Princess of Wales braves Storm Chandra for country walk near Sheffield to promote mental health
The Princess of Wales braved the weather for a waterlogged walk in the Peak District with Mind Over Mountains, a charity offering professional mental health support through therapeutic outdoor experiences.
Kate apologised for the rain as she arrived at Curbar Gap, in Derbyshire , telling the group: "Nothing is going to stop us."
But the royal did check, before the group set off to walk along Baslow Edge, that everyone was happy to continue in the inclement weather.
The princess took to the hills in a brown, waterproof coat, brown trousers and walking boots with a tweed hat.
The walkers stopped to admire the view over the Derwent Valley, as the mist cleared, and discussed mindfulness.
Kate laughed as well-being lead Di West pointed out how they were all "connected with the ground", as the princess looked down at a puddle of muddy water.
As the walkers returned from the edge, Ms West led a reflection session in which the participants were asked for three words to sum up the experience.
Kate said: "Mind, body and soul."
Walk lead Lizzi Mills said: "She did really enjoy it. She was saying how much nature means to her - getting out for a walk with her family.
"How much it means for her to have that time."
Kate was joined on the walk with past participants of Mind Over Mountains - which combines walking in nature, connecting with like-minded people, and professional counselling - along with Ms Mills, Ms West, chief executive Ian Boyd and founder Alex Staniforth.
It was one of three engagements in the region chosen to highlight "the healing power of creativity, community and nature for individuals who have experienced trauma, isolation and poor mental health".
The future queen also visited Wakefield Trinity rugby league club and youngsters in Bradford at Family Action's children's trauma therapy service.