Field trips were easily the best part of school—whether it was a museum visit or a day at an amusement park, nothing beat the excitement of escaping the classroom. But let’s be real, none of my school trips ever included a surprise royal guest. That, however, was the reality for a lucky group of kindergarteners visiting the National Portrait Gallery in London on Tuesday, February 4.
Kate Middleton made an unexpected (and very chic) appearance, stepping off the bus alongside the students. The Princess of Wales was there to support a new initiative aimed at helping children explore and express their emotions. Dressed in dark pinstripe trousers, a black turtle-neck sweater, a deep maroon blazer and black heels, she looked effortlessly polished as always. But one thing about her look stood out to me—and no, it’s not that she wasn’t wearing her ring. It was her hair.