The Prince of Wales has marked the anniversary of the late Queen Elizabeth's death alongside the Princess of Wales for a special royal engagement. The late monarch passed away on 8 September 2022, and William and Kate appeared in Sunningdale in her memory. Prince William and Kate visited the Women's Institute (or WI, as it is commonly known) which is the largest women's organisation in the UK. Not only is it a space for women to come together and work towards making positive changes in their local communities, but it was a cause close to the late Queen's heart.
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© POOL/AFP via Getty ImagesPrince William looks on lovingly at Kate
The Prince and Princess of Wales pay tribute to the late Queen
The Princess of Wales and the Prince of Wales visited the National Federation of Women's Institute (WI) in Sunningdale, west of London to commemorate the three-year anniversary of the death of William's late grandmother Queen Elizabeth.
William told some of the guests: "It's three years since my grandmother died, she was a big part of the WI, she used to talk about it a lot. This is the first time I've been, and experienced the WI, so this is a huge honour for me."
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© POOL/AFP via Getty ImagesPrincess Kate and Prince William met with key figures from the Sunningdale WI chapter
Meeting with members of the WI
William also spoke about Ascot and his late grandmother's love of horses: "I think she would have loved a few more wins. She was very upset that she couldn't win a few more times
"She used to have an iPad so that she could watch all the foals being born, so wherever she was in the country she could see. She was very dedicated."
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© POOL/AFP via Getty ImagesThe Princess' new hair was on display
Kate's lightened locks
Kate looked stunning for the engagement. She kept her neewly lightened locks relaxed in subtle curls behind her ears. The Princess subtly debuted the hair change a few weeks ago before stepping out for her first engagement back from summer break with her new bronde hairdo.
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© POOL/AFP via Getty ImagesThe Princess looked stunning in an autumnal plaid dress
Kate's plaid moment
Princess Kate donned a tres chic plaid dress for today's occasion in grey, white and maroon - the perfect colours for fall. The dress featured puckered sleeves and a dramatic, frilled Peter Pan collar as well as silver buttons.
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© POOL/AFP via Getty ImagesPrince William and Kate chat to members of the WI
A cause close to the late Queen's heart
The Women's Institute has a poignant royal connection, which has prompted William and Kate to make this outing as his late grandmother was a member for 80 years. She joined the organisation in 1943 at the age of 17 and later served as the president of the Sandringham WI from 2003 until her death three years ago. During her life, Her late Majesty was an active member and would regularly attend the New Year meet.
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© POOL/AFP via Getty ImagesKate spoke with members from the Sunningdale chapter of the WI
Kate chats to members of the WI
Kate could be seen chatted to enthralled members of the Sunningdale chapter of the WI during her and Prince William's official outing.
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© Getty ImagesPrince William seems to be pleased with a good cup of tea
Time for a spot of tea
The Prince and Princess of Wales even had time to squeeze in a cup of tea during their visit. Prince William seems particularly pleased with his brew as he chats to members of the WI.
