Prince William had a quick turnaround between representing King Charles at King Harald of Norway's funeral in Oslo on 9 September and his outing in Liverpool to promote suicide prevention.
After travelling back from his brief overseas trip with Princess Anne, who attended the funeral in a personal capacity as the new King Haakon's godmother, William joined the Princess of Wales at Hill Dickinson Stadium for their first official engagement since Prince Harry's UK return.
She had spent the week at their Windsor home, preparing their younger two children, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, for the new school term after waving off Prince George at Eton College on Tuesday.
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© Andrew Parsons / Kensington PalaceFor the poignant outing, Kate looked elegant and poised in a teal suit from Edeline Lee, which she previously wore in Italy. The 'Cornflower Blue' two-piece was made up of high-waisted, flared trousers and a slim-cut jacket with ruching at the back forming a flattering, waist-cinching peplum silhouette.
Keeping her accessories minimal, Kate opted for pointed-toe heels and the Laura Lombardi 'Portrait' necklace she wore for Prince George's first day at Eton College. She wore her brunette hair in a deep side parting styled in their usual effortless waves, which maintained their soft shape as she sat on a wall outside in the windy weather.
Kate was not originally scheduled to make an appearance today, but she showed her support for her husband as he carried out engagements close to his heart.
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© GettyPrince William's poignant message
To mark World Suicide Prevention Day, Prince William launched a poignant new toolkit, On Your Side, which has been developed by The Royal Foundation in partnership with the British Standards Institution and Chasing the Stigma.
It aims to raise awareness and help sport organisations with the approaches needed for suicide prevention. In a new campaign video featuring England football captain Harry Kane and Formula One driver George Russell, he said: "Through my work on mental health, I have met people whose lives have been changed forever by suicide.
"But I have also met people whose lives have been saved because someone stepped in to help. Each of their experiences has had a profound impact on me," William has written in a foreword to the document.
"In moments of need, the right support can make all the difference. We all have the power to help, and that’s why suicide prevention must be an important part of everyday sporting life."
He added: "I hope that On Your Side encourages everyone in sport, in every discipline and at every level, to make suicide prevention part of your game plan."
