Kate Middleton Gets Back to Nature in New Photos of Secret Outing Ahead of Her Children’s School Break

Meredith KileFri, November 6, 2026 at 12:17 PM UTC

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Kate Middleton visits Dose of Nature in Kew, LondonCredit: Laura Lewis / Kensington Palace -

Kate Middleton made another secret royal visit last week, spending time with members of the Dose of Nature community

The organization promotes the improvement of mental health and wellbeing through a connection to nature

This week, the Princess of Wales is likely spending most of her time with family, as her children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, are all on fall break from school

Before enjoying fall break with her children, Kate Middleton made another secret royal visit to an organization with a message that hit close to her heart.

Last week, the Princess of Wales, 44, spent time with members of the Dose of Nature community at Pensford Field in Kew, south west London. The organization promotes the improvement of mental health and wellbeing through connection to nature.

During her visit, Kate met with Dose of Nature founder Dr. Alison Greenwood, clinical lead Dr. Georgina Gould, and members of the team, as well as volunteers and participants, who shared how connecting with nature has helped them recover.

Kate Middleton visits Dose of NatureCredit: Laura Lewis / Kensington Palace

Among them was Tom, who first came to Dose of Nature as a participant, and now works for the organization while also volunteering as a Nature Guide. Tom spoke about the pivotal role that Dose of Nature has played in his own recovery journey, and how the work has helped him build confidence, resilience and a stronger sense of connection to the natural world.

After listening to his story, Kate told Tom, “Our journey has been very, very different, but it’s so wonderful to hear about your nature connection and how it’s been so healing for you, and I felt the same.”

Kate Middleton visits Dose of NatureCredit: Laura Lewis / Kensington Palace

“The fact that you’re able to provide that to so many other people in this community; that sense of purpose and meaning, and belonging, through that experience, I think is something that has got the longevity and the sustainability of feeling like, almost without knowing what’s to come, without having the control in your life of knowing what the future might hold, the fact that you feel that you can cope with things, because you feel that interconnection, I think that makes it holistic in a very true essence.”

Kate recently shared how she found her own connection to nature amid a dark personal moment. The Princess of Wales completed the Three Peaks Challenge to support The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity in late June. Her involvement came after she announced her remission from cancer in January 2025.

Kate Middleton visits Dose of Nature in October 2026Credit: Laura Lewis / Kensington Palace

Over the course of the 24-hour challenge, Kate climbed the highest mountains of England, Scotland and Wales: Scafell Pike, Ben Nevis and Snowdon.

“Cancer doesn’t just affect the body. It changes how you think and feel and profoundly affects every aspect of life. I know this personally, and that the journey through and beyond treatment requires more than medicine alone,” she said at the time.

Kate Middleton hugs her three children after completing the Three Peaks Challenge in June 2026Credit: princeandprincessofwales/Instagram

During her secret visit to Kew last week, Princess Kate also attended one of Dose of Nature’s weekly “Arts in Nature” sessions, which promote creative expression and reflection in the natural setting, all things Kate has expressed an appreciation for in the past, especially during her cancer treatments.

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“We were incredibly honored and excited to welcome Her Royal Highness to our beautiful little field in Kew,” the organization said in a statement following Kate’s visit. “Her longstanding interest in the relationship between nature, prevention and wellbeing reflects an important conversation about how we support healthier, happier lives.”

“Most of all, we were proud that the voices at the heart of the visit were those of our clients and community members. Their experiences are the reason Dose of Nature exists, and their stories continue to demonstrate the profound difference that nature can make.”

The stop was Kate’s last royal engagement before taking some time off this week to spend a holiday with Prince William and their children. Friday, Oct. 23 marked the start of fall break for both Eton College, where Prince George, 13, began his first year last month, and Lambrook School, where Princess Charlotte, 11, and Prince Louis, 8. attend.

Kate mentioned George’s first term at the prestigious, all-boys boarding school, also his father’s alma mater, during another surprise stop last month, this time at a children’s hospice close to her heart and Café 98, a charity shop that raises funds for the organization on Oct. 22.

As she met with well-wishers, one child told Princess Kate that it was his last day of school before break. The royal shared that her sons and daughter were also gearing up for their half-term vacation.

“My children break up tomorrow, and I can’t wait to have them all home,” Kate said, per Hello! magazine.

Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis, Prince William, Prince George and Kate Middleton arrive for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games at The Hydro on Aug. 1, 2026Credit: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty

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Another woman who met the Princess of Wales shared that the royal “said she’s looking forward to George coming home — she’s missed him. They may be going somewhere [during the break],” according to the outlet.

Inside Café 98, the royal mom of three also noted that her parents, Carole and Michael Middleton, were looking forward to spending time with their children and grandchildren during the school break. As seen in a video shared on Instagram by Hello! magazine, the royal said, “Half-term is a good time to catch up on family life.”

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