Princess Kate got down on the floor to play with babies during a visit to Chase Community Hospital in Bordon, Hampshire, where she saw how an idea close to her heart is helping families receive support earlier.
The Princess of Wales joined mothers and their little ones during the visit, getting hands-on with the babies as she learned more about a project funded by the Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood.
Far from simply watching from the sidelines, Kate joined in with the fun.
She dangled ribbons, passed around rubber teething rings and even helped with infant jigsaw puzzles.
Rebecca English captured the moment, describing Kate as being “in her element” as she spent time with the babies and their mothers.
Behind the relaxed interaction is a project with a much bigger purpose.
Kate’s “germ” of an idea has developed into what has been described as a “trailblazing” tool for health visitors, helping them look more closely at early signs of communication and development.
