Duchess of Cambridge steps out in pretty pink suit

The Duchess of Cambridge has spoken out about her own experience as a mother at an even in London overnight.

Kate helped mark the release of a film on maternal mental health and admitted that even in her position, she found motherhood difficult at times.

Stepping out in a stunning two-piece pink suit, Kate was all smiles as she arrived at the event, greeting well-wishers on the way into the building.

Inside, she spoke candidly about how challenging motherhood can be, especially in the first year.

“Personally, becoming a mother has been such a rewarding and wonderful experience,” she said.

“However, at times it has also been a huge challenge – even for me, who has support at home that most mothers do not.

“And yet there is no rule book, no right or wrong – you just have to make it up and do the very best you can to care for your family. For many mothers, myself included, this can, at times lead to lack of confidence and feelings of ignorance.”

She added: “Sadly, for some mothers, this experience can be made so much harder due to challenges with their own mental health.

“Many of these women also suffer in silence, overwhelmed by negative feelings, but also afraid to admit to the struggles they are facing due to the fear or shame of what others might think if they ‘aren’t coping’.

“Some of this fear is about the pressure to be a perfect parent; pretending we’re all coping perfectly and loving every minute of it. It’s right to talk about motherhood as a wonderful thing, but we also need to talk about its stresses and strains. It’s ok not to find it easy.

“Asking for help should not be seen as a sign of weakness.”

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