The Princess of Wales has made a surprise visit to a family support centre - and spoke about how even she could use some help.
Kate, 41, spoke to parents at the hub in Windsor which provides help for mums in the Royal Borough.
She remarked on how the centre is a "lifeline" to families in need of practical and emotional support and said: "It's so important to have spaces like this. I need to come here and pick up some stress management tips."
Mum-of-three Kate has visited several community initiatives in the Windsor area since her family moved there last year.
The Windsor Family Hub is run by Achieving for Children which provides children's services for the area including support for early years - and was opened in 2021.
Kate told organisers - who wrote to her asking if she would like to visit - that she was keen to see their work first-hand.
The princess, casual in a blue and white houndstooth jacket, navy trousers, and flat blue pumps, spoke to the Royal borough of Windsor and Maidenhead children's services chief executive Lin Ferguson. She also met council boss Stephen Evans and thanked him for his support.
"I keep driving past, saying I need to see what's going on in there," she told Lin.
Kate sat down on the sofas with a group of mums' who use the space to meet up weekly to swap advice on how to raise their kids.
Asked by Kate what the main talking points are for the group, they said: "Breastfeeding, sleep patterns and weaning."
The princess met their children and entertained a toddler with a basket of toys as she praised the "brilliant" work of the centre.
"You cheeky gorgeous girl," she said.
Kate also took part in a baby massage session and sat on the floor cross-legged.
She squeezed the doll used to demonstrate the massages and said how much she loved the "squidgy legs" of babies.
The group erupted in laughter when Kate told one dad how good it was to see a man amongst the five women who were being instructed on how to massage their babies.
She said: "It's great to see a man here."
Mum Kiran Rudolph, who was at the centre with three-month-old Raya, said: "It's one for the memory books. She made a point to speak to every single one of us which was amazing. We were nervous but she's a mum as well so that helps.
"It's so important to know where to massage our babies. I told Kate my little one is really active so it's invaluable to know where to squeeze her legs. Kate actually managed to get a smile out of her too - as she can be windy."
The princess then joined a stress management class where she spoke about the importance of opening up about mental health.
When Kate asked how the classes were beneficial, one mum said: "It's so beneficial for us. If I am mentally disturbed how can I help my kids?"
"But these are amazing tips you are learning and you can pass them onto your children," the princess replied.
Kate then spoke about how we as a society need to "normalise" emotions.
She said: "We all experience such different emotions and cope with them in different ways. It's so important to be able to share them in a safe environment."
When asked by Kate if they feel it's changing culturally to be able to freely speak about your emotions, the group said: "Yes, definitely."
Kate thanked the workers for doing an "amazing job" and added: "To see this kind of service on our doorstep is so important. We need families up and down the country to have this opportunity and to connect with one another."
