Kate Middleton.Photo: Alastair Grant-WPA Pool/GettyKate Middletonis out for a surprise visit!The royal stepped out on Tuesday to see how the community in Southwark south London helps parents and their young children at PACT (Parents and Children Together). The group started after parents, community and faith leaders identified mental health issues and isolation as the biggest challenges impacting their ability to parent and give their children the best start in life. The project has since expanded to Leeds and Newcastle.Kate, 40, met with volunteers and attendees during their weekly MumSpace group, which provides support for local parents to discuss any challenges they are currently facing.Kate — who is mom toPrince George, 8,Princess Charlotte, 6, andPrince Louis, 3 — was in her element with the fellow parents as well as their young children. She knelt down to chat with the kids (and made plenty of animated faces!) as they worked on a food project: making fruit kebabs.Kate Middleton.Alastair Grant-WPA Pool/Getty"One of the key takeaways was how local support networks are such a core principle in giving parents the confidence and resilience to support their children," Kate’s office at Kensington Palace said of the visit. “It’s such a great example of best practice in leveraging the power of communities for support of one another.“For the outing, Kate looked sharp in a black top and trousers paired with a grey blazer. She accessorized her look with pearl drop earrings as well as a round pendant necklace.Kate Middleton.Alastair Grant-WPA Pool/GettyKate supports a number of charitable causes, many of which are focused on providing children with the best possible start in life. Last year, she launched theRoyal Foundation Centre for Early Childhoodto “raise awareness of why the first five years of life are just so important for our future life outcomes, and what we can do as a society to embrace this golden opportunity to create a happier, more mentally healthy, more nurturing society.“Can’t get enough ofPEOPLE’s Royals coverage?Sign up for our free Royals newsletterto get the latest updates onKate Middleton, Meghan Markle and more!Kate Middleton.Alastair Grant-WPA Pool/GettyJust last week, Kate revealed that she is taking the campaign abroad for the first time.Kate isheading to Denmarkon February 22 and 23, and her office at Kensington Palace released a social media post showing the Duchess of Cambridge creating a Danish flag from LEGO — a fitting choice, since the popular children’s toy originated in the Scandinavian country. She signed it with a “C” for Catherine and “På snarligt gensyn,” which translates to “see you soon.”

Kate Middleton.Photo: Alastair Grant-WPA Pool/Getty

Kate Middleton PACT

Kate Middletonis out for a surprise visit!The royal stepped out on Tuesday to see how the community in Southwark south London helps parents and their young children at PACT (Parents and Children Together). The group started after parents, community and faith leaders identified mental health issues and isolation as the biggest challenges impacting their ability to parent and give their children the best start in life. The project has since expanded to Leeds and Newcastle.Kate, 40, met with volunteers and attendees during their weekly MumSpace group, which provides support for local parents to discuss any challenges they are currently facing.Kate — who is mom toPrince George, 8,Princess Charlotte, 6, andPrince Louis, 3 — was in her element with the fellow parents as well as their young children. She knelt down to chat with the kids (and made plenty of animated faces!) as they worked on a food project: making fruit kebabs.Kate Middleton.Alastair Grant-WPA Pool/Getty"One of the key takeaways was how local support networks are such a core principle in giving parents the confidence and resilience to support their children,” Kate’s office at Kensington Palace said of the visit. “It’s such a great example of best practice in leveraging the power of communities for support of one another.“For the outing, Kate looked sharp in a black top and trousers paired with a grey blazer. She accessorized her look with pearl drop earrings as well as a round pendant necklace.Kate Middleton.Alastair Grant-WPA Pool/GettyKate supports a number of charitable causes, many of which are focused on providing children with the best possible start in life. Last year, she launched theRoyal Foundation Centre for Early Childhoodto “raise awareness of why the first five years of life are just so important for our future life outcomes, and what we can do as a society to embrace this golden opportunity to create a happier, more mentally healthy, more nurturing society.“Can’t get enough ofPEOPLE’s Royals coverage?Sign up for our free Royals newsletterto get the latest updates onKate Middleton, Meghan Markle and more!Kate Middleton.Alastair Grant-WPA Pool/GettyJust last week, Kate revealed that she is taking the campaign abroad for the first time.Kate isheading to Denmarkon February 22 and 23, and her office at Kensington Palace released a social media post showing the Duchess of Cambridge creating a Danish flag from LEGO — a fitting choice, since the popular children’s toy originated in the Scandinavian country. She signed it with a “C” for Catherine and “På snarligt gensyn,” which translates to “see you soon.”

Kate Middletonis out for a surprise visit!

The royal stepped out on Tuesday to see how the community in Southwark south London helps parents and their young children at PACT (Parents and Children Together). The group started after parents, community and faith leaders identified mental health issues and isolation as the biggest challenges impacting their ability to parent and give their children the best start in life. The project has since expanded to Leeds and Newcastle.

Kate, 40, met with volunteers and attendees during their weekly MumSpace group, which provides support for local parents to discuss any challenges they are currently facing.

Kate — who is mom toPrince George, 8,Princess Charlotte, 6, andPrince Louis, 3 — was in her element with the fellow parents as well as their young children. She knelt down to chat with the kids (and made plenty of animated faces!) as they worked on a food project: making fruit kebabs.

Kate Middleton.Alastair Grant-WPA Pool/Getty

Kate Middleton PACT

“One of the key takeaways was how local support networks are such a core principle in giving parents the confidence and resilience to support their children,” Kate’s office at Kensington Palace said of the visit. “It’s such a great example of best practice in leveraging the power of communities for support of one another.”

For the outing, Kate looked sharp in a black top and trousers paired with a grey blazer. She accessorized her look with pearl drop earrings as well as a round pendant necklace.

Kate Middleton PACT

Kate supports a number of charitable causes, many of which are focused on providing children with the best possible start in life. Last year, she launched theRoyal Foundation Centre for Early Childhoodto “raise awareness of why the first five years of life are just so important for our future life outcomes, and what we can do as a society to embrace this golden opportunity to create a happier, more mentally healthy, more nurturing society.”

Can’t get enough ofPEOPLE’s Royals coverage?Sign up for our free Royals newsletterto get the latest updates onKate Middleton, Meghan Markle and more!

Kate Middleton PACT

Just last week, Kate revealed that she is taking the campaign abroad for the first time.

Kate isheading to Denmarkon February 22 and 23, and her office at Kensington Palace released a social media post showing the Duchess of Cambridge creating a Danish flag from LEGO — a fitting choice, since the popular children’s toy originated in the Scandinavian country. She signed it with a “C” for Catherine and “På snarligt gensyn,” which translates to “see you soon.”

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