The Princess selected a monochromatic look at this time as she and Prince William visited Wales forward of St. David’s Day on March 1. 
The royals’ engagements had been in Powys, the county with the best per capita variety of volunteers within the UK. They each wore daffodils on their lapels, the nationwide flower of Wales.
The Prince and Princess began their day on the Hanging Gardens, a neighborhood undertaking in Llanidloes, a city in Mid Wales. It’s described as “a vibrant hub for sustainable residing, inventive expression, and shared experiences by way of their café, performing arts centre, indoor market, neighborhood backyard, kitchens, and workshops.”
The couple hung out with volunteers and took half in workshops on the middle. 
Right here you see them making indicators for St. David’s Day, which honors the patron saint of Wales. 
On this picture, 21-year-old Ollie Jones is making a hook for the gardens. 
That exercise was a part of a welding masterclass on the forge. 
They met nursery-age kids on the forge and noticed the Welsh flags they coloured. 
The royals additionally visited the kitchen, the place conventional Welsh muffins had been being made for St. David’s Day. The BBC reviews, “Whereas within the kitchen, Catherine spoke in regards to the significance of The Hanging Gardens and described locations prefer it as ‘a lifeline to so many individuals in the neighborhood.’”
The Prince and Princess hung out within the café. 
We study extra from this Telegraph story by Hannah Furness.
The Princess pretended to be frightened as a three-year-old known as Joseph roared at her. She later gently tempted seven-month-old child Arthur away from chewing his mom’s enterprise card.
In the meantime, Prince William requested for suggestions so as to add to his playlist of Welsh songs, in addition to recommendation on which new Welsh musicians to look out for.
He additionally tried a glass of domestically made cider, saying: “If I’m provided a glass of cider, I’m having a glass of cider”, whereas the Princess sampled a “pomorange” juice constituted of pomegranate and orange.
And so they listened to a kids’s choir singing Welsh songs on the facility’s performing arts middle. 
They greeted well-wishers gathered exterior the Hanging Gardens. 
We return to the Telegraph article.
However, because it began raining, the Prince requested his staff for time to do it sooner, because the rain fell and the Princess made a splash over to a gaggle of younger kids who had been soaked by way of and seemed chilly.
“I’m so sorry,” he mentioned repeatedly, joking that they “normally introduced the sunshine” however had failed at this time.
From what I may learn written on the again of the cardboard/image, I’m guessing that is 7-year-old Connie Jones. 
Here’s a nearer look in the back of the image that the little lady handed the Princess. 
We’ve extra protection from this Powys County Occasions piece.
This was resulting from be the top of their go to however after entering into their car and being pushed for a brief interval, William and Kate stepped out to satisfy cheering crowds who had gathered. They every held a black umbrella and spent 25 minutes in heavy rain, chatting to well-wishers together with kids who handed them bunches of flowers and photos they’d drawn.
Right here you see a number of the indicators the youngsters made. 
A large shot. 
And from The Telegraph’s story.
Locals had been heard to exclaim as they realised their wait had not been in useless. “Oh, I actually hope they cease, they [the children] are all soaking,” mentioned one lady. “Oh, they’re! Oh my goodness! That is simply fantastic.”
The Prince and Princess cut up as much as cowl both sides of the street.
When one little boy in a blue dinosaur coat informed him he was ready for the Princess, the Prince took off to seek out her for him.
“Aww, thanks!” mentioned the Princess when she noticed him, crouching down. “Very good to satisfy you, these are pretty flowers, aren’t they? I really like daffodils. Did you get very moist? Thanks for coming to satisfy us.”
The Telegraph piece additionally notes the Princess mentioned, “thank goodness somebody had jogged my memory” to convey an umbrella.”
The Princess performed “Rock, Paper, Scissors” within the rain. The Telegraph shared a quick video on-line.
🏴 “Walesmania” appeared to descend in town of Llanidloes, the place residents of all ages appeared shocked to have the prospect to satisfy the Prince and Princess of Wales within the pouring rain.@Hannah_Furness has extra ⬇️https://t.co/5sGIp58Avo pic.twitter.com/MoseR6AKYX
— Telegraph Royal Household (@TelegraphRoyals) February 26, 2026
This Folks piece has particulars.
…the Princess of Wales eagerly performed the youngsters’s traditional with two younger boys throughout a walkabout within the downpour.
“Let’s do it once more. Rock, paper, scissors, shoot. Aw!” Princess Kate expertly mentioned, as the primary younger boy’s “paper” gesture topped the “rock” she made along with her hand.
The royal mother of three then turned to the second teenager, and so they performed three speedy rounds, earlier than his “rock” beat her “scissors.”
The following cease for the royals was Oriel Davies, a up to date artwork gallery in Newtown.
A information launch notes they noticed “…a undertaking funded by the Alexandra Reinhardt Memorial Award, targeted on supporting the well-being of the youngsters and younger individuals within the native space. Common artistic workshops led by artist Nicky Arscott inspired social connections and constructed confidence, by way of connection to nature and a celebration of cultures and neighborhood cohesion.” 
Right here you see the royals within the gallery’s café.
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And viewing an exhibition showcasing work by kids and younger individuals.
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The “Hand in Hand” artwork undertaking is produced by the gallery and Syrian and Afghani households residing in Newtown and surrounding areas.
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This picture exhibits the Princess visiting a workshop on the gallery.
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Whereas on the gallery, the Princess acquired a particular reward.
It was a beaded necklace made throughout a workshop on the gallery by a 7-year-old. 
Kensington Palace posted a video on social media saying, “Thanks for the necklace!”
Right here you may see the Princess carrying her reward. 
The Princess met younger followers upon her arrival on the gallery. 
They’d some pretty flowers for the Princess. 
The pair’s last cease at this time was at Hafan yr Afon, “a hub for tradition, neighborhood, and heritage situated in Newtown, Powys.”
The hub is run by Open Newtown, a neighborhood land belief and social enterprise that additionally manages 100 acres of native parkland.
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The Princess spoke with moms on the middle. We study extra through a County Occasions article.
Kate hung out with members of Mums Matter, a perinatal service for ladies who’re experiencing psychological well being issues linked to early motherhood. Ella Hopkins, 25, informed the princess how she began volunteering with the service after fleeing home violence along with her 10-month-old son Marcus.
She mentioned: “The princess was completely unimaginable, you possibly can inform she was actually passionate in regards to the trigger as nicely. She received actually invested, she was asking a number of questions, you possibly can inform she thought it was an necessary factor to be specializing in. She positively mentioned that it’s one thing that she mentioned felt obsessed with, dad and mom having the ability to be dedicated and devoted by way of their very own stability.”
The Prince and Princess spoke with well-wishers gathered exterior Hafan yr Afon. 
Now we flip to our have a look at what Kate wore at this time. She introduced again a coat designed by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen.
The bespoke piece was first worn through the December 2024 Qatar State Go to.
The Princess repeated her ME + EM AM/PM Sleeveless High and Scarf (initially $345, $241 on sale) in ‘deep ruby crimson’ silk, a chunk we initially noticed in January throughout an engagement at Charing Cross Hospital. She paired the highest along with her CO Pleated Skirt, first worn at a 2022 rugby match, within the coloration “cabernet.”
The Princess introduced again her Rhymes Leather-based Boots by Gianvito Rossi ($847) in ‘Merlot.’ The boots are all-leather with a 3.3″ heel and a pointed toe; they had been first worn on the welcoming ceremony for the Qatar state go to in December 2024.
And we noticed the return of the Kiki McDonough Cushion Citrine Removable Drops (£1400, roughly $1900 at at this time’s alternate charges) and what may very well be the Gold Hoops (£1400), although I feel the Princess’s hoops look extra tapered than this pair. 
I’ll depart you with yet one more picture from at this time. 
