The Princess of Wales was never going to let rain, wind or even a storm warning keep her indoors.
On Wednesday, Kate revealed the great outdoors was her happy place as she joined charity Mind Over Mountains for a wellness walk in the village of Curbar in the Peak District, continuing happily despite the wild conditions brought on by Storm Chandra.
While others joked about the “horrible” weather as the group gathered, she urged everyone to move forward with a smile, rallying the marchers to keep moving and turning a soggy start into a shared adventure.
Walk organizer Helen Wooldridge said the princess led by example, lifting morale from the start and making it clear she was more than happy to be out in the elements.
Kate even teased the group upon arrival, asking if they still wanted to continue before declaring that nothing would put her off.
The walk was one of three engagements that day, alongside visits to Family Action in Bradford and Wakefield Rugby Club, all taking place under a yellow weather warning, but Kate remained unfazed.
At the end of the route, walkers were invited to summarize their experience in three words.
Kate didn’t hesitate, proposing “mind, body and soul”, before reflecting on how being outside helps put life into perspective.
During an initial discussion about “being grounded”, attention was drawn to the princess and the march leader standing ankle-deep in a mud puddle which she found hilarious.
Helen described her as warm, curious and genuinely interested in everyone she met, especially those who came to share deeply personal stories.
