On Friday, it was announced that the Duchess of Cambridge had become Patron of the Maternal Mental Health Alliance which is a network of over 100 organizations supporting maternal mental health.

In a video message recorded to mark Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week, the Duchess of Cambridge said: “This Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week is about the power and importance of connection. The past couple of years have reminded us just how much we need each other, and how vital our relationships are to our long-term health and happiness. This starts in the earliest years of our lives, when we need close and continuous care from the people around us, to nurture our development, and ensure that we get the right start in life.“

The Duchess of Cambridge wore a new Max Mara dress (with thanks to MiddletonMaven).