Get our daily royal round-up direct to your inbox Invalid Email Something went wrong, please try again later. Sign up Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters Show me See our privacy notice The Duchess of Cambridge was pretty in pink tonight as she arrived at a gala dinner in aid of the Mentally Healthy Schools programme. Kate, 37, dazzled in a floor-length Gucci gown as she joined senior women from the financial industry at the glittering event at the Victoria and Albert Museum. The Duchess of Cambridge, the guest of honour, will attend a private reception before making a short speech ahead of the dinner. Kate arrived in a powder pink and cream Gucci gown for the evening engagement with her hair half up, half down. Her shoes are Oscar de la Renta, accompanied with a Prada bag. Inside, the Duchess was greeted by Dr Tristram Hunt, Director of the V&A, of which she is patron, and Colonel Jane Davis, Vice Lord Lieutenant of Greater London. She then joined 100WF’s CEO Amanda Pullinger and Lauren Malafronte, Chair of its Global Association Board, telling them: “This time last year I was still pregnant!” (Image: James Whatling) (Image: Getty Images) Kate, who along with her husband William and brother-in-law Harry is patron of 100 Women in Finance’s Philanthropic Initiatives, has attended three previous galas held by the organisation in aid of charities associated with the young royals. In 2015 she was the guest of honour at a dinner in aid of The Art Room; in 2013 she joined a fundraiser for Action on Addiction; in 2011 she and her husband the Duke attended a dinner on behalf of Child Bereavement UK. Other 100 Women in Finance gala dinners have generated hundreds of thousands of pounds for William’s SkillForce and Wellchild, of which the Duke of Sussex is patron. 100 Women in Finance, previously known as 100 Women in Hedge Funds is a leading non-profit organisation for professionals in the alternative investments industry. (Image: Getty Images) (Image: Getty Images) Each year, 100WF's Board of Directors selects a beneficiary for its philanthropic initiatives, which cover women's and family health, mentoring and education programmes. Mentally Healthy Schools is a free, expert-backed online resource, which provides advice, information and practical tools – such as lesson and assembly plans – to help primary school teachers, leaders and staff support children’s wellbeing. The project – a legacy of the Heads Together campaign – was developed by the youth-focused charity partners of Heads Together; the Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families, Place2Be and Young Minds. (Image: Getty Images) Video Loading Video Unavailable Click to play Tap to play The video will auto-play soon 8 Cancel Play now It was launched by the Duchess of Cambridge in January 2018 during a visit to Roe Green Junior School in Brent, north London. Launching the pilot website last year, the Duchess said: “I see time and time again that there is so much to be gained from taking the mental health of our children as seriously as we do their physical health. “When we intervene early in life, we help avoid problems that are much more challenging to address in adulthood.” As many as one in 10 children will experience a mental health issue before the age of 11 and more than half of all mental health problems in adult life begin before the age of 14. (Image: Getty Images) The gala is also an opportunity for 100WF to honour a leading woman in the financial world, Dame Minouche Shafik, Director of the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). She will be presented with the 100 Women in Finance 2018 European Industry Leadership Award during the event. Speaking ahead of the gala, Amanda Pullinger, CEO of 100 Women in Finance, said: “Our Philanthropic Themes are Women’s & Family Health, Education and Investing in the Next Generation (of women coming into the finance industry). “It’s raising money but also raising awareness for the next generation of women who can see that there is a place for them in these leadership roles.” With a focus on female empowerment, could the Duchess of Sussex be the next member of the royal family to attend a 100WF gala? “We will see if she takes that on,” said Amanda.<doc-sep>The Duchess of Cambridge was every inch the princess on Wednesday night (13 February) as she stepped out for a glamorous gala event at the V&A. Kate looked pretty in a pink gown by Gucci for the annual 100 Women in Finance dinner in London. Chris Jackson Getty Images Her bespoke floor-length gown featured delicate layers of tulle in varying shades of pale pink, one of this year's biggest colour trends. The duchess completed her stunning look with glittering Oscar de la Renta heels and a Prada clutch bag, while her hair was pulled back in an elegant half up-do that showcased her Kiki McDonough earrings to perfection. Max Mumby/Indigo Getty Images During the event, Kate gave a speech about the work that the royal family's Heads Together initiative has done in support of mental health in schools, discussing the organisation's ongoing work to support parents, carers and teachers. “The first few years of a child’s life are more pivotal for social, physical and emotional development, and for future health and happiness than any single moment in our lifetime," she told guests. 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The Duchess was attending the annual 100 Women in Finance event at the Victoria & Albert Museum, and arrived solo at the event. She wore a floor length, A-line two-tone Gucci dress in blush colours with a velvet waistband, and literally looked like a princess. Getty Images Getty Images Kate carried a velvet Mulberry bag in the same colour as her waist belt, and added sparkling nude court shoes which peeked out from under her dress. She wore her hair half-up, and added earrings by Kiki McDonough which she previously wore to her sister, Pippa Middleton's wedding in May 2017. Karwai Tang Getty Images Chris Jackson Getty Images She gave a speech at the event, where she called the vision and the work of the initiative "inspiring". It was Kate's second royal engagement of the day, and the second time she gave a speech - earlier she had spoken about mental health in children, admitting: "I was very naive myself as a parent, of really just how important particularly the early years are for children's futures." This content is imported from Twitter. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. "It is clear that the positive development of our children is directly linked to those who care for them, teachers, carers and parents." — The Duchess of Cambridge #MHinEducation pic.twitter.com/47sBaYQtgS — The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) February 13, 2019 On Sunday night she attended the BAFTAs with Prince William, where she wore a stunning white Alexander McQueen gown similar in style to her Gucci dress, but with one-shoulder detailing. TIM IRELAND Getty Images Whoever manages the Duchess' calendar; if you could put more black tie events in the diary so we can see looks like this, that'd be great thanks. Follow Abbi on Instagram. Abigail Malbon Abbi is a freelance journalist for various magazines and websites. This content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page to help users provide their email addresses. You may be able to find more information about this and similar content at piano.io<doc-sep>We are still reeling over the Duchess of Cambridge's appearance at the V&A on Wednesday evening. In case you missed it, the beautiful mother-of-three wowed the crowd ahead of her gala dinner for ‘Mentally Healthy Schools’ in a stunning ombré style dress from Gucci. The blush pink and dove grey number boasted tulle inserts and slightly off-the-shoulder sleeves, together with a contrasting burgundy belt which she teamed with a matching Prada clutch and Oscar de la Renta shoes. Kate had a busy evening - she attended a private reception first, before making a short speech ahead of the dinner. Kate's earrings were by Kiki McDonough But did you notice the wife of Prince William's earrings? The beautiful sparkling drop gems were special edition morganite earrings by Kiki McDonough and she last wore them for the wedding of her sister Pippa Middleton back in 2017, so they no doubt bring back treasured memories for the royal. The gems coordinated perfectly with her blush pink dress with gathered cuffs and pleated waist detail by Alexander McQueen she wore too. Kate first wore them in 2017 at sister Pippa's wedding The Duchess often heads to the high-end jewellery designer for her earrings - she particularly loves the brand's cushion drop earrings, which she has in green amethyst, pale pink and yellow gold. Priced at £1,300, they are a timeless style that could be worn again and again. MORE: The Duchess of Cambridge just wore the world's chicest tweed suit It’s interesting that the 37-year-old opted to wear Gucci for her latest trip to the V&A. In 2017, Kate opened the new exhibition at the museum and stunned fans all over the world in a tweed dress, also by Gucci, which was cut that little bit shorter than her signature midi hem. Priced at a cool £2000, it predictably sold out as soon as the royal wore it. READ: Loved Kate Middleton's one-shoulder gown? Amazon has the best £38 lookalike<doc-sep>
Kate Middleton is on a roll. After skirt-suiting up for a mental health conference earlier today, she dressed up for 100 Women in Finance's gala dinner at the Victoria & Albert Museum, of which she is a royal patron. And, as usual, the duchess looked absolutely stunning. The proceeds from the gala will benefit "Mentally Healthy Schools," a program launched by Heads Together, Prince William, Prince Harry, and Duchess Kate's mental health charity. Kate launched the program "which helps schools better support children's mental wellbeing by offering reliable and practical online resources," in early 2018, Kensington Palace announced. For the 100 Women in Finance's soirée, the Duchess of Cambridge wore a gown by Gucci, according to royal correspondent Emily Nash. She toted a raspberry clutch by Prada, which matched the belt on her rosy dress, and sliver sparkly heels by Oscar de la Renta, according to royal fashion fan account @MiddletonMaven. Chris Jackson Getty Images Chris Jackson Getty Images Royal watchers also noted that she wore the same statement earrings that she wore to her sister Pippa Middleton's wedding in May 2017. Chris Jackson Getty Images Max Mumby/Indigo Getty Images "Over the last eight years working with charities I’ve met some of our leading experts in mental health, addiction, family breakdown, homelessness and education," Kate said in an inspiring speech during the Mental Health in Education conference earlier today. "They have taught me over and over again that the root cause of so many of today’s social problems can be traced right back to the very earliest years of a person’s life and often over generations," she continued. Chris Jackson Getty Images The duchess later added, "No one of us, however, can make a difference alone." While Kate was discussing mental health issues, her husband Prince William was prepping meals with The Passage, a homeless charity of which he is now a royal patron. BAZAAR For more royals and can't-miss fashion and beauty news, sign up for the Harper's BAZAAR Newsletter. SUBSCRIBE