5 Adorable Moments From Kate’s Latest Outing That Show Why She’s the 'Children’s Princess'

Often called the 'People's Princess', Princess Kate has a special way of winning people over, and her interactions with children are always the highlight of her royal engagements. During her latest solo outing to The Chase Community Hospital in Bordon, Hampshire, on November 11, the Princess of Wales was once again all smiles as she spent time with little ones.

Kate's visit to Chase Community Hospital in Bordon was all about an initiative supported by her Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood, which aims to help more parents get support during their children's early years. As part of the visit, she watched health visitors use the Alarm Distress Baby Scale (ADBB), a tool that helps spot early signs of social withdrawal in babies aged up to two by analyzing their eye contact, facial expressions, and how they respond to people around them.

Kate shared some lovely moments with babies during her visit. She sat on a play mat with six-month-old Enid, holding her little finger and telling her mother, "I love her slippers!" She also met five-and-a-half-month-old Enze, who began crying during their interaction. Kate took it in her stride, reassuring his mother with a cheerful, "As babies do!"

Nine-month-old Ruby also gave Kate a little reason to laugh when she crawled underneath a chair during the visit. The visit wasn't just about spending wholesome time with them, though. Speaking about the ADBB, Kate explained how it gives health visitors an opportunity to talk to parents about communicating with their babies and making eye contact, while offering advice they can put into practice. “There’s something practical and tangible that parents can do. What we don’t want to do is add extra anxiety and work,” she said.

Kate's way with children has also caught people's attention during her overseas visits. During her solo trip to Reggio Emilia, Italy, in May 2026, several young fans were among those waiting to catch a glimpse of the Princess. Kate made it a point to stop to greet families and chat with the little ones. Her warm reception even brought Princess Diana to mind for some locals, with one woman saying, "She reminds us of Diana." It's easy to see why children seem just as taken with Kate as the grown-ups are.