planetary emergency

Kate's visit coincided with the publication of the Museum’s Annual Review which shows how it is addressing the planetary emergency

The Duchess of Cambridge (pictured), who studied art history at university, has been patron of London's Natural History Museum since 2013

The Duchess of Cambridge (pictured), who studied art history at university, has been patron of London's Natural History Museum since 2013 

Speaking about the visit, Dr Doug Gurr said: 'I'm delighted to welcome Her Royal Highness here today as we share some of the work the Urban Nature Project is doing to engage young people with the nature on their doorsteps.

'Biodiversity, especially in urban settings, is under threat like never before. To survive, it needs young people to grow up with a desire to protect it. But without feeling excited by and engaged with the green spaces around them, this is in jeopardy. That is why this project is crucial for our urban green spaces and all the species who call it home.'

The visit coincides with the launch today of the Museum's Annual Review, Solutions for Nature and from Nature which celebrates some of the key Museum partnerships, research and discoveries over the last year.  

From influential biodiversity research shared with the government, the 503 new species Museum scientists described in 2020 or the illustrious Wildlife Photographer of the Year Awards for which Her Royal Highness announced the winner - the annual review highlights how the Museum is making a lasting and positive difference to our global future. 

As part of her longstanding work on early childhood, The Duchess of Cambridge (pictured) believes that spending time outdoors plays a pivotal role in children’s future health and happiness, building foundations that last through childhood and over a lifetime

As part of her longstanding work on early childhood, The Duchess of Cambridge (pictured) believes that spending time outdoors plays a pivotal role in children’s future health and happiness, building foundations that last through childhood and over a lifetime

The royal appeared to be handed a tote bag after her visit today
Kate appeared to be all smiles as she accepted the generous gift

The Duchess of Cambridge (left and right) received a gift as she leaves after a visit to the National History Museum this afternoon

A delighted-looking royal, who opted for a dressed-down outfit for the day, was handed a gift on her departure (pictured)

A delighted-looking royal, who opted for a dressed-down outfit for the day, was handed a gift on her departure (pictured)

The Duchess of Cambridge could be seen departing a fun-filled day at the Natural History Museum carrying the black tote bag she was gifted

The Duchess of Cambridge could be seen departing a fun-filled day at the Natural History Museum carrying the black tote bag she was gifted 

A dressed down Kate looked typically stylish in a pair of blue cropped jeans, a Ralph Lauren white vest top and fashionable blazer

A dressed down Kate looked typically stylish in a pair of blue cropped jeans, a Ralph Lauren white vest top and fashionable blazer

Kate was all smiles as she spoke with museum director Dr Doug Gurr as she arrived at the National History Museum, central London this afternoon

Kate was all smiles as she spoke with museum director Dr Doug Gurr as she arrived at the National History Museum, central London this afternoon

Princess Diana’s famous sapphire and diamond engagement ring gleamed on Kate’s finger as she spoke with museum director Dr Doug Gurr (pictured)

Princess Diana's famous sapphire and diamond engagement ring gleamed on Kate's finger as she spoke with museum director Dr Doug Gurr (pictured)

At the end of her visit, Kate (pictured) fixed an acoustic monitoring device to a cherry tree in the Wildlife Garden
The royal had a fun-filled day as she joined local school children in an afternoon of crafts

At the end of her visit, Kate (pictured, left and right) fixed an acoustic monitoring device to a cherry tree in the Wildlife Garden, which will record ambient sound to help Museum scientists to investigate patterns of bird, mammal and insect activity within the garden 

The Duchess of Cambridge, who opted for a pair of cropped denim jeans for the visit, engaged in conversation with museum director Dr Doug Gurr on her arrival

The Duchess of Cambridge, who opted for a pair of cropped denim jeans for the visit, engaged in conversation with museum director Dr Doug Gurr on her arrival

 

Speaking of the visit, Dr Doug Gurr (pictured, with Kate) said: 'I'm delighted to welcome Her Royal Highness here today as we share some of the work the Urban Nature Project is doing to engage young people with the nature on their doorsteps'

Speaking of the visit, Dr Doug Gurr (pictured, with Kate) said: 'I'm delighted to welcome Her Royal Highness here today as we share some of the work the Urban Nature Project is doing to engage young people with the nature on their doorsteps'

As part of her longstanding work on early childhood, The Duchess of Cambridge believes that spending time outdoors plays a pivotal role in children’s future health and happiness, building foundations that last through childhood and over a lifetime.

Through her Back to Nature gardens, which were displayed in 2019 at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show and the Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival, and the subsequent installation of the Back to Nature play garden at RHS Wisley, Kate aimed to highlight how spending time outdoors can enrich a child’s early development by providing an environment that encourages active exploration and the opportunity to form and strengthen positive relationships.

Last week, The Duchess launched The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood which also published its inaugural report, Big Change Starts Small. 

It brings together leading sector research in one place and underlines the critical lifelong impact of the early years on individuals, our economy and society at large. 

The report also set forth a number of recommendations, including the need for society as a whole to come together to create safe, healthy and nurturing environments and experiences for children, including the provision of easy access to nature and outdoor space. 

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