Princess Kate Visits Women's Prison to Support Mother-Baby Rehabilitation Program

The future queen highlights the importance of early childhood development during a visit to a Cheshire prison's mother-baby unit.

Princess Kate, 43, visited HMP Styal, a women's prison in Cheshire, to learn about a program aimed at fostering bonds between incarcerated mothers and their babies.
The mother-baby unit, run by Action for Children, provides critical support to help mothers maintain healthy relationships with their children and reduce recidivism.
Kate met with inmates, including mothers who gave birth during their sentences, as well as staff members who assist with the program's implementation.
This marks one of Kate's first public appearances after her chemotherapy treatment, reflecting her ongoing commitment to early childhood development—a key focus of her work.
The visit also drew attention to calls for increased public funding for such initiatives, as some prisoners voiced concerns during her arrival.