On Saturday night, the Duchess of Cambridge delivered a special video to mark the end of the Hold Still exhibition. Kate Middleton thanked everyone who had taken part in the photography project, and all of those who supported it. "I just wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone who submitted an image to Hold Still," she said in the video. "I launched the project with the National Portrait Gallery back in May because I wanted to find a way to allow everyone to share their stories and experiences of lockdown."
As per usual, Kate looked flawless for her appearance. According to Instagram account @katemidleton1, the Duchess of Cambridge's bright red blazer is from Zara. Duchess Kate previously wore the same look at the 2012 London Olympics.
Per the Express, Kate accessorized her jacket with a gold charm necklace by British jeweler Alex Monroe. The chic necklace is adorned with a bumblebee, etched fossils, animals, and other botanicals.
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Pool//Getty ImagesPrince William and Kate Middleton at the Olympics in London on August 3, 2012.
During the video clip celebrating Hold Still, Duchess Kate said, "For me, the most powerful part of the project is that it has shown just how much people and communities have come together and how important we all are to each other. Thank you so much for being part of Hold Still and for sharing your stories with the nation."
She continued, "I couldn’t be more grateful to each and every one of the 31,000 people who submitted an image. It was so hard to select the final 100 photographs but we hope we have created a collective portrait of our nation, reflecting on what others have experienced as well as our own journeys through this difficult time."
Amy Mackelden is a freelance writer, editor, and disability activist. Her bylines include Harper's BAZAAR, Nicki Swift, Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, ELLE, The Independent, Bustle, Healthline, and HelloGiggles. She co-edited The Emma Press Anthology of Illness, and previously spent all of her money on Kylie Cosmetics.
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