The Duchess of Cambridge looked radiant in a bold red ensemble as she delivered a keynote address on addiction at a London charity event. Kate, 39, donned a pleated scarlet midi skirt and a matching fitted turtleneck for the engagement at the BAFTA headquarters in Piccadilly, accessorizing with towering Ralph Lauren point toe pumps and a £295 ($407) micro-handbag from DeMellier. The event, held for drug and alcohol dependence charity the Forward Trust, saw the Duchess deliver a landmark speech in which she said ‘anyone’ can become an addict and called for greater understanding of those battling addiction.
‘Addiction is not a choice. No one chooses to become an addict. But it can happen to any one of us. None of us are immune,’ Kate said, launching the Forward Trust ‘Taking Action on Addiction’ campaign. ‘Yet it’s all too rarely discussed as a serious mental health condition. And seldom do we take the time to uncover and fully understand its fundamental root causes.’ Pictured, Kate at the event today.
Important message: The event, held for drug and alcohol dependence charity the Forward Trust, saw the Duchess deliver a landmark speech (pictured). In the keynote address, Kate said: ‘The journey towards addiction is often multi-layered and complex. But, by recognizing what lies beneath addiction, we can help remove the taboo and shame that sadly surrounds it.’
Showstopper: The Duchess of Cambridge arriving at the action against addiction event in London on Tuesday morning.
The Duchess of Cambridge spoke to people who have benefited from the Forward Trust’s services during the engagement. Kate said: ‘As a society, we need to start from a position of compassion and empathy. Where we nurture those around us, understand their journey, and what has come before them. We need to value and prioritize care and support, helping to restore and connect individuals who are clearly suffering, to the people around them. That is why I am so passionate about the work of The Forward Trust, an organization I am so proud to be patron of. This is the work that you, and many other charities, provide day in, day out. And it is needed now, more than ever.’
Beaming: The Duchess of Cambridge smiled as she strolled through BAFTA on her way to the addiction event today. The Forward Trust has been helping people break the destructive cycle of addiction and build positive and productive futures since 1991. The Duchess of Cambridge became Patron of the Forward Trust in June 2021 when the charity merged with Action on Addiction, which was one of Her Royal Highness’ first Patronages in 2012.
The Duchess of Cambridge spoke to representatives from the charity and beneficiaries during the central London reception.
Lady in red! The Duchess of Cambridge looked radiant in a bold red ensemble as she arrived for an addiction awareness event.
Radiant Kate smiled as she spoke to the group about the work being done by the Forward Trust, of which she is patron.
On her way out: The Duchess of Cambridge leaving the engagement in central London, after delivering her keynote address.
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A wave for the well-wishers: The Duchess of Cambridge made her way to the waiting Range Rover after the event today.
The Duchess of Cambridge, pictured arriving at the event, also spoke to people who had benefitted from the charity’s work.
Taking the spotlight: The Duchess of Cambridge will deliver the keynote address for a campaign tackling addiction.
Kate Middleton, 39, donned a pleated skirt and matching fitted top for the event by drug and alcohol dependence charity The Forward Trust, of which she is patron.
Polished perfection: The Duchess wore her brunette locks in sleek waves and kept her makeup sleek and professional.
Elegant: Kate arrived by car for the event in London today, which coincides with the start of Addiction Awareness Week.
Moving on: The Duchess of Cambridge leaves in a car following the Forward Trust ‘Taking Action on Addiction’ event.
Celebrity guests: TV host Ant McPartlin will co-host the event and was joined by his wife Anne-Marie Corbett.
Support: TV presenter Declan Donnelly and Ali Astall arrive at the Forward Trust’s event in central London today.
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