The Princess of Wales will carry out two engagements this week
12:36, 10 Sep 2025Updated 12:37, 10 Sep 2025
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The Princess of Wales, Kate, has two engagements lined up this week, as confirmed by Kensington Palace.
Having made an unexpected appearance with the Prince of Wales on Monday to mark the third anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s passing, Kate is scheduled to tour Sudbury Silk Mills in Sudbury, Suffolk on Thursday, followed by a visit to Marina Mill in Cuxton, Kent.
These engagements coincide with the Duke of Sussex’s stay in the UK and are set to occur on what is anticipated to be Harry’s final day of charity visits. Kensington Palace stated that Kate’s visits aim to “celebrate the unique skill, creativity and craftsmanship of British textile manufacturers”.
In a statement announcing the visit, the Palace highlighted: “Her Royal Highness’s visit will highlight the rich heritage of the British textile industry and celebrate the joy found in working in the creative industries.”
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It was also noted that Kate has “long been passionate about the importance of the British textiles industry and its role as part of the UK’s cultural and creative voice”, reports the Mirror.
News of Kate’s upcoming engagements comes just a day after she accompanied her husband, Prince William, to the National Federation of Women’s Institute (WI) in Sunningdale, where they honoured the late Queen Elizabeth on the three-year anniversary of her death.
The Princess of Wales wasn’t expected to join William at the gathering, but she chose to do so last minute to stand by him during the anniversary.
Kate’s spontaneous appearance alongside William is believed to potentially represent a calculated decision on her behalf, with Judi James observing that the mother of three might be attempting to “avoid being check-mated by the rogue royal”.
In conversation with the Mirror, Judi elaborated: “We’ve already seen Harry on a ring doorbell looking like a fan of the impromptu drop-in, and William’s outing to Sunningdale might have left one (future) queen alone and socially vulnerable if a request for afternoon tea was made.
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“Kate and Harry used to be so close, and whereas a ‘Sorry I’m up in Sunningdale’ response might be neutral and polite enough, being at home, but turning him down could make Kate risk being made to look like the bad guy when Harry reported back to the US.
“There’s a huge difference between being unavailable and appearing to actively shun someone, and the movements of the royals today suggest they are very mindful of the dangers of the ‘Harry effect’ on their own image and popularity.”
The WI stands as the nation’s biggest women’s organisation and provides a secure environment where women can unite and participate in various pursuits, exchange experiences and collaborate to drive positive transformation within their local, national and worldwide communities. The late Queen held a special bond with the WI, having been a member for 80 years.
She joined in 1943 and served as President of the Sandringham WI from 2003 until her passing in 2022.
The Prince and Princess engaged with members from there and across Berkshire to learn about the WI’s work and its role in providing opportunities for women to socialise, acquire new skills and participate in community projects.
William and Kate also listened to members discuss the significance of the late Queen’s involvement in the organisation and met those who had the privilege of interacting with Her Late Majesty during her reign.